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Insurance Programs As a Farm Bureau member, you help to assure that California family farmers and ranchers can maintain their unique farm heritage, while producing the food and farm products we all depend upon. To find out more about benefits, contact your county Farm Bureau office or call the member help desk at 1-800-698-3276. Alameda (925) 449-1677 Orange (949) 301-9180 Membership Benefits Nationwide is proud to be the exclusive insurance provider Amador (209) 283-4250 Placer (916) 663-2929 of the California Farm Bureau. Since 1926, Nationwide has Butte (530) 533-1473 Plumas-Sierra (530) 993-4550 been providing insurance and financial services to Farm Bureau members and remains committed to protecting Calaveras (209) 772-2830 Riverside (951) 684-6732 what matters most. As a company with a deep agricultural Colusa (530) 458-5130 Sacramento (916) 685-6958 history, Nationwide offers members of the California Farm Contra Costa (925) 672-5115 San Benito (831) 637-7643 Bureau a discount on farm insurance. Nationwide also Del Norte (707) 951-0400 San Bernardino (909) 875-5945 offers a variety of insurance and financial services to Farm El Dorado (530) 622-7773 San Diego (760) 745-3023 Bureau members including: Fresno (559) 237-0263 San Joaquin (209) 931-4931 • Automobile Insurance* Glenn (530) 865-9636 San Luis Obispo (805) 543-3654 • Home Insurance Humboldt (707) 443-4844 San Mateo (650) 726-4485 Imperial (760) 352-3831 Santa Barbara (805) 688-7479 • Pet Insurance* Inyo-Mono (760) 387-2692 Santa Clara (408) 776-1684 • Travel Insurance Kern (661) 397-9635 Santa Cruz (831) 724-1356 • Powersports Insurance Kings (559) 584-3557 Shasta (530) 547-7170 • Commercial Insurance Lake (707) 263-0911 Siskiyou (530) 842-2364 • Life Insurance Lassen (530) 257-7242 Solano (707) 449-8044 Los Angeles (661) 274-9709 Sonoma (707) 544-5575 • Workers’ Compensation* Madera (559) 674-8871 Stanislaus (209) 522-7278 *Select discounts may apply. To learn more, contact your Marin (415) 663-1231 Tehama (530) 527-7882 local Nationwide agent, or visit Nationwide.com/cfbf. Mariposa (209) 742-5875 Trinity (800) 698-3276 ® Land As Your Legacy Mendocino (707) 462-6664 Tulare (559) 732-8301 Whether your farm or ranch has been around for several Merced (209) 723-3001 Tuolumne (209) 533-8386 generations or you’re a first-generation farmer, Nationwide® Modoc (530) 233-3276 Ventura (805) 289-0155 is there to help you plan what happens to your operations after you’re gone. Land As Your Legacy® transition planning Monterey (831) 751-3100 Yolo (530) 662-6316 program for farmers and ranchers is a no-cost program Napa (707) 224-5403 Yuba-Sutter (530) 673-6550 that provides transition planning solutions, so your family’s Nevada (530) 346-8146 agribusiness will remain a legacy for generations to come. For more information visit, www.nationwide.com/yourland. My Farm Bureau membership

Now All benefit programs are subject to change. trending Revised 12/18 CA FARMBUREAU Banking Do it Yourself Discounts Vehicle Rentals

Farm Bureau Bank Grainger Avis If you are in the market to finance or refinance, Farm Bureau Bank Farm Bureau members get special Avis Car Rental operates one of the world’s offers low-rate vehicle loans with no payments for up to 90 days. member prices on selected categories and brands from Grainger, best-known car rental brands with approximately 5,450 locations Inquire about the high-yielding Money Market and Certificate PLUS get free standard parcel shipping on all standard Grainger in more than 165 countries. Members always receive up to 30 of Deposit accounts, or apply online for a Farm Bureau Bank products. Get started with your price savings using 3 easy methods: percent off best available Avis base rates.* In addition, enjoy MasterCard® credit card and receive an instant decision online. 1. Present the California Farm Bureau account number at time additional offers** like dollars off, a complimentary upgrade or a Call 1-800-492-3276 or visit www.farmbureaubank.com. of purchase. free weekend day. 2. Go to https://www.grainger.com/farmbureau to establish a new Visit www.avis.com/cafb or call 1 800-331-1212 to make a reservation. Propane Discount Grainger.com® account using that account number; or AmeriGas 3. Call Grainger customer service at 1-800-472-4643 to update Farm Bureau members save $0.05 your existing Grainger account with the Farm Bureau organization Budget per gallon on propane deliveries, receive a complimentary service account number. Members always save up to 30 percent check and a No Run-Out Guarantee with automatic delivery. To be sure you get your Farm Bureau member prices, always off best available Budget base rates.