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KCFB: President’s Message 

By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I hope you all had a blessed holiday season with your...

KCFB: Young Farmers and Ranchers 

By Katelyn Filkins, Chair, Young Farmers and Ranchers  Happy New Year! Before I share a bit about myself, I want to take a moment to...

KCFB: President’s Message 

By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau  ‘Tis the season for being grateful, remembering what we are thankful for, and blessing others with holiday...

KCFB: Young Farmers and Ranchers 

By Christine Johnson, Chair, Young Farmers and Ranchers  In my early 20s, I had the opportunity to live overseas. These experiences impacted me in a...

Kern County Farm Bureau to Hold 19th Annual Spray Safe Event

Bilingual Workshops & Expert Insights on Ag Chemical Safety Press release provided by Kern County Farm Bureau BAKERSFIELD, CA– The Kern County Farm Bureau will hold...
winegrape harvest

KCFB: President’s Message 

By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau  By the time you are reading this, I hope you have all heard the good news. Kern...
tractors harvesting field

KCFB: Product of the Agricultural Industry 

By Erin Pruitt, Intern, Kern County Farm Bureau  As the granddaughter of a migrant farm worker, and a student who grew up next to one...

KCFB: Young Farmers and Ranchers 

By Christine Johnson, Chair, Young Farmers and Ranchers  Since January, the Kern Young Farmers and Ranchers have donated over 600 pounds of food, $10,300 to...

Valadao Discusses Reelection Campaign in Wasco Almond Orchard

U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses David Valadao for Congress. By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice On Oct. 22, Congressman David Valadao held a press conference...
cotton field

President’s Message 

By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau  For a few years now, my family has enjoyed going to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in...
grape vines

KCFB: Executive Director’s Report  

By Rachel Nettleton, Executive Director, Kern County Farm Bureau  As I prepare to take maternity leave until the new year, I want to extend my...

KCFB: Young Farmers and Ranchers 

By Christine Johnson, Chair, Young Farmers and Ranchers  The Young Farmers and Ranchers group had the pleasure of touring the Pandol Cold Storage in early...
bounty of fruit and vegetables on table

Save-the-Date for these Agricultural Events  

By Valley Ag Voice Staff  Now that fall is finally here, the real fun can begin! Whether you’re interested in supporting Kern County’s agricultural bounty...
almonds

KCFB: Executive Director’s Report  

By Rachel Nettleton, Executive Director, Kern County Farm Bureau  Kern County has long been recognized as a cornerstone of American agriculture, consistently ranking among the...

KCFB: President’s Message  

By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau  Despite the still too-high temperatures in Kern County, summer is over, and kids are back to school....

KCFB: Young Farmers and Ranchers 

By Christine Johnson, Chair, Young Farmers and Ranchers  Thank you to everyone who supported our 9th Annual Charity Farmers Market! This wonderful event is only...

Kern GSAs Defend New Groundwater Plan, State Water Board Staff Recommend Probation 

Residents and stakeholders urge the State Water Board to consider the revised 2024 Groundwater Sustainability Plan rather than relying on outdated assessments.  By Natalie Willis,...

KCFB: President’s Message 

By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau  What is the cost of advocacy? How much are you willing to pay to protect your farm?...

KCFB: Executive Director’s Report  

By Rachel Nettleton, Executive Director, Kern County Farm Bureau  As the summer heat intensifies, what better way to cool off and engage with your community...

KCFB: Young Farmers and Ranchers 

By Christine Johnson, Chair, Young Farmers and Ranchers  Have you heard the statement that “farmers are the original environmentalists”? Sounds like a stretch. What may...
Beer bottles

Save-the-Date for these Agricultural Events  

By Valley Ag Voice Staff  Mark your calendars for a few fun summer events this month that you won't want to miss! From networking opportunities...

Agricultural Leaders Defend Pesticide Practices Amid Calls for Exact Location Notifications

By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice Several farmworkers and environmental activists gathered at the Shafter Youth Center on Tuesday to demand the exact location...
Friant-Kern Canal

President’s Message

By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau Summertime is a busy time in agriculture. As a farm mom, there is always an extra layer...

Executive Director’s Report

By Rachel Nettleton, Executive Director, Kern County Farm Bureau This month marks my one-year anniversary with the Kern County Farm Bureau, and it has been...

Young Farmers and Ranchers

By Christine Johnson, Chair, Young Farmers and Ranchers The Kern Young Farmers and Ranchers is eagerly anticipating its 9th Annual Charity Farmers Market on Saturday,...

Kern County Farm Bureau and Local Political Organization Host ‘From Farm to Freedom’ Mixer

By Valley Ag Voice Staff In an inaugural collaboration, the Kern County Farm Bureau and Bakersfield Republican Women Federated are hosting a From Farm to...