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Serving San Diego agriculture and horticulture since 1914
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San Diego County Farm Bureau
New and Continuing
Pest Threats
In response to the increasing number
of finds of Asian citrus psyllids (ACP)
in the county, the San Diego County
Asian Citrus Psyllid Task Force held
a series of grower meetings in late
April and early May to present to local
citrus growers the current strategy
for combating the pest. The nearly
100 growers in attendance heard
that conventional growers should be
preparing for applications of systemic
materials between July 1 and August
31. It was also stated that those
growers should plan on an application
of a contact material during the winter
months. Organic growers were advised
that contact materials, most often oils,
were their best option. Because organic
growers do not have access to systemic
materials, they were advised to become
experts in scouting and recognizing ACP
and then attacking the pest whenever
they are present.
Outgoing Farm Bureau President Noel Stehly passes the gavel to
incoming President Julie Walker at the Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
held at the Farm Bureau office on May 2.
(Continued on page 12)
San Diego Grown: San Diego County
Farm to School Taskforce
The San Diego County Farm to School Taskforce is
at the front of the line in the effort to increase the
amount of San Diego grown fruits and vegetables in
San Diego school lunches. Julianna
Arnett works with the San Diego County
Childhood Obesity Initiative and is
actively involved in the taskforce.
(Continued on page 12)
1  San Diego County Farm Bureau
Vol 25, No. 6 | June 2013
contents
New and Continuing Pest Threats 1
Welcome New Board Members 5
Crop of the month - Nursery Fruit Trees 6
How AWM’s Pesticide Regulation Program Works for You 7
Prevent heat illnesses among employees 9
Business supporting member – Layer 3 Security Services 10
Young Farmers and Ranchers 11
Fieldwork Safety : Poisonous Snakesbites 14
FFA Agtivities - Poway 15
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Farm Bureau News
June 2013
Volume 26, No. 6
San Diego County Farm Bureau News
is published monthly by the San Diego
County Farm Bureau, a nonprofit
trade organization whose mission is to
represent San Diego agriculture through
public relations, education and public
policy advocacy in order to promote
the economic viability of agriculture
balanced with appropriate management
of natural resources. This newsletter
and the activities sponsored by San
Diego County Farm Bureau are paid for
by the annual dues of its membership.
© San Diego County Farm Bureau.
Articles published in San Diego County
Farm Bureau News may be reprinted
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Article suggestions are welcomed and
should be mailed or emailed to the
Farm Bureau address below, attention
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of articles is at the discretion of the
Executive Director and based on space
availability and may be edited to meet
space requirements. Article deadlines
are the first of the month prior to the
publication month.
1670 E. Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92027
Phone: (760) 745-3023
Fax: (760) 489-6348
E-mail: [email protected]
Editor: Casey Anderson
Newsletter layout: Kathy Rathbun
Executive Officers:
President: Noel Stehly
1st Vice President: Julie Walker
2nd Vice President: Ken Altman
Secretary: Lawrence Kellar
Treasurer: Janet Silva Kister
Past President: Mike A. Mellano
CFBF Director, District 1: Janet Silva
Kister (for San Diego & Imperial
counties)
Executive Director: Eric Larson
Visit us on the Web:
www.sdfarmbureau.org
President's Message
by julie walker
The apple doesn't fall far from the
tree
Ever heard the saying, "the apple doesn't fall far
from the tree?" Yes, of course you have. I read
that this phrase refers to the character or inherent
personality of a parent (or grandparent), either
good or bad, which appears to be inherited by
a child or grandchild. In my case, this is a good
thing. I remember as a child, running through the
avocado and citrus groves on my parents' ranch in
Fallbrook. The avocado trees were huge and the
shadow-dappled area underneath them served
as a wonderfully cool playground during the hot summer months, the only
drawback being the web of the grove spider or two that I would invariably
run into. As I grew older, I earned extra money picking avocado "cukes" or
pulling snails off of the lemon trees. As a young woman, I married into a
farming family and together, my husband Joe and I, we embarked on our own
farming odyssey, eventually settling on building a cut flower and wholesale
plant business. Neither of us fell far from that proverbial tree. We are
farmers from farming families.
The whole idea of farming and the draw it has for all of us in the business
is hard to adequately define. "Just why do you stay in a business that is so
challenging?" I've been asked more than once. Why, indeed. As another
saying goes, "...if you have to ask, then there's no need to explain." But along
with the appealing lifestyle and pride in producing such magnificent beauty,
comes the now ever-so-familiar challenges that have a nasty way of cropping
up in astoundingly multi-faceted ways. If you're reading this column, then
you probably know all too well what I mean.
Enter Farm Bureau. We've been Farm Bureau members since the beginning
of our farming journey. We joined for the advice, the support, the advocacy,
the discounts, and the focus on all that is agriculture. It has always been a
treat to be a part of such kindred spirits. Almost ten years ago I was asked
to serve on the board of directors as the representative for cut flowers.
(Thanks to you Michael A. Mellano.) One thing led to another and I joined
the Executive Committee as the secretary and began my journey "up the
chairs." I was hooked.
Now I am addressing you as the newly-elected president. It is an honor and
a challenge that I take seriously. In addition, I gratefully carry with me the
wisdom, influence, and advice of all those before me under whom I have
served; clever, vibrant people who continue to share their wealth of ideas
and expertise designed to continue to pave the way for us all in farming. It
is imperative that Farm Bureau continue to address ways to keep agriculture
viable in our county.
In order to accomplish this, I need your help too. I need your ideas, your
participation, and your suggestions for improvement. I just know that you're
from the same farming tree that I am and I invite you to be a part of this
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June 2013
Calendar of Events
For more information about these
events, call the Farm Bureau office
at (760) 745-3023. More events are
listed on Farm Bureau’s Calendar
page at www.sdfarmbureau.org.
June 6
Farm Bureau
Board of Directors Meeting
Farm Bureau Office
10:00 am Business of the Board
10:30 am General Meeting
June 15
Farm Tour Day
(See Back Cover)
June 27
Executive Committee Meeting
Farm Bureau Office - 3:00 pm
Upcoming Water Classes
June - July
August 13
September 10
October 8
No Class
6-8 pm
1-3 pm
3-5 pm
For an updated list of Farm Bureau events visit:
http://www.sdfarmbureau.org
From the Executive Director
by eric larson
Thank you times 52
The Farm Bureau office in Escondido sits in a nondescript 1960's era strip mall a couple of decades
removed from its prime. While unremarkable to
passersby, the two suites owned by Farm Bureau are
paid for and serviceable. What is remarkable about
the building is the gallery of portraits that hang on a
wall inside.
On February 20, 1914, Judge W.R. Andrews was
the first to take the helm of the San Diego County
Farm Bureau. In 1916 he handed the presidency
over to H. Culbertson and then 50 more times over
the next 99 years a new president voluntarily accepted the gavel from his or
her predecessor. That gallery on the wall holds the pictures of the exclusive
club of farmers who took a turn leading this organization. When visitors
first come to the Farm Bureau office it is a guarantee they will linger a few
minutes and take a little journey through history (and fashion) gazing at the
pictures on the wall.
Remarkable too has been the willingness of 52 individuals to take the
time away from their families and businesses to work on behalf of all other
farmers in the county. And if the present is any reflection of the past, they
haven't had a habit of fading away after serving as president as shown
by the fact that thirteen past presidents continue to serve on the board
of directors today. Their service to agriculture didn't begin and end with
our county Farm Bureau because most also served as board members,
chairmen, and volunteers with other organizations and commissions.
Because that's what leaders do.
From what we know looking back, the background of the past presidents
reflect the diversity of local farming history with producers of cut flowers,
apples, eggs, citrus, cattle, poultry, potted plants, milk, avocados,
vegetables, grapes, berries, ostriches, beans, and likely most any other crop
produced in the county during the past century. Among them you will also
find siblings, in-laws, three women, and three generations of the Badger
family.
By succeeding Noel Stehly last month, Julie Walker will become the first
president of Farm Bureau's second
100 years when February 20, 2014,
arrives. Following Julie another 50
or so will step up and lead the San
Diego County Farm Bureau through
2114 when the bicentennial goes
in the books. I'm sure they'll still be
as grateful then as we are now that
there has been an unbroken string
of individuals who have dedicated a
part of their life to support everyone
who has ever wanted to be a farmer.
Welcome New Board Members
Pierre
Alysha
GoGreen Agriculture
Vesper Vineyards
Vegetables
Young Farmers &
Ranchers
Sleiman
Stehly
Elaine
Jack
Lyttleton
TAJ Farm
Hatfield Creek
Vineyards
Ford
Rural Health & Safety
San Diego County Fair
Al
David
Serrato
Stepp
Serrato Farm
Labor Contractors
Bear Valley Farm
Past President
Labor
Gregg
Andy
The Plug Connection
Lyall Enterprises Inc
Bedding Plants
Lemons & Citrus
Opgenorth
Lyall
Crop of the Month
Nursery Fruit Trees
Durling Nursery of Fallbrook contributed to this report on fruit tree
production and sales in San Diego County.
