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Farm Bureau
Fresno County
June 2011
Agriculture Today
Vol. 66, No. 6
One
Voice
Coach Hill
speaks about
leadership
Ag Director
brings years of
experience
See page 2
See page 15
See page 7
Long-time Ag and Nutrition advocate retires
Jeanette Sutherlin retired last month after
bringing more than 37 years of dedicated
service to the University of California
Cooperative Extension (UCCE) and
more than 10 years to the FCFB Board of
Directors and Executive Committee.
Since joining the UCCE in 1973,
Sutherlin has been an advocate for
nutrition and agricultural education. She
has gone above and beyond in creating
and implementing nutrition education and
youth development programs throughout
Fresno County.
Jeanette began her career at UCCE in
Fresno County as the 4-H advisor before
taking over the role of nutrition, family
and consumer sciences (NFCS) adviser
where she focused on providing nutrition
education and access to healthy food for
the County’s low-income families and
Jeanette Sutherlin
retired last month after
bringing many dedicated
years of service to the
University of California
Cooperative Extension
and Fresno County
Farm Bureau.
secured more than a half-million dollars
each year in grants to fund: Expanded Food
and Nutrition Education Program, Project
LEAN, California Nutrition Network
and Five-a-Day Power Play. In 1999, she
accepted the responsibility of County
Director.
“Jeanette’s expertise in nutrition
education, youth development and
administration has been an asset to the
FCFB and her services will not soon be
forgotten,” said FCFB President Brian
Pacheco.
In addition to her service at the UCCE
and FCFB, Jeanette has spent much
time involved in philanthropic volunteer
endeavors, including the Trauma
Intervention Program (TIP), where she has
helped provide emotional aid and practical
support to victims of traumatic events
and their families in the first few hours
following a tragedy. She currently serves as
the Chair of the TIP Board of Directors.
“Jeanette has been a great friend to
FCFB over the years. Her knowledge
and abilities will be missed, but we are
thankful for the time she committed to
our organization,” said FCFB Executive
Director/CEO Ryan Jacobsen. “We look
forward to our continued partnership with
the UC Cooperative Extension.”
Farm Advisors Shannon Mueller and
Stephen Vasquez will take the place of
Sutherlin as co-directors. Mueller will take
over the UCCE day-to-day administrative
duties and Vasquez will engage in all
external partnerships and organizations,
including Farm Bureau.
Mueller has served Fresno County UC
Cooperative Extension since 1988. She
SUTHERLIN…Continued on Page 14
CFBF will host
Campaign
Management
Seminar
The American Farm Bureau Federation
has developed a two-day seminar to help
interested political candidates prepare for
elections. CFBF will offer the seminar July
12-13 at the CFBF office in Sacramento.
Workshops are designed to prepare
candidates from both parties to develop
qualities necessary to win an election.
Regardless of office desired, the seminar
teaches lessons for various parts of the
campaign process including strategies,
issues and media interviews.
The fee for Farm Bureau member
candidates is $150 and $175 for nonmembers. Campaign managers can
attend for $150 with the candidate;
spouses can attend with the candidate for
$100. Registration is due by July 1.
For more information, visit the Web
site at www.cfbf.com/campaign or
contact Kara Corches at 916-561-4500 or
[email protected].
CALENDAR
June
is June 24 at Fresno Fairgrounds
Tickets are now available for the Fresno
County Farm Bureau Celebrating Friends
of Agriculture (CFA) Annual Social, set for
Friday, June 24, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the
Fresno Fairgrounds in the Table Mountain
Rancheria Park, located at 1121 S. Chance
Ave., Fresno. The social is an opportunity
for farmers, ranchers and consumers to
celebrate Fresno County’s number one
industry, agriculture.
During the program, deserving reporters
and editors will be acknowledged for
conveying accurate and objective reporting
FRIENDS…Continued on Page 8
21 Form I-9 Workshop, 10 a.m., FCFB.
1274 W. Hedges Ave., Fresno, 559237-0263, [email protected]
24 Celebrating Friends of Agriculture,
5:30 p.m., Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121
S. Chance Ave., Fresno, 559-2370263, [email protected]
24 Ag Roundtable, 7 a.m., Marie Callender’s 1781 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno,
559-281-2096, [email protected]
July
4
7
FCFB office will be closed for the
Independence Holiday.
FCFB Board of Directors’ Meeting, 6
p.m., FCFB, 1274 W. Hedges Ave.,
Fresno, 559-237-0263, [email protected]
Page 2 • Agriculture Today • June 2011
Executive Committee
President............................ Brian Pacheco, Kerman
First Vice President................ Ken Tatami, Reedley
Second Vice President... Mark Sorensen, Caruthers
Secretary/Treasurer.......... Donny Rollin, Riverdale
Appointed by President
Kathi Woodward, Easton; Pat Ricchiuti, Clovis; Mark
Thompson, Clovis; UC CO-OP Extension Jeanette
Sutherlin, Fresno; Russel Efird, Caruthers; CFBF
Director Debbie Jacobsen, Easton; Todd Hirasuna,
Selma; Dan Errotabere, Riverdale
Directors at Large
Pat Ricchiuti, Clovis; Jerry Prieto, Fresno; Alfreda
Sebasto, Fresno; Dan Errotabere, Riverdale;
Matthew Efird, Caruthers; Russel Efird, Caruthers
Commodity Chairs
Almonds/Nuts........................... Mayo Ryan, Fresno
Apiary/Nursery................ Bryan Beekman, Fresno
Citrus........................................Rod Radtke, Piedra
Dairy..........................................Steve Nash, Selma
Deciduous Fruit..................... Jim Montross, Clovis
Field Crops......................Mark McKean, Riverdale
Grapes......................................Karl Lehman, Biola
Livestock...........................Mark Thompson, Clovis
Poultry.................................Michelle Ganci, Clovis
Raisins..................................Rick Stark, Kingsburg
Specialty Niche Crops..............Tzexa Lee, Del Ray
Vegetables............................... Jon Baloian, Fresno
Regional Representatives
Central................................ Alcidia Gomes, Fresno
........................................ Kathi Woodward, Easton
East .................................... Keith Nilmeier, Fresno
.......................................... Theresa Sebasto, Clovis
Golden Corridor................... Todd Hirasuna, Selma
................................................Don Wilson, Fowler
West.................................... George Porter, Kerman
................................... Mickey Kenneson, Kerman
Advisory Committee Chairs
Health & Safety/
Rural Crime................................ Earl Hall, Kerman
YF&R State Rep. ............Megan Jacobsen, Fresno
YF&R Local Rep.................. Kristen Avery, Clovis
Office Staff
Executive Director...........................Ryan Jacobsen
Director of Operations.................. Brian Domingos
Director of Public Relations..............Katie Rodgers
Membership Coordinator..................Sarah Thomas
Bookkeeper.................................. Carolyn Petersen
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One Voice
Bureaucracy and the
school of hard knocks
By Brian Pacheco
President
Another 30 days
have come and gone.
While the winter seems
to linger forever, spring
goes by way too fast.
This year, Mother
Nature is trying to
make each season last longer than what we
would consider normal. With the cooler
than average spring, our crops are going
to be late. We will need a late summer
and a very long fall in order to get them
harvested. I hope Mother Nature will
cooperate with us. Only time will tell.
On another subject, I am pleased to
report that there has been no significant
activity from any state or federal agency
this past month. Aside from a regular visit
by the county health department, i.e. the
local milk inspector who makes stops at
our facility on a monthly basis, we had a
relatively free month from state and federal
activity.
Ironically, even without direct contact
from a state agency, they still maintain to
influence our lives. Currently, all dairies
in the state are preparing their annual
water permit forms, which are due July
1 to the State Water Resources Control
Board. Our reports contain over 100 pages
documenting what we did this past year in
order to stay in business, including a waste
management plan, annual groundwater
monitoring laboratory data, laboratory
quality assurance/quality control results
for all supply wells, subsurface drainage
systems and monitoring well systems, just
to name a few. Don’t forget the multitude
of firms we needed to hire in order to
complete the testing and analysis of all of
our activities throughout the year, or the
company hired to put the report together to
make sure we did not forget anything. We
wouldn’t want to get a threatening letter for
not perfectly filling out every single page
of our annual report.
My father wonders what ever happened
to just working hard in order to succeed.
Where would our industry be in the
future without the next generation being
able to adapt to this kind of reporting
environment? It is a good thing that many
of our parents placed an emphasis on
education, even though not many of them
went to college themselves. They saw the
value in their children receiving a higher
education. This is true even today. As
we are in graduation season, I can see a
sparkle in the eyes of graduates for the
opportunities that lie ahead of them. I also
see a sparkle in their parents’ eyes as they
await their child’s future and what it will
bring.
On a personal note, my oldest child is
advancing to the school of hard knocks
this summer. He is 13 years old and will
enter the eighth grade this fall. This is the
summer he will learn the value of a dollar.
During his last week of school, which
was a four-day week with a minimum day
schedule each day, he learned how to drive
a tractor instead of heading home early for
some video games.
We now have another set of hands to
help us with preparing the land for planting
corn and disking the vines. I told him he
is practicing for how to drive a car. So far
he is rising to the challenge. I wonder how
many end posts will have to be replaced
by summer’s end? Should that unfortunate
incident occur, he will quickly learn what
a shovel is all about. Should my son
decide that maybe driving tractor in an airconditioned cab is not for him, there are
always plenty of cows to be milked!
