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1st Annual Teacher Appreciation Wine & Cheese Event - May 11, 2012
Merced County Farm Bureau will host their 1st Annual Teacher Appreciation Wine and Cheese night at the Merced Fruit Barn located at 4526 East Highway 140, Merced, on Friday, May 11, 2012. Teachers are encouraged to stop by anytime between 4 and 7pm.
This event was created to link Merced County K-8 teachers, local ag related businesses, and organizations by providing teachers with multiple contacts and resources to incorporate READ MORE
Another Annual Meeting for the History Books
This year MCFB hosted the 95th Annual Meeting on the Westside at the Los Banos Fairgrounds. To the delight of our Board and staff the event went over quite well. The evening was kicked off with a hosted social sponsored by Rabobank followed by a prime rib dinner catered by Coyote Catering (Ed & Marge Bright) of Le Grand.
Our live auction was filled with directors' desserts and big ticket items READ MORE
Stanislaus Farm Supply Displays Community Commitment
MCFB has decided to bring back the monthly business profile in our Farm News. We thought it was fitting that we chose Stanislaus Farm Supply (Farm Supply) as our first profile due to their longevity, their commitment as a small company to provide big services to agriculture, and their remarkable community involvement. Farm Supply began in 1949 with the help of the Farm Bureau. A small group of county growers led by Joe Sousa, Fred Thiemann, and Maurice McDonald created a grower-owner business to meet the needs of area farmers. READ MORE
Merced County Students Recognized by Statewide Agriculture Foundation
Six Merced County student authors have been named regional winners of California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom’s Imagine this... Story Writing Contest. From almost 10,000 essays written by 3rd-8th grade students across the state, the following students were selected for their creativity, writing skills, and positive interpretation of California agriculture industry: READ MORE
Merced County Farm Bureau will host their 1st Annual Teacher Appreciation Wine and Cheese night at the Merced Fruit Barn located at 4526 East Highway 140, Merced, on Friday, May 11, 2012. Teachers are encouraged to stop by anytime between 4 and 7pm.
This event was created to link Merced County K-8 teachers, local ag related businesses, and organizations by providing teachers with multiple contacts and resources to incorporate READ MORE
Another Annual Meeting for the History Books
This year MCFB hosted the 95th Annual Meeting on the Westside at the Los Banos Fairgrounds. To the delight of our Board and staff the event went over quite well. The evening was kicked off with a hosted social sponsored by Rabobank followed by a prime rib dinner catered by Coyote Catering (Ed & Marge Bright) of Le Grand.
Our live auction was filled with directors' desserts and big ticket items READ MORE
Stanislaus Farm Supply Displays Community Commitment
MCFB has decided to bring back the monthly business profile in our Farm News. We thought it was fitting that we chose Stanislaus Farm Supply (Farm Supply) as our first profile due to their longevity, their commitment as a small company to provide big services to agriculture, and their remarkable community involvement. Farm Supply began in 1949 with the help of the Farm Bureau. A small group of county growers led by Joe Sousa, Fred Thiemann, and Maurice McDonald created a grower-owner business to meet the needs of area farmers. READ MORE
Merced County Students Recognized by Statewide Agriculture Foundation
Six Merced County student authors have been named regional winners of California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom’s Imagine this... Story Writing Contest. From almost 10,000 essays written by 3rd-8th grade students across the state, the following students were selected for their creativity, writing skills, and positive interpretation of California agriculture industry: READ MORE
Calendar of Events
APRIL
26 – Board of Directors Meeting (Candidates' Night)
28 – Central Valley Farmland Trust Fundraiser
MAY
2 – Range Management Workshop, Catheys Valley
2-6 – Los Banos Spring Fair
3 – Fund and Cal OSHA Workshop on Heat Safety, Fresno
4 – Friends Day at Duarte Nursery
7 – American AgCredit Golf Tournament
11 – Teacher Appreciation Wine & Cheese Event
18 – Merced FFA Drive Thru Tri-tip Dinner
26 – Board of Directors Meeting (Candidates' Night)
28 – Central Valley Farmland Trust Fundraiser
MAY
2 – Range Management Workshop, Catheys Valley
2-6 – Los Banos Spring Fair
3 – Fund and Cal OSHA Workshop on Heat Safety, Fresno
4 – Friends Day at Duarte Nursery
7 – American AgCredit Golf Tournament
11 – Teacher Appreciation Wine & Cheese Event
18 – Merced FFA Drive Thru Tri-tip Dinner