San Bernardino County Farm Bureau

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Did you know Charles M. Schulz, creator of Peanuts, spent part of his childhood in Needles? As a tribute to his upbringing, Snoopy’s brother was depicted as living in the desert just outside of Needles. 🏜️

Needles is one of the oldest cities in San Bernardino County and its history dates back to 1883, when the first railroad crossed the Colorado River from Topock, Arizona to the present-day site of Needles, which led to the town’s formation. The town was named after “The Needles,” a distinctive group of rock pinnacles and mountain peaks in Mohave County, Arizona.

As the railroad industry expanded, the railroad company also built a hotel, car sheds, shops and a roundhouse. Needles became the largest port on the river above Yuma, Arizona, and was a regular stop for the Santa Fe Railroad. It also served as an icing station for fruits and vegetables shipped east from California’s fields and orchards. Needles was officially incorporated on Oct. 30, 1913. By the 1920s, it had also become a popular stop for travelers along Route 66.

Read the full story on our website: https://bit.ly/4uq23Q7

05/22/2026

🌸 Celebrate Spring in full bloom at the Wildflower Festival! 🌸

Join us at the Idyllwild Nature Center for a weekend filled with vibrant native blooms, family-friendly crafts, nature walks, and hands-on activities for all ages. Our wildflower experts will be on site to share their knowledge of the beautiful San Jacinto mountain ecosystem, perfect for nature lovers and curious explorers alike!

📅 Saturday - Sunday, May 23 - 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
📍 Idyllwild Nature Center
📍25225 CA-243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
💲 Free Entry

For more information or book camping, visit RivCoParks.org.

05/22/2026

05/11/2026

We know the moms on the farm and ranch are the literal backbone, hitch pin, baling twine, and cable tie - keeping everything together.

Today we celebrate them and thank them for the warm meals, clean clothes, and hugs when we didn’t even know we needed one.

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who keep our farms, ranches, and families running strong. We love and appreciate you today and every day.

05/04/2026