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August 2010
NEWSNEWSVolume 372, Number 8
Tulare CountyFarm BureauTulare CountyFarm Bureau
TCFB's Land Use Committee has
been following many county land
use decisions and issues in recent
months, with a variety of topics on
their monthly agendas including
county general plan update work-
shops, consultation with county
planning staff on various permit
requests, meetings with solar
development representatives,
county supervisors and more.
Since February the committee has
reviewed and prioritized a number
of key land use issues in the county
and has been closely following
developments of the general plan
and solar facilities requesting use
permits on agricultural land.
Solar has been at the top of the
land use committee's priorities
lately, with more than 19 interested
individuals and guests attending
the last land use meeting to discuss
their concerns regarding solar
permitting on farm land. Farm
Bureau's land use committee
remains steadfast in their defense
of existing policy which discourages
any uses that would lead to the
cessation of agricultural operations
on land restricted by a Williamson
Act contract. Tulare County's
Resource Management Agency has
been working to clarify language in
Tulare County's uniform rules that
govern compatible uses of the
Williamson Act to help guide their
staff on how to proceed with pro-
cessing requests for special use
permits associated with solar.
The subject of solar compatibility
on Williamson Act land has become
contentious in recent weeks with
solar development companies,
private consultants, and landown-
ers contacting Farm Bureau and
attempting to sway the committee's
direction on enforcing their policies
on this subject. California Farm
Land Use Committee MaintainsAdvocacy on Solar Facilities
Bureau has also weighed in on a
number of occasions and remains
committed to upholding state
policy which asserts that uses that
would lead to the cessation of
agriculture on land restricted by
contract should not be allowed or
deemed compatible uses. The topic
has brought a number of individu-
als forward seeking relief from the
Farm Bureau, and requesting that
Farm Bureau remove their opposi-
tion – but as co-chair of the land
use committee Craig Knudson,
stated, “The Farm Bureau is really
not concerned about solar being
placed on marginal farm ground,
the concern is protecting the
integrity of the Williamson Act and
ensuring that farmers who are in
the act are receiving those tax
benefits for complying with the
intent of the act and maintaining
farming operations on ground
under contract.” “We understand
that farming is a difficult business
and allowing a farmer to diversify
their income leasing some of their
ground [not under contract] to a
solar company is completely
acceptable to Farm Bureau. For the
committee, the concern remains
that we do not want contracted
ground utilized for solar because
we believe this constitutes a breach
of the contract and erodes the
integrity of the Williamson Act.”
C a l i f o r n i a F a r m B u r e a uFederation organized with its 53member counties has a big taskahead, and that is to increasemembership and promote ouro r g a n i z a t i o n t h r o u g h o u tCalifornia. This past year EdNeedham from TCFB's board ofdirectors served on a newly formedtaskforce created by CFBF to focuson membership growth and reten-tion. This two year effort willcontinue on with Tricia Stever,TCFB's executive director partici-pating in the second year of thetaskforce leadership. Many newideas are being generated andprograms being considered to helpbuild membership for Farm Bureauthroughout California. As farmingbusinesses consolidate and change
CFBF Organizes Taskforce for Membership Outreachover the years, so has membershipwith Farm Bureau and most countyFarm Bureaus are struggling tosurvive on less, but do more.Complex issues require staff toexpend resources and time onissues that take them away frommembership recruitment andretention, and that's why it is soimportant that members also helppromote Farm Bureau and speak totheir neighbors about all thebenefits that Farm Bureau canprovide. In a recent survey con-ducted by the American FarmBureau, the number one reasonthat a member joins Farm Bureauis because they were personallyasked. That is a strong message!
Here in Tulare County we chal-lenge our members to reach out to
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others in the community, thinkabout asking your service vendors,your fuel and crop protection salesrepresentatives, your insuranceagent, your attorney, banker, orneighboring farmer to considerjoining. Remember, all it may takeis a personal ask! Every memberthat pays dues to Farm Bureau hasa voice in their local organizationand a large percentage of their duesstay here locally to work on localissues and to provide politicaladvocacy on important issues atthe local, state, and federal level.Farm Bureau's federated structuregives members representation atevery level of government. For asmall investment each year,membership pays big returns to thefarm community of Tulare County.
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President Larry PeltzerPO Box 48, Ivanhoe, CA 93235First Vice President Steve Godlin34015 Road 140, Visalia, CA 93292Second Vice President Joey AirosoPO Box 1087, Tipton, CA 93272Treasurer – Edward Needham13274 Perry Ct., Visalia, CA 93292Past President Keith Watkins14852 Lipson, Visalia, CA 93292District 6 Representative Craig Knudson50560 Hogback Rd., Badger, CA 93603
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President’s Notesby Larry Peltzer, [email protected]
{ Executive Comments{by ,Patricia L. Stever Executive [email protected]
A Summer FilledWith PoliticalOpportunities
GrassrootsStarts Right Here
To piggy back on our President's
remarks this month, as we get
closer and closer to the November
General Election, I encourage you,
our members, to look for opportu-
nities to participate in activities
that help get agriculture's message
out and show that farmers and
ranchers have a stake in
California's future by participating
in campaign events, posting yard
signs or submitting a letter to the
editor of your local paper. Farmers
are respected in this community
and your voice counts. If you would
like to show your support for a
particular candidate and wish to
write an editorial piece, our office
would be happy to assist you with
placement of your remarks. Even
though Tulare County Farm
Bureau does not endorse candi-
dates, we still are recognized as a
political organization in this
community and our views are
important to the press and the
public.
Election activities won't be the
only task ahead of us. Agriculture
continues to face numerous
legislative challenges and the
summer months provide opportu-
nities to reach out to your elected
officials to tell your story. Both the
State Legislature and Congress are
scheduled to take a summer recess
that places them home in the
district (if and when a state budget
is passed).
This is your opportunity to build
relationships with the people who
are developing laws and regula-
tions that impact how you do
business. There is no better way to
show your elected officials how
their actions impact agriculture
than by inviting them to see your
operation first hand. I realize too
that our local elected officials are
Summer has officially arrived
and with that Farm Bureau is
preparing for busy months ahead
filled with political activities. It is
time to get our grassroots team in
place to elect farm friendly candi-
dates and weigh in on legislation
that impacts our farms and
ranches.
Farm Bureau's ability to meet
the political challenges depends
solely on the strength of our
grassroots network and you play
an important role in being the voice
of the farm and ranch community.
Having just completed that time
of year when political advertise-
ments infiltrated every commercial
break on our televisions and radio
stations, there is undoubtedly a
sense of information overload. As
tempting as it is to change the
channel and ignore the campaign
messages, we must keep in mind
the important roles these candi-
d a t e s h o l d i n p r o t e c t i n g
California's farms and ranches.
We look forward to Meg Whitman
and Carly Fiorina working on
behalf of agriculture as they face
their opponents, Jerry Brown and
Barbara Boxer. Both candidates
won Farm Bureau's support prior
to the primary for their strong
business backgrounds and
commitment to reforming govern-
ment.
And while Whitman and Fiorina
did not come from a strong back-
ground in agriculture, they have
stepped up to the plate to work
with Farm Bureau to learn more
already champions for agriculture
and they may know a lot about
farming already – but have you ever
thought about inviting an urban
legislator to your ranch or farm? If
you would like to help reach out to
the urban decision makers who
impact our way of life every day,
you might want to consider open-
ing your operation up to someone
from the San Francisco or Los
Angeles region. Farm Bureau can
you help you make those contacts,
and truly it can be a tremendous
benefit to get some of the urban
leaders out to see rural communi-
ties and see the struggles you face
first hand.
