Meet the New Executive Team Larry Peltzer Second Vice-President to First-Vice Ed Needham Executive Committee and Two Years President President

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Volume 372, Number 6 June 2010 Meet the New Executive Team Larry Peltzer second vice-president to first-vice Ed Needham executive committee and two years President president. Steve has previous as president, Watkins will fill the experience in agricultural advo- Treasurer role of past president for a second “I joined Farm cacy through the California State “I am con- term. He has also served as co-chair Bureau because cerned about the Beekeepers Association, but of the education and scholarship I wanted to make future of agricul- believes Farm Bureau is agricul- fundraiser. In addition to farming a difference. I ture's greatest voice for diverse ture and if I am going to be able citrus, he is a fieldman for Bee Sweet want to contrib- issues. pass my opera- Citrus Co. in Fowler. Keith's wife, ute my views and “Farm Bureau has helped me tionontomy Susan, is a teacher at Lincoln assist in any way with a lot of issues over the years. I children. I also Elementary School in Lindsay and is I can to make a was asked to join the board, and it want to be part of active in Farm Bureau's education difference and has been my pleasure to do so.” a strong organi- committee. benefit agricul- When asked about the impor- zation that is “Farm Bureau is our voice in ture.” tance of Farm Bureau, Godlin focused on the needs of California Sacramento—working on our behalf Citrus grower Larry Peltzer takes answered, “The organization is a agriculture.” seat as Tulare County Farm strong united voice in the halls of In addition to farming in Kern to protect our ability to farm.” Bureau's president. After a long government and in the media, this County where he has been active in Craig Knudson history with Farm Bureau, Larry is is very important for us all.” Farm Bureau leadership, Ed has ready to take charge of the board as been very active in the Tulare CFBF District Director president. He previously served in Joey Airoso County Farm Bureau and served as “Farm Bureau really is a voice for positions representing districts one Second Vice-President president from 2008-2010. Ed is a all of agriculture, and four, as treasurer, second vice- longtime resident of Visalia and his I joined Farm “Farm Bureau wife is a teacher at Elbow Creek president, first vice-president and Bureau many allows me an elementary school. as a member of the education and opportunity to When asked why he joined the years back scholarship fundraiser committee. voice concerns board, Ed answered, “I was, and still because they are He is also a graduate of CFBF's about issues am, very impressed with the ability not just a specific Leadership Farm Bureau formerly that are impor- of our board to make a difference. commodity known as the CART program. tant to me, and The dynamic make up of the board organization, but “I like Farm Bureau because of its as one of the members appealed to me and I the largest grassroots values and commitment dairy represen- wanted to be a part of that team.” general farming “At times we are faced with very to make our way of living more tatives to the organization in the nation. Their difficult issues and I do get discour- productive—not only for my gener- board I can share thoughts about aged, but in the end, it is very grassroots strength allows for ation, but for those to come.” how my industry sector is satisfyingtoknowthatwedomakea diversity but also power when it Steve Godlin responding to an issue and work to big difference and it makes me comes to lobbying important First Vice-President engage Farm Bureau and other happy to know I am doing my part to agriculture issues.” growers on issues important to the help agriculture.” A goat, berry, citrus and avocado “I joined as a dairy industry.” farmer, Knudson has served on the resource for Keith Watkins A dairy and diversified farmer, board for 15 years. He came on the starting my Airoso is new to the executive Past President board in 1995 as a district three small business team. He served as a board “I joined representative, and served in all the and to connect to representative for district two because I felt executive seats before becoming other agricul- before joining the executive team. Farm Bureau president in 2004. He has also tural people in Airoso and his father Joe, were was the most served on the finance, land use, the area.” recently named Farmers of the powerful voice for fundraiser, education and market- Visalia Year by the Tulare Kiwanis. He agriculture.” beekeeper Steve and his wife Laurie live in the After serving ing committees during his time with Godlin moves from position as a Tipton area. his way “up the Farm Bureau. Craig and his wife district four representative, to ladder” of the Lynn live in Badger. California Ag Plate Gains Momentum On Sunday, April 18 several thousand California FFA members received a welcome from California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary, A.G. Kawamura, at their annual FFA State Convention in Fresno. The members were the first to hear that a new program was in place to benefit FFA members and agricultural education in a way that has never been done. Secretary Kawamura shared with the FFA the establishment of the “Ag Fan” license plate in California. Like other special interest plates that support the California coast, Yosemite, the arts and others, this plate will pay tribute and increase Exeter FFA members, Kayla Sandoval, Tamara Tollison and Janelle Bettencourt at the See Ag Plate on page 8 Exeter High School agriculture department. Page 2 Tulare County Farm Bureau News June 2010

