About Madera County Farm Bureau
Madera County Farm Bureau represents our farmers and ranchers, and promotes the importance of agriculture as a viable industry in our county. Our membership is over 1,200 individuals strong, including members of the farming and public who support the agricultural industry.
Farm Bureau is the unified national voice of agriculture, working through our grassroots organization to enhance and strengthen the lives of rural Americans and to build strong, prosperous agricultural communities.
Services
What does Farm Bureau do?
- We act as an information source on topics relating to agriculture, including State and Federal regulations affecting the industry.
- Farm Bureau promotes agriculture as a sustainable business and plays an active role in legislation from Sacramento and in Washington D.C.
- Farm Bureau also works to educate the public about the importance of farming and farm products in consumers' everyday lives.
What is Farm Bureau doing in Madera County?
POLITICAL REPRESENTATION
- Our Executive Director regularly attends City Council and Board of Supervisors meetings and acts as an overseer of land use policies and protection of the Williamson Act.
- As a grassroots organization, our Board of Directors develop policy recommendations and highlight key issues of interest to keep our State and National leaders informed of our concerns for agriculture in the San Joaquin Valley.
- We were recently victorious in a challenge of a residential development without an adequate water supply approved by our County Supervisors.
- Contact your elected officials!
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
- We have gathered important information about starting a farming business from several agencies. Our "Beginning Farmer's Toolbox" is available to members. Topics addressed include: financing options, risk management, business permits and requirements, air quality compliance, pesticide use and employee safety.
INFORMATION RESOURCE
- Our staff is versed in current state and federal regulations pertaining to agriculture. As a member, feel free to call or email us any time for assistance.
