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These updates will result in a minor outage, but the company wanted to let its customers know that they are doing everything possible to minimize inconvenience.
"We're scheduling this between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. and proactively letting people know so they aren't surprised during the outage,” said company president James Farlow.
“The outage is anticipated to last 10 to 30 minutes but we’ve made efforts to schedule it at a time that will cause the least disruption to our customers,” Farlow said.
Headquartered in Ukiah, North Coast Networks has been providing rural wireless Internet services since 2010.
The company is one of a handful of wireless internet service providers – or WISPs – serving Lake and Mendocino counties and boasts a redundant backhaul infrastructure that helps to minimize downtime and prevent service disruptions – even during severe emergencies such as the recent fires.
The WISP is able to reach remote areas with line of site to Mt. Konocti, Spanish Mountain and Cow Mountain, among others.
For more information about North Coast Networks reliable, high-speed internet service please call 707-621-8800 or visit https://www.northcoastnet.com .
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Wenger spoke during his annual address at the 99th CFBF Annual Meeting in Garden Grove.
Instant communication as represented by smartphone technology, Wenger said, can lure people into thinking that public policies affecting farms and ranches could be resolved quickly through social media, for example.
But the most effective way to sway public policy, he said, “is long-term, consistent, working with individuals, taking them on tours on farms, supporting them politically, getting them out and educating them about agriculture. It’s not fast, it’s not easy, but those who work the hardest the longest and invest the most are probably going to be successful.”
To influence the debate in a largely urbanized state such as California, Wenger said, means working with government officials, political candidates and elected leaders who may have little if any background in agriculture.
“We have to get out of our comfort zone and start dealing with some people we normally don’t deal with,” he said, adding that he is proud of Farm Bureau’s work in that regard.
After eight years as president, Wenger has served his maximum term in office, and urged Farm Bureau and other agricultural organizations to work together for the greater good of farmers and ranchers.
“I appreciate the opportunity to work with all of you here. I do love this organization and everybody that’s out here,” Wenger said. “We have got to continue to work together.”
The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 40,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of more than 5.5 million Farm Bureau members.
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The week’s theme is “Healthy Soils, Healthy Lives,” in recognition of the fact that California’s soils help feed the world, conserve water, improve air quality, and fight climate change.
“California Soils Week will highlight all the remarkable gifts healthy soils have to offer,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “We hope that by telling the story of California soil we can help Californians better understand how vital it truly is.”
The events for California Soils Week are as follows:
– Monday, Dec. 4 (Kickoff Day): Viewing Healthy Soils information panels at State Capitol; 10 a.m., outside of Governor’s Office.
– Tuesday, Dec. 5 (World Soils Day): International webinar on climate smart agriculture to discuss the barriers, strategies and success stories related to soil health; 9 to 11 a.m. Join at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5217479928986888962.Legislative briefing on healthy soils at State Capitol, room 317, 3 p.m.
– Wednesday, Dec. 6 (Food Waste and Compost Day): Soil drop/compost education outreach to legislature, State Capitol, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Compost and farm tour for legislative staff, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Jepson Prairie Organics in Vacaville and Sierra Orchards, Winters.
– Thursday, Dec. 7: Urban Agriculture and Community Gardens Day), Urban Farm Tour, 11 a.m., GrowGood Farms, 5600 Mansfield Way, Bell. Sacramento Food Policy Council meeting, 5:30 p.m., Hot Italian, 1627 16th St., Sacramento.
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The CFMAC advises the secretary of agriculture on issues related to the direct marketing of agriculture products at certified farmers’ markets.
The CFMAC vacancies are for active certified producers and certified farmers’ market operators or representatives. The term of office is up to two years.
Members receive no compensation, but are entitled to payment of necessary traveling expenses in accordance with the rules of the California Department of Human Resources.
Interested individuals should complete a prospective member appointment questionnaire, available at https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/i_&_c/pdfs/CFM-PMAQ.pdf, and attain a letter of recommendation from industry. Nominations will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Applications should be sent to Thomas Osborn, CDFA Inspection and Compliance Branch, 1220 N St., Sacramento, CA 95814, or via e-mail to
For further information on the CFMAC and vacancies, please contact Maria Tenorio at 916-900-5030 or