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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 31Diesel Regs Seminar March 15
Pesticide Container Recycling EventWaste Tire Amnesty Program
Farm Bureau Golf TournamentFarm 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

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.

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


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.