Finally, the end of summer also
sets forth the last push to get bills
passed through the Sta te
Legislature. This is the critically
important “gut and amend” season
where Legislators can remove the
contents of a bill and replace it with
new language, often changing the
subject matter entirely, without
input from those who will be
impacted by the legislation. Now is
the time to become active with
FARM TEAM and pay attention to
those alerts that come out, we need
your voice. This past month we
were successful in getting over 35
letters into the Governor's desk
through email to voice our con-
cerns about SB 1121 – the overtime
bill that would change the hour
requirement for when overtime pay
is triggered for farm employees.
This bill could be very harmful to
agricultural employers and could
potentially reduce workers' pay.
FARM TEAM helped spread the
word on this bill and called on you
to take action, thanks to the 35
growers who did just that!
Grassroots strength starts right
here at home.
about the issues impacting one of
the state's top economic indus-
tries.
One of the easiest ways to stay
informed is through FARM TEAM,
a web based program that allows
your Farm Bureau staff to notify
you of important election coverage
that impacts the agriculture
community, ways to support
candidates who are committed to
protecting the farming and ranch-
ing way of life or pending legisla-
tion or regulations that impact
your bottom line.
As we move through the sum-
mer, we must remain active.
Political fights like these are won
and lost as a result of participation
– whether it is walking precincts,
making phone calls, taking part in
a press conferences or responding
to FARM TEAM alerts – you are
helping to protect California's
family farms and ranches.
For more information on how
your can become involved in the
political process, sign up for FARM
TEAM at www.cfbf.com. This
electronic alert system takes only
seconds to utilize and through the
click of a mouse you can be taking
action and voicing your opinion
directly to elected officials. If you
are not already a member, take a
moment and join today – there is
no cost, and there will not be a
deluge of emails heading to your
inbox – but when the issue is really
important, you can take part in
being an advocate for agriculture.
Until next time, keep on farming!
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In Memory of Anne VilhauerIn Memory of Ken Berry
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By Sgt. Jody Cox
The Tulare County Ag Crimes Unit
is investigating the theft of the
following equipment. If you have any
information regarding these items,
or know of anyone buying/selling
tractors or equipment at a “reduced”
price, please contact the Ag Crimes
Unit at 559-735-1853 or 24 hours at
559-733-6218, your assistance in
protecting yourself and your neigh-
bors is greatly appreciated.
It was taken from the area of the
25800 block of Rd 204, Exeter.
Between 04/19 and 04/20/10.
TCSO Case #10-4556.
Serial Number 56298. The ATV was
taken on July 3 from the area of
Avenue 168 and Road 144 and was
last seen in the Lindsay area on July
4th. TCSO case #10-8144.
Serial Number 1237682. The tractor
has an owner applied number,
CAO541157/TB1314 stamped on
the left side. The theft occurred
between 6/25/10 and 6/28/10
from area of Ave 208 and Rd 196.
TCSO case #10-7816.
Stolen Property:R a n d e l l S e l f - P r o p e l l e d
Agricultural Sprayer, Model RW-5.
Kubota RTV900, Utility vehicle.
New Holland Tractor Model
TN90F.
Case International Tractor,Model 7250.
1989 Massey Ferguson Tractor,Model 290.
1974 Ford Tractor, Model 4000,blue in color.
Serial Number JJA0062025.Attached Grader Blade. Taken fromthe area of Highway 43 and Rd 144,Corcoran. TCSO Case #10- 7481.
No serial number available. Takenfrom the area of Rd. 232 and Ave.212, Strathmore. TCSO case #10-8481.
Serial Number C443617. Takenfrom the area of Rd. 36 and Ave.364, Traver. TCSO case #10-8046
Due to the continued slow econ-omy and the recent rise in the priceof scrap metal, The Tulare CountySheriff's Department Ag Crimes Unitwould like to provide the followingtips for Farmers and Ranchers todeter and prevent Metal Theft:
• Make a note of any suspiciouspeople and/or vehicles and sendthis information to the Ag CrimesUnit. Detectives may be able toidentify a pattern of similar crimesor people in the area and will betterbe able to allocate availableresources.
• Periodically check equipmentthat you may not be using, such asirrigation pumps, windmills, fueltanks, etc. As a deterrent, somegrowers insert liquid foam betweenthe conduit and the wire of panel
boxes to make it more difficult forthieves to remove wiring.
• Avoid making equipment easilyaccessible.
• To prevent theft, lock up propertyand keep it out of sight. Do not leaveproperty in plain view such as on theside of a shop. Put equipment insidethe shop. Install flood lights ormotion lights where applicable. Donot leave tractors in the field (withkeys) if this can be avoided, returnthem to the shop or equipment yard.
• Paint equipment such as alumi-num pipes, ladders and brass valvesbright colors-(hot pink, yellow ororange). The paint serves as anindicator when the thief tries to sellthe metal to a recycler. Be sure topaint along the length of each itemso the color remains if the thief cutsthe pipe or ladder into pieces.
• For larger pieces of metal, usethe Owner Applied Number crimeprevention program. An OwnerApplied Number can be obtainedthrough the ACTION website locatedat www.agcrimes.net. Ag CrimeDetectives are available for addi-tional information if needed.
• As an additional measure, it isrecommended that you take photo-graphs and inventory your equip-ment occasionally. This helps toidentify equipment when located inthe field or equipment/propertylocated at recycling centers.
For further tips or informationcontact any member of the TulareCounty Sheriff's Ag Crimes Unit at559-735-1853 or 559-733-6218.
Sheriff's Department Stolen Equipment Bulletin
Randell Self-Propelled Agricultural
Sprayer, Model RW-5
Kubota RTV900, Utility vehicle
1974 Ford Tractor, Model4000, blue in color
1989 Massey FergusonTractor, Model 290
The California Division ofOccupational Safety and Health(Cal/OSHA) on June 21 releasedfurther proposed revisions of theHeat Illness Prevention standard foroutdoor places of employment.
To take effect, the modificationswould have to be adopted by theCal/OSHA Occupational Safety andHealth Standards Board, which isexpected to consider them at itsmeeting in August.
The proposed revisions aregenerally consistent with compli-ance guidance Cal/OSHA issued inMarch 2009. If all are adopted, therevised standard would includethese major points:
An employer must haveeither:
• One quart of drinking water perhour per employee on hand at shift'sstart or effective procedures toreplenish the water supply so eachemployee can drink that muchwater.
• Employees must be encouragedto drink water frequently.
• Temperature > 85 °F: Shademust be present for at least 25% ofcrew's employees so they can sit fullyin shade in a normal posturewithout touching each other.
• Temperature 85 °F: Timelyaccess to shade must be providedupon employee's request
• Shaded area must be as close aspracticable to work areas.
• Employees feeling they need tocool down to protect themselvesfrom overheating must be allowedand encouraged to rest in shade forno less than 5 minutes.
By showing it is infeasible orunsafe to have shade continuouslypresent, an employer may usealternative procedures for providingaccess to shade that provide equiva-lent protection.
Temperature 95 °F: In agricultureand four other specified industries,an employer must implement high-heat procedures, including to theextent practicable:
• Ensuring effective communica-tion so employees can contact theirsupervisor when necessary.
• Observing employees for alert-ness and signs or symptoms of heatillness.
• Reminding employees through-out the work shift to drink plenty ofwater.
• Closely supervising a newemployee for the first 14 days ofemployment.
Not required if theemployee when hired indicates hehad been doing similar outdoor workfor at least 10 of the past 30 days for4 or more hours per day
Before starting work that shouldreasonably be anticipated to resultin exposure to the risk of heatillness, employees (includingsupervisors) must be provided witheffective training in required topicson ways to avoid heat illness andsteps to take if it occurs.
Before supervising employeesperforming work that shouldreasonably be anticipated to resultin exposure to the risk of heatillness, a supervisor must be pro-vided with effective training inrequired topics, including:
• The procedures the supervisor isto follow to implement the stan-dard's applicable provisions.
