During the Ag Unite event in Chico, California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger urges farmers, ranchers and people in related businesses to work together to address onerous laws and regulations.
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More than 600 people pack a meeting hall at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico to participate in the Ag Unite event.
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CFBF Second Vice President Jamie Johansson speaks to the audience.
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Ag Unite event emphasizes need for action
This is a very critical time for everyone involved in agriculture, and it is time to unite and fight back. Read more...

Immigration and farm policies go before Congress
Issues of particular interest to California farmers and ranchers will be on the agenda in Washington, D.C., this week as the U.S. Senate continues debate on comprehensive immigration reform legislation and the House of Representatives discusses federal farm policy. Read more...

Commentary: Farmers can help Congress shape federal tax reform
Farm Bureau's message to elected officials in Washington, D.C., during the last several years on tax issues has been to extend and make permanent the Bush tax cuts of 2001 and 2003, which included a phase-out of the estate tax. Although the estate tax still exists, we believe we achieved significant improvement, considering the circumstances. While we continue to press for elimination of the estate tax, our advocacy today has turned to a far broader topic: sweeping reform of the U.S. tax code. Read more...

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