County farm bureaus earn awards for service, innovation

SAN DIEGO – Outstanding programs of work in service to members earned awards for three county farm bureaus in California, while a fourth was honored for creating an innovative activity. The awards were presented during the 99th California Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting in Garden Grove.

Three county farm bureaus won awards for programs of excellence across five categories: membership, policy implementation, leadership activities, agricultural promotion and education and public relations.

Among county farm bureaus with up to 499 members, the Monterey County Farm Bureau earned “County of...