Napa County Farm Bureau

We are excited to announce the award recipients of the 2024 Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation’s Aldo Delfino Scholarship Memorial Fund, in conjunction with the JLD Ag Land Preservation Fund. Read the article!

Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation's 2024 Aldo Delfino Memorial Scholarship Winners Announced August 14, 2024 — We are excited to announce the award recipients of the 2024 Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation's Aldo

Come meet us at our booth and make your own seed packet at the Napa Town and Country Fair this afternoon from 5-7 PM. We are also excited to host our quarterly Summer Fair Mixer exclusive to Farm Bureau members. Thank you to everyone who RSVP’d to the event and we look forward to seeing you there!

Join us on August 8th, 2024 at the Napa Town and Country Fair from 5pm to 7pm for a wonderful day of fun at our Farm Bureau member Summer Fair Mixer! This event is FREE for Farm Bureau members! The first 35 Farm Bureau member registrants will get FREE admission to the park and/or rides. Register today at www.napafarmbureau.org/events

Professionals in Napa County share resources and tips on how to prevent wildfires on your property. Participate in the webinar to learn best practices in fire prevention. Exclusive to Napa County Farm Bureau members. Register today by visiting www.napafarmbureau.org/events

We extend our gratitude to all attendees of Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation's 20th Annual Golf Tournament for making the golf tournament a tremendous success. We had a full tournament this year! Your participation and support played a crucial role in the event's success and in advancing agricultural education in Napa Valley.

Thanks to your enthusiasm and generosity, we were able to raise significant funds that will directly benefit our ag educational programs. These programs are designed to provide valuable resources, opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences for students and aspiring agriculturalists in our community. Your contribution ensures that we can continue to cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation of agriculture among the next generation.

We are so thrilled to announce that we have sold out of Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation's 20th Annual Golf Tournament. We are so grateful for everyone's support and dedication to the ag youth of Napa County. We are so excited for a fun tournament filled with lots of fun. Thank you to all of our sponsors and donors who have made this event possible!

This is your last chance to secure your spot today for the Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation’s 20th Annual Golf Tournament on June 21st at Napa Golf Course! Explore sponsorships and player sign-ups at napafarmbureau.org/events . Tee up for ag education!

Consider sourcing your produce locally at your nearest farmers market. Napa County Farm Bureau member, has a wonderfully wide selection of seasonal produce to choose from.

Get ready for a day of enjoyment, golf, and support at the Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation’s 20th Annual Golf Tournament on June 21st at Napa Golf Course. Explore sponsorships and player sign-ups at napafarmbureau.org/events

"Napa County’s 2023 total agricultural production value topped $1 billion for the second time in county history and broke a five-year-old record to reach an all-time high." Read the full story here:

$1.2 billion in grapes: Napa County sets agricultural production record Napa County topped $1 billion in total agricultural value in 2023.

Napa County high school students pursuing a career in agriculture or a related field are encouraged to apply to the Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation's Aldo Delfino Scholarship, in conjunction with the Ag Land Preservation Fund. Applications are due April 19th, 2024. The online application is available at www.napafarmbureau.org/foundation . Submit your application by mailing it to our Napa County Farm Bureau office or by emailing [email protected]

Our Spring Member Mixer last week was a wonderful event. Our members and friends in agriculture enjoyed food and drinks and learned about our upcoming events such as Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation's 20th Annual Golf Tournament and Farm Bureau programming. We are looking forward to continue to host more mixers for our members. Thank you to those who participated last week!

Congratulations to Napa County Farm Bureau member of 4 years, Vino Farms LLC! Vino Farms LLC, based in Lodi, is recognized for its commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable agriculture, and ethical business practices.

Using advanced technology to enhance water efficiency and soil health, preserve natural habitats, minimize pesticide usage, and promote renewable energy sources. Prioritizing the well-being of their employees, Vino Farms has been honored with the 2024 California Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Business Award. Read more here: https://sustainablewinegrowing.org/press-releases/winners-announced-for-tenth-annual-california-green-medal-sustainable-winegrowing-leadership-awards/

REMINDER! Napa County high school students pursuing a career in agriculture or a related field are encouraged to apply to the Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation's Aldo Delfino Scholarship, in conjunction with the Ag Land Preservation Fund. Applications are due April 12th, 2024. The online application is available at www.napafarmbureau.org/foundation . Submit your application by mailing it to our Napa County Farm Bureau office or by emailing [email protected]

Congressman Mike Thompson, Napa County Farm Bureau President Peter Nissen, Napa County Farm Bureau Director, Johnnie White, and additional representatives from various California county Farm Bureaus gathered today to voice the importance of agriculture.

Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation's Ag Day!

Photos: Hundreds of students turn out to learn about Napa County agriculture Ag Day is a celebration of local ag.

Happy National Ag Day! National Ag Day is today, March 19, 2024. Please join us in celebrating the dedication of America’s farmers and farm families. Learn more at www.agday.org.

