Membership Incentive Trip

Wow -   It seems like ever since the AFBF Convention in New Orleans we have been on a whirlwind!  But we got to slow things down a little bit on the Membership Incentive Trip to Santa Barbara County, CA.  Parish Presidents from all over the state were able to see first hand California agriculture in action.  We got to visit with California farmers, or ranchers as they call themselves, and hear what issues and concerns they deal with in their operations.  We got to visit strawberry, vegetable, citrus, avocado and cut flower operations and also got a tour of Firestone Winery.  It was an amazing trip and the California folks ordered beautiful weather for our visit.  They also treated us to a wonderful California Special – Tri-Tip BBQ with all the (delicious) fixings!  Special thanks to Teri and the Santa Barbara County board members for the hospitality! Keep in mind that the 2008 Membership Incentive Trip is to Washington DC in Spring of 2009.  We hope you can join us!

              Cut Flowers

                      

    Firestone Winery Shall we taste?

             

Lunchtime                          Strawberries