Trainings
A series of safety courses and workshops for agriculture and related industries are organized to address regulation, current issues and business practices for the labor force and employers. Topics include labor laws, human resources, pesticide application, CPR and First Aid, forklift and other vehicle operations, farm manager training, electrical safety, etc. Courses are conducted in English and Spanish and are held at Sonoma County Farm Bureau. Custom, onsite training is also available. Reservations are required for all trainings. To share business information, sponsorship participation is welcome. PG&E and Nationwide Insurance are valued sponsors of the Training Program.
Current Courses
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Completed Courses
Ag Business Compliance Series:
Sonoma County Farm Bureau and The Saqui Law Group offered this seminar on July 26, 2017
Forklift 3-Year Certification Training
Sonoma County Farm Bureau offered these courses on June 29, 2017 in English and Spanish
Advanced Pumping Efficiency
PG&E and partnering organizations: Sonoma County Farm Bureau, St. Francis Winery and Fresno State Center for Irrigation Technology offered this seminar on June 7, 2017
Sexual Harassment Avoidance in the
Sonoma County Farm Bureau offered this training on April 11, 2017 in English and Spanish
Agricultural Supervisor/Foreman
Sonoma County Farm Bureau offered this training on April 11, 2017 in English and Spanish
CPR / First Aid / AED Training
Sonoma County Farm Bureau offered a series of courses for CPR, First Aid and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) in English and Spanish
Pruning & Pesticide Safety, Forklift,
Sonoma County Farm Bureau offered a series of courses in English and Spanish
WHEEL Program
Sonoma County Farm Bureau partnered with Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce and program sponsors, PG&E and American AgCredit, to provide an eight week program from February through April to learn and increase Spanish language skills; important skills to be utilized for employment, family and community life.
CARB Diesel Truck Rules
Sonoma County Farm Bureau, EMS Regs and CARB (California Air Resource Board) offered this seminar on January 11, 2017
Pesticide Applicator Workshop: Lasers, Bats & Regs
Sonoma County Farm Bureau offered a Pesticide Applicator Workshop on Lasers, Bats & Regs on December 12th. Licensed pesticide applicators and crop advisers had the opportunity to receive continuing education credits.
Be a Sponsor
Annual Program Sponsorship – $2000
Sonoma County Farm Bureau provides training required by regulatory agencies, safety and compliance issues, estate and tax incentives, business practices and so on. Each annual program evolves based upon regulatory and current, relevant information needs. This sponsorship provides:
Course Date Sponsorship – $150
As the Training Program changes and expands each year, this sponsorship provides a direct-to-consumer approach. The opportunity is offered for a specific “onsite” class, seminar or workshop date. This sponsorship provides:
