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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:
SPCC Oil Storage Plan Update Deadline 
Farm Smart Winter Visitors Program
Farm Bureau Scholarship BBQ
2012 TMDL Drainshed Meetings Scheduled
Updates to Oil Storage Spill Prevention Control Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans
New Deadline: May 2013
The regulations regarding petroleum and petroleum oil product storage have changed at the federal level. While farms are conditionally exempt from the Above Ground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) requirements, farms are not exempt from federal Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations from US EPA.
If your farm was in operation prior to August 16, 2002, you are still expected to have a plan in place now, however the deadline for maintaining or amending your plan has been changed to May 2013. If your farm began operation after August 16, 2002, you must develop, certify and implement a plan by May 2013.
Click here for more information about SPCC requirements, or contact Farm Bureau if you have any further questions.
Farm Smart Winter Visitor Program
Whether you are a winter visitor, or a year-round resident, you will be sure to enjoy a day with Farm Smart. The local program is located at the University of California Desert Research and Extension Center and offers hands-on tours of their working farm.
Click here to download the flyer with dates, times and other details about the program (300kb PDF file). Dates are available through March 1. Reservations are required and space is limited, so call to reserve your spot today (760-791-0261).
Support the Farm Smart program by purchasing a 2012 Farm Bureau Historical Photo Calendar! Proceeds from calendar sales go to helping local students learn about agriculture hands-on by participating in Farm Smart tours.
Mark your calendars for our annual Farm Bureau Scholarship BBQ on Friday, April 20. Enjoy great food, music and friends, while supporting the Farm Bureau scholarship program for local students studying for agriculture-related careers. Sponsorship opportunities are available; contact Farm Bureau if you are interested in a sponsorship or more information about the BBQ or scholarship program.
2012 TMDL Drainshed Meeting Dates Announced
The 2012 TMDL drainshed meetings have been tentatively scheduled for May 22 - 24 and June 19 - 21. A total of ten meetings will be scheduled, with five taking place each of those weeks.
If you are a Farm Bureau member, watch your email inbox for more details, and exact times and dates for these meetings.
Scholarship Barbecue: third or fourth Friday in April
Friday, April 20, 2012
See photos from the 2011 BBQ.
Golf Tournament: schedule varies, usually mid-May
Saturday, May 19, 2012 (tentative)
See photos from the 2011 Golf Tournament.
Jim Kuhn Memorial Farmer of the Year Award Presentation and Annual Meeting
typically the second Thursday in October
Thursday, October 11, 2012 (tentative)
See photos from the 2011 Farmer of the Year Banquet.
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.
TMDL Drainshed Meetings
May and June of each year
All participants in Farm Bureau's TMDL compliance program are required to attend one draineshed meeting each year.
2012 Drainshed meetings have been tentatively scheduled for May 22 - 24 and June 19 - 21. Exact times and locations will be determined and posted. If you have any questions, 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!
Pick up your 2012 calendar at the Farm Bureau office today. Calendars are $20 and net proceeds will be dedicated to helping local schools send students to the fantastic FarmSmart ag education program.