The mission of the Farm Bureau of Kern County is to represent Kern County’s agriculture interest through public relations, education, and public policy advocacy in order to promote the economic viability of agriculture balanced with appropriate management of natural resources.
Kern County Farm Bureau的外部链接
1800 30th St, Ste 390
US，California，Bakersfield，93301
Happy National Ag Day! ?? Last Friday, we got a head start on Ag Week with the Greater Bakersfield Chamber Leadership Class of 2025. It was a day full of learning, exploration, and connection across the ag community! ?? First Stop: Arvin Edison Water Storage District with David Zaragoza – AEWSD General Superintendent, where we learned about all things water and its importance in ag. ?? Second Stop: Murray Family Farms, where we picked citrus and learned about the diverse crops they grow. Owner/Founder Steve Murray and Ag Commissioner Glenn Fankhauser joined us for an insightful Lunch & Learn! ?? Final Stop: Sunridge Nurseries Inc. with Adam Lovgren – VP of Operations, where we explored the grafting process of grapevines and the nursery’s role in ag production. It was incredible to share with over 30 individuals from various industries the vital role agriculture plays in our economy, the challenges facing the industry, and how we can all work together to support its future. ????
Our Tailgate Talk this past Friday marked ONE year of bringing you vital industry updates! A big thank you to Ben Laverty IV from California Safety Training Corporation (CSTC) for sharing important safety regulations, and to Alex Dominguez with Klein DeNatale Goldner for providing essential SGMA Legal Updates! Lastly, we'd like to thank the Western Stockman's Market and the Idle Spur Cafe for their hospitality as well as Recology Organics for sponsoring our Tailgate Talks. We host these quarterly Tailgate Talks for YOU, and we want to hear what topics you’d like covered in the future! Drop your suggestions below! ?? #KernCountyFarmBureau #TailgateTalk #IndustryUpdates #SGMA
Join us to celebrate the statewide launch of SprayDays California, the Department of Pesticide Regulation's pesticide application notification system! Launching March 24, SprayDays provides information before specific pesticides are used on farms across California. Enjoy a sweet treat, get resources, and sign-up for notifications. WHEN: Monday, March 24, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. WHERE: Shafter Veteran’s Hall, 309 California Avenue, Shafter, CA For more information about the launch event, email [email protected]. For more information on the development of SprayDays California, visit DPR’s website.
?Don’t Miss Out – Tailgate Talk This Friday! ? Happening this Friday, March 7th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Western Stockman’s Market in McFarland! This is your chance to get the latest on New Safety Regulations and SGMA Legal Updates. Plus, all attendees will enjoy a FREE tri-tip sandwich and fries from Idle Spur Cafe! ?? Space is limited—RSVP now to secure your spot! Email [email protected] or send us a DM. #KernCountyFarmBureau #TailgateTalk #SGMALegalUpdates #NewSafetyRegulations
Designer shoes? Not quite. Good cattle? Now we are talking ???? #cattle #kerncountyfarmbureau #funnyfriday #top10commodity
Fun Fact: The word 'citrus' comes from the Latin word for 'citron,' one of the earliest known citrus fruits. Kern County proudly grows a variety of these timeless treasures!?? ??: @johnstonfamilyfarms #citrusfruits #funfact #fruits #kerncountyfarmbureau
Join us for a Tailgate Talk! ??? Date: Friday, March 7th ? Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ?? Location: Western Stockman's Market, McFarland Topics Include: ?? Safety Regulations in Agriculture - Ben Laverty IV, COO, @cstcsafety ?? SGMA Legal Updates - Alex Dominguez, Associate Attorney, @kleindenatalegoldner Lunch will be provided at the close of the session! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay informed. To RSVP, send us a DM or email us at [email protected]. #stayinformed #agricultural #kerncountyfarmbureau #TailgateTalk
Nationwide honey bee colony losses have exceeded 50%, threatening pollination ahead of the 2025 almond season. Some beekeepers have lost up to 100% of their colonies. These losses echo past Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) and could impact pollination and food production. Let’s work together to protect our pollinators!?? These alarming statistics were shared by Project Apis m. and industry leaders. ??: @acushnyr #honey #protectourpollinators #foodproduction #beecolony #kerncountyfarmbureau
?? Good News for the Kern County Subbasin! ?? The continuation of the February 20 Public Hearing for a potential probationary designation under SGMA has been extended to September 17, 2025! ?? This extra time will allow our Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) to address any deficiencies in their Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs). With the revised plans due by June 20, 2025, this extension gives GSAs the chance to make improvements before the Board makes a final decision. This is a positive step toward ensuring sustainable water management for Kern County. ???? A huge thank you to Todd Snider, our 1st Vice President, for providing a public comment on behalf of the Kern County Farm Bureau at the hearing, and to Jenny Holtermann, our President, for attending the hearing in person! #FightingForYou #SGMA #KernCountySubbasin #WaterFuture #ProtectOurWater #FarmBureauFights #kerncountyfarmbureau