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SUPPORT MERCED COUNTY FARM BUREAU
COFFEE TALKS
Highlighted by speakers of interest, MCFB will host rotational meetings to bring conversation to the doorstep of our members. Events will include coffee and donuts.
ANNUAL MEETING
Celebrating 108 years of service to Merced County agriculture, MCFB will host our full engagement at the Merced County Fairgrounds on Thursday, March 26, 2026. This event will carry a full slate of events including recognizing scholarship students and the retirement and installation of board members.
AGRIBEE
Started by Butte County Farm Bureau, AgriBee is a spelling bee contest for elementary grades 4th and 5th focused on agriculture words and definitions. Past events have been held under the big lights of the Mainzer Theatre. MCFB has found steady success in hosting numerous participants from throughout county schools. The 1st place contestant will receive an iPad and 2nd place will receive $100 to Barnes and Noble.
SUPPORT MERCED COUNTY FARM BUREAU
MERCED COUNTY SPRING FAIR
Last year’s beer booth was a great success, and we’re excited to host again. Sponsor packages are larger than usual but offer high public visibility. Blue Ribbon Sponsors ($2,500) will have their logo displayed all week and may share a company brochure with fair attendees. Red Ribbon Sponsors ($750) will have their name featured on the beer booth banner.
AG IN THE CLASSROOMCULTIVATED
Merced County Farm Bureau is proud to launch a new educational program, CultivatED. This initiative brings hands-on agricultural education directly into the classroom through curriculum designed to meet gradelevel standards while introducing and deepening students’ understanding of the agriculture industry. In addition, students will receive take-home activities to reinforce the concepts learned in class.
CE TRAINING SERIES
CE trainings are needed for many in our industry, and we have had much success since starting the program in 2022. The program is focused on training hours for pesticide license holders in conjunction with the Department of Pesticide Regulation.