Top commercial varieties of fruit tree produced in San Diego:
Hass avocado, Eureka lemon, Meyer lemon, Rio Red grapefruit, Star Ruby
Red grapefruit, Oroblanco grapefruit, Gold Nugget mandarin, and Fuyu
persimmon.
What is the planting and harvesting timeline for fruit trees in San
Diego County?
Spring is the ideal time for planting although San Diego County has such an
amazing mild climate that you are able to plant year round. Peak sales times
are between January and July and then gradually slow through the rest of
the year. The slow time gives growers an opportunity to replant and prepare
for the following year.
What is the general market?
It is not uncommon for fruit tree producers to sell to different market
segments including retail nurseries, landscapers, commercial growers, and certified organic growers.
What are some of the challenges of producing fruit trees in San Diego County?
Labor, health insurance, fuel, pest management, and water pricing and quality are the main challenges. Those
growers are fortunate that have a good well that is relatively free of salt. Salt content in water can be a big challenge.
Above all, the biggest challenge now is the Asian Citrus psyllid (ACP) which is the vector of Huanglongbing (HLB) or
citrus greening disease. Nurseries in compliance with CDFA and USDA regulations are treating all citrus on a regular
basis for the prevention of ACP/HLB. Some nurseries have built or are in the process of constructing screen houses
for continued production of citrus trees. Screen houses will protect mother trees, increase trees, seed beds, and
young citrus plants of varieties most in demand. The citrus industry has assessed itself $15 million per annum, now
three years old, to better protect itself. California researchers are working with colleagues in Texas and Florida to find
a cure for HLB.
Is there anything unique about San Diego County grown fruit trees?
With superior San Diego County weather, fruit trees here grow faster and better yielding superior harvests compared
to other areas.
Are there aspects of fruit tree production that you find interesting or fascinating?
It’s always fun watching fruit trees
mature from a seedling into a
large specimen fruit tree. Also, it’s
fascinating that with the recession and
hard times that people are continuing
to buy fruit trees in large demand. This
seems to be one thing that people
do not want to give up. “Salad” trees
are always interesting; one tree with
multiple varieties of fruit grafted on.
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with oranges, mandarins, lemons, and
limes all on one tree, or you can get
a deciduous fruit tree with peaches,
plum, nectarines, and apricots.
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From the Ag Commissioner
Sandy Parks Acting Director / Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures
How AWM’s Pesticide Regulation Program Works for You
San Diego County is a diverse community with the eighth largest urban population of approximately three
million, an international border with Mexico, military installations and a farming community of over 6,600
small farms; most are family-owned with fewer than nine acres. Approximately 28,000 to 34,000 farm
workers are employed in San Diego County during the height of the growing season. In addition, San Diego
County has a large structural pest control (PCBs) industry; about 354 structural PCBs are registered in the
county. Approximately 31 of those businesses perform an average of 17,000 fumigations annually. In
addition, there are approximately 110 registered maintenance gardener PCBs, and another 200 agricultural
PCBs register each year and conduct application in settings ranging from landscapes to nurseries and
orchards throughout the county. These industries account for the majority of urban pesticide applications,
excluding antimicrobial use and applications by homeowners.
The Pesticide Regulation Program (PRP) is just one of the many programs within the San Diego County
Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures (AWM) that supports agriculture. PRP is comprised of
twelve full-time inspectors, two supervising inspectors, four office assistants, and one deputy agricultural
commissioner. There are two additional inspectors and one supervisor who perform Agricultural Water Quality
(AWQ) and Hazardous Materials (HM) inspections at agricultural sites, combining up to two program (PRP,
AWQ, and/or HM) inspection activities into a single visit, improving efficiency.
Over the last several years, the number of restricted materials permits issued in San Diego County has
declined from a high of 1,172 in 2003 to 394 in 2012. PRP staff has worked to reduce the number of
restricted materials used in the county by reviewing the permits annually, discussing with growers their need
for certain pesticides, and promoting consideration of possible alternatives to reduce the use of restricted
materials. This has led to an overall decrease in the number of restricted materials used.
In 2012, new environmental regulations were adopted to reduce potential pyrethroid runoff contamination of
surface water from nonagricultural applications. PRP strives to promote improved water quality by enforcing
these regulations and conducting focused monitoring activities with PCBs.
