SJFB community shows support for YF&R despite heat
By Vicky Boyd Although thermometers topped 100 degrees, San Joaquin Farm Bureau members, friends and family turned out in force to support Young Farmers & Ranchers at their recent Summer’s […]
Many participate in newly reorganized Lockeford Grange
By Craig W. Anderson The members of Lockeford Grange (No. 579) celebrated National Grange Month in April and the party’s still going on as the local members meet monthly for […]
Ag in the Classroom back in action after pandemic break
By Vicky Boyd Nicholas Maddocks, who teaches independent studies to fourth and fifth graders at the Tracy Independent Study Charter School, said he signed up for Ag in the Classroom […]
4-H has come a long way in 122 years
By Craig W. Anderson San Joaquin County’s 4-H program continues building following the upheaval caused by the COVID pandemic and the program’s stability is demonstrated by its 12 active clubs […]
YF&R membership rebounds and more activities planned
By Vicky Boyd With the pandemic in their review mirror, San Joaquin Young Farmers & Ranchers committee members are regaining their momentum and recently completed a full year of activities. […]
FFA programs in county remain strong
By Craig W. Anderson San Joaquin County’s high schools Ag/FFA programs have recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, forging ahead as agricultural departments have moved away from virtual classes, returned to […]
State needs higher than normal rainfall to end drought
By Vicky Boyd San Joaquin County water leaders say it will take more than a few wet fronts to erase the deficit caused by the past two years of below-average […]
Labor, shipping issues cloud 2021 harvest
By Craig W. Anderson Some crops are still being harvested in San Joaquin County, others are being processed and packing sheds are filling up with product. What to expect from […]
SJFB members save money through insurance partnership
By Vicky Boyd A $3 billion infusion from the American Rescue Plan means people of all income levels are likely to save on brand-name health insurance plans from Covered California […]
Funding may help some growers transition away from burning
By Vicky Boyd The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has received a $178.2 million state grant to help growers offset the added costs of removing and recycling old […]