• The procedures the supervisor is
Water:
Shade:
H i g h - H e a t P r o c e d u r e s :
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If an employee is suffering from
heat illness symptoms, first
evaluate whether or not symptoms
require immediate medical inter-
vention.
If symptoms are serious, contact
emergency personnel immediately
and specify that you have a person
suffering from heat illness. You
must be able to tell the responders
how to arrive at the location of the
injured person. This can be a
physical address, or if there is no
physical address, be prepared to
have someone meet the responders
and lead them to the location of the
injured employee. Listen to the
instructions given to you by the
emergency personnel.
If symptoms are not severe,
ensure that the stricken employee
rests in the coolest area possible.
Make sure that the employee
drinks plenty of cool water. If the
employee is wearing extra clothing,
Heat Illness Procedures for Field Supervisorssuch as a jacket or sweatshirt, ask
them to remove it. Do not allow an
employee suffering from symptoms
of heat illness to leave your sight.
Other responsibilities:
• Check frequently to make sure
there is sufficient water available at
all times during the work period
• Make sure to put up shade at
the beginning of the workday when
temperature will be above 85
degrees
• Remind employees to drink
water frequently and rest if they get
overheated
• Employees may not tell you if
they are not feeling well. Watch for
symptoms of heat illness
• If you must leave the crew for
any reason, designate a knowl-
edgeable person to assume your
duties
• Keep this emergency response
procedure with the crew
Courtesy of Nisei Farmers
League.
Revisions Proposed to HeatIllness Prevention Regulation
to follow when an employee exhibitssymptoms consistent with possibleheat illness, including emergencyresponse procedures.
• How to monitor weather reportsand respond to hot-weather adviso-ries.
A coalition of 18 groups represent-ing agricultural employers filed withthe Standards Board a letter sup-porting the proposed revised stan-dard but asking that it not be madeeffective until after the current heatseason.
Employers will want to availthemselves of opportunities to betrained during the coming winter onthe requirements of the new stan-dard and to incorporate them intheir compliance programs. To helpemployers comply with the stan-dard, FELS provides resources at:www.fels.net/1/index.php/supply-catalog/heat-illness-video.html
What it Means for Employers:
Courtesy of FELS.
August 2010 Tulare County Farm Bureau News Page 5
The cool temperatures
and wet weather through
May and June have been
optimal for citricola scale
adult survival and egg
hatch. Since each female
produces 1000 eggs, the
populations can grow
quickly. Growers are
reporting scale out-
breaks in places that
have not been a problem
previously, and blocks
have been sampled
where the leaves and
developing fruit are already
saturated with scale honeydew.
In the spring, it is difficult to
control citricola scale with
insecticides. The females are
large and well protected and the
crawlers hide under the female
bodies. The most effective control
is obtained if you wait until
crawlers have emerged from
under the females, the females
have died off and the crawlers
settle down on the outside leaves
of the tree.
This timing is usually mid July,
but it would be good to wait a bit
longer this year since we are
several weeks behind a normal
schedule. Turn over female scales
and wait to treat until they no
longer have eggs or crawlers
hidden under them.
The most effective insecticide
for citricola scale control (most
suppress ive and greates t
residuality) has been Lorsban.
Good news: Huanglongbing (HLB)still has not been found inCalifornia. The Asian citrus psyllidhas not expanded its range in SanDiego County. In Imperial County,ACP is being found east of previousinfestations but is still controllable.In Los Angeles County, the popula-tions are spread out over a largearea and are being treated. ACP hasnot been found in any commercialcitrus orchards in 2010.
The Citrus Research Board andthe University of California havehosted grower/PCA strategysessions in Ventura, Riverside andSan Diego and have one planned forthe San Joaquin Valley. Thesesessions examined what changesneed to be made to existing IPMprograms to adapt to the appear-ance of Asian citrus psyllid. Thetype of response will depend on thenumber of psyllids found. If veryfew ACP are found, the recommen-dation is for a pyrethroid plussystemic imidacloprid to potentiallyeradicate the pest from and
Citricola Scale Update Asian Citrus Psyllidand Huanglongbing Update
However, we are starting to see
signs of resistance to this prod-
uct. Other insecticides such as
Assail and Applaud may need to
be applied yearly to keep this
pest under the economic thresh-
old. We are conducting studies to
verify what that economic
threshold is for navels and
Valencias.
The C i t rus Entomo logy
Laboratory at the Kearney
Agricultural Research Center is
collecting citricola scale-infested
leaves to perform insecticide
resistance assays, especially in
cases where an insecticide
application last season seems to
have failed. Please contact Greg
Montez at 559-646-6597 or
[email protected] to schedule a
day and time to collect a sample.
Results will be returned in seven
to ten days.
C o u r t e s y o f U C C i t r u s
Entomology Program.
orchard.
This strategy has been used in thethree commercial citrus orchardsthat had 1-2 ACP in traps or onflush during 2009 and ACP havenot been found since. If ACPbecomes a widespread problem,then coordinated regional treat-ments will be needed with a goal ofpreventing spread of the pest. Seeo u r w e b s i t e f o rdetails:http://ucanr.org/sites/KACCitrusEntomology/Home/Asian_Citrus_Psyllid/Management_420/
Courtesy of UC Citrus EntomologyProgram.
Page 6 Tulare County Farm Bureau News August 2010
By Regina Silva, Cook Brown
In a new interpretation, the U.S.
Department of Labor excluded
protective equipment from the
definition of “clothes” as set forth in
section 3(o) of the Fair Labor
Standards Act (FLSA).
Under Section 3(o) of the FLSA
(29 USC § 203(o)), time spent
“changing clothes or washing at the
beginning or end of each workday”
is excluded from compensable time
under the FLSA if the time is
excluded from compensable time
pursuant to the express terms or by
custom or practice under a collec-
tive bargaining agreement.
In various opinion letters previ-
ously issued by the DOL in the late
1990s and early 2000s, the DOL
took contrary positions as to
whether protective equipment used
by the meat-packing industry
constituted “clothes” under section
203(o). In its earlier opinion letters,
the DOL opined that time spent by
meat-packing employees putting
on, taking off, and cleaning protec-
tive equipment did not constitute
“clothes” under section 203(o),
stating the term “clothes” meant
apparel, not protective safety
equipment. In its last opinion letter,
issued in 2002, the DOL opined
that the term “clothes” under
section 203(o) did include protec-
tive equipment worn by meat-
packing employees.
New Definition of Changing “Clothes”Since 2002, federal appellate
courts have issued divergent
opinions as to the definition of
“clothes” and whether time spent
“donning and doffing” protective
equipment was compensable.
After reviewing the FLSA's
statutory language and legislative
history and noting appellate-court
decisions on the subject, the DOL
has now decided that the “clothes”
exemption provided in section
203(o) does not apply to protective
equipment worn by employees that
is required by law, by the employer,
or due to the nature of the job.
Therefore, per the DOL, time spent
changing into protective equipment
is compensable, regardless of what
a collective bargaining agreement
may provide.
The DOL also concluded that time
spent “donning and doffing”
protective equip-ment may be
considered a “principal activity”
under the Portal to Portal Act (29
USC § 254). Relying on a Supreme
Court decision, the DOL stated that
integral and indispensable activi-
ties are “principal” activities.
Hence, an activity occurring after
employees' first principal activity
and before they finish their last
principal activity are part of the
“continuous workday” and com-
pensable under the FLSA. The DOL
concluded, therefore, that when the
changing of clothes is determined
to be a principal activity, subse-
quent activities such as walking
and waiting time after employees
change their clothes are compensa-
ble.
What It Means for Employers:
Even though the exemption set
forth in section 203(o) and DOL
Administrator's Interpretation of
that exemption discussed above
applies to situations where there is
a collective bargaining agreement,
where there is not a collective
bargaining agreement, an employer
may still need to compensate for
changing time when it is considered
integral and indispensable to the
employees' principal activities.