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The Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2024 Aldo Delfino Memorial Scholarship applications are now available for Napa County high school seniors pursuing college study of agriculture.

Each year the Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation, along with the JLD Ag Preservation Fund, awards scholarships to Napa County high school seniors who plan to pursue some form of college study of agriculture. Napa County high school seniors who plan on pursuing some form of agriculture in college are encouraged to apply. Scholarship applications are due on April 12th and applications can be found at www.napafarmbureau.org/foundation

Thank you Alta Heights Elementary School for participating in Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation's Ag Day this year!

Thank you to our Ag Day sponsors and donors! Your generous contributions help us educate our community about the importance of agriculture and covers Ag Day bus transportation costs.

We had a great time meeting with our endorsed candidates for Napa County Supervisor. Thank you for your partnership Napa Chamber of Commerce !

We partnered with the Napa County Farm Bureau to hold an informative social with our endorsed candidates for Napa County Supervisor - Liz Alessio for Supervisor (District 2); Pete Mott for Supervisor 2024 (District 4); and Mariam Aboudamous Mariam for Supervisor (District 5).

It was a full house and a great evening of camaraderie, support, information, inspiration, and some straight talk about the future of Napa County.

Learn more about these candidates and how they will work to support agriculture, local businesses, our environment, and our economy. Those things aren't mutually exclusive, by the way.

The election is March 5th. Add your name to their support list, volunteer to help walk neighborhoods, donate, and put up a sign. Above all -- vote. You can make a difference!

Special appreciation to Chef Ken Frank and La Toque for the beautiful space and scrumptious bites.

L-R: Tawny Tesconi, Interim CEO, Napa County Farm Bureau; Christi Coors Ficeli, Napa Chamber of Commerce Board Chair; Liz Alessio; Pete Mott; Jeri Hansen, Napa Chamber of Commerce CEO; Mariam Aboudamous; Peter Nissen, Napa County Farm Bureau Board Chair

Congratulations to our Farm Bureau Director, Allison Wilson on the appointment as Director of Vineyard Operations of Domain Carneros! Read more about her new role as Director of Vineyard Operations by clicking the link below.

Allison Wilson Appointed Director of Vineyard Operations at Domaine Carneros Napa, CA - February 13th 2024 -  Domaine Carneros is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Cellini Wilson as Director of Vineyard Operations

Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation is proud to host our 19th Ag Day event on Thursday, March 7th 2024 at the Napa Valley Expo. Over 1,100 2nd and 3rd grade students will attend this educational, interactive celebration of agriculture!

Are you willing to promote ag education and help us with this iconic event? To make sure all interested classes can attend Napa County Ag Day and not be hindered by transportation costs, we provide buses to get the students to and from the event at no cost to the schools. For just $500 you can sponsor an Ag Day bus!

How will your donation be recognized?
- Your name and logo will be featured on all of our social media platforms
- Your name and logo will be listed on the program that is provided to every teacher
- Your name and logo will be on the Napa County Farm Bureau website thanking you for your support.
-A banner thanking our bus sponsors will be displayed at the Ag Day Event

Sponsor today by visiting www.napafarmbureau.org/agday !

The Napa County Farm Bureau is shocked and saddened to learn the news of our friend and CEO, Ryan Klobas. We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Ryan’s family, friends and colleagues. His contributions as the Napa County Farm Bureau’s CEO will clearly leave a lasting impact on the farming and agriculture community in Napa County. It is evident that he was not only a dedicated and relentless advocate for agriculture but also a friend to many. Our thoughts are with his family during this challenging time, and I hope that the memories of Ryan's accomplishments and dedication bring comfort to those mourning his loss.

Participate as an exhibitor for FREE and showcase your exhibition to more than 1,000 students, teachers, and parents at our annual Ag Day event!

Join the Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation and the Napa County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office along with dozens of Napa County’s Agricultural leaders at our celebration of local agriculture. Your participation is important to the success of this exciting agricultural experience for school children.

Visit our website to register as an exhibitor.
Deadline to register as an exhibitor is Wednesday, January 10th 2024

Thank you to our 12th Annual Continuing Education Class Series sponsors! We highly appreciate the support.

Last day to register! Napa County Farm Bureau's Annual Members' Holiday Party is Friday, December 1st 2023 from 4pm to 7pm at the Farm Bureau office located at 811 Jefferson Street in Napa. To RSVP, please visit www.napafarmbureau.org/events

Today is Giving Tuesday! Join today's global day of giving by supporting Napa County Farm Bureau and the incredible Napa County Ag community that we represent. Support the Farm Bureau's work at www.napafarmbureau.org/donate

Registration is open for our 12th Annual Continuing Education Class Series! We are hosting three virtual courses via Zoom and one in person course from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm throughout November and December. The courses are designated to address pressing concerns in viticulture and meet credit requirements. Sponsorship opportunities are also available! Register or sponsor these courses today by visiting www.napafarmbureau.org/events