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Saturday, April 6, 2013 – Daily News 5A Agriculture farm & ranch Conference to examine impact on western ag Field Day is today Agricultural leaders and economists will discuss the new Farm Bill and its impacts on agriculture in the West at an allday conference on May 14 at the UC Davis Conference Center. Karen Ross, secretary of California Department of Food and Agriculture and former U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture chief of staff, and Katy Coba, director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture, will share their insights on what the Farm Bill is likely to mean for agriculture in the western states. "The Farm Bill affects every California commodity," said Daniel Sumner, director of the UC Agricultural Issues Center and conference coordinator. "Growers, lenders, agribusiness executives, policy advisors, agricultural leaders, university professionals, students and everyone who values comprehensive and objective information about the upcoming Farm Bill and U.S. farm policy are invited to participate in the conversation." Specific sessions include: • "The Farm Bill: What it Does and What it Means." Joseph Glauber, UCDA chief economist, will explain what the Farm Bill does. Now working on his fifth Farm Bill, Glauber is one of the most objective and knowledgeable experts on U.S. agricultural policy. • "The Expanding Role of Risk Management and Crop Insurance Policy" led by Hyunok Lee, UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, with participation from growers and risk management experts. • "What Changing Federal Dairy Policy Means for Western Dairy and Related Industries" led by Professor Joseph Balagtas, Purdue University, with participation from producers, dairy industry experts and policy advocates. • "How Federal Conservation, Energy and Climate Affects Policy for Western Agriculture" led by Professors John Antle and JunJie Wu, Oregon State University, with participation of scientists and stakeholders. The conference is sponsored by OreCal, an Agricultural and Resource Policy Research collaboration between the Center for Agricultural & Environmental Policy at Oregon State University and the University of California Agricultural Issues Center. More information about the conference is online at http://aic.ucdavis.edu/events/orecal_conference.html Registration is $100, $50 for students, and covers conference materials, meals and the postconference reception. To register with a credit card, visit http://conferences.ucdavis.edu/farmbill. To register by check or UC Davis account, please contact Jonathan Barker at jbarker@ucdavis.edu. May 9 is the last day to register online. The University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources is the bridge between local issues and the power of UC research. UC ANR's advisors, specialists and faculty bring practical, science-based answers to Californians. Visit ucanr.edu to learn more. We hope you will enjoy today with the Tehama County Cattlemen at their annual Field Day, at Dave and Kathy Ferguson's ranch in Cottonwood. Although after seeing how short the grass is on the range, I am hoping it is rained out again this year. Normally the fox tails are up to your kneecap, and this year they are 3 inches and headed out but a rain would help for fall feed. I had 1.3 inches of rain in 45 minutes on Thursday night in that cloud burst. There will be dog trials in the morning, with a Vic Woolery steak lunCourtesy photo cheon and desserts from the cattlewomen, folCotton Rosser was congratulating Dr. Andy Giambroni upon being lowed by the horse honored with the French Legion of Honor Award, while in the events in the afternoon. background were Jim Roddy and Joe Giambroni. Pine Creek Cattle Company has donated $ Chuck Morris had a I was happy to see her Julie, "Uncle Andy's" 2,000 and a buckle in horse that was sick, niece, told a story about and be able to tell her memory of Herman "Young Andy" treated how she was taught to how much she did for Daugherty for the cham- it, and asked how it was ride a horse, and bottle my family. Dad was a pion working cow horse. doing. "It died". quadriplegic in 1968 feed a bummer lamb. There will be Girls Another story came from a massive stroke. I was tempted to tell Calf Branding, and three about the time that my from Ellington Peek, Eleanor was visiting her man calf branding, plus father had either Dr. Joe, when he "landed" his brothers in Red Bluff a ranchers challenge. his brother, or Dr. Andy airplane a mile and a and came out to see Dad. Everyone is invited to come to the ranch to half away from the air- She told and showed come and enjoy the day treat an ill cow. An port. It was dark and Mother how to get him at a cattle ranch. intravenous medicine foggy. He knew that if out of bed, sit up and be *** was administered, and they went one way they fed. The Elks Lodge was she rolled over dead. Thanks to Nurse would get entangled in filled with friends from Then the Trail Blaz- the equipment on the Eleanor, they with a near and far, of Dr. ers told stories about neighboring ranch, so he nurse would go to Andy Giambroni on Andy, since he and Dr. and Wade McInstosh Susanville to visit March 29 when he was Marioni were the offi- headed to Andy's. cousin Philip each year. honored with the cial veterinarians on Knocked on the door, Also see how the grass French Legion of Honor their rides, with assis- and Andy said "come in was growing in the Award presented by tance from George and have a drink. They mountains. He lived for Romain Serman, the Growney. Each day the had a few drinks while 13 years. Remember, 45 counsel general of Trail Blazers would ride waiting for the sheriff." years ago we didn't have France in San Francisco. out for a horseback ride Hazel Brown remem- the advances in stroke Serman said "France while in camp. The vet- bered how her parents, treatment we have now. created this award as the erinarians and George Abner The evening concludand Shirlie highest French