Changing activities are considered
integral and indispensable where
they are required by law, by rules of
the employer, or by the nature of
the work.
Whether employees must be paid
for waiting and walking time
depends on whether the time spent
by the employees “donning and
doffing” protective equipment is
considered to be a principal activ-
ity.
We encourage readers who do
have employees who change into
protective equipment to consult
with counsel about the legal
implications of this activity includ-
ing whether it might be considered
a principal activity.
August 2010 Tulare County Farm Bureau News Page 7
Young Farmers & RanchersThe Young Farmers and Ranchers have been an active group this past
month. They escaped the heat at Lake Day 2010 and took part in a specialmonthly meeting featuring Marilyn Kinoshita, Tulare County AgriculturalCommissioner/Sealer.
June is a great time of the year to get out of the heat, and the YoungFarmers and Ranchers decided to cool off at Lake Kaweah at their annualLake Day. Twenty members made the trip, which had the crowd buzzingwith home cooked BBQ, water sports and lots of fun. Be sure to join us nextyear for a great time!
The Young Farmers and Ranchers were fortunate to have special guest,Marilyn Kinoshita, Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, attheir July meeting. Kinoshita presented the newly completed 2009 Crop &Livestock report for Tulare County. She discussed the impact of milk priceson dairy revenue and the increase in farm gate revenue for the Tulare Countytree fruit industry. The County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer overseesa variety of programs in order to promote and protect agriculture and thepublic's health, safety and welfare; and to ensure equity in the marketplacefor all transactions involving weight, measure or count.
The Young Farmers and Ranchers is a social and philanthropic group forpeople between the ages of 18 and 35 with an interest in agriculture. Thegroup holds monthly meetings, social and philanthropic events, farm toursand other special events.
Tulare County boasts one of the largest and most active Young Farmersand Ranchers groups in the entire state. Many of its members have receivedstate-wide recognition and other awards for service and philanthropy.
For those who are interested in joining Young Farmers and Ranchers,membership is free and new members are always welcomed. For moreinformation and for upcoming events email [email protected] orcheck us out of Facebook at Tulare County YFR.
The next YFR meeting will be Tuesday, August 10th at 6:30 pm at theDePaoli residence in Strathmore. Email [email protected] fordetails.
Lake Day 2010
Special Guest Presenter
About YFR
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YF&R members enjoy a fun day on the lake.
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Since 1983, the Tulare County
Farm Bureau has provided a
unique opportunity for high school
students to develop their leader-
ship skills. New for this year is a
generous donation from Suncrest
Bank to help support the Youth
Leadership Program.
As a member of the class, stu-
dents receive an all-expense paid
year of great activities, travel
experiences and leadership
training opportunities. The
program is valued at approxi-
mately $425 per student. With the
help of Suncrest Bank's $5,000
contribution, students will visit
California Polytechnic State
University in San Luis Obispo,
participate in government, leader-
ship and etiquette seminars and
visit Sacramento on a legislative
visit as their final class session.
Suncrest Bank board member,
Eric Shannon was pleased when
the opportunity arose to support
the Youth Leadership Program,
“We know it is a program that will
invest in agriculture leaders in
Tulare County. It's a very worth-
while program to support youth
and to expand their horizons,”
added Shannon.
When asked why Suncrest
Bank's leadership made the
decision to contribute to the
program, Shannon answered, “We
couldn't think of a better way of
donating to youth leaders in the
County than to sponsor the Farm
Bureau's Youth Leadership
Program.”
The goal of this exclusive pro-
gram is to select high school
students from around the County
who have a strong potential for
developing leadership skills.
Students are not required to have a
connection to agriculture or to
Farm Bureau, but should demon-
strate an interest in developing
leadership qualities.
“We're thrilled to have support
from the community for our
program,” said Larry Peltzer, TCFB
President. “It's great to know that
local businesses appreciate what
we're trying to accomplish with
TCFB Partners withSuncrest Bank for
Youth Leadership Class
these youth leaders. We truly
appreciate the support Suncrest
Bank has shown us through this
generous contribution,” added
Peltzer.
At the conclusion of the program
each spring, one outstanding
student will be selected for his/her
performance, attendance and
behavior in the program. This
individual will receive a merit
scholarship upon graduation from
high school and verification of
college enrollment.
High school sophomores are
encouraged to apply for the pro-
gram each year by May 1 . You
may contact the Tulare County
Farm Bureau's Youth Advisory
Committee with any questions at:
t c f b @ t u l c o f b . o r g o r v i s i t
www.tulcofb.org for more informa-
tion.
The following are the 24 students
selected for the 2010-2011 Youth
Leadership Program:
Martin Ayala, Granite Hills
Seth Borges, Golden West
Andre Brasil, El Diamante
Phoebe Castro, Woodlake
Amy Clifton, Strathmore
Jordan Dunn, Golden West
Alyxandria Fishbough, Exeter
Caitlin Fisher, Redwood
Marissa Fisher, Woodlake
Lauren Friend, Mission Oak
Bethany Hargett, Monache
Brianda Louro, Tulare Western
Alexandra Macedo, Tulare Union
Joseph Marchy, Dinuba
Cecilia Moreno, Orosi
Joshua Polich, Golden West
Jeffrey Powell, Tulare Western
Ava Reitsma, Mission Oak
Geena Reveles, Mission Oak
Hayden Souza, CVC
Jace Tarbell, Golden West
Rebecca Trimmer, Mission Oak
Nicole Warmerdam, Mt. Whitney
Hayley Young, Golden West
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Madera
112 W. Olive Ave.559.674.2444
Hanford West
13375 Hanford-Armona Rd.559.582.4456
Hanford East
961 E. Third St.559.582.9393
Tulare
3820 South “K” Street559.686.1579
E n f o r c e m e n t a c t i v i t y i n
California agriculture by the U.S.
Department of Labor's Wage and
Hour Division (WHD) appears to
be on an upswing, with recent
actions on the Central Coast
focusing on compliance with
requirements for Migrant and
Seasonal Agricultural Worker
Protection Act posting and disclo-
sure, payroll records, and Forms I-
9 (Emp loymen t E l i g i b i l i t y
Verification).
Ear l i e r th i s year , Labor
Secretary Hilda Solis announced
the hiring of 250 additional WHD
inspectors. It seems at least some
of them are working in California.
As to other parts of the nation, a
recent New York Times story
carried by the Sacramento Bee
reports on child-labor enforce-
ment sweeps in the blueberry
harvest in eastern North Carolina.
Violations are being cited under a
policy announced by DOL on June
15 to increase penalties for federal
DOL Ups Its Ag Inspectionschild-labor violations to $6000 to
$11,000 per violation. Penalties at
the upper end of the range are
reserved for violations DOL
considers particularly egregious,
involving younger minors working
in ag or working at jobs considered
to be particularly dangerous.
What it Means for Employers:
Employers must strive to comply
with the myriad laws and regula-
t ions cover ing agr icultural
workplaces. To that end, FELS
offers valuable resources for ag
employers, such as our Summary
of Employment Requirement for
C a l i f o r n i a A g r i c u l t u r a l
Employers. It may be ordered
online at www.fels.net/1/supply-
catalog/hr-materials.html#_1_5.
It is also available online as a free
resource to FELS subscribers
registered to access our website.
And as always, help is available
through the FELS Employer
Hotline at 800-753-9073 or
www.fels.net.
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visitwww.cfbf.com
ByMike Klimenko
State FundFarm Bureau
Group Manager
Mike Klimenko
It takes time
and effort to set
up and maintain
a s u c c e s s f u l
hazard communication program,
but as agricultural employers, you
will find that the rewards far
outweigh the costs.
Under state law, all employers in
California are legally obligated to
provide and maintain a safe and
healthful workplace for employees.
In addition to the legal ramifica-
tions, it is also good business
practice.
