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General News New insurance coverages offered to Farm Bureau members November 27, 2007 Local Members Appointed to Farm Bureau State Advisory Committee November 19, 2007 Napa Uncovered 2008 Calendar reveals another side of Napa August 31, 2007 NCFB Welcomes New Ag in the Classroom Program Manager August 21, 2007 NCFB honors Andy Beckstoffer as Outstanding Agriculturist of the Year July 25, 2007 Napa Farm Bureau Receives Award of Excellence December 22, 2006 NCFB honors Louis “Botch” Tonella as Outstanding Agriculturist of the Year August 24, 2006 New Directors Elected at Napa County Farm Bureau’s 93rd Annual Meeting August 24, 2006 - NAPA, CA- Napa County Farm Bureau (NCFB) installed a new board of directors and honored a retiring director at its 93rd annual dinner meeting graciously hosted by Regusci Winery on July 21, 2006. Napa Farm Bureau and Ag in the Classroom Award Scholarships June 13, 2006 Farmers, Educators and Community Members Tee-Off for Ag Literacy June 11, 2006 - Farmers, Educators and Community Members Tee-Off for Ag Literacy                   Golf Tournament Promotes Agricultural Education Farm Bureau Endorses Measure H June 11, 2006 Napa County Farm Bureau Salutes Local Teachers February 14, 2006 - On Tuesday, January 31, The Ag in the Classroom (AITC) program of the Napa County Farm Bureau (NCFB) held a Teacher Appreciation Reception to recognize and applaud the efforts of Napa County ’s school teachers. Napa Farm Bureau Presents Innovative Water Forum October 20, 2005 - On November 3, 2005 Napa County Farm Bureau will present a half-day forum dedicated solely to Napa’s water supply and quality. Promoting a Sustainable Water Future: Ag Water Rights, Challenges & Opportunities will feature a renowned panel of experts in the field of water management discussing the growing demands for this limited resource and the resulting consequences for farming in Napa County. Hot Sheets March 2008 March 6, 2008 February 2008 January 29, 2008 November 2007 November 8, 2007 August 2007 August 20, 2007 May 2007 May 1, 2007 March 2007 March 7, 2007 Feruary 2007 February 1, 2007 December 2006 December 4, 2006 September 2006 September 8, 2006 August 2006 August 10, 2006 June 2006 June 11, 2006 May 2006 June 11, 2006 March 2006 March 9, 2006 February 2006 February 3, 2006   Other Announcements & Information Protect Water Rights! Take action, comment and information on Instream Flow Guidelines April 21, 2008 Protect your water rights – get informed about the State Water Board’s proposed Instream Flow Guidelines March 6, 2008 Aldo Delfino Scholarships - Applications now accepted February 29, 2008 Save Ag and Open Space: sign petition to renew Measure J February 21, 2008 - Initiative to extend Measure J For the past 17 years, Measure J has succeeded in protecting valuable agricultural lands in the County from the encroachment of urban development. NCFB along with ag supporters throughout the community are now asking voters to sign an initiative petition to update and extend Measure J to the year 2058.  Approximately 6,000 signatures of voters within Napa County are needed to qualify the Measure J extension for the November 2008 election.  To sign the petition or help with the signature drive, please call the NCFB office at 224-5403 or email info@napafarmbureau.org   Frequently Asked Questions What is Measure J? Measure J is an initiative passed by Napa County voters in 1990 to protect agricultural and open space lands. In essence, Measure J took away the power of the Board of Supervisors to re-designate lands in Agricultural Resource and Agricultural Watershed and Open Space General Plan areas to non-agricultural uses, without a prior vote of the people. What’s different in this initiative to extend Measure J? There are 3 new provisions: 1.      Measure J is extended for 50 years to 2058. 2.      Provisions were included to clearly allow the county to meet state mandated laws regarding the county’s affordable housing needs. 3.      The 160 acre minimum parcel size for lands designated Agricultural Open Space and Watershed in the Napa County General is protected. Why are we extending Measure J now? After 17 successful years of land protection, we want to show the community’s support and extend Measure J for 50 more years. Registrations are now accepted for the 2008 Ag Pesticide & Wellness Training - March 5th at the Napa Valley Expo January 25, 2008 Nominations accepted for appointment to the 2008 CFBF Rural Health Department and Rural Safety Committee January 7, 2008 NCFB recommends a NO on Measure K vote in the Feb. 5th election December 20, 2007 - Farm Bureau urges a no on K vote to protect agriculture and prevent commercial creep into the county's rural areas. Click here to learn more Sign up for the Fish Friendly Farming - Napa Green Certification Workshops December 12, 2007 5th Annual Meadow Muffin Ag Education Golf Classic November 28, 2007 Members Holiday Reception November 28, 2007 Drip Irrigation Hose Collection on Nov 30th November 28, 2007 Serious Grape Pest - Western Grape Leaf Skeletonizer August 24, 2007 Reserve your copy of Napa Uncovered 2008 calendar! August 24, 2007 - Napa Uncovered is a 12 month calendar featuring Napa Valley farmers and ranchers as you have never seen them. The proceeds from this cleverly revealing calendar will support the efforts of Napa County Farm Bureau to protect the agricultural land that provides a high quality of life for all rural and urban citizens of Napa County. Reserve your copies now by returning the 2008 calendar order form to Napa County Farm Bureau.   