Communication with our customers about new and existing regulations is essential to ensure the safe and
legal use of pesticides. PRP recognizes the importance of providing education to the public and industry,
and is proactive when disseminating information about requirements to growers, applicators, fieldworkers,
structural and agricultural PCBs, and other operations that use pesticides. Therefore, PRP will continue to
provide compliance assistance to the public and industry by conducting outreach activities through various
professional organizations, field worker training throughout the county, and provide compliance assistance
to individuals and groups making quarantine compliance treatments. If you have any questions or need any
assistance, do not hesitate to contact the Pesticide Regulation Program at (858) 694-8980.
Welcome New Agricultural Members
Dave Erickson
Timothy S. Farquar
Albert Foster
Chrystalynn Fowler
Charles W. Hull
Gregg R. Mangus
Joel Roney
Steven E. Rudolph
Craig C. Stika
Darren G. Mckinney
Robert Weldy
Jeffrey A. Ziegler
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Be diligent to prevent heat illnesses among employees
By Mike Klimenko - Farm Bureau Group Manager
California’s sizzling summer temperatures are on the horizon, and there have already been some days with
temperatures in the 90s and above in many areas of the state. In a few weeks, temperatures approaching and
surpassing the century mark are not uncommon.
Prevention is the best course of action to avoid problems with heat illness. Here are a few suggestions that everyone
working outdoors during summer should heed:
• Drink small amounts of water frequently. Be sure to avoid alcohol because it increases the loss of body fluids.
• Whenever possible, schedule hot jobs for cooler times of day or cooler seasons of the year.
• Take rest breaks in cool areas and add more workers to reduce the workload or shorten the workday.
• Gradually adapting to heat will reduce the severity of heat stress.
• Mechanize heavy jobs and when possible increase air movement with fans or coolers.
• Clothing can affect heat buildup, so it is recommended that loose, lightweight and light colored clothing be
worn.
• Do not use salt tablets. Taking salt tablets can raise blood pressure, cause stomach ulcers and seriously affect
workers with heart disease.
Heat stroke occurs when the body has used up all of its water and salt and stops sweating as a result. As the body
temperature rises, the person feels weaker and weaker, and may start acting confused or upset. As the situation
becomes more dire, the victim may pass out or have convulsions. If heat stroke is suspected, it is imperative to call
911 immediately because this condition can kill a person quickly.
While waiting for the EMTs to arrive, there are things that can be done to aid the victim. Remove excess clothing from
the victim, fan and spray him or her with cool water. Offer sips of cool water if the person is conscious.
State Fund has a wealth of information on safety topics available for easy access on our website at
www.statefundca.com. Click on “Employers” and then “Resources” to find the extensive list of topics.
Today, State Fund is the largest workers’ compensation carrier in California. State Fund has regional offices
throughout the state, which provide a full range of services to policyholders and injured workers. We provide
coverage to employers of all sizes, from “mom and pop” operations to major organizations.
Since 1943, the California Farm Bureau and State Fund partnership has provided farmers with affordable worker
compensation insurance coverage and accident prevention training for agricultural employers and their employees.
In addition to providing farm and ranch employers with workers’ compensation insurance protection, we also have
taken on the mission of assisting employers in providing safe places to work.
For more information, call toll-free at (800) 773-7667, or check the State Fund Web site at www.statefundca.com.
Thank You
Congressman visits Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Volunteers
Thanks to the Farm Bureau members
listed below who serve on the Scholarship
Committee.
Janet Kister
Claire Ehrlinger
Fred Ceballos
Eric Larson
Michelle Castellano
Congressman Duncan Hunter attended the May Board of
Directors meeting for a meet and greet and heard comments
from the board on issues of immigration reform, pest exclusion,
and Farm Bill funding for research and specialty crops.
Business Supporting Member Focus
Protecting farms with low-cost alarm systems is now a reality
By: Dario Santana, President of Layer3 Security Services.
Protecting remote facilities with valuable assets such as farms, asphalt
plants, quarries, and construction sites can be challenging. These properties
are often large, covering many acres, and distant from first responders such
as police or security guard response services. It is precisely the remoteness of these locations coupled with the
value of the products and equipment found therein, which make them a favorite target for thieves and vandals.
For years, the only effective protection against thieves that struck in the middle of the night was the use of security
guards; however, this approach is cost prohibitive for most organizations and these assets remained unprotected owners simply factored losses into their cost of doing business.
Well, those days are over. Technology has evolved to such a degree that it is now possible to deploy low-cost
and highly effective intrusion detection systems in locations where there is no power and send alarm signals
from facilities where there is no phone or Internet lines. What is even more amazing is that these technologies
significantly reduce the dreaded false alarms, one of the biggest problems inherent in security systems that protect
outdoor and remote environments.
