Imperial County Farm Bureau | Calendar of Events

Mark Your Calendars!

The Farm Bureau Board of Directors meets on the second Monday of every month except August.

Upcoming Events:
Diesel Engine Registration Deadline March 31 Diesel Regs Seminar March 15
Pesticide Container Recycling Event Waste Tire Amnesty Program
Farm Bureau Golf Tournament Farm Bureau Scholarship BBQ Other Annual Events

Diesel Engine Registration Deadline
If you use diesel trucks in your ag business, you must register your trucks with the California Air Resources Board BEFORE March 31 in order to delay the implementation of expensive upcoming diesel truck regulations. Vehicles that are not registered by March 31 will be subject to the existing implementation schedule.

Diesel Regulations Seminar | MARCH 15
Are you confused about the new diesel truck regulations and reporting requirements? Join us MONDAY, MARCH 15 for a workshop on the upcoming regulations and how they will affect your business.

Monday, March 15 @ 1pm at the Farm Bureau Board Room.

Pesticide Container Recycling Event March 22 | APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
On March 22, Interstate Ag Plastics will be at the East parking lot of the Imperial County Fairgrounds to recycle empty pesticide containers. To have containers recycled, you will need to make an appointment with Brad Bittleston of Interstate Ag Plastics by calling him at 661-332-6410.

This is a FREE service. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to properly dispose of your used pesticide containers.

Recycling Procedures

Containers must be triple rinsed and clean, no dirt or pesticide residue on containers will be accepted (click here for rinse and drain procedures)
Caps and labels must be removed.
Old and brittle containers will not be accepted. These should be disposed of at an appropriate facility.
Bring containers in a trailer that can be left at the facility and easily moved.
Get a receipt from Interstate Ag Plastics. This is very important, as it can be used to verify the appropriate handling of your empty pesticide containers.

If you have any questions about this event, call Farm Bureau at 760-352-3831, or call Linda Evans or Frank Duarte at the Ag Commissioner's office at 760-482-4314. Or contact Farm Bureau here.

Waste Tire Collection
Farm Bureau has four representatives on Imperial County's Illegal Dumping Task Force to help prevent and clean up illegal dumping throughout the rural areas of Imperial County. As part of this effort, the County's environmental health department is working to coordinate a one-time waste tire cleanup.

That is why Imperial County Farm Bureau has been working closely with the Imperial County Public Health Department and Imperial Valley Resource Management Agency to arrange for collection of tires that have been illegally dumped on your property.

Through this program, tires will be collected from your property at no cost to you. Contact Farm Bureau as soon as possible to be included in this FREE tire collection event.
Only passenger car and truck tires will be collected. No tractor or implement tires.

Tires must be stacked and accessible.
Tires may be on the rim, but the must not have dirt in the tire well.
There is no limit to the number of tires that can be collected.
Pick-up appointments will be scheduled between now and May 15, 2010.
Tires may only be collected from your property one time during this program.
A manifest will be presented at the time of pick-up.

Call Farm Bureau at 760-352-3831 to reserve your place in this pick-up program. We will ask you for the following information:

Your name and telephone number.
Location of the tires.
Estimated number of passenger tires, and estimated number of truck tires to be picked up.
Any additional information that will be helpful, such as nearest cross streets.

57th Annual Farm Bureau BBQ
Join us Friday, April 23, 2010, at Ryerson Hall in El Centro for the 57th annual Farm Bureau Scholarship BBQ! Proceeds from the BBQ go toward scholarships for local students who are preparing for a career in the agriculture industry. Last year, the Farm Bureau Scholarship Program was able to help a dozen students pursue their educational goals. See photos from the 2009 Scholarship BBQ held Friday, April 24.

If you have any questions, or if you would like information about sponsoring the event, call Farm Bureau at 760-352-3831.

2nd Annual Farm Bureau Golf Tournament
Join us Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Del Rio Country Club for the second annual Imperial County Farm Bureau Golf Tournament! See photos from the 2009 Golf Tournament held Saturday, May 9.

If you have any questions, or if you would like to sponsor or play in the tournament, call Farm Bureau at 760-352-3831.

Annual Events:

Scholarship Barbecue: fourth Friday in April
Friday, April 23, 2010 (tentative)
See photos from the 2009 BBQ held Friday, April 24

Golf Tournament: schedule varies
tentatively May 8, 2010
See photos from the 2009 Golf Tournament held Saturday, May 9

Jim Kuhn Memorial Farmer of the Year Award Presentation and Annual Meeting
typically the third Thursday in October
Thursday, October 21, 2010
See photos from the 2009 Farmer of the Year Banquet held Thursday, October 22

TMDL Farm Plan Deadline
September 1 of each year
Be sure to update your TMDL Farm Plan before September 1 every year. If you need assistance with your farm plan, or if you have forgotten your username or password, contact , TMDL Program Manager, for assistance.

Keep The Farm Bureau Calendar Handy
Purchase your own Farm Bureau calendar featuring a collection of historical photos from our collection, including photos of agriculture, equipment, and events over several decades. Farm Bureau meeting and event dates are pre-printed on the calendar for your convenience!

2010 Farm Bureau Calendar

2010 calendars are now available for $20, at the Farm Bureau office.