Calendar of Events

BCFB Summer BBQ
June 18, 2009 / Gridley
Summer BBQ time is here. Butte County Farm Bureau is again hosting the popular annual BBQ which will be held Thursday, June 18, at the Butte County Fairground in Gridley. Dinner and raffle tickets are available at the BCFB office by calling 533-1473, or contacting a BCFB Director. Dinner tickets are (2) for $25; (1) for $15. Kids 9-12 are $10, kids 8 and under are free. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 11 for $50.
Gerald M. Geiger Memorial Scholarship
Applications available Spring 2009
For more information please call 533-1473. Congratualtions to 2009 Gerald M. Geiger Memorial Scholarship Winners Jaclyn Van Buren, Olivia Evens, Grace Woodmansee, Brianna Miligie, Derek Sohnery, Racheal Bertagna, Whitney Duran and Alicia Hetherwick.
BCFB Annual Dinner
Bell Memorial Union Building at Chico State; Chico
Our 2010 dinner is scheduled for Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the BMU at Chico State. Call our office for more informaiton. (530)533-1473
BCFB HazMat Class
January 28, 2010
Our next DL-267, HazMat class will be in Jan. 28, 2010 at the BCFB office in Oroville. English class is from 9a-12p & Spanish from 1p-4p. Pre-registration & payment are required. For more information call BCFB at 533-1473
California Farm Bureau Federation scholarships
Spring 2009
Applications for the CFBF scholarship are accepted directly to CFBF between January 1 and March 1 each year. You need not be a Farm Bureau member to apply. For requirements and applications visit: CFBF Scholarship page
BCFB Partner Appreciation BBQ
 
Congratulations to our 2009 honorees for BUSINESS OF THE YEAR- JB's Beverage and Bar Service; INSURANCE PARTNER OF THE YEAR- West Guard Insurance; and MEDIA PARTNER OF THE YEAR- Toni Scott Oroville MR and Chico ER, who were announced at our July 31st Partner Apprecation BBQ at the Patrick Ranch in Durham. Thanks to eveyrone who was able to attend.
BCFB Board room available for meetings, holiday parties
Oroville
Need a place to host your next event? The Butte County Farm Bureau has a room available for rent for company meetings, birthday parties or holiday/family gatherings. The room is located in the BCFB building in Oroville. It has its own entrance and kitchen including stove, fridge, and microwave. Use of (12) tables and (40) chairs are included in the rental fee. Maximum occupancy is approximately 50, and no alcohol is allowed. Deposit is $200 and will be returned in full after the event, provided the hall is left clean and all utilities are turned off. The use fee is $100 for current BCFB members, and $150 for non-members. For more information or to see the room, please contact BCFB at 530-533-1473.
Butte YF&R Meetings
1st Tuesday of the month
Butte YF & R meetings held the 1st Tuesday of every month at Butte County Farm Bureau Office at 7:00pm. For more information please call (530)533-1473
Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend
October 9-10, 2010
A grand weekend of wine tasting and farm-fresh food sampling in beautiful Butte County! For more information, contact the Sierra Oro Farm Trail, c/o Chico Chamber of Commerce at 800-852-8570, or visit www.sierraoro.org.

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Dates to Remember

December
  • 2 - Heat Stress and Grower Education Meeting – Durham Memorial Hall – Call 533-1473 for more information.
  • 3 - BCFB Board of Director Meeting Lodestar Olive Oil
  • 6-9 California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting – Anaheim – To register visit www.cfbf.com.
  • 12- Butte YF&R Barn Dinner – Patrick Ranch, Durham – Call 533-1473 for tickets.
  • 25 - BCFB Closed for Christmas Holiday
January
  • 1- BCFB Office will be closed for New Years Day
  • 7 - BCFB Board of Directors Meeting BCFB Office 7pm
  • 28 - BCFB Hazmat Class at BCFB Office call for information
  • 29 - BCFB Executive Meeting at 7am