Until next month.
Olam opens new headquarters in Fresno
On May 18, Olam held a ribbon cutting
ceremony to celebrate the opening of their
new West Coast Headquarters in Fresno.
At least 80 individuals will be employed at
the new facility.
Olam supplies spices and vegetable
ingredients to branded food companies
in the U.S. and around the world. The
company contracts with hundreds of
Central Valley farmers to grow agricultural
commodities for their processing plants.
They are a supplier of dehydrated onions,
garlic and other vegetables, cotton,
almonds, peppers, processed tomatoes and
some fresh foods.
The new West Coast Headquarters will
handle the spices and vegetable ingredients
unit for the U.S. and worldwide and will be
Call Cheri
638-2244 to
advertise
responsible for managing California plants
in Lemoore, Williams, Hanford, Firebaugh
and Gilroy, as well as Fernley, Nevada
and Las Cruces, New Mexico. The new
location will also manage Olam’s almond
and cotton growing business.
Olam started operations in Nigeria in
1989, and today operates an integrated
supply chain for over 20 agricultural
products across 64 countries, delivering
these products to more than 13,000
customers worldwide.
Did you know?
At Avakian Insurance we can cover almost
any problem you can think of and a few
you can't. Trees or vines that get ran over.
Pumps and radiators stolen for their copper.
Even unwarranted animal cruelty lawsuits.
Avakian Insurance
Has a special farm program that
is tailored to give you the correct
coverage, lower premiums while
giving you premium service.
Call 559-268-7386
For your free no-obligation quote.
1274 W Hedges Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 • www.avakianinsurance.com
June 2011 • Agriculture Today • Page 3
New FCFB
Members
FCFB welcomes the following
new Agricultural, Associate and
Business Support Members
(BSM) who joined last Month:
Local Membership Values
In addition to statewide discounts, Fresno County Farm Bureau recently partnered with Business Support members
to provide new and exciting local benefits, strengthening the value of your Farm Bureau membership. Support FCFB
members and take advantage of these benefits today!
COMPANY
A&E Pressure Washers
NAMECITY
AG/ASSOC
Primary Contact: Greg Carlton
559-275-3891
Suha M. Abualsoud
Fresno
Assoc
Stacey Bengtson
Fresno
Assoc
Avakian Insurance Services
Leticia Garcia
San Joaquin
Assoc
Wiliam Gilliland
Clovis
Assoc
Gilberto R. Guerrero
Fresno
Ag
Sarajean Helms
Fresno
Ag
Kawrence Jackson
Friant
Assoc
Scott Jackson
Madera
Assoc
Manuel Morales
Fresno
Assoc
Myers Ward
Tractor & Equip
Riverdale
Phyllis Nunes
Fresno
Ag
Paul Everts RV Country Fresno
BSM/Assoc
BSM/Ag
Sukhjit Rai
Fresno
Assoc
Nirmaljeet Singh
Fresno
Assoc
Stephen Sorrick
Coalinga
Assoc
Martin Streeter
Fresno
Syngenta Seeds
Firebaugh
Wiebe Hinton
Hambalek LLC
Fresno
BSM/Assoc
Quad Knopf, Inc.
Fresno
BSM/Assoc
Steve Zener
Fresno
Ag
Assoc
BSM/Ag
Membership Values
Ticketmaster Discount = Up to 50%
Discount on Show Tickets Nationwide
Lands’ End Business Outfitters =
10% discount on product and logo fees
Heartland Prescription Service = 10% to 50% off
prescriptions, vitamins, and medical supplies
Allied Insurance = Discounts on Personal
Auto, Business Auto, and Farm Insurance
Nationwide Insurance = Auto, Home,
Business, Farm, Life Insurance
HealthNet = Health, Medicare Supplement,
Delta Dental, and Vision Plan
Farm Bureau Bank = No annual fee credit
card, mortgages, auto loans, CD’s, MMDA’s
State Fund = Workers’ Compensation
Group Discount
Capital Press = 1 per month
Lens Crafters = 20% Discount
Office Depot = save up to 60 percent on
200 commonly-used office products
Long-Distance Phone Discounts = 6.5 cents
in-state and 5.9 cents out-of-state
Farm Employers Labor Service = $50
Discount on yearly subscription
Hertz, National, Budget Express Discounts
50% Off at Major Hotels & Resorts = $10
enrollment fee (retail cost $52)
Grainger = 10% Discount
Amusement Park Discounts
(Aquarium of the Pacific, Knott’s Berry Farm,
Legoland, Six Flags Magic Mountain &
Marine World, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Sea
World, Universal Studios, Zoofari)
Contact the FCFB Office at (559) 237-0263
or [email protected] for details.
BENEFIT
20% discount on parts, discounted labor rates,
free pick up and delivery on repair jobs.
Applies to all non-sale items.
Primary Contact: Bill Avakian
559-268-7386
Denham Personnel Services
Primary Contact: Edgar Blunt
559-222-5284
Ewell Group of Companies
Consulting and Legal Representation: Water Supply,
Regulatory and Environmental Litigation
Primary Contact: Austin B. Ewell
559-437-1990
Hedricks Chevrolet
Primary Contact: Jay Haroutunian, Fleet Manager
559-291-7711
Mid Valley Disposal Inc
Primary Contact: Jonathan Kalpakoff
559-237-9425
NAPA – Auberry, Clovis,
Kingsburg, Selma
COMPANY
Office Depot
Primary Contact: Sarah Thomas
559-237-0263
$10 gas card for Home & Auto or Farm quote
with Nationwide.
Paul Evert’s RV Country
Free HR eMail Support and Updates
Membership. To sign up, send e-mail to
[email protected] with FCFB Free
Membership in the subject line.
Refined Journeys
FCFB members receive 10% off of first billing
of $500 or more.
Primary Contact: Gus Picone
559-486-1000
Primary Contact: Jackie Cross
559-298-8525
Rodney New’s Insurance,
a Nationwide Agency
Primary Contact: Rodney New
559-322-3355
Rewards cards from General Motors for
$500 on purchase of a new Silverado pickup,
Avalanche/Colorado or Express Van.
Must meet eligibility requirements.
Free agricultural plastic recycling at Kerman
facility. Please call customer service for all
your needs at 559-237-9425.
Special pricing for FCFB members.
Sequoia Chevrolet Buick GMC
Steam Cleaners Inc.
Primary Contact: David A. Johnson
559-233-2507
Willow Gardens Nursery
Friends of the Family
Farm Sponsors
PLATINUM
Eurodrip U.S.A., Inc.
BRONZE
Electric Motor Shop
H&J Chevrolet
Private Wealth Advisors
For more information about becoming a Friends of the Family Farm
sponsor, contact FCFB at 559-237-0263 or [email protected].
Discount card providing up to 60% off on more
than 200 items.
10% off parts and accessories. Get paid up to
$5,000 to trade in your used RV. RV storage –
buy three months and get three months free.
$50 off per booking. Applies to three nights or
longer on package vacations, cruise, air and
hotel and prepaid hotels.
Receive one free movie ticket for each policy
quoted. Includes: Auto, Home, Life, Business
and Farm.
15% off labor for all service and repairs.
Primary Contact: Marty Dority
559-875-2578
Primary Contact: Frank or Danielle Deprima
559-299-5402
Primary Contact: Susanne or KC
559-299-4381
BENEFIT
Free diagnosis on repair work, 25% discount on
all parts, 20% discount on all new equipment, 1%
contribution on all sales to Farm Bureau members
to the FCFB Family Farms Sponsorship Program.
15% off at register with Farm Bureau
membership card.
Become a Friends
of the Family Farm
Sponsor today!
Friends annual sponsorships are available through
a choice of four levels of financial commitment:
Platinum, $2,500; Gold, $1,500; Silver, $1,000;
and Bronze, $500. In return, Friends sponsors are
specially recognized for their commitment to the
growth and objectives of Farm Bureau.
All Friends of the Family Farm sponsors receive
a FCFB Business Support annual membership; a
featured profile on the FCFB Web site; monthly
recognition in FCFB’s newsletter, Agriculture
Today; recognition in FCFB’s e-newsletter, Ag
Wire; and acknowledgment as a major sponsor for
the following events and programs:
• FAACT Leadership Development Program
• Farm & Nutrition Day
• Celebrating Friends of Agriculture
• Coffee Talk
• Educational Forums
• Training Classes
Event-specific sponsorship opportunities for 2011
events are still available.
Guest Editorial
What the active consumer market misunderstands
but when corrected will increase milk consumption
By David Lightsey
Bakersfield College Adjunct Professor of
Nutrition
typically incorporate the information into
the teaching aspects of their respective
sports and athletes they oversee.
Each year the milk industry loses
several billion dollars in milk sales as a
result of being out marketed by the sports
supplement industry, as well as a number
of typical myths and misconceptions
consumers embrace which makes them
easy to exploit.
Due to limited space, I can only address
a few of the classic misunderstandings
consumers have which, if corrected, would
significantly enhance milk consumption.
Even at the professional sports level,
some strength and physical development
coaches still embrace a wide variety of
misconceptions due to their complete
disconnect from common agricultural
practices and the lack of insufficient formal
training.