Implementing a sound hazard
communications program can
provide a safety net that can help
prevent injuries, illnesses and
accidents while saving you money
and lost production. Any workplace
would welcome such benefits as
enhanced chemical inventory
control, safer chemical processes,
reduced workers compensation
premiums and reduced waste and
disposal costs. It is important that
you as an employer collaborate with
your employees in its implementa-
tion and maintenance.
A key part of hazard communica-
tions as it relates to agricultural
chemicals is the Material Safety
Data Sheets (MSDS). These MSDS
sheets are provided with every
hazardous chemical. They provide
users with a variety of important
information, including health
hazards, special chemical and
physical characteristics, protective
measures and precautions for safe
handling, use and storage of each
chemical.
These sheets can provide you as
an employer with important tools to
educate your employees on hazards
associated with chemicals used on
the farm or ranch. Keep in mind
that the information contained on
an MSDS sheet may change, so you
must review them periodically and
ensure that employees are provided
the most current version. Also be
sure that employees have ready
access to MSDS sheets and are
trained to understand the informa-
tion contained on them.
Employers whose workers may be
exposed to hazardous substances
Creating a HazardCommunications Program
are required to have a written
hazard communication program
that describes the procedures for
meeting all of the requirements of
the regulation.
Employees also
Employees need to know ahead of
time the hazards connected to
chemicals to which they may be
exposed. Once they have this
knowledge, they will better under-
stand the need to protect them-
selves and are more likely to
observe the company's safety rules.
For more information on the
state's hazard communication
regulation or if you would like
assistance with your hazard
communication program, you can
contact your local Cal/OSHA
consultation office. To find an office
location, call 800-963-9424, or
check on the In te rne t a t
www.dir.ca.gov.
Cal/OSHA has also written a
comprehensive 47-page Guide to
t h e C a l i f o r n i a H a z a r d
Communication Regulation. It can
be downloaded from the Internet at
t h e f o l l o w i n g s i t e :
www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_public
ations/hazcom.pdf.
Since 1943, Farm Bureau and
State Fund have been business
partners. When your policy comes
up for renewal, if you are not
insured with State Fund, please be
sure to get a quote in our Farm
Bureau Group Program.
benefit from a
hazard communication program
because they learn how to identify
potentially hazardous chemicals to
which they may be exposed in the
workplace. This increased aware-
ness promotes the greater likeli-
hood that employees will reduce
their exposure to hazardous
substances, follow safer work
practices, and protect themselves,
thereby preventing work-related
injuries and illnesses.
Organic Production in the Central ValleyOrganic Production in The
Central Valley is the title of an allday seminar being sponsored byThe California Certified CropAdviser Program (CCA) and theOrganic Fertilizer Association ofCalifornia (OFAC) on Wednesday,August 18, 2010 at International-Agri Center's Social Hall in Tulare.The seminar will focus on organicproduction issues and the role ofcrop advisers in providing adviceand products to growers producingcertified organic crops. It willfeature expert speakers on variousorganic production topics andpanel of organic growers discuss-ing the role of crop advisers in theiroperations
The program is aimed at cropconsultants, organic input suppli-ers/retailers, and organic growers.CEU hours will be offered for PCAsand CCAs. Subjects to be coveredinclude: Organic and WeedControl, Food Safety for OrganicFarmers, Organic Sources ofFertilizer, Soil and Cover CropManagement, Micronutrient Use inDisease Control, and other topics.A special feature will be a growerpanel with Tom Willey – T & DWilley Farms, Vernon Peterson –
The Peterson Family and GerryD a v i s – C r y s t a lOrganics/Grimmway discussingthe challenges of fertility and pestcontrol in certified organic produc-tion. “We are pleased to continueour successful seminar series inTulare and present practicalorganic production information forboth farmers and consultants”,said Doug Graham, Chairman ofOFAC and a CCA.
Sponsors of the event include:Acadian Seaplants, Bio-Gro, Certis,Converted Organics, Foster Farms,H.J. Baker/Tiger Sul, Monterey AgResources, Natural Industries, NewEra Farm Service, Rincon Vitova,and Westbridge Ag Products. Alsothere will be table top exhibits bythe sponsors and other companiesincluding Agra Quest, CaliforniaOrganic Fertilizers, Great PacificBioproducts, Grow More, MarroneBio Innovations, MycorrhizalApplications, Oro Agri andRecology. .
Registration information isa v a i l a b l e a twww.organicfertilizerassociation.org or by contacting Steve Beckley at( 9 1 6 ) 5 3 9 - 4 1 0 7 o [email protected].
BECOME A BUSINESS SUPPORT MEMBERwww.joinfb.com • 559-732-8301
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• A free listing every month on this page.• Discounts on display advertising in this newspaper.• All the benefits and services of Farm Bureau membership.• News of events and issues in
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AG EQUIPMENT
AG FERTILIZER &CHEMICALS SALES &APPLICATIONS
AG & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES& SERVICES
AG-RESEARCH/TESTING& CONSULTING
AUTO COLLISION REPAIR
AUTO DEALERS
AUTO PARTS
AUTO REPAIR
AG ENGINEERING &CONSULTING
Exeter Mercantile, Bob Schelling
Farmers Tractor & Equipment Co.
Lawrence Tractor Co., Inc.
Linder Equipment Co.
Quality Machinery
Biagro Western Sales, Inc.
Crumbliss & Horton, Inc.
Central Valley Management, Inc.
Eastside Chemicals, Inc.
Farmers Fertilizer Supply, Jeff Penner
Gillespie Ag Service, Dana Gillespie
Helena Chemical Company
Leffingwell Ag Sales
Natural Resources Group
Orange Belt Supply & Co.
Soil Basics Corp
SprayCo LLC
Tulare Ag Products
Agricultural Services Inc.
Central California Implement
Fruit Growers Supply
Shannon Bros. Co., Inc.
Tulare Firestone, Inc.
BASF Agricultural Research Station
Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc.
Research for Hire
S&E Properties
Valley Tech Agricultural Services
Jim Manning Dodge Chrysler Jeep
Surroz Motors, Inc.
Pixley Auto Parts & Farm Supply
592-2121258 E. Pine, Exeter
1132 S. Main St., Porterville 784-4967
2530 E. Main St., Visalia 734-7406
311 E. Kern, Tulare 685-5000
3820 S. K St., Tulare 686-1579
Peter Alvitre35801 Road 132, Visalia 635-4784
24569 Ave 90 Terra Bella 535-4463
Frank Marshall, Sr.36040 Rd. 172, Visalia 798-1821
5612 S. Hills Valley Rd.Orange Cove 626-4091
36071 Burke Dr., Traver 897-1500
15301 Road 192, Porterville 784-9021
25114 Road 204, Exeter 562-5400
23576 Ave 96, Terra Bella 535-4461
34284 Road 196, Woodlake 564-1236
25244 Rd 204, Lindsay 562-2574
PO Box 2609, Visalia 651-2772
P.O. Box 7090, Visalia 625-9416, Robert Prather
3703 S. K Street, Tulare 686-5115
, Daniel DreyerPO Box 548, Lindsay 592-4297
1480 W. Inyo, Tulare 686-4747
934 W. Scranton, Porterville 781-4461
24478 Rd 140, Tulare 686-4701
Lionel Pires362 South K. St., Tulare 686-3313
10181 Ave 416, Dinuba 591-2548
3935 W. Victor, Visalia 734-9473John Corkins
1696 S. Leggett, Porterville 784-5787
13274 Perry Ct., Visalia 977-7282
2120 S. K St., Tulare 688-5684
194 W. Tulare St., Dinuba 591-4910
3000 S. Mooney Blvd, Visalia 732-4700
418 S. Main St., Pixley 757-3574
Fruit Growers Supply131 Rd 204, Woodlake 564-3525
Polymer Ag LLC
Quinn Company
Conestoga-Rovers & Associates
McLean Spray Co., Inc
Quality Paint & Body
Gross & Stevens, Inc
PO Box 282, Orange Cove 495-0234or 1-800-678-7377
, Tim Hennesay10273 Golden State Blvd., Selma 896-4040
Kevin Clutter & Janie Sustaita7086 N Maple Ave Ste 101, Fresno 326-5900
, Mike McLean19725 Ave 300, Exeter 592-4357 799-3611 cell
739 N Ben Maddox Way, Visalia 734-3501
1121 E Acequia Ave, Visalia 734-4649
NSE Insurance Agencies, Inc.
