NAPA COUNTY FARM BUREAU

Free workshop on CA Air Resources Truck Rule

March 11th 2pm-4:30pm

UC Cooperative Extension Conference Room, 1710 Soscol Ave, Napa, CA

Farm Bureau has arranged a workshop on March 11th with the Air Resources Board to inform ag producers about the new Truck Rule. To take advantage of the ag mileage thresholds, farmers need to be signed up with the Air Board by March 31, 2010 and labels (AG decals) will need to be on

those vehicles by April 30, 2010.

Click here for information about the rule, forms and labels.

The training seminar will provide:

-  Update and overview on the regulation, focused on the agricultural and two-engine sweeper requirements

- How to use the fleet calculator;

- How to use the ARB on-line reporting system.

RSVP 707.224.5403 | info@napafarmbureau.org

Support the statewide PD/GWSS Assessment!
Workshop, March 15^th at Yountville Community Center

Since 2001, the Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) assessment has been one of the primary sources of funding for research on Pierce’s disease and its primary vector, the glassy-winged sharpshooter. Senate Bill 2 gives winegrape growers and grower/vintners the opportunity to vote on continuing the assessment until 2016.  Ballots will be mailed to all winegrape growers on March 29^th and NCFB urges a YES vote. 

In partnership with Napa Valley Grapegrowers and Napa Valley Vintners, we will hold an informational workshop on March 15^th from 9-11 am.  Please attend to find out more about this successful program. 

Grant workshop for off-road vehicle replacement and stationary diesel pump engines

March 23, 2010, 9-10am, NCFB’s Office

Replace your old off-road vehicle and get up to 80% of the cost for your new equipment through the Off-Road Equipment Replacement Program (ERP). Stationary diesel pump engines 50hp or greater are eligible for 85% of the engine replacement cost.

Bay Area Air Quality Management District staff will give a presentation on the Agricultural Engine Replacement Program and explain how to apply for funding. There will also be a Q&A session and applications for the grant will be available.

Please RSVP to info@napafarmbureau.org or 224-5403 by March 15th