As an example, I recently was able to get
the president of the Major League Baseball
(MLB) Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Society to pull an article they had posted
on their web page which had been written
by one of the MLB strength coaches. The
article covered the sports nutrition issue
and even though it was only two and a half
pages long, it contained 16 basic nutrition
science errors. Errors so basic that most of
my beginning nutrition students are able
to identify them after one semester of a
beginning nutrition course.
I wanted to focus on the athletic market
because based upon fluid needs of this
population group, daily milk consumption
would nearly double for most athletes if
they were receiving and understood the
right information.
Here are a few points which when
coaches, who should be the milk industries
primary sales rep, understand, will
A Few Education / Marketing
Points
1. Protein in excess of 20 to 25 grams
after a training session is irreversibly
oxidized. This equates to two to three
cups of milk post-training, not the
large doses in many over-the-counter
products.
2. Excessive protein intake post exercise
results in a four to five fold increase
in urine production in order to excrete
the excess nitrogen which will actually
hinder muscle development and
conditioning as a result of inhibiting
rehydration. Remember, muscle tissue
is 70 percent water by weight.
3. One pound of muscle only contains
22 percent protein. The rest is mostly
water weight. This equates to roughly
100 grams of protein per pound of
muscle tissue. The extra protein
necessary for this is easy to acquire by
simply drinking those additional two
to three cups of milk on a daily basis
post exercise or training.
4. The body readily recycles amino
acids, which simply means that when
muscle tissue damage does occur,
most of those same amino acids are
reincorporated back into the muscle
tissue they came from. Any additional
amino acids which are needed are
very easily provided by the diet or
additional milk consumption.
5. The maximum amount of actual
muscle tissue development which can
occur in one week is roughly half a
pound of muscle tissue (50 grams, or
five glasses of milk). Any additional
weight gain is related to water
retention and increased sugar stores in
muscle and liver tissue.
6. It has been documented that many
over-the-counter products, which
compete with milk consumption, can
contain heavy metals, stimulants,
designer steroids, steroid precursors,
as well as other ingredients which
may have both short and long-term
potential side effects and other
ingredients with unknown safety and
efficacy due to the lack of oversight
of product ingredients. These liability
issues alone should cause coaches to
rethink what they recommend for their
athletes to consume. As an example, in
2009 alone the FDA pulled 65 products
believed to contain designer steroids.
In June 2010, Consumer Reports tests
revealed contaminants in many protein
drinks and stated “all of the protein
drinks tested by Consumer Reports had
at least one sample containing one or
more of the following contaminants”
arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury.
Two significant competitors of the
dairy industry, Muscle Milk and EAS
Myoplex, had products Consumer
Reports stated contained USP
established unsafe levels of cadmium
and lead for the Muscle Milk products
and arsenic and cadmium for the
Myoplex product.
7. With regard to products spiked with
stimulants, which would naturally
increase your aggression and time in
the gym, it is well established what
ephedrine and similar product’s have
had on the health of many who have
consumed them. On a personal level,
I tested a 22 year-old body builder a
few years ago who just prior to coming
into the clinic had stated he had
consumed his morning protein drink
because he was going to the gym after
the pre-employment screen we were
conducting. His resting blood pressure
was 280/120. His only subjective
symptom was nervousness. Since we
were obviously unable to conduct the
screen, he was told to see his physician
immediately. He returned 24 hours
later without the consumption of the
product and his resting blood pressure
had dropped to 150/80.
8. Many athletes do perform better when
they consume some over-the-counter
products but there are some very
simple explanations as to why and it is
not related to some “proprietary mix of
amino acids” or other legal ingredient
they have concocted. I am unable to
elaborate on them but the supplement
industry is well aware of the following
and relies on them heavily to
establish their market shares. Natural
progression which simultaneously
occurs with the use of a product, which
can be significant in 14 to 21-yearolds. Products spiked with steroids
or stimulants, an already caloric or
carbohydrate deficient diet so any extra
caloric intake regardless of the source
benefits the athlete and the placebo
effect which can have a dramatic
effect on performance outcomes due
to the psychological impact it may
have. The individual simply fulfills an
expectation.
The main point to be taken from this
is that I have never spoken to a group of
coaches or athletes where simply walking
them through the issues and the deceptive
marketing methods used by the supplement
MILK…Continued on Page 11
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FCFB presents
Shades of Ireland
tour in April 2012
The Fresno County Farm Bureau has
partnered with Collette Vacations to plan two
group vacation destinations for members and
guests; the first being a Shades of Ireland tour
set for April 10, 2012.
The 10-day vacation includes 13 meals, round
trip air and hotel accommodations for $3,399
per person at a single rate, $2,999 for double and
$2,969 for triple. A deposit of $250 must be made
by Nov. 11 to the Fresno County Farm Bureau
and the final payment is due Feb. 10, 2012.
The escorted tour of Ireland includes a
farm visit, castle stay and tours of Dublin,
Killarney, Blarney Castle and several other
sites such as a Waterford Crystal display.
An informational meeting will be held in
August by a Collette representative to provide
further details before the deposit is due.
Plans are also being made for a Heritage
of America escorted tour through New York
City, Philadelphia, Amish Country, Gettysburg,
Mount Vernon, Washington D.C. and other
locations in the area from Oct. 26-Nov. 4, 2012.
The 10-day Heritage of America tour will
cost $3,599 per person at a single rate, $2,799
for double and $2,769 for triple; including 14
meals, round trip air and hotel accommodations.
For more information contact the FCFB office
at 559-237-0263 or by e-mail at info@fcfb.
org. Or visit the FCFB Web site for additional
information on each tour: www.fcfb.org.
Farm Employers Labor Service Report
Form I-9 Questions
& Answers
At the FELS office, we frequently
receive questions from FELS subscribers
about proper procedures for completing,
filing and storing Forms I-9 which
employers must have newly hired
employees fill out to verify their
employment eligibility and identity.
Some of these questions seem to be
particularly confusing, so we’ve taken
the opportunity here to gather them
together in a single article.
Hire date v. start date – As an
employer, you must ensure a newly-hired
employee completes Section 1 of Form I-9
at any time between acceptance of a job
offer and the start of work for pay. Further,
you must complete Section 2 within 3
business days after the employee started
work for pay. There is an exception to the
three-day, or “Thursday,” rule (if you hire
on Monday, make sure you’ve completed
Form I-9 by Thursday): If you hire a
person for fewer than three business days,
Sections 1 and 2 must be completed by the
employee’s first day of work for pay.
Both Sections 1 and 2 can be completed
at any time after the employee accepted
a job offer and before the employee has
begun work for pay. Section 1 or both
Sections 1 and 2 may be completed weeks
before a newly hired employee has actually
started work. If Sections 1 and 2 are not
completed on the same day, be sure each
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Form I-9 Workshop set for June 21
A free Form I-9 Workshop is set for June 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at FCFB, 1274 W.
Hedges Ave., Fresno. All employers are welcome.
The workshop will provide a thorough step-by-step process of filling out the Form
I-9; correct some of the most common issues that occur during the process; and
provide answers to questions related to completing Forms I-9.
For more information or to RSVP, contact FCFB at 559-237-0263 or [email protected].
section reflects the date on which it was
completed. Remember, you are required
to sign and date Section 2 to attest that you
examined the employee’s documents and
believe them to be genuine and relate to
the person presenting them. Likewise, the
employee must sign and date Section 1
when he or she completes it. If you serve
as a translator or preparer for Section 1, be
certain the date on which the translator/pre
parer’s attestation is signed agrees with the
date where the employee signs.
Employee abandoning employment
– Assume that a person hired for at least
three business days completes Section 1 of
Form I-9 and then begins work. You have
not yet completed Section 2 but intend to
do so by the three-day deadline. But after
having worked only one day, the employee
quits. If, as expected, the employee returns
a few days later to collect his wages for
that one day of work, must you require
him to cooperate in completing Section 2?
No, you are not required to either
complete Section 2 or insist that the ex-
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employee cooperate in its completion.
Attach a sticky note to the Form I-9
to memorialize that fact that you hired
the employee believing he would be
employed for at least three business days,
but he abandoned employment after only
one day. This situation is similar to that
where you fire an employee for failing to
produce the required document(s), or an
acceptable receipt for a document, within
three business days after the employee
started work for pay.
Spanish version of Form I-9 – We
have received calls from employers who
have significant numbers of the Spanish
version of Form I-9 for their employees and
ex-employees. The Spanish-language I-9
may be used to meet the law’s verification
and retention requirements only in Puerto
Rico; it does not satisfy those requirements
anywhere else. If you’ve been using the
Spanish version of Form I-9, you should
immediately have your employees who used
that version redo the I-9 process using the
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The requirements of the Table Grape and
Boxed Wine Grapes Systems Approach
certification protocol have been amended
for 2011. The significant change requires
that the regulatory trapping in each
individual participating vineyard must be
in place at least 30 days prior to the start of
harvest activities.
It is important to note that the traps placed
for the regulatory trapping program are
not the same traps placed by the California
Department of Agriculture for EGVM
detection purposes. The regulatory trapping is
conducted by the Fresno County Department
of Agriculture and only when the table
grape or juice grape grower has contacted
the Department with a request to trap their
specific vineyard to comply with the Systems
Approach Program for table grapes.
To have personal vineyard(s) trapped,
contact the EGVM Headquarters with
requests at 559-253-7000.