Pine, Pedroncelli & Aguilar Inc., CPA
Rauber & Johnson, Attorneys
R L Schafer & Associates
Ron Frazier, Financial Consulting
State Compensation Insurance Fund
Steve Bratcher & Associates, CPA
Vollmer, Daniel, Gaebe & Grove, CPA
Fresh Buyers Inspections, Inc
Pearson Realty
The Ranch Company
AAA Security Inc.
TriCal Inc
Citrus Research Board
Proteus Inc.
E M Tharp, Inc.
Central Valley Roll-off & Recycling
Southern California Edison
Gerald Haggard
Valley Veterinarians, Inc.
Doug DeLeo Welding Inc
Cal Gro Pump Service Inc.
Kaweah Pump, Inc.
US Farm Systems
Willitts Pump
Kens Stakes & Supplies
Ken Stevens160 South D, Exeter 592-9411
William Pine5100 W. Cypress, Visalia 625-9800
James C. Johnson1007 N. Demaree St., Visalia 741-1800
2904 W. Main, Visalia 734-1348
10885 Ave. 360, Visalia 738-8523
Joe Gonzalez, District Manager10 River Park Place East, Fresno 433-2600
1124 N. Chinowth Rd., Visalia 627-6916
100 Willow Plaza, Suite 400, Visalia 733-1051
, Kevin BenoPO Box 3745, Visalia(559) 733-5556
, Jim Olivas1820 S. Central St. #C, Visalia, 732-7300
, John Grimmius3904 W. Caldwell, Visalia, 733-3232
321 E. Noble, Bldg. C, Farmersville 594-5600
P.O. Box 1327, Hollister 651–0140
323 W. Oak, Visalia 738-0246
1830 N. Dinuba Blvd., Visalia 733-5423
15243 Rd. 192, Porterville 782-5800
14976 Ave 168, Tulare 713-1313
2425 S. Blackstone St., Tulare 685-3246
302 South F St, Exeter 592-5210
2861 S. K St., Tulare 686-1447
PO Box 878, Lindsay 562-3700
Bob Tracy9817 W. Grove Ave., Visalia 651-0802
15499 Ave 280, Visalia 747-0755, John Houle
2955 South “K”, Tulare, 685-0340
30548 Road 196, Exeter 594-5020
193 S. Mariposa Ave,Visalia 747-1313
Pacific Employers
Schuil & Associates,
Valley Industrial & Family Medical Group
Ward R. Stringham, Attorney at Law
Southern California Gas Company
Tommy’s Pump Service Inc. / Carver Pump
Witzel Pump Service
306 N Willis, Visalia 733-4256
Marc Schuil5020 W Mineral King, Visalia 734-1700
225 S Chinowth, Visalia 627-3222
756 E Tulare Ave, Tulare 686-1747
Matthew Hendrick404 N Tipton, Visalia 739-2389
Brian Geary26473 Harrison Rd, Visalia 686-7481
, Tim Witzel22741 Ave 178, Porterville781-5515 cell 783-3993
QUALITY CONTROL
REAL ESTATE SALES &DEVELOPMENT
SECURITY
SOIL FUMIGATION
STATE MARKETING ORDER
TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT
TRUCK & TRAILER
TWINE RECYCLING
UTILITIES
VETERINARY SERVICES
WELDING FABRICATION
WELLS/PUMPS/PIPE
WOOD STAKES
DIRECTORY OF FARM BUREAU BUSINESS MEMBERS
Stuhaan Cattle
Tulare County Stockyard Inc.
Visalia Livestock Market
MC SolutionsMandy Critchley
California Grape & Tree Fruit League
College of the Sequoias Farm
Kings River Conservation District
Porterville Chamber of Commerce
Tulare Chamber of Commerce
Tulare County Fair
Tulare County Sheriff’s Dept - Prison Farm
Visalia Chamber of Commerce
Gillette Citrus Co.
Golden Maid Packers
Paul Enos Packing, Inc.
Sequoia Orange Co., Inc.
Venida Packing Company
Visalia Citrus Packing GroupGolden State Packers
MAF Industries, Inc.
Delta Liquid Energy
J.C. Lansdowne Inc.
Valley Pacific Petroleum Services
The Chuck Olsen Company
Buckman-Mitchell, Inc.
Dennis R. Keller/James H. Wegley,Water Engineers
Bret Bastrire, CPA
DG Insurance Agency Inc.
Franklin & Associates Taxes, Bookkeeping,Financial Planning, Real Estate
Gilman, Harris & Travioli,
M. Green and Company LLC
Hocking Denton Palmquist, CPA
Horswill, Mederos & Soares, Attorneys
Mitchell Insurance Services
Nielsen & Associates Insurance
, Dane Stuhaan4811 Ave 272, Visalia 688-7695
Jon Dolieslager9641 Ave. 384, Dinuba 591-0884
, Randy BaxleyPO Box 2529, Visalia 625-9615
P.O. Box 947, Kingsburg 799-4744
Barry Bedwell978 W Alluvial Suite 107, Fresno 226-6330
22847 Rd. 140, Tulare 686–4973
2245 S. Linwood, Visalia 730-3916
4886 E. Jensen Ave., Fresno 237-5567
93 N. Main, Ste A, Porterville 784-7502
26 North L St,Tulare 686-1547
215 Martin Luther King Jr., Tulare 686-4707
Tom Guinn36000 Rd. 112, Visalia 93291
220 N. Santa Fe, Visalia 734-5876
10175 S.Anchor Ave., Dinuba 626-4236
19812 Rd 232, Strathmore 568-2030
14257 Ave. 320, Visalia 738-8331
150 W. Pine, Exeter 592-9455
Verne Crookshanks19823 Ave. 300, Exeter, 592-2816
19743 Ave. 344, Woodlake 564-3351
Denny Bilton, Director of SalesPO Box 218, Traver 897-2905
(propane)Dennis Parker648 N Farmersville Blvd, Farmersville 747-0618
8601 W. Roosevelt Ave, Visalia 651-1760
1633 E. Mineral King, Visalia 732-8381
PO Box 6487, Visalia, 651-5900
500 N. Santa Fe, Visalia 733-1181
209 S. Locust, Visalia 732-7938
3330 W Mineral King #C, Visalia 625-9240
309 N. Garden St., Visalia 733-0221
Paul Franklin65 W Olive, Porterville 782-1941
313 E. Caldwell, Visalia 627-2725
Kevin M Green308 South M St., Tulare 688-7401
3326 W. Mineral King Ave, Visalia 625-4444
791 N. Cherry, Tulare 686-3861
Kelly Mitchell1039 N. Demaree, Visalia 713-1315
Bill Nielsen502 N Kaweah, Exeter (800) 842-8818
Central California Tristeza Eradication Agency
an Accountancy Corp
MARKETING
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
PACKING HOUSES
PACKING HOUSEEQUIPMENT SUPPLIER
PETROLEUM DISTRIBUTORS& PRODUCTS
PRODUCE BROKERAGE &MARKETING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
International Agri-Center
Jack Griggs Inc
Green Tree International Inc
Dias Law Firm
4450 S Laspina, Tulare 688-17511-800-999-9186
1149 S Kaweah, Exeter 592-3154
113 N Church, Visalia 732-8608
– Attorneys at LawMichael Dias502 W Grangeville Blvd, Hanford 585-7300
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DUST CONTROL
Bank of the Sierra Ag CreditPO Box 1930, Porterville 782-4432Farm Credit West
Stifel Nicolaus, David C. Sharp
Suncrest Bank
Tri Counties Bank
Tucoemas Federal Credit Union
Valley Business Bank
Westwood Capital Services / Dennis Sexton
Battery Systems
A-Peltzer Enterprises
Baker Topping, Inc.