New President CPUC Judge’s Proposed Takes Lead Decision on SJXVL Stirs Controversy {President’s Notes {Executive Comments by Larry Peltzer, President byPatricia L. Stever , Executive Director [email protected] [email protected]

For my inaugural column, I would I am a 1981 graduate of Cal Poly, In recent weeks I've heard from countless hours that have been like to begin by thanking the Tulare San Luis Obispo and I'm a proud several members regarding the spent working on our county's County Farm Bureau and its graduate of Woodlake High School proposed decision released by the behalf. CPUC's administrative law judge Some have criticized Farm Bureau members for giving me this oppor- where I played baseball and football that Route 2 (Elderwood) has been for not doing enough to fight against tunity. I believe in Farm Bureau under the talented leadership of identified as the preferred alignment the Route 2 alternative, and to those and what we can accomplish when Coach Frank Ainley. for the San Joaquin Cross Valley individuals I would ask that you look we work together, united in a As I look ahead to my term as your Loop transmission line. This of more in depth at the work that we common purpose. I have belonged president, I want to commend Ed course is not good news for those have been doing for the past several to the Farm Bureau for nearly Needham, the outgoing president, along the Elderwood alternative. We years – we have worked very hard to twenty years and it is a great honor for his leadership and determina- can breathe some sigh of relief that represent landowners on all of the to step into the role of president for tion to focus on membership growth the Route 1 alternative along routes that have major ag impacts, this next year. and development. Our organization Highway 198 is maybe off the table, and we've been very cautious to try In case you don't know me, I'm is only as strong as our member- but never say never, it could cer- not to push the route onto any tainly still be chosen and we must alignment where agricultural Larry Peltzer, and I was elected ship. I will continue to focus on remain vigilant in opposing all families and farms would be president of the Tulare County finding new and better ways to tell routes that have significant impacts harmed. Farm Bureau at the 94th annual our story. I plan to reach out to to agriculture, including Route 2. I realize that there will be no easy dinner in May. I want to extend my farmers in this county and recruit In my response to some of our victory in this challenging situation, apologies for not being able to them to become part of the Farm members concerns, I want to and at the end of the day Edison will attend, I had an important family Bureau team. I believe in team reassure everyone that Farm receive authorization to build their commitment that I could not miss. work, my years playing sports for Bureau is working on the big picture route – however, it would behoove all I'm a God fearing family man, with coach Ainley instilled in me the and hopes to provide relief to all of of us (farmers, landowners, PACE, our concerned landowners by six wonderful children, and an desire and the determination to and other parties) to work together continuing to lobby and assert that and find common ground on this amazing wife who keeps our family work hard, play hard and love life. Route 3A is the best alternative for issue. If you as a member have on track! I am a fourth generation As your Farm Bureau president, I our County's agricultural land base. further concerns about our work on farmer from Ivanhoe, where our hope we have a lot of fun, and a lot of We know that Route 1 and Route 2 this issue, I encourage you to family grows 1500 acres of citrus, a good times to look forward to this both provide significant concerns for contact a member of our Board of few pomegranates and I run a next year. If I can be of service to protecting agricultural land and Directors or contact our Land Use custom farm management business you, please don't hesitate to contact resources such as irrigation systems committee for further information. with my brothers Terry and Craig. me or our office of dedicated staff and wells located along those routes. Farm Bureau has always worked We specialize in topping, hedging, members. Until next time, keep on I can further attest that our attorney hard to represent the best interests from the California Farm Bureau is of agriculture, sometimes we can spraying, and consulting services. farming! working very hard to support the claim a victory and sometimes a efforts of all of agriculture's interests partial victory, but at the end of the in the proceedings. We owe the day we are always fighting for Join Us for a District 2 Social on June 10 California Farm Bureau's legal agriculture and we hope you would The TCFB Board of Directors ship to meet and hear from division a debt of gratitude for the agree. will host their regular monthly members, learn about their issues meeting at the Airoso Dairy, and concerns, and to promote Donations to the Education and Scholarship Fund 11275 Rd 96 in Pixley on June 10. Farm Bureau membership to have been made in honor of Regina Drucker The board meeting will begin at those who may not be familiar by the following: 4pm followed by a social and BBQ with the organization. Dinner is dinner at 5:30 pm. Farm Bureau $10 per person and can be paid at members and friends are invited the door. Advanced reservations Thelma Lange to join us for the event. District are requested. Please RSVP to the Jay & Nancy Cutler socials are an opportunity for TCFB office at 732-8301 or Chris & Billie Lange Farm Bureau’s board and leader- [email protected]. Visalia Citrus Packing Group Bee Sweet Citrus Your One-Stop Farm and Home Store Andrew Lange & Jean Taylor