During the last few years, wireless and battery technology has evolved to such a degree that today it is possible
to deploy low-cost alarm sensors and cameras in any location without having to worry about hard-wiring. Security
systems today can capture alarm events from a motion sensor and upload the alert along with a video clip of
the event to a monitoring station even thousands of miles away using nothing more than the ubiquitous cell
phone network. If the site is in a cell phone service area, it can be protected without having to install one foot of
communication or power wires. Additionally, the video clip helps you or the monitoring station operator distinguish
between real alarms and false alarms. In a world where false alarm fees imposed by law enforcement continue to
climb, a system that reduces false alarms or provides proof of intrusion even if no intruder is ever found can pay for
itself very quickly.
The best news is that these systems are very cost-effective. The wireless and lithium-battery powered sensors, alarm
panels, keypads, sirens and strobe lights are made to be deployed in tough outdoor environments, however, their
simple design and use of volume-manufactured technologies and components means that these systems are more
effective and can be deployed for a fraction of the cost of traditional systems.
A large farm with multiple access roads or a remote site with two locations where valuable assets are stored could
be protected with an initial investment of approximately $4,000 and a monthly monitoring fee of $150 to $200
depending on site conditions. This is a far cry from the cost of a guard, which could easily climb beyond $10,000
a month and could pale in comparison to the cost of produce loss, stolen tools or lost production due to vandalized
equipment.
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by Alysha Stehly
YF&R District 1 Chair, representing San Diego and Imperial Counties
The start of San Diego Young Farmers and Ranchers has gone better than I expected! At
our first meeting everyone was enthusiastic and ready to jump in and get going. People
were ready to sign up for tasks, help organize events, volunteer and more! I had in my
mind that it would take us months to get a nice core group together and from there
bribery and begging would be needed to get people to volunteer. Wow, was I wrong!
Last month we held our first outing with a tour of San Pasqual Valley Soils and a tour
and BBQ at Rockwood Ranch. The attendance was great. It was a fun evening getting
to know everyone and see some local farming operations. In the next few months we will host guest speakers,
including Val Dolcini, state Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency, and plan out our calendar for the next year. Of
course, we’ll also be going on some more tours.
For those of you who do not fit the title of “Young Farmer or Rancher” you can still be involved and help us out.
Many of our members are relatively new to Farm Bureau and some even to farming; we would love to visit and tour
a local farming operation every other month. If you are interested in giving the San Diego YF&R a tour of your farm
operation let us know! Contact me at [email protected] or Casey Anderson at the Farm Bureau office at
760-745-3023 or [email protected].
Pests
(continued from page 1)
There are three key elements that led to the strategy of
organized regional treatments for ACP. First, there is
zero tolerance for huanglongbing disease (HLB), which
is vectored by ACP. Second, HLB remains undetected
in trees for several years so it is imperative to keep the
ACP population as low as possible to minimize disease
spread. Third, groves that are not treated can become
sources of ACP reproduction thus threatening all other
groves in the region.
The Task Force has made a commitment to contact all
commercial citrus producers directly through email in
order to make certain the regional treatment concept
is well understood and growers know what they must
do in order to help suppress the ACP population and
keep HLB from decimating the local citrus industry.
Anyone who has not received either of the two emails
already sent by the Task Force is encouraged to call
the Farm Bureau office at 760-745-3023 or send an
email to [email protected] to be put on the
contact list.
Coordination of the treatment program will be
overseen by the county's ACP Coordinator, Bob
Atkins. He can be reached at 858-967-8610 or
[email protected].
The discovery of three light brown apple moths
(LBAM) in one neighborhood in east Oceanside has
prompted the declaration of a State Interior Quarantine
for 1.5 miles around the find site. All nursery and
floral growers within the 1.5 mile radius have been
contacted directly by agricultural officials and cleared
to continue shipping throughout California.
The entire remainder of San Diego County outside
the 1.5 mile area will be considered to be within
a Federally Regulated Area. To continue shipping
unabated, nursery and floral producers will
need to have had an inspection of their growing
area, installation of traps, and institution of best
management practices. Once those tasks are
completed, the producers will receive a compliance
agreement and federal shield to use on paperwork
signifying permission to ship. Assurances have
been given that shipping from San Diego County will
continue unabated during the process of getting all
nursery and floral producers into compliance.
For more information on LBAM shipping compliance
contact Jim Wynn at the County Department of
Agriculture at 760-752-4700.
Farm to School
Here she describes some of the taskforce’s recent
activities.
Could you briefly describe what the Farm to
School Taskforce is?