recogo- would hide in the trees McKenzie would take ed with much visiting nition for those fight- while the riders would their little kids to watch among old friends and a ing for Freedom, Jus- ride past and they would their veterinarians, Joe delicious buffet dinner. tice, Tolerance and go back to camp for a and Andy, bull dogging *** Democracy." The award drink. Be sure to get your at Bill Lewis's arena in was created by tickets for Baxter Black Also in attendance the sand slough. Napoleon in Jerry Hemsted at the State Theatre on were Cotton 1802. Rosser, Bob recalled how Dr. Andy April 16, "More than 7 p.m, or enjoy the Fiest, the was the California Cat60 years ago, Marlboro Man tlemen's membership Meet & Greet for Prime you and your Chuck Morris, chairman when Jack ticket holders from 5:30 fellow soldiers Don and Frank Owens was president. to 6:30 p.m. in the IOOF rescued people Moore, John The membership was Hall across the street. you didn't and Mike about 2,400 and while Beef appetizers, wine know, and G r o w n e y , he was membership from Tehama Oaks WinFrance will retired Air chairman it increased to ery and beer from the never forget." Round Up Saloon will Force Colonel about 5,000. "Thanks to His uncle Bob Hemst- be enjoyed while visitPete Stiglich you and your and Senator ed and Andy had the ing with Baxter Black. Jean comrades, we Tickets are available Jim Nielsen's same birthday. Uncle know freedom." representative Bob was a pilot and at The Loft, Gold Andy replied would call Andy on his Exchange, Rabobank in Jerry Crow. that the French During the birthday, collect, each Corning, and Shasta Underground Sometimes it Feed & Equipment in '70s and '80s year. were a great help to him Andy was affiliated with would cost $50 if he was Cottonwood or at the and his comrades, and Walco, an animal health overseas. State Theatre. told a story in Andy distributor. Bill and I Loosely Strung is the For many years at the fashion. would always see a big Tehama County Cattle- opening act, and John His wife Beverly gave crowd around the Walco men Winter Dinner the Growney will be master him a kiss and hug after booth at the national cat- featured entertainer was of ceremonies. the Legion of Honor tlemen's trade show Dr. Andy telling his ItalSponsors of the medal was pinned. She because Andy would be ian jokes and stories. evening include the folhas been his partner of there telling his jokes. Matt Zappatini told the lowing: Pine Creek 54 years. Saw several fellows story of the time he took Ranch, Peacher ConOther medals that from those days in the Andy and George struction, Walker LithoAndy has earned are the audience that came to Growney to visit his graph, Red Bluff Bull & Purple Heart, Silver honor Dr. Andy. Among grandmother in a Gelding Sale, Basin Star, Bronze Star and them I saw Al Burtis, resthome. He introduced Excavating, Tehama three Battle Stars. Tom Wahlen, Dennis them as a car salesman Angus Ranch, Rolling Their son Joe was the Deirksen, Mike Gard and a veterinarian. Next Hills Casino, Hamre master of ceremonies, and Bert Brawn. Don't day when he went to visit Construction. and son Jess carried the remember what compa- her she told him she knew Shasta Livestock microphone for com- nies they represented, who they were. "The fat Auction Yard, Les ments from the audi- but nice to see them pre- one that told jokes was Schwab – Red bluff, Dr. ence. the car salesman and the Art Sutfin, Western sent. "Young Andy" imperI must have missed slim one that was quiet Livestock Journal, Red sonated by his friend the CowBelle fashion was a veterinarian." Bluff Job Training CenJim Roddy, dressed in a show a lady in the audiAndy introduced his ter. hilarious fishing outfit, ence remembered, when 92 year old sister Jean Barton can be or maybe it was duck Andy wore a purple Eleanor, and she menat hunting clothing, with jacket and entertained tioned how she and reached jbarton2013@gmail.com. jokes from the audience. the ladies. Andy spoke each day. Lundberg named to organic center board RICHVALE – Jessica Lundberg of Lundberg Family Farms was named to the board of trustees of The Organic Center, the company announced Friday. "It's an incredible honor to be included among such an effective group of organic industry leaders," said Lundberg. "The best way to protect the planet and the health of all its people is to support the science that will convince the food industry to move in a more sustainable, responsible direction." In her volunteer role as a trustee of The Organic Center, Lundberg will support The Center's effort "to improve health for the earth and its inhabitants through the conversion of agriculture to organic methods." The Organic Center is a non-profit organization with the mission to convene credible, evidence-based science on the health and environmental benefits of organic food and farming, and to communicate the findings to the public. The Organic Center supports scientific research that demonstrates the benefits of organic food and farming for human, animal and environmental health. Lundberg serves as vice president of People, Planet and Process at Lundberg and serves on the company's Board of Directors. She is a member of the Lundberg family's third generation and oversees quality, human resources, safety and environmental initiatives at the company, as well as its seed nursery. Lundberg Family Farms is a producer of organic and eco-farmed rice and rice products, and is a leader in sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility. The company has been recognized for its production and use of renewable energy, its innovative organic agricultural practices, its commitment to its employees' health and well-being, and its leadership in responsible stewardship of its farmlands in the northern Sacramento Valley. Barton The Community Clip? e-mail: clerk@redbluffdailynews.com or Fax: 527-9251 Over 25 years of experience STOVE JUNCTION BBQ PELLETS The North State's premier supplier of stoves Now in Stock! 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