Agriculture and the science of crop protection materials is too often misunderstood by the public and is under constant attack by extremists in the political arena. As legislation and jurisdiction begins to more commonly ignore sound science in their decision-making, farmers are rightfully concerned about the future of agriculture and what may or may not be in their power to …
Clarification of New Farm Water Testing Requirements Under FSMA
For those agricultural commodities that are subject to the new Produce Safety Rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act, water testing will be a key component in this adjustment. In some cases, these water testing requirements may include more than just what you are irrigating the crop with. Watch this brief interview with Tom Jones from the Safe Food Alliance …
Ficklin Vineyards Invited to US Embassy in London
Ficklin Vineyards, America’s oldest Port winery established in 1946, recently received a request from the US Embassy in London for their award-winning Port to serve at upcoming Embassy dinners. From Ficklin Vineyards remote location in Madera County, Winemaker and President, Peter Ficklin, was happy to hear his Ports are drawing interest from across the pond. “The UK has a long …
Employee Meal & Rest Period Violation Prevention (Farm Liability Series Part 1 of 3)
Farmers are some of the best people on the planet. They work hard and do their very best to keep food on the table in homes all over the world. Like anyone though, sometimes they make mistakes too and can overlook some of the ever-changing laws and requirements for their farm employees, and end up in court over violations that …
Often Overlooked Legal Employee Reimbursement Requirements (Farm Liability Series Part 3 of 3)
Farmers are some of the best people on the planet. They work hard and do their very best to keep food on the table in homes all over the world. Like anyone though, sometimes they make mistakes too and can overlook some of the ever-changing laws and requirements for their farm employees, and end up in court over violations …
Legal Care for Injured Farm Employees (Farm Liability Series Part 2 of 3)
Farmers are some of the best people on the planet. They work hard and do their very best to keep food on the table in homes all over the world. Like anyone though, sometimes they make mistakes too and can overlook some of the ever-changing laws and requirements for their farm employees, and end up in court over violations …
California Fresh Fruit Association Hires New Director of Member Services and Communications
Fresno, California – The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) today announced the hiring of Courtney Razor as its new Director of Member Services and Communications. Mrs. Razor comes to the Association after serving as the Chief Operations Officer for the Fresno County Farm Bureau for the last six and a half years. In her role at the Fresno County Farm Bureau, Mrs. Razor managed …
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Winemaker Kristen Barnhisel Confirmed as ASEV President for 2019-2020
Kristen Barnhisel, winemaker for white wines at J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, has been named 2019-2020 president of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV). She succeeds John Thorngate, vice president of operations technical services at Constellation Brands. In her new role, Barnhisel will lead ASEV’s 12-member board. “I am pleased to serve with leaders in viticulture and enology …
Flowers Vineyards & Winery Opens New Destination Guest Experience in Healdsburg
Flowers Vineyards & Winery, pioneers of growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the rugged coastal ridges of the extreme Sonoma Coast, is pleased to announce the opening celebration of its new destination guest experience today, Monday, July 8. The 15.5-acre estate, located just minutes from downtown Healdsburg, features a hospitality house, the winemaking facility, indoor and outdoor seating, expansive gardens, …
ROC-Oregon to Hold First Willamette Valley Regional Meeting
The non-profit Research Oenovation Collective, the ROC, will hold a regional meeting for wine industry professionals from the Willamette Valley region on Wednesday July 10 from 4 to 6 pm at the Crush2Cellar facility at 214 West Hancock Street in Newberg, OR. Like all regional chapters of the Research Oenovation Collective, ROC-Oregon will meet five times yearly outside of harvest …
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