The San Diego County Farm to School Taskforce
(Taskforce) is a collaborative effort created to
increase consumption of local, healthful, seasonal
foods and to improve food literacy within schools.
The Taskforce is a subcommittee of the San Diego
County Childhood Obesity Initiative, facilitated by
Community Health Improvement Partners, and is
supported through partnerships with Whole Foods
Market and the San Diego Hunger Coalition. The
Taskforce is co-chaired by three school district food
services directors.
Who is involved?
Members include school districts, farmers, food
distributors and processors, chefs and restaurant
owners, public health department staff, CBOs, and
food advocates. Over half of the 42 school districts
in San Diego County have participated in Taskforce
activities.
What is the goal of the taskforce?
The mission of the San Diego County Farm to
School Taskforce is to increase consumption of
local, healthful, seasonal foods and to improve food
literacy within schools. More simply stated, I would
say our bottom line goal is to maximize opportunities
to bring fresh, healthy, local foods into school meals.
What are some achievements already realized?
• The Taskforce hosted its first produce showcase
this year. The purpose was to introduce school
districts to local product options and create oneon-one opportunities for growers and distributors
to meet with institutional buyers. The event
highlighted nine growers and four distributors
offering product that falls into the Taskforce’s
three-tiered definition of local. More than 104
people— representing 30+ institutions, including
20+ school districts— attended the event. Of
those that responded to the event survey, 93
percent reported that on a scale of 1 to 10 the
likelihood that the event would further their farm
to school efforts was an eight or higher.
• The Taskforce has made a significant difference
in making the farm to school process clearer
and more practical. We have: created a
common, three-tiered definition for “local”
(continued on page 17)
I'm glad to be a Farm Bureau member because . . .
“As a beekeeper, I love the AgAlert
newspaper; it keeps me in touch with many
factors. I get a sense of the overall health
and climate surrounding important issues.
The Farm Bureau is a model cooperative
because of their desire and ability to work
with all farmers. Not long ago an issue
arose regarding the treatment methods of
thrips in the avocado industry. There was
a deadlock until Farm Bureau got involved
and acted as a mediator between farmers,
applicators, and beekeepers. Farm Bureau
was the central hub that brought all the
parties together to develop a plan; there’s
no other central organization that does
that.”
Dave Farmer,
Farmer Bees Inc.
San Diego County Fair Tickets
In Memoriam
As a benefit to our members, SDCFB is selling
tickets to the fair at discounted group rates.
Farmer of the Year 2007
• Unlimited Admission ticket: This will get you
into the fair every day that it runs for just $14
at the Farm Bureau office. You’ll pay $24 for
this same ticket if you wait to buy it at the fair
box office.
Package deals
Charles G. "Gil" Henry
Jim Bathgate
Farmer of the Year 2003
Farm Bureau working for you
Attended legislative briefing with Representative
Scott Peters at County Water Authority
• Value Pack: 4 adult (one time) admission
tickets, one Passport to Savings Book voucher,
4 drink coupons, 20 ride coupons & one
parking pass, a $101 value, for $59!
Participated in "Let's Go Local" event connecting
produce farmers with school district buyers
• Mega Pack: 2 adult admission tickets, one
Passport to Savings Book voucher, 2 drink
coupons, 25 ride coupons, 25 game coupons
& one parking pass, valued at $94.25, for
$59.50.
Spoke at North County Economic Development
Council and Leadership North County on value of
local agriculture
Reserve your tickets for pickup by calling the Farm
Bureau office at 760-745-3023, or stop by the
office Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm, at 1670 E. Valley
Parkway, Escondido, CA 92027.
Board of Directors met with Representative
Duncan Hunter
Scholarship Committee selected 2013 recipients
Traveled to Ventura for county Farm Bureau
managers' conference and ACP discussion
Attended light brown apple moth meeting
Spoke at Board of Supervisors hearing on ACP
funding.
FIELDWORK SAFETY:
POISONOUS SNAKEBITES
Poisonous snakes occur throughout California and are restricted to six
species of rattlesnake: namely the Sidewinder, Speckled Rattlesnake,
Red Diamond Rattlesnake, Southern PacificRattlesnake (also called
Western Rattlesnake), Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, and
Mojave Rattlesnake. There are about 7,000 to 8,000 poisonous
snakebites annually in the United States. Of this total, 8 to 10 of the
poisonous snakebites result in fatalities. Most snakebites occur on
the limbs with the greatest percentage on the arms, hands, or fingers.
About 30 percent of all snakebites occur while the snake is being
purposefully handled.