Tulare County Farm Bureau Education and Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 748 • Visalia, CA 93279-0748 Serving the Agricultural Communities since 1907 Woodlake Porterville Orange Cove Ranch News 131 Road 204 934 W. Scranton 46031 Road 124 1-800-637-1003 1-800-345-4050 1-800-246-4629 PROPERTIES AVAILABLE Ê 2050+/- acre Cattle Ranch @ Kern/Tulare Co. Line $2,995,000 Ê Tulare County Farm Bureau News ¡ Executive Officers 480 acre Cattle Ranch So. of Fountain Springs w/ River Frontage $1,392,000 (SSN 07447086, USPS NO 643-680) President Larry Peltzer Ê 50 ± acres Lemons & Pummelos, well & district water $795,000 is published monthly for $9 annually for PO Box 48, Ivanhoe, CA 93235 Ê 47+/- Acres Navels. Two separate parcels. Each has district and well water. TCFB members and $10 annually for non- First Vice President Steve Godlin members by Tulare County Farm Bureau, 34015 Road 140, Visalia, CA 93292 Porterville/Terra Bella. $680,000 CROP INCLUDED 737 N. Ben Maddox Way, Visalia CA Second Vice President Joey Airoso Ê 60+/- Acres Navels.Crop Included. Kern County. District Water. $552,000 93292. Periodical postage paid at Visalia PO Box 1087, Tipton, CA 93272 Ê 52+/- Acres Olives & Open Land. Well and district water. CA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes Treasurer – Edward Needham West of Lindsay-Strathmore. $550,333 to Tulare County Farm Bureau News, 13274 Perry Ct., Visalia, CA 93292 Ê P.O. Box 748, Visalia CA 93279. Past President Keith Watkins 60+ Acres Citrus & Open. 35 acres planted to Lemons, Navels, & Valencias. (559) 732-8301 14852 Lipson, Visalia, CA 93292 TBID water and small well. Zoned AE-10. $445,333 ¡ TCFB Executive Director: Patricia Stever District 6 Representative Craig Knudson Ê 20+ Acres Olives. Well & district water. Class I soil. $240,333 ¡ TCFB Staff: Sandy Nixon, Mary Rankin 50560 Hogback Rd., Badger, CA 93603 Ê 10+/- Acres Olives. TBID water. $99,333 ¡ TCFB News Editor: Liza Teixeira Tulare County Farm Bureau does not ¡ E-Mail: [email protected] assume responsibility for statements by Mike Bennett, AFM ¡ advertisers or for products in DRE #475779 Advertising: Valley Voice Newspaper Tulare County Farm Bureau News. PO Box 571, Visalia, CA 93279 559-359-0781 (559) 635-3200 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PLEASE RECYCLE [email protected] June 2010 Tulare County Farm Bureau News Page 3 Spring Storms Boost 2010 Water University of California Delivery Projection to 40 Percent Despite Heavy April Snowpack, California Water Crisis Remains Launches New Food Blog Persistent spring storms will allow SWP, has gained 490,000 acre feet A blog providing a steady stream affiliated with the UC Division of the Department of Water Resources since April 1, but still sits at 61 of current information about the Agriculture and Natural (DWR) to increase its 2010 alloca- percent of capacity. Below average creation and consumption of food Resources (ANR). The writers are tion of State Water Project deliveries snowmelt run-off because of three has been launched by the connected with UC Cooperative to 40 percent. However, despite the consecutive dry years has ham- University of California at Extension, UC Davis, UC heavy snowpack, California's water pered the reservoirs ability to fill. http://ucanr.org/food. The blog Riverside and UC Office of the crisis remains. Fishery agency restrictions on is also available in Spanish at President. The blog reports food- "Although the snowpack has Delta pumping to protect delta http://ucanr.org/alimentos. related information generated by reached its highest May 1 levels smelt, salmon, and other fish The food blog is produced by a UC programs spanning the state, since 2006, and allows us to raise species continue to limit amounts team of more than three dozen where advisors and specialists our projected deliveries to communi- of water that can be delivered to professional writers who are conduct research and deliver ties, farms and businesses, we must SWP contractors serving the Bay employed in a wide range of results directly to people who not be lulled into a false sense of Area, San Joaquin Valley, Central departments and programs See Food Blog on page 12 complacency" said DWR Director Coast and Southern California. Mark Cowin. "The harsh reality is DWR estimates that fishery restric- that we continue to have a severe tions have impacted State Water problem with water in California. A Project deliveries for 2010 by 40 percent allocation will still leave 560,000 acre feet. many communities with water DWR will continue to evaluate shortages this year. Recovering from conditions and plans to announce a three consecutive years of drought, final 2010 allocation of SWP deliver- and restrictions on Delta pumping, ies at the end of May. means we must continue to con- In 2009, the SWP delivered 40 serve water and work as hard as ever percent of the amount requested by toward a comprehensive solution to the 29 public agencies with long- our water crisis." term contracts to buy SWP water. The SWP allocation had been The SWP contractors deliver water