SJFB News
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
FDA study reveals pesticide residue levels are safe
By Craig W. Anderson The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s annual report on pesticide residues in foods revealed that in fiscal year 2019 domestic and imported foods for humans, of
State will implement unimpaired flows, ignores compromise
By Vicky Boyd The State Water Board has scrapped efforts to develop voluntary agreements with northern San Joaquin Valley water districts and will move forward with its 2018 plans for
Invasive weeds challenge livestock, degrade ecological integrity
By Craig W. Anderson A wide variety of invasive plants and weeds threaten both livestock and the ecological balance of areas needed to feed livestock and humans. Weeds alter the
Roundabout near Linden on the way; ag community concerned
By Craig W. Anderson In a recent open meeting at Glenwood School, the San Joaquin County Public Works department revealed its plan to construct a roundabout at the intersection of