The following fieldwork precautions and actions are recommended
to prevent and if necessary, treat poisonous snakebites:
Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis)
Avoid performing fieldwork that involves walking or hiking alone. Work with a partner in areas where poisonous snakes are
prevalent. Poisonous snakes occur throughout California and are restricted to six species of rattlesnake: namely the Sidewinder,
Speckled Rattlesnake, Red Diamond Rattlesnake, Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (also called Western Rattlesnake), Western
Diamondback Rattlesnake, and Mojave Rattlesnake. There are about 7,000 to 8,000 poisonous snakebites annually in the
United States. Of this total, 8 to 10 of the poisonous snakebites result in fatalities. Most snakebites occur on the limbs with the
greatest percentage on the arms, hands, or fingers. About 30 percent of all snakebites occur while the snake is being purposefully
handled.
The following fieldwork precautions and actions are recommended to prevent and if necessary, treat poisonous snakebites:
• Avoid performing fieldwork that involves walking or hiking alone. Work with a partner in areas where poisonous snakes are
prevalent.
• Always wear sturdy hiking boots when performing fieldwork. Do not wear sandals or sneakers.
• Avoid heavy underbrush where you cannot see what is in front of you. Stick to existing trails. When heavy underbrush is
unavoidable, use a walking stick to first probe and rustle brush and grass that you intend to traverse.
• Learn to recognize the poisonous snakes in the fieldwork area by studying a reptile field guide or other similar snake
identification materials.
• Be aware that rattlesnakes do not always shake their rattles before striking.
• Closely look for snakes before placing your hands on objects such as rock outcrops or trees or picking up objects from the
ground (i.e. rocks, plants, leaves, remote monitoring equipment, etc.)
• Thoroughly inspect the area where you intend to sit, particularly around stumps, logs, boulders, or rock outcrops.
• Carefully examine the ground before crossing over or under fences and across logs and boulders.
• Never approach, tease, corner, or poke at any snake. If you encounter a rattlesnake, remain calm and back away slowly.
Always give snakes plenty of room to escape from you.
• Consider baby poisonous snakes to be as venomous as fully grown poisonous snakes.
• Do not handle recently killed snakes. Although dead, a delayed nervous system reaction by the snake may cause it to bite.
• If a snakebite occurs: Calm the victim, wash the area of the bite with soap and water, apply a cold dressing over the bite area,
and immediately transport the victim to the closest medical facility for professional treatment. Also, remove jewelry, watches,
and tight clothing in preparation for tissue swelling.
• The US Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended that poisonous
snakebite treatments not include tourniquets, application of ice to the wound, or incisions to the snakebite with attempts
to suck venom out of the affected area. For these reasons, snakebite kits are not considered an appropriate or
effective tool for poisonous snakebite treatment.
This article is reprinted from the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Environmental Health and
Safety Resources.
Poway FFA
Things couldn’t be better with the Poway FFA Chapter.
A lot has happened since our last visit to the San Diego
County Farm Bureau and we’re more than excited to
share!
While the chapter had several members graduate last
year, this year’s enrollment boasts almost half new
members to the chapter. With over 50 active chapter
members and 175 students enrolled in four agriculture
classes at Poway High School, things remain strong. Not
to mention the fact that several graduating seniors will
be moving on to universities throughout the country next
year. This year’s President, Matt Kelly, will be attending
Iowa State University next year pursuing a degree in
Animal Science and focusing on Swine Genetics. Matt’s
successes over the year have most recently earned him
the honor of receiving the 2013 Don Diego Scholarship
for an FFA member.
This year the chapter has participated in several FFA
activities. Members of the Light Horse and Small
Engines judging teams have traveled throughout the
State of California for competitions. The chapter has
also had several public speaking participants, including
Garrett Barton, who placed third overall at the State
Finals for the Job Interview Competition. Aside from
competitions, members have attended leadership
conferences for all levels of membership with the hopes
of learning new skills to assist the chapter in carrying its
successes into next year.
As the year comes to a close, the Poway FFA Chapter
joins others throughout San Diego County in anticipation
of showing and selling their animals at the San Diego
County and Ramona Fairs. 35 students will be exhibiting
swine, beef, sheep, goats, turkeys, and chickens at both
fairs this summer and hope that everyone has the time
to stop by and visit!
Spreading the word about San Diego’s farm-to-table community
Good
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Support and celebrate our local food
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Front from Left to Right- Adrianna Chabot (Vice
President) and Jessica Wadleigh (Historian). Back from
left to right- Garrett Barton (Reporter), Dane Skriloff
(Treasurer), Matt Kelly (President) Scott Kapitzke
(Secretary) Jacob Eyraud (Sentinel)
A Life in Citrus
When John J. and Janet Gless planted their first orange
grove in 1961, American AgCredit was there to help.
