AGRICULTURE. The official publication of Riverside County Farm Bureau, Inc. THE AMAZING AMERICAN FARMER. By Steven A. Pastor, Executive Director

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1 Riverside County AGRICULTURE The official publication of Riverside County Farm Bureau, Inc. THE AMAZING AMERICAN FARMER By Steven A. Pastor, Executive Director Inside this Issue... Quarantine Crop Insurance... 2 Howie Award Nomination... 3 Emergency Preparedness Training... 4 Two New Discounts... 5 Heat Illness Prevention Training... 6 Calendar of Events July 2009 Riverside County Agriculture - 1

2 Board of Directors President Grant Chaffin Vice Presidents Andy Domenigoni Richard Schmid Darl Young, Jr Past President Brad Scott Directors Lee Anderson, Jr. Linden Anderson George Cordero John Demler Stephen J. Corona Cindy Domenigoni Ben Drake Jeff Elrod Dan Hollingsworth Ellen Lloyd Trover Larry Minor Alex Sanchez Anton Schmidt Greg Young David Zeiders Welcome New Members We would like to "Thank You" for becoming part of the Farm Bureau Family. Quarantine Crop Insurance Now Available for Citrus and Avocados The special attributes that make California the fruit basket of the world, such as crop diversity & ports of entry also make it vulnerable to devastating imported pests, and the quarantine of those pests. After nearly a decade of lobbying by California Farm Bureau and commodity groups such as the California Avocado Commission and California Citrus Mutual, growers now have a tool available to better manage the economic losses that accompany a quarantine event. The USDA announced on June 30th that Quarantine crop insurance will be available by endorsement to the California citrus & avocado crop insurance policy for This pilot program has been developed to lessen the impact that quarantine has on a grower s operation. Though several details of the new program have yet mandated crop destruction, or unavoidable deterioration that may occur during the quarantine period. The pilot program will not cover losses due to missed marketing opportunities caused by quarantine. To qualify, the insured groves must be Coverage for the quarantine program will be available in all citrus growing counties in California, and nearly all avocado growing counties except San Bernardino. Important to note is this endorsement is only available to growers with federal Treasurer Anton Schmidt Executive Director Corporate Secretary Steven A. Pastor Stephanie Bell For advertising information, Telephone 951/ Toll-free 888/ or Fax 951/ Visit Riverside County Farm Bureau assumes no responsibility for statements by advertisers or for products advertised in Riverside County Agriculture, nor for statements or expressions of opinion other than employee of Riverside County Farm Bureau. Printed by Layton Printing, La Verne, California. 2 - July 2009 Riverside County Agriculture -

3 crop insurance at a coverage level above the minimum Catastrophic program. The deadline to sign up for the 2011 crop year coverage for citrus/avocado and this new quarantine endorsement is mid November. Several grower education seminars will be held over the next four months at Should growers have additional questions about the new quarantine www. goldenstatecrop.com or by contacting Golden State Crop & Insur- FOR RENT 100+ ACRES FARMLAND plus 86 cement slabs (over 1 million sq. ft.) Water available. Could be used for crops or wholesale nursery. 92nd Annual Dinner Meeting Riverside County Farm Bureau Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Monteleone Meadows 2:00pm to 6:00pm Briggs Road Murrieta, CA For more information, reservations, directions, please call Riverside County Farm Bureau at (951) July 2009 Riverside County Agriculture - 3

4 Make sure everyone has emergency preparedness training By Mike Klimenko, Farm Bureau Group Manager C CONTINUED ON PAGE 5. Temecula Valley Pipe & Supply * PASTURE SYSTEMS * DRIP IRRIGATION * SPRINKLERS Toro & Rainbird Wholesale & Retail -- We Deliver -- * PLUMBING * ELECTRICAL * PIPE & FITTINGS * TIME CLOCKS * INFILTRATOR SYSTEMS RANCHO CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL PARK 4 - July 2009 Riverside County Agriculture -

5 Farm Bureau announces new discounts The Farm Bureau now has discounts on End will add your logo to the items you want or send you undecorated apparel. The choice is yours. As a Farm Bureau Member, you always save 10% on products and logo fees. Plus there s no minimum to buy. Shop online at landsend.com/cd/frontdoor?store_ name=cafb&store_type=3 or call ClearValue Hearing s Professional Hearing Network and Siemens, the world s largest manufacturer of hearing instruments, have teamed up to develop a unique, no cost Hearing Healthcare Bureau members and their family. This new comprehensive plan can save members up to 55% off of the manufacturer s suggested retail price on Siemens Hear- hearing healthcare needs including ear protection and ear molds from Westone EarMold Laboratories. To learn more about the ClearValue Hearing Health- vider in your area visit CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4. GUAVA FRUIT FLY ERADICATION BEGINS gan this week in a 10-square-mile area including portions of Garden Grove, Orange and Santa Ana following the this month. A map of the eradication cdfa.ca.gov/phpps/pdep/treatment/ maps/gff_t_gardengrove_09. jpg. Further information about this pest ca.gov/phpps/pdep/target_pest_dis- html. While an agricultural quarantine is not being imposed at this time, residents of the area are urged not to move backyard fruit from their property. Residents are also urged to call our toll-free - July 2009 Riverside County Agriculture - 5

6 Save the Date! Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Training of the California Farm Bureau Federation) will present an important training opportunity allowing you to learn everything you need to know to be in compliance with the Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Standard. Farm operators, farm labor contractors, supervisors and fore- Who Should Attend? men When? September 10, :00 AM Spanish-language training 12:30 PM English-language training Where? Coachella Valley Water District Avenue 52 Coachella, CA For more information call: Bryan Little at Farm Employers Labor Service Attention all Farm Bureau Members - We need your Help! Name: Address: Contribution: $25 $100 $1000 Other *Donations are not tax deductible as charitable contributions but may be deductible as ordinary business expenses. Consult your tax preparer for information. Auction Support Fund Riverside County Farm Bureau 6 - July 2009 Riverside County Agriculture -

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8 Riverside County AGRICULTURE The official publication of Riverside County Farm Bureau, Inc. California 92557, Telephone 951/ or Fax 951/ Subscriptions: $1 per year of membership dues. Periodicals postage paid at Riverside, California 92507, under act of March LE/CL TMDL Task Force meeting August 3rd at Ag Grading Ordinance meeting August 10th August 20th meet with the RWQCB, San Diego, CRABTREE & ASSOCIATES, CPAS INDIANA AVENUE, SUITE 211 RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE (951) FAX (951) Serving the Inland Empire Farming Community - Financial Statements - Tax Return Preparation - Tax Planning & Estate Tax Strategies - Export Tax Deferrals Desert Cities Pipe & Supply Wholesale & Retail -- Delivery Available -- * AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT * PASTURE SYSTEMS * DRIP IRRIGATION * SPRINKLERS * PLUMBING * ELECTRICAL * PIPE & FITTINGS * TIME CLOCKS * INFILTRATOR SYSTEMS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 8 - July 2009 Riverside County Agriculture -