* Plus, get other great Additionally, members have access to: reference California Farm Bureau’s organization account number offers** like dollars off, a free upgrade or a free weekend day. • 24 hour emergency services • Online bill pay options when visiting your local branch, making a telephone order, or when Visit www.budget.com/cafb or call 1-800-527-0700 to make a • $100 referral bonus for new customers • Order deliveries online setting up your personal account online. reservation. Budget Car Rental operates approximately 3,350 locations in more than 120 countries. Visit AmeriGas online at www.amerigas.com for additional information. O’Reilly Auto Parts *Discount rates may vary between 10-30 percent, depending Health and Wellness Farm Bureau members in California can save anywhere from on time of year, availability and other factors. **Farm Bureau Keenan Direct 5-20 percent off on select parts they use every day such as brake discount may not be stacked with other AWD/BCD corporate or To help members navigate the pads and rotors, filters, batteries, belts, hoses and many more membership discounts. changing health care landscape, Farm Bureau works with Keenan commonly replaced automotive and equipment parts. O’Reilly Direct, the largest privately held insurance broker in California, to Auto Parts offers a great selection of general automotive, fleet provide unbiased guidance to help members find the coverage and heavy duty parts to cover every piece of equipment on your Travel Discounts and value that best fits their health insurance needs. Contact them farm or ranch. Enjoy free delivery within a 5 mile radius of your Choice Hotels toll-free at 1-855-422-3243 or online at www.CAFBHealth.com. local O’Reilly Auto Parts store and free access to their professional customer website firstcallonline.com for parts lookup and ClearValue Hearing ordering, vehicle specs, TSB documents, etc. Use the California Enjoy the Extras Rest & Refresh Get More Value Stay Awhile Travel Simply Rentals Earn Rewards ClearValue Hearing’s Professional Farm Bureau account number to purchase your product. O’Reilly ® ® ® ® ® ™ ® ® ® ® ® Hearing Network and Starkey have teamed to offer a Hearing Auto Parts offers cash on delivery, daily charge, weekly charge and Healthcare Benefits Program exclusively for Farm Bureau members. Farm Bureau members save 20 percent off published rates at almost monthly charge accounts depending on your individual needs. ® Members can save up to 60 percent off MSRP on Starkey Hearing 6,300 Choice Hotels worldwide! Save at participating Woodspring ® ® ® ® ® Aids. For more information, visit www.clearvaluehearing.com or Suites , Clarion Pointe , Quality Inn , Sleep Inn , Clarion , Cambria Caterpillar ® ® ® ® call 1-888-497-7447. Suites , MainStay Suites , Suburban Extended Stay , EconoLodge , Receive discounts ranging from $250-$5,000 Rodeway Inn® and Ascend Hotel Collection®. For more details, call Farm Bureau Prescription Discount Program on Cat agriculture construction equipment. 1-800-258-2847 or visit www.choicehotels.com. Earn discounts of up to 75 percent off on brand Eligible equipment includes Cat skid steer loaders, compact name and generic prescription medications. and multi-terrain loaders, wheel loaders, telehandlers, backhoe This program is honored by more than 4,500 loaders, hydraulic excavators and track-type tractors. In addition, local, regional and national pharmacies in Farm Bureau members will now receive a $250 credit on work tool California and more than 57,000 regional and national pharmacies. attachments purchased with a new Caterpillar machine. Members For more information, call the Farm Bureau member help desk at must print out an authorization certificate at www.cfbf.com and 1-800-698-3276 or visit www.cfbf.com/benefits to download your present it to the Cat dealer in advance of purchasing the acquired discount card. equipment to receive the incentive. Health and Wellness continued Do it Yourself Discounts continued Travel Discounts continued

AirMedCare Network Case IH Wyndham Hotels REACH Air Medical Services LLC Farm Bureau members and CALSTAR—two of California’s preeminent air ambulance receive a manufacturer’s providers—are proud to be a part of the AirMedCare Network, incentive discount of $300-$500, depending on the tractor or creating America’s largest air ambulance membership network. By implement acquired. becoming a member of AirMedCare Network, you will be covered Eligible members receive the following manufacturer discounts on Farm Bureau members receive an additional 20 percent off the Best by all AirMedCare Network providers in all of their service areas, purchases of the listed products: Available Rate at participating locations every time they travel: Baymont which are ever-expanding. AirMedCare Network is pleased to offer Farmall Compact tractors (A & B)...... $300 per unit Inns and Suites®, Days Inn®, AmericInn®, LaQuinta®, Wyndham Garden®, group membership coverage to Farm Bureau members and their Farmall Utilities – C, U & J series...... $500 per unit Hawthorn Suites®, Howard Johnson®, Microtel Inns and Suites®, families for $65 per year. For more information on how to enroll as Maxxum Series and Farmall 100A series...... $500 per unit Ramada Worldwide®, Super 8®, Travelodge®, Wingate by Wyndham® a Farm Bureau group member, please call 1-800-793-0010. Self-propelled windrowers...... $500 per unit and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®. Call their member benefits hotline Large square balers...... $500 per unit at 1-877-670-7088 or visit www.wyndhamhotels.com and use the Round balers...... $300 per unit Corporate ID at the time of booking to receive your discount. Business Services Small square balers...... $300 per unit California Grown Disc mower conditioners...... $300 per unit Theme Park Discounts Farm Bureau members in California now have Sickle mower conditioners...... $300 per unit access to a 50 percent discount on California Case IH Scout...... $300 per unit Aquarium of the Pacific Grown branding and licensing for their agricultural commodities.* Members must print out an authorization certificate at Get 10 percent off gift store purchases with coupon; save $5 on If you are interested in the program and are looking for more www.cfbf.com and present it to the Case IH dealer in advance of adult and $2.00 on child (ages 3-11) general admission, up to information about the California Grown branding, please go to the the delivery of the acquired tractor or implement to receive the 4 admissions. Call the member help desk at (800) 698-3276 to California Grown website at www.californiagrown.org or phone incentive discount. obtain discount coupon. 916-441-5302. *Some limitations may apply. Great America Receive a variety of savings by purchasing your discounted tickets John Deere A4 Promotions & Incentives online. Call the member help desk at (800) 698-3276 to obtain the Farm Bureau members Brand your business or web address and discount code. are eligible for a complimentary John Deere Rewards upgrade showcase your Farm Bureau (Platinum 2 status) which unlocks the best loyalty rewards Knott’s Berry Farm pride with A4 Promotions & Incentives. Members can receive including valuable equipment discounts. Register today, and Receive a variety of savings for each season. Call the member help up to a 20 percent discount on select customizable items. For explore all that Rewards has to offer. Check out the savings on the desk at (800) 698-3276 to obtain discount coupon. more information or to order, visit www.companycasuals.com/ following equipment categories: CaliforniaFarmBureauFederation or call 916-361-3682. LEGOLAND • Commercial Mowing...... $350 to $3,200 off Save between $10-$15 on LEGOLAND Resort Hopper admissions to • Residential Mowing...... $100 to $200 off LEGOLAND® California, SEA LIFE® Aquarium, and LEGOLAND® Water • Utility Vehicles...... $200 to $350 off Farm Employers Labor Service Park. Buy your tickets online at www.legoland.com/buytickets. Farm and ranch employers use Farm Employers • Tractors...... $200 to $300 off Labor Service to reduce their costs and take the headaches out of • Golf & Sports Turf...... $500 to $3,700 off San Diego Zoo complying with complicated employment laws and regulations. • Commercial Worksite...... 