Yurosek & Kuney receive WAKC Awards at 68th Annual Meeting
Press release provided by Water Association of Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, CA – The Water Association of Kern County proudly presented its Water...
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...
Central Valley Dairies Hit by Avian Flu, Experts Offer Prevention Tips
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The recent outbreak of H5N1— more commonly referred to as the avian or bird flu...
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...
Kern County Fair Kicks Off Livestock Auction, Adapts Dairy Sale to Virtual Format
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The Future Farmers of America and 4-H students kicked off the first day of the...
Kern County Reclaims Agricultural Crown with $8.6 Billion Crop Value
2023 Kern County crop report reveals 12% increase over prior crop year.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
In a significant rebound...
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...
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...
Garces Memorial FFA Kicks Off School Year with SAE Projects, Prepares for Kern County...
By Sienna Surgener, Garces Memorial FFA Reporter
As the new school year begins, the Garces Memorial High School FFA chapter is wasting...
Tehachapi High School Revives FFA Program Amid Growing Student Interest
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Tehachapi High School reinstated its Future Farmers of America program this semester after years of...
35 Years of the California Farm Water Coalition
By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics and Mike Wade, California Farm Water Coalition
Urban residents often lack a good understanding of where...
Mark Your Calendars: Kern County Fair Brings Sea Lions, Culinary Contest, and Top Music...
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
The Kern County Fair is setting up camp from September 18-29 and gearing up for another quintessential...
Go Nuts: Celebrate Pistachio Week in the Central Valley
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
As pistachio harvest begins, American Pistachio Growers partnered with locally-owned restaurants in the Central Valley to celebrate...
Experts Discuss Resource Management and Biological Opinions at Pistachio Industry Insights Day
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
At the first-ever Pistachio Industry Insights Day hosted by the American Pistachio Growers in July,...
California Legislators Spin Words to Drive Ag Policy
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
California’s agriculture industry is no stranger to regulatory challenges, with the latest wave of proposed...
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...
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...
International Fresh Produce Association Welcomes New VP
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
Jessica Keller has been welcomed as the new Vice President of Global Industry Relations at the International...
No Ifs, Ands, or Nuts: Almond Market Shows Strong Demand
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
Record-breaking almond shipments over 10 consecutive months have led to a dramatic reduction in carryout, signaling robust...
Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
On June 28, the Supreme Court overturned the Chevron Doctrine which compelled federal courts, for...
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!...
California DPR to Host Public Hearing in Kern on New Pesticide Notification System
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
On July 23 the California Department of Pesticide Regulation will hold a public hearing in...
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...
CARB Approves $27 Billion Regulation to Phase Out Gas Forklifts by 2043
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
On June 27, the California Air Resources Board adopted the proposed regulation on zero-emission forklifts,...
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...
The Maddy Institute Champions Agricultural Policy and Leadership in the San Joaquin Valley
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The Maddy Institute, a nonpartisan public policy organization with a focus on the San Joaquin...