Contact the Ag Commissioner’s office for
the 2011 Fresh Grape Shipments and System
Approach Guidelines at 559-600-7510.
CID water charges to
become delinquent June 20
The second installment of Consolidated
Irrigation District (CID) irrigation water
charges will become delinquent on
Monday, June 20 at 5 p.m. After that date,
a 5 percent penalty plus $5 cost will be
added to each unpaid parcel as prescribed
by law.
Water charges can be paid at the District
office, 2255 Chandler St., Selma or by
mail to P.O. Box 209, Selma, 93662. Mail
postmarked by June 20 will be accepted
without penalty.
Save the Date:
Wine & Raisin Grape
Mechanical Harvest
Safety Training set
for July 27
Save the date for the first Wine and
Raisin Grape Mechanical Harvest Safety
Training, set for July 27 at the C.P.D.E.S.
Hall in Easton, located at 172 W. Jefferson
Ave., Fresno.
The free training for farm employees
and supervisors will increase awareness
and improve safety in the field during
mechanical wine and raisin grape harvest.
Look for more information in the next
edition of Agriculture Today. For questions,
contact 559-237-0263 or [email protected].
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industry to fleece and exploit them
and the potential liability associated
with recommending over-the-counter
products to adolescent athletes, that
milk simply becomes the beverage
of choice due to its water content for
rehydration, appropriate protein content,
carbohydrate content to replenish the
liver and muscle tissue with sugar stores
electrolytes and calcium, especially
for the female population group,
established safety and efficacy, as well
as cost. The same protein content from
an over-the-counter milk wanna-be
can be as high as five times greater per
gram.
Essentially, the dairy industry
developed the original sport recovery
drink which has not been improved
upon legally but has allowed an
increasingly uneducated public to
be readily exploited by deceptive
marketing methods without marketing
intervention to maintain its market
share. If the milk industry wants
the active consumer to significantly
increase their product, the consumer
is going to have to be educated to
understand why.
David Lightsey spends his evenings
working as an adjunct professor
at Bakersfield College, where he is
dedicated to addressing many of the
myths and misconceptions associated
with food production processes and
traditional agricultural practices. He
spends his days working at a physical
rehabilitation practice in Bakersfield.
On a national level, Lightsey has
worked with the National Council
Against Health Fraud; as a Nutrition
Science Advisor to Quackwatch; served
as a National Collegiate Athletic
Association Health and Safety speaker;
and has worked with national media
on numerous occasions. He is also
the author of the book “Muscles Speed
and Lies - What the Sport Supplement
Industry Does Not Want Athlete’s
or Consumers to Know.” David
Lightsey can be reached at dlightse@
bakersfieldcollege.edu
KMJ Ag Director brings more than 30
years of experience to the position
Sean Michael Lisle, KMJ’s Ag Director,
has been in the radio broadcast industry for
more than 30 years. He joined the KMJ
team in mid-November 2010.
His interest in broadcast journalism grew
after participating in his high school speech
arts club. It was his teacher, John Snyder,
who motivated him towards radio. After
graduating from high school, he attended
the Don Martin School of Broadcasting in
Hollywood.
Once he completed his education, he
worked as a program director at various
stations in the west, giving him the
opportunity to live and work in many cities
and states. However, he is no stranger to
the Central Valley, where he previously
worked in Bakersfield and Merced.
Before moving to Fresno, he worked in
his hometown, San Jose, as a reporter and
news anchor at an all-news station.
When the recession began, it hit hard
in Silicon Valley and it began to wear
on him and his family. His wife was out
of work for nearly a year and a half. It
was at this point that he thought he might
have to pursue work elsewhere and began
contacting connections from his past. He
came across the Ag director position at
KMJ.
KMJ was looking for someone
who could take a modern approach to
traditionally dry material and gear it
towards the general public, as well as those
in agriculture.
Throughout his career, Lisle has worked
with agriculture. He knew what the
position needed and was ready to take on
the challenge.
“I left the world capitol of technology
to come to the world capitol of
agriculture,” said Lisle, who has always
liked individuals who are involved in the
agriculture industry. “They are really good
people,” he explained.
Shortly after his move, Lisle saw the
magnificence of this region. He was
looking out the window of the library at
California State University, Fresno where
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Lisle’s typical day usually begins before
2 a.m. He arrives to KMJ by 2:30 a.m. and
begins preparing the agriculture report by
3 a.m. By 4:30 a.m., he conducts his first
broadcast. He writes the weather reports
for other stations at Peak Broadcasting,
as well as the front page story for www.
californiaagnet.com. By 10:30 a.m., Lisle
is off the air, but his day is not done.
Lisle is constantly seeking out
agricultural news and talking to people
in the industry. For him, everyday is
different. He tries to get out of the office as
much as possible. Sometimes he’s on the
road, traveling anywhere from Bakersfield
to Modesto. A couple times a week, when
needed, he will also help out with other
news.
It took Lisle about four to five months to
get past the “You’ve got big shoes to fill,”
referring to his replacement of the late Roy
Isom. Lisle has appreciated the challenge.
“Roy served as the Ag Director 50
percent of the time and News Director
50 percent of the time,” said Lisle. “I
am fortunate to be devoted to agriculture
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listen to commercials on KMJ to know
how important agriculture is to the radio
station,” Lisle continued.
Lisle is a member of the National
Association of Farm Broadcasters. He is
the only full-time radio farm broadcaster
west of the Rockies. A lot of this has
to do with the diversity of California
agricultural commodities, which makes
it overwhelming, said Lisle. Not one
commodity has power or voice over others,
like what might be seen in the Midwest
with corn.
“In America, there aren’t many farm
shows with traffic reports,” said Lisle of
the KMJ farm show. “You have to give
the people something that’s broad and try
to inform them about everyone else.” For
instance, when speaking about cotton, the
messaging is not for the cotton farmer, but
for other farmers and the general public,
said Lisle.
Lisle tries to let the general public know
what’s going on in agriculture. It’s very
scientific, political and economic, said
Lisle.
In addition to the farm show, there is
now an agriculture update on KSKS and
a noon agriculture update on KMJ. Both
of which have gotten a lot of positive
feedback, said Lisle.
Lisle’s position at KMJ not only allows
him to advocate about agriculture to
the public, but decision-makers as well.
Sometimes he hears about an issue from
the farming community and then goes to
legislative leaders asking questions, not
lobbying. When he does this, he gives
them a heads up about what’s going on in
agriculture as well.
Outside of broadcast journalism, Lisle
is a big sports fan. Part of what drew him
to Fresno was the Bulldogs football team
and the Grizzlies baseball team. He enjoys
Giants and Dodgers baseball as well.
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Jack Stone dies at 93
Jack Stone, a leader in the agricultural
community for decades, passed away
May 17 in Hanford after a brief illness.
Stone was 93.
Stone began his farming operation near
Stratford after World War II. He was a
visionary and passionately advocated for
farmers’ water rights and the necessity to
provide a continual and reliable supply of
water for California farmers.
Stone served on the board of directors
at Westlands Water District for 21 years,
17 of which as president. Through his
leadership, Westlands became a world
leader in agricultural water conservation.
He led the District through two major
droughts, Congressional efforts to reform
federal reclamation law, the Kesterson
controversy over drainage, and the
beginning of a sustained effort by critics
of agriculture to reduce the water supplies
that west side communities depend on.
Stone was also the founding director
of the California Farm Water Coalition
and served on the Board of Directors for
20 years. During his life, he represented
California farmers in both State and
National leadership positions. His
knowledge, experience and insight helped
the families who farm on the west side
to secure and sustain their homes and
businesses during a period of great change.
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Jack Stone was a leader in the
agricultural community for decades.
In 1989, Stone received the Irrigation
Institute Man of the Year Award followed
by the Harry S. Baker Distinguished
Service Award in 1999. He was named
the Kings County Agriculturalist of the
Year in 1995 and the Agriculturalist of the
Year by the Greater Fresno Area Chamber
of Commerce in 2002. He was also
recognized for his efforts in the Cotton
Hall of Fame, the UC Davis Cal Aggie
Alumni Association and others.
Remembrances can be made to: Mary
Immaculate Queen School of Endowment
Fund, 19 Follett St., Lemoore, CA 93245;
or Christ Church Anglican Mission
Building Fund, 740 N. 19th Ave.,
Lemoore, CA 93245.
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Please reserve _____ ticket(s) at $25 per person ($35 after June 17)
Tickets for children ages 6-12 -$10
Ages 5 and under are free
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Make checks payable to: Fresno County Farm Bureau
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about agricultural issues and the industry.
It’s also an opportunity to educate those
attending media outlets and the public about
the value and importance of agriculture.
Adult tickets are $25 per person; youth
tickets for those 12 and under are available
for $10; and children five and younger
eat for free! After June 17, ticket prices
will jump to $35, so act fast and purchase
tickets today. Families are welcome as the
facility provides for outdoor park activities.
The event’s organizers are also seeking
sponsors. For more information, visit http://
fcfb.org/PDF-Files/Events/CFASponsor2011.
pdf or contact FCFB at 559-237-0263.
To purchase CFA tickets, or to become a
sponsor, contact FCFB at 559-237-0263 or
[email protected]. Tickets are also available for
purchase online via PayPal: visit www.fcfb.org.
Fruit Trail opening is a hit
The Eighth Annual Fresno County Fruit Trail
kicked off May 25 at Simonian Farms in Fresno.