raised to 30 percent of contractors' to about 25 million Californians requests at the end of April. The and 750,000 acres of irrigated initial 2010 allocation estimate, farmland. made back in December 2009, was 5 DWR, in partnership with the percent. That projection rose Association of California Water incrementally as snowpack accu- Agencies, will continue to run the mulated during winter and early Save Our Water program. The spring. The final snow survey of the program, which was created by year was conducted last week, and Gov. Schwarzenegger's 2009 showed statewide Sierra snowpack drought declaration, aims to water content is 143 percent of educate Californians about easy normal for the date. ways to conserve water indoors and Lake Oroville, the key Northern outdoors. Visit the website at California storage reservoir for the www.saveourh2o.org Page 4 Tulare County Farm Bureau News June 2010 Tulare County Farm Bureau Awards $15,000 in College Scholarships This year, the Tulare County Farm Berenice Torres, Porterville High Bureau presented 16 students with School college scholarships valued at Fred and Marilyn Collison $15,000. The students were recog- Memorial Scholarship, $1000 nized for their achievements at For a student pursuing a career in Tulare County Farm Bureau's 94th an ag related field at CSUF annual meeting, in May at the Jacob Reed, Exeter High School Heritage Complex in Tulare. Porterville College, $500 The Tulare County Farm Bureau's Majoring in agricultural field at Education and Scholarship Porterville College Foundation annually awards Jennifer Hager, Strathmore High scholarships on a competitive basis School in a variety of categories. Some are Merit Award, $1000 directed to qualified applicants Outstanding scholastic and according to the wishes of those who extracurricular achievement provided the funds; others go to Gladys Sanchez, CSU Fresno those seeking careers in agriculture; Merit Award, $500 Scholarship winners accept their awards at TCFB's 94th Annual Meeting in May. to future teachers; to a student Outstanding scholastic and From left they are: Adileni Ceballos, Jacob Reed, Chelsi Faria, Richard Sholander, whose parent is a farm employee and extracurricular achievement Hannah Pacheco, Katelin Bergman, Amanda Meneses, Lauren Crivelli and Jennifer others are based on merit. Adileni Ceballos, Woodlake High Brumley. “We're always glad we can support School Lauren Crivelli, Golden West High School Scott Shannon Memorial, deserving students in the County School Youth Leadership Merit Award, who are investing in their futures by $2000 Youth Leadership Merit Award, $500 planning to attend college. The Agricultural major, enrolled in the $1000 Excellence in Tulare County Farm committee was very impressed by the Visalia Unified School District Excellence in Tulare County Farm Bureau's Youth Leadership Program students who applied this year, and Jennifer Brumley, Golden West Bureau's Youth Leadership Program Lauren Crivelli, Golden West High we wish all our applicants the best of High School Chelsi Faria, Tulare Union High School luck as they move forward,” said committee member, Josh Pitigliano. Tulare County Farm Bureau, Ag Career Scholarship, $1000 Pursuing a career in an ag related field at a four-year university Amanda Meneses, Tulare Union High School Hannah Pacheco, Tulare Western High School Morganne Burchell, Granite Hills High School Frank Ribeiro Memorial Scholarship, $1000 Pursuing a career in an ag related field at a four-year university Chelsi Faria, Tulare Union High School CSUF AgOne, $500 Enrolling at CSUF, ag education, ag business, plant, animal or food science. Richard Sholander, Lindsay High School Tulare County Farm Bureau's Young Farmers and Ranchers, $1000 For a student pursuing a career in an ag related field at a four-year university Katelin Bergman, Tulare Union High School Student of a Farm Employee, $500 Parent employed by a farm, will be attending a two- or four-year university Adriana Lopez, Porterville High School June 2010 Tulare County Farm Bureau News Page 5 Young Farmers & Ranchers

philanthropic events, farm tours YFR Skeet Shoot and other special events. The Tulare County Young Tulare County boasts one of the Farmers and Ranchers committee largest and most active Young had an exciting month which Farmers and Ranchers groups in included the third annual skeet the entire state. Many of its mem- shoot on April 25. This popular bers have received state-wide and well attended event was held at recognition and other awards for Pitigliano Farms in Tipton. Ten service and philanthropy. shooters participated in a variety of For those who are interested in challenges and contests followed by joining Young Farmers and a barbecue and potluck dinner. A Ranchers, membership is free and good time was had by all. new members are always welcome. For more information and for About the Young upcoming events email Farmers and Ranchers [email protected] or Committee check us out on Facebook.

The Young Farmers and Save the Date Ranchers is a social and philan- Annual Meeting: YF&R members Renee Hendrick, Matt Watkins, Matt Hendrick, Joey thropic group for people between The next YF&R meeting will be Bakalian, Melissa Watkins, Laura Watkins and Jamie Littrell lend a hand during the ages of 18 and 35 with an Tuesday, June 8 at 6:30 pm. TCFB's annual meeting. interest in agriculture. The group Location will be announced via holds monthly meetings, social and email and Facebook.

Shooters at the YF&R annual skeet shoot compete for the top spot.