Social Security No Match Rules August 23, 2007 Leadership Farm Bureau Program - Applications now accepted August 20, 2007 Growing Greener Vines and Great Wines - August 22-23 August 9, 2007 VineMealybug Workgroup Monthly Meeting - August 15, 2007 August 8, 2007 Ag Cargo Tie Down Rules Seminar on August 16th August 2, 2007 - Officer Ed Tucker from the CHP Motor Carrier Division will present the new ag cargo tie down rules and answer your questions on Thursday, August 16th at 5:00 p.m. at the Napa County Library at 580 Coombs Street in Napa. We encourage all growers with a Motor carrier permit to attend this informative meeting and take advantage of the exemption from the new tie-down regulations for the 2007 harvest season.  The exemption applies for those commodities hauled in bins, boxes and tubs from the field to the first point of processing or packing.  Please kindly RSVP by Thursday August 9th by calling 707.224.5403 or email sylviep@napafarmbureau.org. ASRA - Safety Breakfast Meeting July 21, 2007 - AGRICULTURAL SAFETY RESOURCE ALLIANCE                                        SAFETY BREAKFAST MEETING                                           ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION                                             "Vineyard Harvest Safety"                    The presentation will focus on the following topics:     Equipment safety   Personal protective equipment, picking knives   Machine harvester safety issues   Heat stress during harvest  NIGHT PICKING safety issues     DATE ---- TIME ---- LOCATION   WEDNESDAY,, AUGUST 8, 2007              9:00 to 11:00 am    NAPA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS         THE CROPP BUILDING      1435 NORTH OAK STREET         CALISTOGA, CA 94515             (707) 942-5111   REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED BY   California Grower Foundation                   SPONSORS   AgSafe   Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines   Center for Agricultural Business, California State University, Fresno   Farm Employers Labor Service   Sonoma County Grape Growers Association   State Compensation Insurance Fund    University of California, Center for Occupational & Environmental Health   USI Northern California   Western Growers Association   Please RSVP to Agricultural Safety Resource Alliance (707) 942-3515 Or call (559)278-4405 with Questions  Important Information about new ag cargo securement July 18, 2007 Napa County Farm Bureau 94th Annual Dinner Meeting July 2, 2007 Agriculturist of the year nomination form May 4, 2007 Position open for Ag Education Coordinator April 25, 2007 Take the CFBF Labor Monitoring Survey April 25, 2007 Position open for Program Manager April 13, 2007 Click here for your invitation to the First Annual Barn Dance & BBQ March 2, 2007 - Please join us for the Napa County Farm Bureau Barn Dance & BBQ Celebrating National Agriculture Week! Saturday, March 31st, starts at 6pm Riesling Hall, Napa Valley Expo Dancing to the foot stomping music of the FBR Band $35. per person Children under 10 half price -  Children under 5 free Table for 8  - $350. Call 707-224-5403 for tickets 2007 Ag Ed Golf Classic March 2, 2007 World Ag Expo February 13, 2007 Click here to take the FELS labor survey January 26, 2007 Labor Law Seminar Sign up Sheet January 25, 2007 Putah Creek Watershed Group Enrollment Form January 2, 2007 Putah Creek Watershed Group Membership Form December 14, 2006 - Membership form needed to become a member of the Napa County Putah Creek Watershed Group Information about Putah Creek Watershed Group December 14, 2006 Read the New Economic Impact Report of Wine and Vineyards in Napa County! November 28, 2006 Invasive Weed Alert! August 11, 2006 NRCS Extends EQIP Grants August 10, 2006 - The deadline for planning, design, and permitting assistance for the Environmental Quality Inventives Program, (EQIP) has been extended to September 20 for Napa County farmer and ranchers. NRCS extended the deadline due to extensive damages suffered by many farms in the December 31 flood event. Vote YES on the expansion of the Napa County Winegrape Pest and Disease Control District! June 13, 2006 Trespass form (associated with hot air ballon operations) available here June 13, 2006 Ag Pesticide Safety Training Offered March 29, 2006! February 25, 2006 - This program(formerly known as "Hands on Training" consists of training in four subjects and provides personal experience with equipment and techniques.  Topics covered include:   Ø      First Aid, Health Effects & Wellness Ø      Pest Identification Ø      Pesticide Safety & Best Management Practices for Applicators Ø      Environmental & Pollution Protection   Harvest Weather Forecasts February 19, 2006 - Free weather forecasts from Fox Weather continue to be available to growers in Napa and Sonoma counties thanks to funding provided by Syngenta Crop Protection.  The recorded messages can be heard by calling 258-3420 (Napa County). Water Forum Presentations February 14, 2006 - Click here for Water Forum presentations Ecological Farming Conference January 24, 2006