The Fruit Trail is a self-guided tour through
eastern Fresno County and some of California’s
richest agricultural heartland. It celebrates the
beauty, flavor and culture of the region. The trail
takes visitors to fruit trail members and local farmers
markets where they will find some of the freshest
fruit and other produce.
“The fruit and nut orchards in Fresno County
continue to make a significant economic
contribution to the local and regional economy,”
said FCFB Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen during
the ceremony. “They mean diverse jobs for Valley
residents, value-added products and safe, wholesome
fresh fruit for consumers here and abroad.”
Follow the Fruit Trail on Twitter at www.twitter.
com/gofruittrail to learn when crops become
available on the trail.
For more information, visit www.gofruittrail.com
or call 559-600-4271.
FCFB Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen speaks at the Fresno
County Fruit Trail Opening Ceremonies on May 25 at Simonian
Farms in Fresno.
Horse owners cautioned due to equine virus
An outbreak of equine herpes virus
(EHV-1) has occurred in the Western
United States. As of Monday, June 6, 21
horses in California had tested positive for
EHV-1 in 12 counties: Amador (1), Colusa
(1), Glenn (5), Kern (2), Los Angeles (1),
Marin (1), Napa (1), Placer (3), Plumas (1),
Shasta (1), Stanislaus (3) and Ventura (1),
according to the California Department of
Food and Agriculture (CDFA).
EHV-1 can cause four manifestations of
disease in horses, including a neurological
form, respiratory disease, abortion and
neonatal death. Neurological signs appear
as a result of damage to blood vessels in
the brain and spinal cord, which leads
to tissue damage and subsequent loss in
normal function of areas in the brain and
spinal cord, according to the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The virus is highly contagious and most
commonly spread by direct horse-to-horse
contact. However, it can also be spread
indirectly through contact with contaminated
objects such as tack, feed and water buckets
and people’s hands and clothing, said USDA.
EHV-1 symptoms include: fever,
decreased coordination, urine dribbling,
loss of tail tone, hind limb weakness,
loss of balance, lethargy and inability to
rise. There is no health threat for humans.
Currently, vaccines exist to control the
respiratory and abortion manifestations of
the virus, but they are not for the prevention
of the neurological strain of the virus.
For more information, visit http://www.
cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animal_health/equine_
herpes_virus.html.
Tree Assistance
Program signup ends July 6
The United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Tree Assistance
Program (TAP) is accepting applications and
supporting documentation for program participation
until July 6.
TAP provides financial assistance to qualifying
orchardists and nursery tree growers to replant or
rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes and vines damaged by
natural disasters occurring during calendar years 2008
and 2009, and for losses suffered from Jan. 1, 2010 to
May 7, 2010.
To qualify for TAP, orchardists and nursery tree
growers must: suffer qualifying tree, bush or vine losses
in excess of 15 percent from an eligible natural disaster
for the individual stand; have owned the eligible trees,
bushes and vines when the natural disaster occurred;
replace eligible trees, bushes and vines within 12 months
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California Farm Bureau launches annual photo contest
Cash prizes and new categories await
participants in the 2011 California Farm
Bureau Photo Contest, which began June 1.
The contest gives amateur photographers
who are Farm Bureau members an
opportunity to capture photos that best
highlight California agriculture. The Grand
Prize winner will earn a cash prize of $500,
while prizes will also be awarded to firstand second-place winners in each of five
categories. First-place winners will receive
$250 and second-place winners will receive
$100.
The five categories are: Kids and Critters
on the Farm; Grown in California; All in a
Day’s Work on the Farm; Rural Scenic; and
Budding Artists.
Aspiring shutterbugs 13 years and
younger who are children of Farm Bureau
members are encouraged to enter their
photos in the “Budding Artists” category.
Sponsored by the California Foundation
for Agriculture in the Classroom, prizes for
this category include a total of $350 in cash
and copies of the book, “Imagine this…
Stories Inspired by Agriculture.”
Photos may be in color or black
and white. They must be printed on
photographic paper and measure at least
5 by 7 inches, but no larger than 8.5
by 11 inches, unmatted and unframed.
Photos must have been taken in 2010 or
2011. Judges will consider the photo’s
composition, lighting, creativity and
agricultural message.
The contest is open only to amateur
photographers—those who do not regularly
receive income from photography.
All photos become the property of the
California Farm Bureau and may be
published in Ag Alert or California Country
and other promotional items. Winning
photos will also appear on CFBF Web sites:
www.cfbf.com and www.californiacountry.
org.
All entries must be postmarked by Sept.
30. Entry forms and official contest rules
are available online at www.cfbf.com and
www.californiacountry.org, as well as
FCFB.
For more information or additional
forms, contact the CFBF Communications/
News Division at 916-561-5550 or at
[email protected].
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Are you in compliance with labor regulations?
Courtesy Nisei Farmers League
The following checklist will help agricultural employers, including farmers and farm labor contractors, comply with a myriad of labor regulations.
EMPLOYER CHECKLIST
All Agriculture Employers (growers and farm labor contractors) are to have the following:
FIELD SANITATION
___a. One portable toilet per 20 people (same sex). Additional portable toilet needed
if one or more members of the opposite sex are part of that 20 people.
___b. Hand washing facility located in close proximity to toilet facility; a minimum
of 15 gallons of potable water tank labeled “Not for Drinking”.
___c. Paper towels, hand soap and toilet paper for entire crew available at all times.
___d. Cool drinking water and single use disposable cups available.
___e. First Aid Kits (signed off by a Doctor as per OSHA regulations).
___f. Heat stress training.
STATE LABOR STANDARDS (Department of Labor Standards Enforcement)
___a. Have required up-to-date posters posted at work site.
___b. Meet minimum wage and overtime requirements as per IWC.
___c. Follow all laws under appropriate IWC orders for job performed
(orders 8, 13, 14) such as hours, break and meal periods, tools, etc.
___d. Piece work rate must meet the appropriate minimum wage.
___e. Workers Compensation.
___f. Payroll records: daily time sheets (showing meal periods), check registry, etc.
___g. Child labor laws.
___1. Permit on file for minor to work and be employed
(school permit required prior to employment).
SAFETY PROGRAM SB-198 (OSHA)
___a. Written training program.
___b. Safety meetings with employees.
___c. Hazardous communication information for employees working in the field (A9) and handling and application of pesticides (A-8).
___d. Emergency phone and facility notice posted (for medical emergencies and
help).
___e. Heat Illness written procedures.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (U.S. D.O.L.)
___a. Agricultural employers who supply transportation for field employees should
follow the MSAWPA and CA vehicular code.
___b. Farm employee housing (meets Federal and State Health and Safety Standards).
___c. Post the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act poster.
___d. Follow all child labor laws.
___e. Current I-9 Forms (All employers must have their employees complete the I-9
& retain all forms for three years).
___f. Hand out 516 form of the MSAWPA (the terms and conditions sheet) to each
employee.
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EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (EDD)
___a. Unemployment Insurance.
___b. Disability Insurance.
___c. Employment and Training tax (ETT).
___d. Personal Income Tax withholding (PIT), if applicable.
STATE FAIR EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING
___a. Provide handout and training on sexual harassment.
___b. Follow State and Federal wage and hour requirements.
WHEN EMPLOYING SERVICES OF A FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR
The FLC needs to have the following items:
___a. Appropriate State Bonds.
___b. Current Workers Compensation Insurance.
___c. Current State License – renewed each year.
___d. Current Federal License- renewed every two years.
___e. Foreman (crew boss) must have “Certificate of Registration” from the U.S. D.O.L.
___f. Completed I-9’s on file.
___g. Safety Program (SB 198) and current sign off sheet showing each worker was
trained.
___h. Payroll records: daily time sheets (showing meal periods), check registry, etc.
___i. Supply the grower with itemized payroll each pay period as per State law.
FCFB has updated versions of the required labor signs in the office. They come in a set
of three posters, are laminated, and sell for $72 per set for members. Call 559-237-0263
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Bio Ag Nutrient Solutions Inc.
(559) 240-5126
Britz Fertilizer, Inc.
(559) 448-8000
Ethylene Control Inc.
(559) 896-1909
Gar Tootelian Inc.
(559) 638-6311
Global Organics / BioFlora
(623) 932-1522
Hegland Agri-Service Inc.
(559) 992-8100
High Desert Ag Inc.
(559) 655-6800
Knapp Manufacturing
(559) 251-8254
True Organic Products Inc.
(559)866-3001
Watson Ag
(559) 864-3551
AG ENGINEERS/
RESEARCH/
TESTING SERVICES
Arysta Life Science
(415) 254-5711
BSK Associates
(559) 497-2880
D&D Agricultural Lab, Inc.
(559) 348-1818
Dellavalle Laboratory Inc.
(559) 233-6129
Harbison International Inc.
(559) 294-7485
JM Lord Inc.
(559) 268-9755
Syngenta Seeds
(559) 802-6431
AG EQUIPMENT
A&E Pressure Washers
(559) 275-3891
Ag West Distributing Co., Inc.
(559) 237-8311
American Steamway Inc.
(559) 233-2281
Fresno Equipment Company
(559) 486-8020
Grape Harvester Sales
(559) 277-0272
Kingsburg Cultivator Inc
(559) 897-3662
Kroeger Equipment
& Supply Co.