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A special thank you to those who helped Service to Farm Bureau Honored at 94th Annual Meeting make the annual meeting a success… Tulare County Farm Bureau's annual Larry Peltzer. “The life blood of our organiza- the eight-month leadership development glad we can support deserving students in dent to lead our organization and without meeting is a place for members to come tion is our members, and we're proud to program. Elizabeth Swan Gist was awarded the County who are investing in their futures hesitation he agreed to this important role together to honor the accomplishments of our include everyone in this event.” the outstanding participant scholarship for, by planning to attend college. The committee and stepped into the leadership chair,” said organization, members and community for This year's honorees include Charlie and “Her commitment to the program, her collab- was very impressed by the students who Craig Knudson, CFBF district six director. Major Sponsors the past year. This year's marked the 94th Nancy Pitigliano, Agriculturalists of the Year; orative nature, her team spirit and her desire applied this year, and we wish all our appli- Robert Blattler, outgoing Young Farmers Bank of the Sierra year of Farm Bureau's work in Tulare County Protect Agriculture, Communities & the to learn and grow in the program,” said cants the best of luck as they move forward,” and Ranchers chair was also recognized for J.D. Heiskell & Co. on behalf of farmers and ranchers. Environment (PACE), Service to Farm Patricia Stever, Tulare County Farm said Ed Needham, Tulare County Farm his leadership role. “Robert has been an Land O'Lakes “We think of the annual meeting as a venue Bureau; Gary Kunkel, Friend of Farm Bureau's executive director. Gist will be Bureau's treasurer. outstanding leader in Farm Bureau, having for our members to come together, honor Bureau; and Bill and Lydia Gargan of Kaweah awarded a $1000 college scholarship upon Ed Needham, TCFB president from 2008- graduated from the California Farm Bureau Nielsen & Associates Insurance Services each other, and celebrate what we've Pump, Inc., Agribusiness of the Year. completion of high school and enrollment in 2010 was also recognized for his service to the Federation's Leadership Farm Bureau State Compensation Insurance Fund achieved during the past year,” said Tulare The 2009-2010 Youth Leadership Class college courses. organization. “Ed stepped up to the plate in a program in 2009, and also serving as a County Farm Bureau's incoming president, was also recognized for their completion of In addition, Tulare County Farm Bureau big way two years ago in the spring of 2008 member of the YF&R executive committee for presented students from when he was a relatively new member to the the past two years. As chairman, Robert Table Decorators around the county with board and was invited to serve on executive helped lead this dynamic group through California Farm Bureau Federation $15,000 in college schol- committee, in a few short weeks, his name many activities both professional and social,” arships. “We're always had been advanced as the choice for presi- said Needham. California State University, Fresno California Women for Agriculture College of the Sequoias Ag Division Conestoga-Rovers & Associates EZ Datafind Family Farm Fresh Farm Credit West Farmers Fertilizer & Supply Fruit Growers Supply Company Holiday Inn, Visalia International Agri-Center J.D. Heiskell & Co. Kaweah Pump, Inc. Kings County Farm Bureau KTIP Radio Mitchell Insurance Services Monrovia Growers Tiffany Smith Nielsen presents Elizabeth Swan The 2009-2010 youth leadership class poses for their final picture together after Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Gist with her Outstanding Youth Leadership being recognized for their completion of the eight-month leadership develop- Charlie and Nancy Pitigliano (center) accept their Agriculturalists of the Year award from TCFB's board members, Ed Needham and Participant award. As part of the award, Gist ment program. Network for a Healthy California Steve Godlin. will receive a $1000 college scholarship. Nielsen and Associates Insurance Services Porterville Fair Proteus, Inc. David Sharp, Investment Consultant S.P. Godlin Apiaries State Compensation Insurance Fund T-F Tire & Service Tucoemas Federal Credit Union Tulare Chamber of Commerce Tulare County Cattlewomen & Cattlemen Tulare County Economic Development Corporation and California Welcome Center, Tulare Tulare County Fair Tulare County Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Tulare County Stockyard, Inc. Tulare County Workforce Investment Board Tulare Regional Medical Center Wish List Boutique osh Pitigliano, scholarship committee member, Steve Godlin, TCFB's first vice-president, presents Lydia and Bill Protect Agriculture, Communities and Environment (PACE) chairman, George Youth Leadership participant Alec Ballard receives his Donations in honor of Gary Kunkel by: presents Hannah Pacheco with her Ag Career Gargan of Kaweah Pump, Inc. with their Agribusiness of the Year McEwen, (left) and steering committee members, Shirley and John Kirpatrick Certificate of Completion from Tiffany Smith Nielsen, youth George and Linda McEwen scholarship. award. accept the Service to Farm Bureau award on behalf of PACE. advisory committee member. Cheryl Lehn