17% off MSRP Receive a $4 discount for tickets purchased online. Go to FELS® keeps you up-to-date on farmworker employment Don’t wait – Visit JohnDeere.com/FarmBureau to register! www.sandiegozoo.org/tickets. requirements with a Summary of Employment Requirements for Details and Restrictions Six Flags Discovery Kingdom California Ag Employers, HR Compliance Manual and Laminated • Must be a valid member of Farm Bureau for 30 days. Receive a variety of savings by purchasing your discounted tickets Official Notices posters. All are designed to make sure you are • A valid member email address is required for eligibility. online. Go to www.sixflags.com/partnerlogin. Enter username in compliance every day, and all are available at a 20 percent discount to FELS subscribers. FELS also offers Farm Bureau Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk members a $100 discount on enrollment. Call 1-800-753-9073. Receive $8 off on Good-Any-Day tickets at www.beachboardwalk.com Visit FordFarmBureauAdvantage.com to take advantage of this offer today!

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THE WEEKLY NEWSPAPER FOR CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE Governor to act Alert Ag on key legislation for farms, ranches By Kevin Hecteman A hectic week for the state Legislature ended with welcome news for California farmers and ranchers—Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he intends to veto- Senate Bill 1, which sought to preserve ex isting California environmental and labor standards from federal changes initiated by the Trump administration. Water-related provisions of the bill proved problematic for farmers, ranch- ers and water agencies. For example, SB 1 would apply the California Endangered Species Act to the federally operated Central Valley Project. That provision threatened negotiations to establish vol- untary settlement agreements concerning water flows from the Sacramento and San * Farm Bureau Bonus Cash is exclusively for active Farm Bureau Joaquin river systems into the delta. In a statement, Newsom said that though he supports the goals of SB 1, the bill does not “provide the state with any ® new authority to push back against the Trump administration’s environmental

Photo/Steve Adler Photo/Steve policies and it limits the state’s ability to rely upon the best available science to pro- California Bountiful Potholes and rough pavement, such as in Sacramento County, above, can damage trucks and the crops they carry. A recent study found 32% of California’s rural roads are in poor shape--the second-worst percentage in the nation. In some areas, the maintenance backlog will take years, if tect our environment.” members who are residents of the United States. This incentive is not decades, to clear. The bill—carried by Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, D-San Diego— cleared both houses of the Legislature Rough roads hurt rural safety,highest economy in the nation. shortly before it adjourned for the year The latest study from transportation According to the American Farm Bureau early Saturday. ® By Kevin Hecteman nonprofit TRIP found 32% of California’s Federation, road conditions are rated by- California Farm Bureau Federation Welder’s rural roads to be in poor condition—the the Federal Highway Administration us President Jamie Johansson praised the Regardless of commodity or location, second-highest percentage in the nation, ing an International Roughness Index. It governor’s intention to veto. Magazine and everything California farmers and ranch- behind Rhode Island—and 9% of its rural measures vehicle-suspension movement not available on Mustang Shelby® GT350/350R, Mustang BULLITT, Ag Alert “We appreciate Gov. Newsom’s deci- ers produce has one thing in common—it bridges to be deficient. in inches per mile; an index reading of 170 sion on SB 1,” Johansson said. “From the all has to hit the road sometime. or more inches per mile indicates a road whimsy Rural roads are deadlier, too, the study beginning, the governor has listened to See ROADS, Page 16 Roads connect the farm or ranch and found. Fatality rates on California’s non- the solutions offered by farmers, ranch- its customers, and too many roads are in interstate rural roads were the second- ers and their communities. Vetoing SB 1

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