(559) 485-9900
Leisle Electric
(559) 237-2309
Malaga Shear Co.
(559) 834-0153
Myers Ward Tractor & Equipment
(559) 867-0818
Orchard Rite/Pacific Distributing Inc.
(559) 237-3222
OXBO International Corp.
(559) 897-7012
PBM Supply & Manufacturing Inc.
(559) 834-6921
Pioneer Equipment Co.
(559) 884-2431
Quinn Company
(559) 896-4040
T G Schmeiser Co. Inc.
(559) 268-8128
Thomason Tractor
(559) 659-2039
Utility Trailer Sales
(559) 237-2001
AG INDUSTRIAL
SUPPLIES & SERVICE
Baker Commodities Inc.
(559) 846-9393
EarthRenew, Inc.
(559) 256-4260
Electric Motor Shop*
(559) 284-2117
Fresno Valve & Casting
(559) 834-2511
IBS Supplies
(559) 434-8063
Kings Canyon Wood Products LLC
(559) 453-9111
Lassen Ag Inc—Raisin Trays &
Rolls
(559) 896-4000
Michelsen Packaging
Raisin Tray Rolls/Sheets
(559) 237-3819
Richard Spangle Air Conditioning
(559) 233-9933
Sam Jorgensen Pump Co Inc.
(559) 638-2235
Sierra Packaging Solutions
(559) 891-0711
Steam Cleaners, Inc.
(559) 233-2507
Valley Iron Inc.
(559) 485-3900
Valley Welding &
Machine Works
(559) 268-5014
Western Ag Chipping, LLC
(559) 351-1226
WestfaliaSurge West
(559) 497-5074
ASSOCIATIONS/ELECTED
OFFICIALS
CA Raisin Marketing Board
(559) 248-0287
Nisei Farmers League
(559) 251-8468
Supervisor Judy Case, District 4
(559) 488-3664
Supervisor Phil Larson, District 1
(559)488-3541
ATTORNEYS / LAW FIRMS
Baker Manock & Jensen
(559) 432-5400
Bolen Fransen, LLP
(559) 226-8177
Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.
(559) 432-4500
Jeffrey M Reid Esq.
(McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard,
Wayte & Carruth LLP)
(559) 433-2310
Jerry Tahajian-Wills,
Trusts & Estates
(559) 277-7300
Lang Richert & Patch
(559) 228-6700
Michael J.F. Smith, APC
(559) 229-3900
Parker, Kern, Nard & Wenzel
(559) 449-2558
Pucheu Law, Professional Corporation
(559) 261-2112
Sawyers & Holland LLP
(559) 438-5656
Scott Karl, Pre-Paid Legal
(559) 307-6103
Sutton Hatmaker Law Corp.
(559) 449-1888
Wild, Carter & Tipton
(559) 224-2131
AUTOMOTIVE
Caruthers Auto Supply (NAPA)
(559) 864-9454
Delray Tire and Retreading
(559) 485-1761
East Bay Tire Co.
(559) 354-1000
H&J Chevrolet*
(559) 485-8913
Hedricks Chevrolet
(559) 291-7711
Kitahara PBG
(559) 431-2020
Napa Auto Parts
(559) 299-4381
(559) 486-1000
Rasmussen Auto Repair, Inc.
(559) 251-0669
Sequoia Chevrolet, Buick, GMC
(559) 875-2578
Valley Chrome Plating
(559) 298-8094
Wally’s Tire & Wheel
(559) 846-6621
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
American Construction Specialties Inc.
(559) 237-9606
Dave Knoll Plumbing
(559) 638-3902
Granville Homes
(559) 436-0900
Richard Hedman Inc.
(559) 442-1663
US Septic Systems
(559) 432-7261
CONSULTANTS
Ag Research Consulting
(559) 449-9035
Amec Geomatrix
Consultants Inc.
(559) 264-2535
California Utitlity Consultants Inc.
(559) 261-9880
Charles Hoyt Company
(559) 456-2478
Conestoga-Rovers & Associates
(559) 326-5900
Ewell Group of Companies
(559) 437-1990
John Lyons
(217) 899-3327
J. Randall McFarland
Communications
(559) 896-4715
Quad Knopf
(559) 449-2400
Source Group Inc., The
(209) 669-1800
COTTON
Broadview Co Op Gin Inc.
(559) 659-1493
CA Cotton Ginners & Growers Assn
(559) 252-0684
EDUCATION
Ag One Foundation, CSU Fresno
(559) 278-4266
Fresno Co Cooperative Ext.
(559) 456-7285
FAIRS / TRADESHOWS
The Big Fresno Fair
(559) 650-3247
FARMS
Aqua Life Co.
(559) 458-0331
Castle Farms
(559) 227-6400
Hammertime Ranch
(559) 897-1040
Kenneson Farms
(559) 846-6992
Kettleman Pistachio Growers
(831) 768-9972
McClarty Farms LLC
(559) 896-9305
Thomas Freitas Jr.
Farming & Cattle
(559) 217-4855
FARM LABOR
CONTRACTORS
Fowler Labor Service Inc.
(559) 834-3723
Fruit Harvest Inc.
(559) 875-7363
Jorge C Garza Farm Labor Cont.
(559) 289-0370
Rodriguez Ag Enterprises Inc.
(559) 264-4808
Sierra Labor Inc.
(559) 643-0677
Trimmer Farms
Management Inc.
(559) 787-2056
FARM & RANCH
MANAGEMENT
Capital Ag Property Service
(559) 437-0190
FINANCIAL
1st Western Group, Inc.
(559) 225-5915
Affiliated Equipment Financing
(559) 453-9550
Baker Peterson & Franklin
(559) 432-2346
Boos & Associates, a
Professional Corporation
(559) 449-7688
Central Valley
Community Bank
(559) 439-3989
FarmPro Agribusiness Service Inc.
(559) 743-7393
FLBA of Kingsburg FLCA
(559) 897-5814
Fresno Madera Farm Credit
(559) 277-7000
Harry Gaykian, Smith Barney
(559) 431-5900
John L. Martin, CPA
(559) 896-0311
Kefa Capital Inc.
(559) 283-8554
Linger Peterson Shrum
& Company
(559) 438-8740
Metlife Agricultural Investments
(559) 435-0206
Murphy Bank
(559) 225-0318
Premier Valley Bank
(559) 438-2002
Price Company, The
(559) 224-7656
Priority National Leasing
(559) 299-9095
Private Wealth Advisors*
(559) 451-3463
Prudential Agricultural Investments
(559) 437-0180
Rabobank
(559) 447-7800
Rick Hutchinson Financial Group Inc.
(559) 439-2142
Stoughton Davidson
Accountancy Corp.
(559) 436-1200
Suncrest Bank
(559) 802-1060
Wells Fargo Bank N A
(559) 437-3044
Wiebe Hinton Hambalek LLC
(559) 431-8334
M E M B E R S
The Yoder Cozzi Group
at Morgan Stanley
(559) 433-2085
FOOD & BEVERAGE
PROCESSING
Lyons Magnus
(559) 268-5966
Wawona Frozen Foods
(559) 299-2901
FOOD BANK
Community Food Bank
(559) 237-3663
HOTELS/RECREATION/
RESTAURANTS/GIFTS
Circle K Ranch
(559) 834-1571
HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT
Denham Personnel Services
(559) 222-5284
M2M Communications
(208) 947-9500 ext. 145
Proteus Inc.
(559) 733-5423
INSURANCE
AKZ Insurance
(559) 229-5060
AGRI Crop Insurance Agency
(559) 447-9036
All Crop Insurance Services
(559) 846-9976
Avakian Insurance Services
(559) 268-7386
Barlocker Insurance Services
(559) 431-3380
Cal Valley Insurance Services
(559) 225-1300
CCIS Insurance Group Inc.
(559) 320-2247
C.D. Simonian Insurance Agency
(559) 834-5333
Conrad Nilmeier, DiBuduo &
Defendis Insurance
(559) 437-6522
Dalena/Benik & Assoc.
(559) 448-9580
Don Wright Insurance
(559) 221-7040
Gill Insurance Brokers
(559) 864-8800
HAC Insurance Services, LLC
(559) 285-5778
Jerry Baird Agency, Inc.
(559) 448-8030
Laurel Blankenship Insurance
(559) 638-9286
Mary Roach
Insurance Agency Inc.
(559) 437-0550
MD Manouel Insurance Agency Inc.
(559) 446-0588
Morrison Insurance Assoc.
(800) 975-7552
New York Life
(559) 433-3614
Pan American Underwriters Inc
(559) 439-3330
Parker General Insurance
(559) 224-8222
ProAg
(559) 253-1009
Reynolds Insurance Services
(559) 846-7389
Rodney New’s Insurance,
a Nationwide Agency
(559) 322-3355
Ron Beringer Insurance Services
(559) 897-1901
United Valley Insurance Agency
(559) 256-1743
Valley Ag Insurance Inc.
(559) 431-3072
Van Beurden Ins Svcs Inc.
(559) 897-2975
Walter Clark & Associates
(559) 222-0300
Winton-Ireland Strom & Green
(559) 432-8200
LAND LEVELING /
RIPPING SHREDDINGORCHARD REMOVAL
Boos Enterprises Inc.