Donation in honor of Taylor Smith by: Wesley and Elaine Smith Donations in honor of Charlie and Nancy Pitigliano by: Cheryl Lehn Judith Bramer Bill Van Scyoc Carol Frate Hyder’s Hay Service Donations to the scholarship fund by: Lena Briano Ed Needham, retiring president (left) and second vice-president, Steve Kim and Ed Needham are thanked for their Ed Needham and Steve Godlin thank Robert Blattler for his term Michael Miya, Kings County Farm Bureau's vice-president; Rich Matteis, Frank and Adrianna Leyendekker Godlin, present Gary Kunkel (center) with his Friend of Farm Bureau award. service to Farm Bureau. Ed served as president as chair of the Young Farmers & Ranchers committee. California Farm Bureau Federation's administrator; and Jim Crisp, Ann Needham-Young of the board of directors for the 2008-2010 term. president, Kings County Farm Bureau at TCFB's 94th annual meeting. Page 8 Tulare County Farm Bureau News June 2010 California Farm Bureau Endorses Meg Whitman for Governor Courtesy of CFBF California Farm Bureau payroll and cope with all the ful in doing so. Meg Whitman President Paul Wenger said regulations that California busi- wants to reverse that tide and Supporting her focus on creating Whitman's strong business back- nesses face," Wenger said. welcome business and jobs in jobs, cutting spending and fixing ground and commitment to stream- "Meg Whitman will bring busi- California." education, the California Farm line and reform regulations had ness sense to Sacramento that will One of the key ways to ensure the Bureau Federation announced it impressed the organization's board help her cure California's spending future of California farms and has endorsed Meg Whitman for of directors. problems." agricultural jobs, Wenger said, is governor. Whitman seeks the "As small business owners, family Wenger said Farm Bureau agrees to solve the state's water crisis. Republican nomination in the June farmers think it's important to elect with Whitman's strategy to focus on "Meg Whitman supports con- 8 primary. a governor who has had to meet a job creation through strategic tax struction of new reservoirs and cuts, including tax credits intended understands the need for a bal- to encourage investments in anced approach that combines Ag Plate agricultural technology. new storage with improved water from page 1 "California farms and ranches efficiency, recycling and desalina- have been a stable creator of jobs tion to meet water needs," he said. public aware- and growth through the ups and "We look forward to working with ness of downs of the housing sector and her to assure our state's future." California's rich other parts of the economy," The California Farm Bureau agriculture Wenger noted. "That's one reason Federation works to protect family heritage with an other states have been recruiting farms and ranches on behalf of attractive California farms and farm-related 81,000 members statewide and as emblem showing businesses to relocate to their part of a nationwide network of a sun rising over states, and those that are busi- more than 6.2 million Farm a fertile field. ness-friendly have been success- Bureau members. All special interest plates advisors of the Exeter FFA require a fee for their issue, as chapter. She added, “We have well as an annual fee for renewal. strong ties from the local chapter Former Youth Leadership Student The revenue from the agriculture level up through the university plates will go to assist secondary system in ag education and these Wins Gates Scholarship students in California to receive plates will help all ag education industry and leadership training, students state wide, no matter Courtesy of Victor Garcia, and Melinda Gates Foundation. career counseling and to bolster how small their school or com- Visalia Times-Delta “He's one of our shining stars,” agricultural education in the munity is.” said Shay Williams-Hopper, Tulare state. Most people in the Valley There is a minimum of 7,500 Congratulations to Tulare Union agriculture teacher. “He's one kid I can easily recognize the blue orders needed for the plates to be High School senior Jacob Gomez can always look up to get the job or jacket of the FFA organization issued, and people interested in who will be awarded a Gates task done.” and know its long track record of obtaining a plate or seeing a Millennium Scholarship. Gomez Gomez plans to attend the student success. sample plate may log on to: participated in the 2008-2009 University of California, Davis, for “It is a great strategy for the ag www.calagplate.com to com- Tulare County Farm Bureau Youth two years, transfer to Cornell industry to bolster support and plete the order form. The effort Leadership Program. University and attend veterinary gain awareness,” said Shelly can also be monitored on The high school senior is among school at UC Davis. Lyons who serves as one of the Facebook and Twitter. 1,000 students nationwide chosen He plans on becoming a large- for a scholarship funded by the Bill animal veterinarian.

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Proposition 13 – Property Tax Assessments for Seismic Retrofitting – Allows for construction to seismically retrofit buildings without triggering a reassessment of property tax value. New methods Proposition 14 – Open Primary Elections – Provides voters with the remove more opportunity to vote for any candidate, regardless of party, by creating a single-ballot system for primary elections; the top two vote getters will Orchard Removal by roots & reduce then advance to the general election. clean-up costs! Proposition 15 – Public Funding of Elections – Lifts the state’s current ban on using public funding for political campaigns for elected office, starting with campaigns for the office of Secretary of State.

Proposition 16 – Two Thirds Vote for Local Electricity Providers – Imposes a new two-thirds voter approval requirement before local governments or local power entities could provide electricity service to new customers or establish a community-choice electricity program using public funds or bonds.