Brush Control Inc.
McKeller Farms, Inc.
Milinich Enterprises, Inc.
Muller Farming
Peltzer Topping & Hedging
Reynolds Ranches
Kaweah River Rock Co.
Ralph Fuller Electric
Sierra Forest Products
W & E Electric
Double S Transportation, Sean Souza
Synagro / Earthwise
New Era Farm Services
Tulare County Compost & Biomass Inc.
Mid-Valley Cotton Growers Inc.
EZ Datafind
Amaral Dairy Service
Land O’Lakes
Randy Gorzeman
Nunes Bros. Dairy
Valley Pump & Dairy Systems
Wasnick Bros. Dairy Supply
Warren Hettinga Dairy, et al
E and M Ag Services Inc.
American Ag Inc.
3000 W. Main, Visalia 732-4501
217 E. Caldwell, Visalia 622-1040
400 W. Center, Visalia 802-1000
509 S. Pinkham, Visalia 741-2940
2300 W. Whitendale, Visalia 732-8892, Don Gilles
701 W. Main St., Visalia 622-9000
813 W. Oak Ave. #C, Visalia 741-9400
, Ron Roth1601 E. Main St, Visalia 651-0245
798-1034PO Box 48, Ivanhoe cell 804-1333
Mike Baker 804-4045Mark Baker 804-480233198 Rd 168, Visalia 798-8011
PO Box 507, Visalia 732-2060
Jim Stailey Cell 906-0247PO Box 189, Ivanhoe Office 798-0557
Jon Milinich21275 Road 192, Lindsay 280-4747
, Patrick MullerJack Rabbit Chipping Services 732-1236
PO Box 10209, Terra Bella 789-9446Scott Reynolds
1389 S Westwood Ave., Lindsay 287-0000
P.O. Box 515, Woodlake 564-3302
253 W. Pine, Exeter 592-4633
9000 Rd. 234, Terra Bella 535-4893, Cabinetry
12686 Ave 416, Orosi 528-3866
PO Box 2355, Tulare 333-0268
PO Box 265, Taft 1-800-661-7922
2904 E Oakdale Ave, Tulare 686-3833
Gary Birdsong, Pres. / John Jones, Mgr.24478 Rd. 140, Tulare 686-1622
PO Box 901, Tulare 686-2823
George Barnett2327 E Vassar Ave, Visalia 909-2800
413 North I St. Tulare 686-9644
400 South M, Tulare 687-8287
9599 Ave. 88, Pixley 757-3522
20439 Road 124, Tulare 686-0643
Michael Graham2280 South K St., Tulare 686-2000
1012 North J, Tulare 686-4581
13002 Avenue 128, Tipton 752-4012
PO Box 7208, Visalia 625-2020
PO Box 80416, Bakersfield 661-635-0778
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
FEED SUPPLEMENTS& INGREDIENTS
FOOD PROCESSING
INDIVIDUAL
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES
IRRIGATION DISTRICT
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS& SUPPLIES
LABOR CONTRACTOR
LAND LEVELING/RIPPING/ORCHARD REMOVAL
LIVESTOCK
United Rental's Inc
Rain for Rent,
Mitch Barnett Land Developing
, Paul Chand925 N Ben Maddox Way, Visalia627-5112
Mitch Martin 693-431521500 W Manning, San Joaquin
PO Box 44051, Lemon Cove597-1500
Cal-Agro Seed Co., Inc.
Nutrius, LLC
Western Milling LLC
Bell-Carter Olive Co.
Cal Bean & Grain Cooperative
ABAA Visalia Ranch,
Anton Caratan & Son
Winfried Baur
Hester Orchards
Halopoff & Sons
LeyCon, Inc.
Ron Michaelis
Bob C. Nuckols/Justin Nuckols
PB Ranches
Peterson Farms
Tri-T Farms
California Controlled Atmosphere
Scout Specialties,
Consolidated Peoples Ditch Co.
Agri-Valley Irrigation, Inc., Rod Cantrell
Bennett & Bennett Irrigation
Bowsmith
Fruit Growers Supply
Hydratec
Alberto Robles
Jose Martinez Labor Contractor
M & G Harvesting
Mountain View Ag Services
Pick Pack & Haul Inc.
R.A. Franco Farm Labor
Salud Tapia Farm Labor
Valley Pacific Farm Labor
Barnett Land Leveling Co.
C & D Orchard Laser Leveling
Arrow Head Cattle Co.
6908 Ave 304, Visalia, 651-CORN
39494 Clarkson Dr.,Kingsburg 897-5862
PO Box 1029, Goshen, 302-1001
PO Box 338, Orange Cove 626-4411
Drawer D, Pixley 757-3581
Claude Atkins15430 Avenue 296, Visalia 733-7350
1625 Rd. 160, Delano 661-725-2575
PO Box 3749, Visalia 818-678-1228
PO Box 536, Farmersville 594-5025
19480 Rd. 244, Strathmore 568-1102
PO Box 847, Exeter 592-4913
31734 Mill Dr., Springville
13144 Road 216, Porterville 784-2793, Gabriel Pena
12094 Ave. 408, Cutler 528-6997
26789 Rd. 188, Exeter 592-5274
29630 Rd. 44, Visalia 651-1301
39138 Road 56, Dinuba 591-8874
Gary & Carolyn Lunsford148 North M St., Dinuba 591-8234
James Silva, Jr.P.O. Box 366, Farmersville 747-1177
PO Box 11881, Fresno 285-3893
P.O. Box 190, Selma 896-0200
131 Second St., Exeter 592-9485
131 Rd 204, Woodlake 564-3525
County Line Rd & Rd 192 Delano 725-6656
PO Box 334, Exeter 592-9103
15364 Avenue 328, Ivanhoe 798-1071Miguel Gutierrez
PO Box 24, Lindsay 333-1798
Leonard Hutchinson41727 Road 125, Orosi 528-4756
Tony Chavez, Jr.PO Box 1349, Porterville 539-3029
20084 Avenue 360, Woodlake 564-3620805-5390
19070 Road 212, Strathmore 804-4345
Guadalupe Marroquin41629 Rd. 120, Orosi 696-5485
2300 N. Gill Rd., Exeter 592-2767
16536 Ave. 288, Exeter594-4769, 741-9613 or 625-4149
,Bill Freeman9303 W. Airport Dr, Visalia 625-1800
Executive Committee
Livestockyards Representative
Young Farmers &
Ranchers Representative
District 1 Representatives
District 2 Representatives
District 3 Representatives
District 4 Representatives
District 5 Representatives
Commodity Advisory State Committee Representatives
President
2 Vice President Joey Airoso (559) 967-5258
Treasurer Ed Needham
CFBF District Director
Livestockyards Chairman Sam Travioli (559) 636-3062
YF&R Chair Matt Watkins (559) 734-1243
Keith Cosart (559) 592-2821
Kevin Kohnen (559) 564-0146
Terry Langiano (559) 686-2079
Jennifer Wessel (559) 752-4633
Tom Barcellos (559) 730-6895
Beth Baxley (559) 625-9615
Robert Blattler (559) 392-1700
Irene Bly (559) 798-0346
Jon Dolieslager (559) 591-0884
Joel Merritt (559) 784-8916
Roger Everett (559) 333-0283
Josh Pitigliano (559) 752-4319
Animal Health & Welfare Jennifer Wessel, D.V.M.