(559) 875-6851
C&C Environmental
(559) 994-0220
Deals Laser Scraping
(559) 693-2286
DSB Custom Shredding
(559) 246-8507
LIVESTOCK
Antonio Souza Dairy
(559) 897-3326
La Salle Dairy
(559) 659-1944
Lucille Lawton Ranch
(559) 867-3496
Producers Dairy/Bar 20 Dairy
(559) 264-6583
Silveira Bros. Angus
(559) 244-0862
MEDICAL
Palm Medical Group
(559) 222-9200
MISCELLANEOUS
Comcast Cable Inc.
(559) 455-4415
Fence Masters Contractors
(559) 485-7560
Helen Anderson & Sons Inc.
(559) 875-3090
JH Boyd Enterprises Inc.
(559) 846-4545
Mid Valley Disposal
(559) 843-2467
Sanders & Slater Fine Furniture
(559) 229-3543
Sebastian Corp.
(559) 846-9311
Slater Drexel Heritage
(559) 229-3543
unWired Broadband, Inc.
(559) 261-4444
Wallin Funeral Homes Inc.
(559) 875-6555
NURSERY/SEED PRODUCTS
Burchell Nursery, The
(559) 834-1661
S & W Seed Company
(559) 884-2535
Willow Gardens Nursery
(559) 299-5402
PAINT
Ron Rodgers Painting Inc.
(559) 292-2927
PETROLEUM DISTRIBUTION
& PRODUCTS
Dorn’s Gas
(559) 805-5573
Fleet Card Fuels
(661) 716-9614
Lovewells Propane Service Inc.
(559) 338-2595
RJL Enterprises
(831) 419-6625
RV Jensen Inc.
(559) 485-8210
Seiberts’ Oil Co.
(559) 908-9664
Valley Pacific Petroleum
(559) 932-8381
West Hills Oil Inc.
(559) 693-4482
PRODUCE BROKERAGE,
MARKETING, SHIPPING/
PACKING
Allied Grape Growers
(559) 276-7021
Baloian Packing Company, Inc.
(559) 485-9200
Barserian Farms
(559) 834-6677
Bee Sweet Citrus Inc.
(559) 834-5645
Capital Ag Property Service
(559) 437-3247
Caruthers Raisin Packing Co., Inc.
(559) 864-9448
Chooljan Brothers
(559) 875-5501
Crown Jewel Marketing
& Agribusiness, LLC
(559) 490-1252
DairyAmerica
(559) 251-0992
Del Rey Packing Co.
(559) 888-2031
Fresno Coop Raisin Growers
(559) 275-3710
Fruit Pacific Consulting Int.
(559) 298-3170
Gargiulo Inc.
(559) 659-3359
Michelsen Packaging Company
(559) 237-3819
National Raisin Co.
(559) 834-5981
P-R Farms
(559) 299-0201
Simonian Farms
(559) 237-2294
Sequoia Packing Co LLC
(559) 934-1763
Steve Wilson Produce Distributing
(559) 896-9190
Trinity Fruit Sales Co.
(559) 433-3777
UVAS Inc.
(559) 349-4492
Valera Bros Custom Harvesting
(559) 834-6009
Wiebe Farms Inc.
(888) 441-5117
PUBLICATIONS
Malcolm Media Ag Publishing
(559) 298-6675
The Business Journal
(559) 490-3400
REAL ESTATE & TITLE COMPANIES
Pearson Realty
(559) 432-6200
Rancho Realty
(559) 486-1694
RE/MAX Real Estate Shaver Lake
(559) 841-2020
Robert Boyajian Realty
(559) 431-2280
Ron Silva Realty
(559) 485-0759
Schuil & Associates
(559) 734-1700
TRANSPORTATION/LOGISTICS
American West Aviation
(559) 866-5628
Johanson Transportation Service
(559) 264-9206
Refined Journeys
(559) 298-8525
Selma Aerodrome, Inc.
(559) 896-1001
Stanley Alles Transport
(559) 275-6744
Van G Trucking
(559) 834-5500
WATER/IRRIGATION/ENERGY
Ag Water Chemical, Inc.
(559) 227-1114
Bennett & Bennett
Irrigation Systems
(559) 896-0200
Cal West Rain
(559) 846-5326
Caruthers Pump, Inc.
(559) 864-3109
Deerpoint Group Inc.
(559) 224-4000
Green Leaf Ag
(559) 935-0959
Eurodrip USA*
(559) 673-9100
PEAR Program, by M2M
(559) 949-PEAR
Pistacchio Pump Co.
(559) 875-4528
PG&E
(559) 263-5858
PureSense
(559) 278-8395
Rain for Rent
(559) 485-5610
Reedley Irrigation & Supply
(559) 638-3583
West Side Pump Co
(559) 693-4315
Yardney Water Management, Inc.
(209) 357-1618
Asterisk(*) members are Friends
of the Family Farm supporters.
Highlighted businesses provide
discount programs for members.
See page 3 for details.
Fresno County Farm Bureau works with many partners to help make this county one of the leaders in agriculture production. Here’s what’s happening:
Summer Farm Festival is July 9 San Joaquin Valley
Fresno State’s fifth annual Summer Farm Festival will
Winegrowers Association
be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 9, at the Rue and Gwen
announce seventh wine
Gibson Farm Market. The free, public event will feature
food sampling, wine tasting, music and more.
competition
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
For more information or to register, visit www.
idrinkwine.net, or contact Peter Vallis at 559-618-1856 or
by e-mail at [email protected].
Organic Stone Fruit Jubilee is
June 18 in Clovis
The Employment Development Department (EDD) of
California is hosting a Federal/State payroll tax seminar
on June 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Central
California Small Business Development Center, located at
550 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno.
The seminar will cover California payroll reporting
requirements, independent contractor reporting
requirements, electronic filing and payment requirements,
and Federal payroll reporting requirements.
There is no charge for the seminar. For more information
or to make a reservation, visit www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_
Tax_Seminars/ or call 866-873-6083.
For more information, contact 559-278-4211 or visit
www.fresnostatefarmmarket.com.
Hispanic and millennial generation wine drinkers will be
recognized at the seventh wine competition on June 24 in
Downtown Fresno at the MET Building, located at 1555
Van Ness Ave.
The three-part competition gives California wineries the
opportunity to have their wines judged by three separate
panels before a VIP public tasting, exposing them to four
tasting sessions.
The three panels include wine industry professionals,
Hispanic Americans and members of the millennial
generation.
Following the judging competition, a VIP wine tasting
is open to the public for $20 admission from 4:30 to 7:30
p.m.
The event is hosted by the San Joaquin Valley
Winegrowers Association and the Central California
The Organic Stone Fruit Jubilee is set for June 18 from
5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Mokichi Okada Association’s
Oasis Garden, located at 5790 N. Indianola Ave. in Clovis.
The Jubilee will feature fruit tastings, live music, expert
speakers, demonstrations, chef’s offerings and a kid’s
corner.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the gate.
Children 12 and under are free.
For more information, visit www.fruitjubilee.org.
Sutherlin
brings extensive knowledge of agriculture, particularly
production of alfalfa hay and seed, dry beans and oilseed
crops. She is also active with bees and pollination. She is a
member of the American Society of Agronomy, California
Crop improvement Association, California Alfalfa Seed
Production Research Board and several State and Local
beekeepers associations. She is also the California
representative to the Western Extension Leadership
Development program. She graduated from Cornell
University in 1990 with a doctorate in Agronomy.
Vasquez has served Fresno County UC Cooperative
Extension since 1999. He is an active member of
American Phytopathological Society (APS); American
Society of Viticulture and Enology (ASEV) and Pesticide
Applicators Professional Association (PAPA). His PAPA
board responsibilities have allowed him to represent
pesticide applicators and farmers and work closely with
Fresno County’s Agricultural Commissioner’s office,
the California Department of Food and Agriculture and
Free basic payroll tax seminar
to be held June 23
the Department of Pesticide Regulation in developing
scientifically based approaches to managing invasive pests
introduced to California agriculture. Vasquez graduated
in 1999 from the University of California, Davis with a
master’s degree in plant pathology.
“Although Jeanette has retired, she continues to serve as
a great resource for me and Shannon as we step into our
new roles as co-directors.” said Vasquez. “Her emeritus
adviser status will allow her to continue working on
special projects that will benefit UC Cooperative Extension
in the future.”
Free Classified Ads
FCFB MEMBER RATES: Classified ads are FREE to all Fresno County Farm Bureau members and must be of a NON-COMMERCIAL nature.
Ads are limited to five lines per member, for a maximum of THREE MONTHS. Send ads directly to: Fresno County Farm Bureau, 1274 W. Hedges,
Fresno, CA 93728, phone 559-237-0263, FAX: 559-237-3396.
NON-FCFB MEMBER RATES: Classified ad rates are $25 for 20 words. Each additional word is $1. Ads must be paid in advance and sent
directly to Mid-Valley Publishing, 1130 G Street, Reedley CA 93654 - Cheri Williams 559-638-2244 or fax completed form to 559-638-5021.
Fresno County Farm Bureau reserves the right to reject, edit or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. Submission of
an advertisement to a sales representative does not constitute a commitment to Agriculture Today to publish the advertisement, nor does publication
of an advertisement constitute an agreement for continued publication. All ads must be checked for errors the first day of publication by the
advertiser. All advertising is subject to the terms of the current rate card.