Proposition 17 – Auto Insurance Coverage – Allows insurance companies to offer discounts to drivers who continuously maintained their auto insurance coverage, even if they change their insurance company.

FARM BUREAU SUPPORTS FARM-FRIENDLY CANDIDATES The California Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors endorses the following candidates for election to statewide offices: Governor – Meg Whitman U.S. Senator – Carly Fiorina Nuts • Citrus • Stone Fruit (661) 746-2623 For more information on Farm Bureau-endorsed candidates, see the CFBF website at www.cfbf.com/farmpac/candidates.cfm. Page 10 Tulare County Farm Bureau News June 2010 DIRECTORY OF FARM BUREAU BUSINESS MEMBERS BECOME A BUSINESS SUPPORT MEMBER www.joinfb.com • 559-732-8301 Tulare County Farm Bureau offers a special category of membership for those interested in supporting Farm Bureau as business owners. If you have a business, or merely want to show your support for the organization, your membership in the Business Support category is encouraged. Here's what you get in return for your annual dues: • A free listing every month on this page. • Discounts on display advertising in this newspaper. • All the benefits and services of Farm Bureau membership. • News of events and issues in TCFB News and E-News. You will also receive the appreciation and support of the agricultural industry and TulareCounty Farm Bureau members. Join us to accomplish our mission: To promote and enhance the viability of Tulare County agriculture.

Farm Credit West Tulare County Stockyard Inc. NSE Insurance Agencies, Inc. AG EQUIPMENT 3000 W. Main, Visalia 732-4501 FEED SUPPLEMENTS Jon Dolieslager Ken Stevens Exeter Mercantile, Bob Schelling 592-2121 Stifel Nicolaus, David C. Sharp & INGREDIENTS 9641 Ave. 384, Dinuba 591-0884 160 South D, Exeter 592-9411 258 E. Pine, Exeter 217 E. Caldwell, Visalia 622-1040 Visalia Livestock Market, Randy Baxley Pine, Pedroncelli & Aguilar Inc., CPA Farmers Tractor & Equipment Co. Suncrest Bank Cal-Agro Seed Co., Inc. PO Box 2529, Visalia 625-9615 William Pine 1132 S. Main St., Porterville 784-4967 400 W. Center, Visalia 802-1000 6908 Ave 304, Visalia, 651-CORN 5100 W. Cypress, Visalia 625-9800 Lawrence Tractor Co., Inc. Tri Counties Bank Nutrius, LLC MARKETING Rauber & Johnson, Attorneys 2530 E. Main St., Visalia 734-7406 509 S. Pinkham, Visalia 741-2940 39494 Clarkson Dr.,Kingsburg 897-5862 James C. Johnson Tucoemas Federal Credit Union Western Milling LLC 1007 N. Demaree St., Visalia 741-1800 Linder Equipment Co. MC Solutions 2300 W. Whitendale, Visalia 732-8892 PO Box 1029, Goshen, 302-1001 R L Schafer & Associates 311 E. Kern, Tulare 685-5000 Mandy Critchley Valley Business Bank, Don Gilles 2904 W. Main, Visalia 734-1348 Polymer Ag LLC P.O. Box 947, Kingsburg 799-4744 PO Box 282, Orange Cove 495-0234 701 W. Main St., Visalia 622-9000 FOOD PROCESSING Ron Frazier, Financial Consulting or 1-800-678-7377 Westwood Capital Services / Dennis Sexton 10885 Ave. 360, Visalia 738-8523 Quality Machinery 813 W. Oak Ave. #C, Visalia 741-9400 Bell-Carter Olive Co. OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Schuil & Associates, Marc Schuil 3820 S. K St., Tulare 686-1579 PO Box 338, Orange Cove 626-4411 5020 W Mineral King, Visalia 734-1700 Cal Bean & Grain Cooperative California Grape & Tree Fruit League State Compensation Insurance Fund BATTERY SPECIALIST Barry Bedwell Joe Gonzalez, District Manager AG ENGINEERING & Drawer D, Pixley 757-3581 Battery Systems, Ron Roth 978 W Alluvial Suite 107, Fresno 226-6330 10 River Park Place East, Fresno 433-2600 CONSULTING 1601 E. Main St, Visalia 651-0245 Central California Tristeza Eradication Agency Steve Bratcher & Associates, CPA INDIVIDUAL 22847 Rd. 140, Tulare 686–4973 1124 N. Chinowth Rd., Visalia 627-6916 Conestoga-Rovers & Associates