Friday Follow-Up
Friday Follow-Up is FCFB’s weekly electronic newsletter available to members, the media and the public. Each week timely information about upcoming events and meetings, legislative activity, the current status of Fresno County’s water supply and issues, as well as commodity information arrives in your email mailbox.
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Action Alert
European Grapevine Moth (EGVM) For up-to-date information on the EGVM and specifics, call 559-600-EGVM. Those who find suspect moths are urged to contact the Fresno County Department of Agriculture at 559-456-7510.
A statewide regulation requiring older diesel trucks to be phased out could have a big impact on farms and other transportation-related components of the agricultural sector. [More]
Drought Watch
Water Legislation and Bond
It has been a long time coming, but the CA Legislature finally reached agreement [More]
A brief recap of the new policies
Senator Calls for Solutions to Water Crisis
Sen. Feinstein calls for scientific review of biological opinions and additional storage in state water bond [More]
Fresno County Farm Bureau issues statement on water supply for County’s federal water contractors
Broken Harvest II video about the ongoing need for reliable water supplies
Background Info:
WATER: The Life Blood of the Valley
News
California Highway Patrol Develops exemption to new tie-down regulations
Farmers and ranchers must apply for exemption and submit monthly reports
The California Highway Patrol has extended an exemption from the new tie-down regulations to April 30, 2011. for those commodities hauled in bins, boxes and tubs.... [More]
On the Calendar 
September 2010
» 09.02.2010
FCFB Board Meeting
» 09.09.2010
2010 Maddy Tribute
» 09.10.2010
FAACT Class Application Due
» 09.24.2010
Ag Roundtable
» 09.28.2010
San Joaquin Political Academy
Ag Awards
2010 Agriculturist of the Year
This award is given annually to an individual who epitomizes leadership and integrity in the Central Valley's agricultural business community.
This award honors a for-profit agricultural organization whose achievements and impact have significantly contributed to the industry and local community.
The nomination deadline for both awards is September 30.
Awards will be presented at the Ag Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, November 17, at TorNino's.
Upcoming Trainings
Cotton Harvest Safety Training
Tuesday, Sept. 28.
7:30a.m.-noon
Westside Field Station on the southwest corner of Oakland and Lassen avenues, six miles south of Five Points
RSVP to FCFB at 559-237-0263 or info@fcfb.org
Rural Health & Safety
Heat Stress Card in English and Spanish
Here are some basic tips for heat illness prevention:
- Drink small amounts of water frequently
- Do not wait until you are thirsty to drink
- Take advantage of shade-and-rest breaks
- Start work earlier in the day, to avoid the afternoon heat
- Know how to recognize the symptoms of heat illness, such as poor concentration, cramping, fatigue, blurry vision, headache, dizziness, nausea, etc.
- If you notice heat illness symptoms in yourself or a co-worker, have the victim stop working, find shade, loosen clothing, get fluids, and fan the body with any item available
- Serious fluid loss can lead to heat stroke, which is an emergency - if this happens, seek medical help right away
I-9 Forms
Revision to employment eligibility verification Form 1-9 announced
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced recently that a revised Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) now is available for use. [More]
Free Light exChange
Replace your old inefficient mercury vapor fixture for immediate energy savings.
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