Classified Ad Deadline for the July issue is Friday, July 1, 2011.
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Coach Hill
Speaks about
leadership
Welcome New Business Support Members
Fresno County Farm Bureau’s Web site hosts a list of all
FCFB Business Support members. Check out the site at www.
fcfb.org, click on “Member Services” and then click “Business
Members.” The members are listed by category. For a complete
list, see pages 12-13 or visit them online and in-person!
Any member who is not a Business Support member can
easily upgrade. Become a Business Support member from an
Agricultural membership for only $25 more, or from an Associate
membership for $78 more. Business Support membership is $150
for the year. To upgrade your membership, or to join, contact
FCFB at 559-237-0263 or [email protected].
On June 8, California State
University, Fresno Head Football
Coach Pat Hill spoke about
leadership during a YF&R meeting
at FCFB. Hill talked about his three
team rules: “be there, do your best
and treat others like you would like
to be treated.” He emphasized the
importance of learning how to lead
yourself before learning how to
lead others.
Myers Ward Tractor &
Equipment, Inc.
Myers Ward Tractor and Equipment, Inc. provides quality
new and used agriculture and industrial tractor parts. For
more information, contact Ted Todd at 559-867-0818 or
visit www.myerswardtractor.com.
Card Check headed to the Governor’s desk
Source: CFBF Friday Review,
Legislative and Governmental Update
It’s time to get away from it all…you and your family
deserve it. It’s more affordable than you think. Ask us how
you can get two different deductions when buying your
RV. There is something for everyone – diesel pushers, gas
motor homes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, toy haulers and
tin trailers. We sell fun! For more information, contact RV
Sales Specialist Gus Picone at 559-352-1605 or gpicone@
rvcountry.com.
Wiebe Hinton Hambalek, LLP
Wiebe Hinton Hambalek, LLP is a locally-owned certified
public accounting firm with over 25 employees headed
by a team of extraordinary partners. The firm provides
a full range of tax, financial and consulting services and
specializes in the real estate, construction and agriculture
industries. For more information, contact Lauren Kazarian
at 559-431-8334 or [email protected].
Agriculture Today
at your
Service
SB 104 (Steinberg, Sacramento) known as “card
check” passed in the Assembly on May 16 on a partyline vote and is soon headed to the Governor’s desk.
Existing laws provide for a secret ballot election for
employers in agricultural bargaining units, as defined, to
select labor organizations to represent them for collective
bargaining purposes.
This bill would instead, refer to the above-described
secret ballot elections as elections occurring at polling
sites. It would also permit agricultural employees, as an
alternative procedure, to select their labor representatives
by submitting a petition to the board accompanied
by representation cards signed by a majority of the
bargaining unit. The board would be required to conduct
an immediate investigation to determine whether to
certify the labor organization. Within five days, after
receiving a petition, the board would be required to make
a nonappealable administrative decision. If the board
determined that the representation cards were deficient, it
would notify the labor organization of the deficiency and
grant the labor organization 30 days to submit additional
cards.
In essence, this legislation will strip agricultural workers
of the right to choose or refrain from union representation
by a secret ballot, allowing simple petition signed by
a majority of workers to impose unionization on the
entire workforce. Farm Bureau and several agricultural
organizations oppose this bill and urge you to write letters
to the Governor asking for a veto.
The Governor can be reached by mail: Governor Jerry
Brown, c/o State Capitol Suite 1173, Sacramento, 95814;
by phone: 916-445-2841; or fax: 916-558-3160.
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IRRIGATING THE VALLEY SINCE
1967
DESIGN THROUGH INSTALLATION
559-637-4261
559-674-0490
VA L L E Y A G I N S .
Ag, Farm and Crop Specialist!
Michael J. Dorval License #0826080
Farm • Crop • Business
Auto • Home • Life • Medical • Workers Comp
Bonds • Professional Liability
(559) 431-3072 [email protected]
2416 W Shaw Ave • Suite 111 • Fresno, Ca 93711
19170 HWY 99
MADERA, CA 93637
Lic. #0728600
Serving Valley Agriculture
For Over 60 years
• On-site Road & Field Service
• Tires For Farm & Ranch
Alignments & Brakes • Full Service Dept.
1445 I Street • Reedley • 638-3535
Services
Bill Avakian
Lic #
0E36251
Office- 559-268-7386
Fax- 559-268-4946
1274 W. Hedges Ave
Fresno CA 93728
www.avakianinsurance.com
RAISIN PAPER ROLLS
RAISIN GROWERS
Guaranteed
Call Chad Today! Quality &
Pricing!
Ph: 237-3819
Office space and event center available in Downtown Fresno
Heralded by The Fresno Bee as “Fresno’s
Champion Skyscraper” when it celebrated its
groundbreaking in 1922, the historic 10-story San
Joaquin Power & Light Building has undergone a
multi-million dollar restoration and gained a new
name, The Grand Tower.
The Grand Tower provides event space that can
accommodate small meetings to large functions of
550 or more people. Office space is also available for
both small and large companies.
The facility is located in Downtown Fresno at the
north end of the Fulton Mall, across the street from
the Warnors Theatre. The Grand Tower is owner
occupied by Tutelian and Company.
For more information or to tour The Grand Tower,
contact 559-266-8000, Cliff Tutelian ext 225, or Greg
Schweitzer ext 231.
The Grand Tower, located
in Downtown Fresno.
We Want It!
A
J
Call 992
.6
559.577
A& J
Industrial
SELMA, CALIFORNIA
Including:
Rain Caps • Drip Tape • Drip Tube
Twine • Gaylord Boxes • Fruit Bins
Crates • Buckets • Clam Shells
Plastic Pallets • Cardboard
Labor
English-language form. Keep both versions of
the form together, again with a note explaining
the situation. Bear in mind you or a designated
staff person might have to serve as a preparer/
translator and to sign and date at the bottom of
Section 1. In contrast, you probably have no
realistic means of having ex-employees who
used the Spanish version redo the form using
the English version.
Destruction of Forms I-9 by fire, flood or
other disaster – We have also received calls
asking what to do where personnel records,
including Forms I-9 for long-term employees,
were lost in a fire, flood or other disaster. You
should immediately complete a Form I-9 for
every employee whose I-9 was lost. Sections 1
and 2 should be dated as of the date on which
they are completed (never backdate Form I-9).
Attach to the form a sticky note indicating it is
a reconstructed I-9, that the original no longer
exists, and the reason it no longer exists (with
any available supporting documentation such
as a police report or insurance claim form), and
reconstruct as best as you can the employment
start date based on any personnel records
that may have survived. If there are none,
reconstruct it as best you can from memory or
with the employee’s assistance, and explain on
a sticky note attached to the new form how this
information was obtained.
Redoing Forms I-9 for returning seasonal
employees – This is one of the most com
mon questions we receive from agricultural
employers: Whether employment eligibility
must be reverified when an employee returns
to work after a seasonal layoff. You must
complete a new Form I-9 when you hire an
employee, unless you are rehiring an employee
within three years of the initial hire date (in
which case you may instead reverify his
employment eligibility in Section 3 of Form
I-9). However, in certain situations, a hire is
not considered to have taken place despite an
interruption in employment.
Where an employee returns to work
Tree
from the date the application is approved.
For complete program details, visit
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area
after an interruption in employment, you
should determine whether the employee
is continuing in employment and had a
reasonable expectation of employment at
all times. A cycle of seasonal work and
layoffs is generally considered continuing
employment, at least where the employer’s
history of recalling laid-off employees or
communication between the employer and
employee indicates the employee will likely
resume employment with the employer
within a reasonable time in the future.
In contrast, where you tell an employee it
is unlikely he will be recalled or put to work
again in the next season or next year, the
employee ends the season with no reasonable
expectation of resuming work, and his
employment has effectively, if not actually,
ended. If, despite your previous expectation
that you would not recall a particular
employee, you end up recalling him to work,
this would be considered re-employment. In
this case, you would need to either complete
a new Form I-9 for the employee or, if the
employee is being rehired within three years
after his prior Form I-9 was completed,
update the form or reverify the employee’s
work eligibility in Section 3 of that form.
What it Means for Employers:
FELS can help! Forms I-9 can be
confusing, particularly when you’re hiring
large numbers of employees for short dura
tions. Visit www.fels.net/find for resources on
Form I-9 and immigration-law compliance.
This article is provided courtesy of the
Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS), an
affiliated company of the California Farm
Bureau Federation. FELS provides labormanagement consultation, union avoidance,
human resources education, compliance
materials and products and workplace
safety and health training for agricultural
employers throughout California and
Oregon. For more information about FELS,
please contact FELS Chief Operating Officer
Bryan Little at 800-753-9073, at blittle@fels.
net or visit FELS’ Web site: www.fels.net.
=home&subject=diap&topic=tap or contact
the Farm Service Agency California office
at 530-792-5520.
TAP was authorized by the 2008 Farm
Bill and is funded through the Agricultural
Disaster Relief Trust Fund.
GOT FARMS?
Vineyards & Orchards Located in the San Joaquin Valley
Please contact:
A
J
A& J Industrial
1645 Dockery Avenue • Selma, CA 93662
559.577.6992
www.a-jindustrial.net
(Between Golden State and Hwy 99)
Robert Sahatjian
Farmland Specialist
Buyers available for
immediate purchase
(559) 647-0446
[email protected] • Lic#01493987

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