Apiary Roger Everett
Beef Cattle Jon Dolieslager
Citrus/Avocado Chris Lange
Dairy Joey Airoso
Food Safety & Biotechnology Brody Blain
Forestry Jeff Gletne
Grapes JR Shannon
Hay Justin Nuckols
Horticulture Sal Soriano
Larry Peltzer (559) 798-0051
1 Vice President Steve Godlin (559) 804-8680
(559) 977-7282
Past President Keith Watkins (559) 834-5345
Craig Knudson (559) 337-2140
Craig Ainley (559) 287-6633
Bob Berry (559) 804-0667
Joe Russell (559) 734-6948
Public Lands Larry Duysen
Specialty Crops Josh Pitigliano
Terry Baker
Education (co-chairs) Sandi Gist-Langiano / David Sharp
Finance Ed Needham
Fundraiser (co-chairs) David Sharp / Keith Watkins
Land Use Brian Blain / Craig Knudson
Agri Tourism Bob McKellar
Membership Ed Needham
Property Keith Watkins
Rural Health & Safety/Rural Crime Prevention Larry Stoneburner, M.D.
Scholarship Geary Austin
Water Resources Keith Watkins
YF&R State Representative Jennifer Wessel, D.V.M.
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Membership
TCFB Board of DirectorsCalendar} August 2010 Tulare County Farm Bureau News Page 11
ROCHE OIL INCAgriculture • Commercial
Industrial • Bulk Pricing, INC.
GASOLINE DIESEL FUEL BULK OIL LUBRICANTSFILTERS FOOD GRADE LUBRICANTS
GREASE, SOLVENTS, KEROSENE
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1120 E. Paige Ave. PO Box 89 Tulare, CA 93274www.rocheoil.com
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We Deliver
686-5837Commercial Cardlock System
AN INDEPENDENT FRANCHISE OF
August
September
3 , 2 pm. TCFB.3 , 4 pm. TCFB.10 , 4:15 pm. TCFB.10 , 6:30 pm. DePaoli residence, Strathmore.
[email protected] for more information.12 4 pm. TCFB18 , 3 pm. RMA Building, Visalia.18 . Call 732-8301 for more details.25 , 4 pm. TCFB.26 , 3 pm. TCFB.31 . For info: 684-3350.31 , 2 pm. TCFB.31 , 4 pm. TCFB.
69 4 pm. TCFB.14 Call 732-8301 for tickets.14 , 4:15 pm. TCFB.14 , 6:30 pm. TBD.21 , 6 pm. TCFB.25 , 2-5 pm. Ritchie Barn.15-1930 , 3pm. TCFB
For the latest in news, issues and events, see the TCFB Website,www.tulcofb.org
Bounty of the County Committee MeetingExecutive Committee MeetingEducation Committee MeetingYF&R Monthly Meeting
TCFB Board of Directors Meeting,Tulare County Ag AdvisoryHaz Mat TrainingFundraiser CommitteeLand Use CommitteeAnimal Emergency Disease Response TrainingFinance CommitteeExecutive Committee
Office Closed in Observance of Labor DayTCFB Board of Directors Meeting,Fair Kickoff Lunch.Education Committee MeetingYF&R Monthly MeetingYouth Leadership OrientationBounty of the CountyTulare County FairLand Use Committee
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Ranch NewsPROPERTIES AVAILABLE
52+/- Acres Olives & Open Land. Well and district water.
West of Lindsay-Strathmore. $550,333
20+ Acres Olives. Well & district water. Class I soil. $240,333
10+/- Acres Olives. TBID water. $99,333
50 ± acres Lemons & Pummelos, well & district water $795,000
47+/- Acres Navels. Two separate parcels. Each has district and well water.
Porterville/Terra Bella. $680,000 CROP INCLUDED
60+/- Acres Navels. Kern County. District Water. $552,000
60+ Acres Citrus & Open. 35 acres planted to Lemons, Navels, & Valencias.
TBID water and small well. Zoned AE-10. $445,333
2050+/- acre Cattle Ranch @ Kern/Tulare Co. Line $2,995,000
480 acre Cattle Ranch So. of Fountain Springs w/ River Frontage $1,392,000
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Mike Bennett, AFMDRE #475779559-359-0781
The Tulare County Farm Bureau
has arranged with the California
Safety Training Corporation to host
a hazardous materials training class
on August 18. The English session
will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
and the Spanish session will be held
Haz Mat Training Offeredfrom 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone who is
interested in participating should
contact the Tulare County Farm
Bureau at 732-8301 by August 16 to
reserve a space. Cost is $20 for
Farm Bureau members and $40 for
non members.
C&D
OrchardLaser Leveling(559) 741-9613
SPECIALIZING IN WALNUTS, ALMONDS AND PLUMS
David Clements Kenny DoyleHome (559) 625-4149 Home (559) 594-4769Pager (559) 749-8380 Pager (559) 735-7380
J. C. LANSDOWNE, INC.Distributor
Fuels Greases
Lubricants Soaps
Chemicals Additives
STEVEN C. LANSDOWNEMailing Address Bulk Plant
P.O. Box 6070 8601 W. Roosevelt Ave.
Visalia, CA 93290 Visalia, CA 93291
Fax (559) 651-8156 Phone (559) 651-1760
IRRIGATION SUPPLIES
ORCHARD LEVELING FUEL
INSURANCE
IRRIGATION
NURSERY
STEEL & INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE
Soults Pump & Equipment Co.
Manufacturers ofLASSEN PUMPS
Parts for All Pumps
DAIRY SPECIALISTS
TURBINES
PRESSURE PUMPS
DITCH or LOW LIFT
SUBMERSIBLES
DAIRY SUMP
TAILWATER
FLUSH PUMPS
2873 W. Inyo Ave.
Tulare, Ca 93274
CONTR. LICENSE 397897
Telephone (559) 686-8761
PUMP SERVICE
688-1977688-1169
FAX 688-3709
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M TICHAEL AYLOR
West Valley Supply
COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DAIRY
26710 S. MOONEY LVDB ., VISALIA, CA 93277
IRRIGATION SUPPLIES
IRRIGATING THE VALLEY SINCE 1967
DESIGN THROUGH INSTALLATION
559-673-4261
559-674-0490
19170 Hwy. 99
Madera, CA 93637
STEEL
INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE
Flat – Square – Round – Angle – Channel – Beam
Pipe – Tube – Sheet – Plate – Rebar
Tillage Implements Fasteners Chain Bearings Chain Drives
V-Belt Drives Pipe Fittings Hose Spray Equipment Safety Equipment
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Industrial Hardware(559) 582-4417Fax 582-7136
12918 Hanford/Armona Rd.
Steel(559) 583-7746Fax 583-9457
12600 S. 10th Ave. Hanford, CA 93230
CONCRETE
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791 North Cherry StreetP.O. Box 29Tulare, CA 93275Phone: 559.686.3861Fax: 559.686.1514
Joseph Lewis Horswill
Dennis A. Mederos
Joseph F. Soares
Attorneys at Lawemail: [email protected]: www.TulareEsq.com
INSURANCE
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Mike Baker 559-804-4045
Mark Baker 559-804-4802
TOPPING • HEDGING • SHREDDING • SKIRTING • CITRUS MANAGEMENT
email: [email protected]
fax: (559) 798-8012
33198 Road 168
Visalia, CA 93292
TOPPING
FERTILIZERS
SPREADING
ALL FORMS of CONCRETE
559.784.4963
PORTERVILLE, CALic. #691909
American Ag Inc.Compost • Gypsum • Sulfur
Humates • Foliars
Commercial Fertilizers
Road Dust Control
Edward Needham
559.977.7282P.O. Box 80416
Bakersfield, CA 93380Office 661-635-0778 • [email protected]
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