Elaine Rominger, Mike Howard, Duane Chamberlain and Gary McLaughlin
Past Presidents of the Yolo County Farm Bureau
Tomatoes
2” seedlings are planted February thru April
Transplanting
Green fruit appears at about 45 days
Tomatoes are ready to harvest 160 and 180 days after planting
Grapes Yolo County #2 Crop
Wine Grapes, Red 3,309 acres of red wine grapes were harvested in 2012
Wine Grapes, White 8,855 acres of white wine grapes were harvested in 2012
When planting grapes the grower determines which
variety to plant based on the characteristics of the land
The life cycle of the vine lasts from early
spring to late fall.
Grape harvest is late August to early October
It takes about 2 ½ pounds of grapes
to produce a bottle of wine
RICE Yolo County #3 Crop
167,913 tons of rice were harvested from 40,461 acres in 2012
Rice field prep is between April 1st and
June 1st
Rice is soaked for 24 hours. Then seed is
flown on the flooded field to get a jump start on
weed control.
It takes rice approximately 120
days to develop
Rice is harvested September 1st thru the
end of October
Hay/Alfalfa Yolo County #4 Crop
268,160 tons of alfalfa were harvested from 42,565 acres in 2012
Alfalfa is semi-permanent crop planted in the fall
every 3-5 years
Alfalfa can have 5-7 cuttings per year and
fields produce an average of 6 tons/acre
each year
Alfalfa fields are great Swainson’s
Hawk habitat
It takes 25-35 days to mature
between cuttings
Walnuts Yolo County #5 Crop
18,166 tons of walnuts were harvested from 13,357 acres of walnuts were harvested in 2012
Newly planted walnut orchards take about 5 years to produce a
crop
In late August California walnut trees
hang heavy with walnuts, protected
with thick green hulls
California produces virtually all of the
walnuts grown commercially in the United States. Some walnut orchards are
over 50 years old
Harvest begins in late August when the
protective green hulls split, signaling that the
nuts are ready to be removed from the trees
Almonds Yolo County #6 Crop
11,061 (meat) tons of almonds were harvested from 14,748 acres in 2012
Bare root almonds are planted during their
dormant season (Jan – Feb); anytime if the plants
are potted Almond trees bloom from
mid-February through March,
depending on the variety
Almonds develop in a shell that is surrounded
by a hull
Almonds trees are usually grafted on various root stalks
Between mid-August and October almonds
are harvested by mechanical tree
“shakers”
Organic Production
Yolo County #7 Crop
Production Organic 34,966 acres Fresh Market Organic 1,041 acres
Only about 2% of the food in the world is organically grown.
· Most organic farms are about one third the size of the conventional farm and average about 140 acres.
Yolo County Community Supported Agriculture Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) consists of members or “shareholders” of a farm or garden who cover the anticipated costs of the farm operation and farmer's salary. The consumer joins a CSA program and purchases, in advance, a share of the farm’s crop, and in exchange is provided a part of the crop each week, delivered to a predetermined spot, usually near the customer’s home or worksite. Farm Fresh to You - Capay Full Belly Farm - Guinda Good Humus Produce - Capay Live Oak Farm – Rumsey Pacific Star Gardens - Woodland Riverdog Farm - Guinda Terra Firma Farm - Winters
Field Corn
Yolo County #8 Crop
134,567 tons of field corn were harvested from 23,537 acres in 2012
Corn is planted in March or April
It takes 150-180 days for corn to develop
Each tassel on a corn plant releases as many
as 5 million grains of pollen
Corn stalks can reach 12-14 feet tall
Corn is harvested in September or October
Sunflower Seed
Yolo County #9 Crop
21,932 acres of certified seed were harvested in 2012
Sunflowers are usually planted in March and April
Bees are used to pollinate the sunflowers
Sunflowers can grow 6-8 feet in six months
Sunflowers must dry out before being
harvested Harvest is generally August thru October
Wheat Yolo County #10 Crop
89,385 tons of wheat were harvested from 35,754 acres in 2012
Wheat is planted in November and December
It takes seven months for wheat to develop
Ready for harvest
Wheat is harvested in June and July
Yolo County Farm Bureau Education Corporation
Worker Safety
Programs
California Highway Patrol
Implements of Husbandry
English
Attended 35
Hazardous Materials Training
English January 23
Attended
24
First Aid Class January 30
Attended
1 English 29 Spanish
Spray Safe For Owners and Managers
February 6
Attended
343
2013 Spray Safe Seminar
Heat Stress Prevention
February 13
Attended 50 English 60 Spanish
Hazardous Materials Training February 20
Attended
15 English 35 Spanish
Heat Stress Prevention
February 25
Attended 35 Spanish
Employee Safety Training
February 27
Attended 25 English
Employee Safety Training
March 6
Attended 294 Spanish
Listening to Presenters
California Highway Patrol
March 13 Implements of Husbandry
Spanish
Attended
13
Sexual Harassment Prevention
March 14
Attended 6 English 15 Spanish
CPR and First Aid
March 18 Spanish
Attended
15
CPR and First Aid
March 19 English
Attended
24
CPR and First Aid
March 20 Spanish
Attended
6
Heat Stress Prevention
March 21 English
Attended
14
Yolo County Farm Bureau Education Corporation
Ag Education
Programs
Yolo County Farm Bureau Education Corporation
National Ag
Week
2013 National Ag Week Breakfast
2013 National Ag Week Breakfast
2013 National Ag Week Breakfast
Yolo County Farm Bureau Education Corporation
National Ag Week
Art Contest
1,200 pictures submitted
National Ag Week Art Contest - Kindergarten
National Ag Week Art Contest – First Grade
National Ag Week Art Contest – Second Grade
National Ag Week Art Contest – Third Grade
National Ag Week Art Contest – Fourth Grade
National Ag Week Art Contest – Fifth Grade
National Ag Week Art Contest – Sixth Grade
Yolo County Farm Bureau Young Farmers &
Ranchers
Spring Fling Dinner, Dance
and Raffle 200+ attended
Spring Fling
Spring Fling
Spring Fling
Yolo County Farm Bureau Education Corporation and
Yolo County 4-H
Farm Connection Day
Over 2,500 students attended
UC Davis Entomology Dept. live bee display
UC Davis Wildlife Museum display of various species of birds
Working on the sunflower craft
Touching the alfalfa seed at the Alfalfa to Ice Cream Booth
Viewing tractors
Petting the goats
Grinding wheat into flour
Yolo County Farm Bureau Education Corporation
Charlie Rominger Memorial
Scholarship
Brandon Emery is presented the Charlie Rominger Memorial Scholarship by Jeff Merwin
Yolo County Farm Bureau
Young Farmers & Ranchers
Scholarships
Brandon Emery is awarded a Scholarship Certificate from YF&R Chair Scott Rominger
Andrew Gonzales is awarded a Scholarship Certificate from YF&R Chair Scott Rominger