California Farm Bureau partners with California Department of Fish and Wildlife for $1.1 million to ranchers facing livestock loss from wolf attacks
July 1, 2026 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has awarded California Farm Bureau (CAFB) $1.1 million to administer payment to ranchers who have lost livestock due to wolf attacks. California Farm Bureau’s non-profit arm, California Bountiful Foundation, will administer the program to ensure that ranchers whose livestock are killed are not left […]
USDA allocates $9 million to support stranded California peach growers
May 4, 2026 The California Canning Peach Association and the California Farm Bureau welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement to make available up to $9 million to fund a clingstone peach tree removal program, providing relief to California growers facing severe economic hardship and uncertainty following the closure of the Del Monte cannery in […]
California Farm Bureau applauds Farmworkers Day
March 26, 2026 California Farm Bureau recognized efforts in the state Legislature to honor farmworkers’ vital role in California agriculture through the designation of Farmworkers Day. Assembly Bill 2156—signed into law last week—renames March 31 as Farmworkers Day, formerly Cesar Chavez Day, to acknowledge the commitment and contributions farmworkers make to sustain the state’s agricultural […]
California Farm Bureau honors State Treasurer with Champion of Agriculture Award
March 19, 2026 In recognition of her long record of advocacy for California farmers, ranchers and rural communities, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma has been honored with the Champion of Agriculture Award. The California Farm Bureau presented the award Wednesday at the organization’s annual legislative action day. The award recognizes dedicated service to agriculture and honors individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to protecting and advancing the needs of California farmers and […]
California Farm Bureau celebrates bipartisan committee passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
March 5, 2026 California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass commented today on the House Agriculture Committee’s bipartisan passage of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. She said: “California Farm Bureau applauds the House Agriculture Committee’s bipartisan passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. We greatly appreciate […]
New legislation aims to boost farmworker pay and support agricultural employers
February 2, 2026 State Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, and state Sen. Melissa Hurtado, D-Bakersfield, have introduced legislation to create a tax credit for agricultural employers to help cover the cost of paying overtime wages to farmworkers. Senate Bill 921, co-sponsored by the California Farm Bureau and the California Association of Winegrape Growers, aims to ensure […]
Farm Bureau photo contest winners showcase California agriculture
January 14, 2026 A rancher from Oroville has earned First Place in the 44th annual California Farm Bureau Photo Contest. Joelle Naphan, who won $1,000 for a silhouette shot of a man on a horse throwing a lasso, said her passion for photography was inspired by her agricultural upbringing. “Agriculture is an art that has […]
California budget underscores agriculture’s role in wildfire and water solutions – but gaps remain
January 14, 2026 Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget highlights California’s continued focus on wildfire response, climate resilience and water infrastructure but leaves gaps in direct support and regulatory alignment for agriculture and rural communities, according to California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass. She said: “The budget invests heavily in wildfire response, but funding for proactive […]
California Farm Bureau remembers Doug LaMalfa as a champion of agriculture and rural California
January 6, 2026 The California Farm Bureau today issued the following statement from President Shannon Douglass on the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa: “Doug LaMalfa was a fourth-generation farmer whose deep personal ties to agriculture shaped a lifetime of public service and advocacy for rural California. “He was proud to represent agriculture and the rural […]
California Farm Bureau re-elects officers, welcomes new board members
December 9, 2025 During the 107th California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Anaheim, delegates re-elected all three officers and welcomed five new members, along with seven returning members, to its Board of Directors. Shannon Douglass was re-elected to a two-year term as president. She is an owner of Douglass Ranch, which raises beef cattle, walnuts, […]