Irrigated Lands Group discount expires June 30
On June 30 the discount for early enrollment into the San Diego Region Irrigated Lands Group will end. Prior to that date participants will pay $150 per acre, capped at $750 for the one-time entry fee. On July 1st the full rate of $200 per acre capped at $1000 will go into effect.
The San Diego Region Irrigated Lands Group (SDRILG) now has nearly 1,200 farms and 35,000 acres enrolled, but there’s room for plenty more. . . [More]
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Farm Bureau is Working for you
Each month in our newsletter, we publish a short list—usually six or seven items—we call “Farm Bureau Working for You.” Click Here to find a short list of what the San Diego County Farm Bureau has done this past year.
ARB New Truck Emission Rule
A statewide regulation requiring older diesel trucks to be phased out will have an impact on farms and other transportation-related components of the agricultural sector...[More]
Latest from the Farm Bureau
Pest Watch San Diego County continues to be at the forefront of the continuing exotic pest invasion. Climate, major ports, proximity to Mexico, human traffic, and rich fertile land are contributing factors to the introduction, distribution, and establishment of exotic pests and diseases. [More]
Medfly
Asian Citrus Psyllid
Diaprepes
Water
Getting the public to embrace water conservation is only tool we have left
As growers in San Diego County prepare for a summer that will likely include deeper water restrictions for those in the discounted Interim Agricultural Water Program . . . [More]
Broken Harvest II -California's Water Crisis, is now available online.
On the Calendar 
June 2009
June 12 - July 5, 2009 San Diego County Fair
June 16 - July 5, 2009 Blueberry & Blackberry Seminar and Field Day
June 18 - July 5, 2009 Insects in the Landscape Workshop
June 25, 2009 SD Count Sponsored Ag Oil Collection Day June 25
July 2009
July 2, 2009 10 am Board of Directors Meeting
Farmers' Markets
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The Farm Bureau has opened two new farmers’ markets. The National City Farmers’ Market opened on May 6 in National City followed by the San Marcos Farmers’ Market on May 13 at Cal State San Marcos.
I-9 Forms
NEW FORM I-9 IS NOW IN EFFECT
(Form I-9)
(I-9 in Spanish) (http://www.uscis.gov )
Rural Health & Safety
Summary of Heat Illness Prevention Standards
San Diego County Sheriff's Dept e-Crime Online Reporting
Electric Safety for Ranches & Farms
Join Farm Team
Become a Member
Learn about memberships for producers, consumers and businesses, and join online.
Crop Report
2007 Crop Report - 
Despite a year that started with record breaking freezing temperatures and ended with devastating fires, San Diego farmers once again showed their fortitude by producing the most bountiful agricultural year on record.