Today, they own thousands of acres of citrus in Kern and
Riverside Counties and we’re still here, helping them grow.
With the entire Gless family working in the business and
grandson John C. running things in Riverside, the Gless citrus
legacy is in good hands for generations to come.
Call 800.800.4865 today
or visit AgLoan.com
Gless Family, Kern/Riverside
Counties
see our farm family stories at
AgLoan.com/generations
Part of the Farm Credit System. Equal Opportunity Lender.
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Farm to School
to alleviate misunderstandings and better track progress; provided growers with data on the school food
service environment, including delivery requirements and product needs; and created tools that help schools
understand and articulate local procurement needs.
• The Taskforce is helping prepare growers to serve the institutional market. We hosted our first growers’
workshop on selling to the school market to demystify the process. The training included participation from
nine growers, one distributor, and agricultural education programs. Several of the participants attended the
Showcase to further explore sourcing opportunities to schools.
Do you have a message for San Diego County farmers?
New federal regulations require school districts to purchase significantly more fruits and vegetables. With more than
345,944 school meals served each day in San Diego County, that adds up to a lot of fruits and vegetables. Many of
the county’s 42 school districts are interested in purchasing locally grown product. With districts ranging in size from
one to 300 sites, there is a district to match farms of every size. Interested growers can work with the San Diego
County Farm to School Taskforce to connect with local schools to identify opportunities to sell to the school market
either through direct sales or through their produce distributor. If you are interested in learning more about this
market and connecting to new buyers, contact JuliAnna Arnett with Community Health Improvement Partners at
858-609-7962 or [email protected].
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Classified Advertising
Classified Advertising Policy
Farm Bureau membership includes one free, five-line ad in this classified advertising
section each month. Additional lines available at $4.15 per line.
Call (760) 745-3023 e-mail [email protected] to reserve ad space.
If you want your ad to run an additional month it must be renewed
monthly by the 10th of the month.
Trees and Plants
PLANT SALE - RARE AND
UNCOMMON, SUNDAY,
JUNE 2 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Big
Specimen Palms, Flowering Trees
and Shrubs, Assorted Succulents,
Fruits and Berries, 10 to 50%
Discount on Specific Items.
Quantity Discounts on Everything
(760) 723-8886 ,
cell (760) 420-2812
Real Estate
Rent- Ramona - 3 bd/ 2 ba, wrap
screen porch, pool, 340 views
on 2.5 acres on hwy 78 going to
Escondido and Safari Park. 2
wells, solar panals for low utilities
and maintance bills. Internet, dish
tv included. $1,800.00 per month.
house next to 1 1/2 acres land for
vertical sustainable farming with
a stand on hwy 78 for additional.
$275.00 contact Patricia at 760440-5486 or kaweahproductions@
gmail.com. Long term tenants,
pictures available.
Ranch in Potrero. Chinese dates,
pomegranates, and mandarins.
8-acres, 2 wells, secluded with
views. 3 bdrm, 2 ba mission-style
home.Owner. $269K. (619) 5891408.
Soil Amendants
Class A soil amendment.
Flushing a Fallbrook toilet has
environmental advantages: the
sewage sludge makes its way
to the Fallbrook Public Utility
District, gets dried & recycled,
creating a highly concentrated
soil amendment we sell for $20
a ton. Email [email protected] or
760.728.1125
Services
Thompson Well Location
30 Yrs Experience.3rd
Generation Dowser. Estimate
Depth and Production. 1000+
Successful Wells in CA.www.
RobThompsonDowsing.com
707-546-2165
following position. Crew leader
- Applicants must possess effective
leadership & communication
skills. Successful candidates will
be responsible for supervising
and coordinating the activities of
workers assigned to his/her crew
that is engaged in all phases of
daily operations at our facility. The
ability to speak Spanish would
be beneficial. Send resume to
brandi@sorensengreenhouses.
com.
Help Wanted
Sorensen Greenhouses of San
Diego County, California is
looking for motivated, wellorganized individuals to fill the
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to market products and services to its members or customers. Discount to Farm Bureau members in CA cannot exceed $500. Nationwide, the Nationwide framemark, and On Your Side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance
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Escondido, CA
Permit No. 233
1670 E. Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92027-2409
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
Choice of three tour routes
Valley Center
San Pasqual Valley
Fallbrook
Purchase tickets online at www.sdfarmbureau.org/FarmTour
or call Farm Bureau office at 760.745.3023

June - San Diego County Farm Bureau

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