College of the Sequoias Farm Valley Industrial & Family Medical Group Kevin Clutter & Janie Sustaita BRUSH SHREDDING/TREE ABAA Visalia Ranch, Claude Atkins 2245 S. Linwood, Visalia 730-3916 225 S Chinowth, Visalia 627-3222 7086 N Maple Ave Ste 101, Fresno 326-5900 15430 Avenue 296, Visalia 733-7350 International Agri-Center Vollmer, Daniel, Gaebe & Grove, CPA Anton Caratan & Son TOPPING/HEDGING 4450 S Laspina, Tulare 688-1751 100 Willow Plaza, Suite 400, Visalia 733-1051 1625 Rd. 160, Delano 661-725-2575 1-800-999-9186 Ward R. Stringham, Attorney at Law AG FERTILIZER & A-Peltzer Enterprises 798-1034 Winfried Baur Kings River Conservation District PO Box 48, Ivanhoe cell 804-1333 PO Box 3749, Visalia 818-678-1228 756 E Tulare Ave, Tulare 686-1747 CHEMICALS SALES & 4886 E. Jensen Ave., Fresno 237-5567 Baker Topping, Inc. Hester Orchards Porterville Chamber of Commerce Mike Baker 804-4045 APPLICATIONS PO Box 536, Farmersville 594-5025 93 N. Main, Ste A, Porterville 784-7502 QUALITY CONTROL Mark Baker 804-4802 Halopoff & Sons Tulare Chamber of Commerce 33198 Rd 168, Visalia 798-8011 19480 Rd. 244, Strathmore 568-1102 Biagro Western Sales, Inc. 26 North L St,Tulare 686-1547 Fresh Buyers Inspections, Inc, Kevin Beno Brush Control Inc. LeyCon, Inc. Peter Alvitre Tulare County Fair PO Box 3745, Visalia(559) 733-5556 35801 Road 132, Visalia 635-4784 PO Box 507, Visalia 732-2060 PO Box 847, Exeter 592-4913 215 Martin Luther King Jr., Tulare 686-4707 Crumbliss & Horton, Inc. McKeller Farms, Inc. Ron Michaelis 24569 Ave 90 Terra Bella 535-4463 Jim Stailey Cell 906-0247 31734 Mill Dr., Springville Tulare County Sheriff’s Dept - Prison Farm REAL ESTATE SALES & Central Valley Management, Inc. PO Box 189, Ivanhoe Office 798-0557 Bob C. Nuckols/Justin Nuckols Tom Guinn DEVELOPMENT Frank Marshall, Sr. Milinich Enterprises, Inc. 13144 Road 216, Porterville 784-2793 36000 Rd. 112, Visalia 93291 Visalia Chamber of Commerce 36040 Rd. 172, Visalia 798-1821 Jon Milinich PB Ranches, Gabriel Pena Pearson Realty, Jim Olivas 220 N. Santa Fe, Visalia 734-5876 Eastside Chemicals, Inc. 21275 Road 192, Lindsay 280-4747 12094 Ave. 408, Cutler 528-6997 1820 S. Central St. #C, Visalia, 732-7300 5612 S. Hills Valley Rd. Muller Farming, Patrick Muller Peterson Farms The Ranch Company, John Grimmius Orange Cove 626-4091 Jack Rabbit Chipping Services 732-1236 26789 Rd. 188, Exeter 592-5274 PACKING HOUSES 3904 W. Caldwell, Visalia, 733-3232 Farmers Fertilizer Supply, Jeff Penner Peltzer Topping & Hedging Tri-T Farms 36071 Burke Dr., Traver 897-1500 PO Box 10209, Terra Bella 789-9446 29630 Rd. 44, Visalia 651-1301 Gillette Citrus Co. Gillespie Ag Service, Dana Gillespie Reynolds Ranches Scott Reynolds 10175 S.Anchor Ave., Dinuba 626-4236 SECURITY 15301 Road 192, Porterville 784-9021 1389 S Westwood Ave., Lindsay 287-0000 Golden Maid Packers INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION AAA Security Inc. Helena Chemical Company 19812 Rd 232, Strathmore 568-2030 321 E. Noble, Bldg. C, Farmersville 594-5600 25114 Road 204, Exeter 562-5400 Paul Enos Packing, Inc. Leffingwell Ag Sales BUILDING CONTRACTORS, California Controlled Atmosphere 39138 Road 56, Dinuba 591-8874 14257 Ave. 320, Visalia 738-8331 23576 Ave 96, Terra Bella 535-4461 SUPPLIES, ETC. Sequoia Orange Co., Inc. Natural Resources Group SOIL FUMIGATION 150 W. Pine, Exeter 592-9455 34284 Road 196, Woodlake 564-1236 Kaweah River Rock Co. INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES TriCal Inc Orange Belt Supply & Co. Venida Packing Company P.O. Box 515, Woodlake 564-3302 Verne Crookshanks P.O. Box 1327, Hollister 651–0140 25244 Rd 204, Lindsay 562-2574 Ralph Fuller Electric Scout Specialties, Gary & Carolyn Lunsford Soil Basics Corp 148 North M St., Dinuba 591-8234 19823 Ave. 300, Exeter, 592-2816 253 W. Pine, Exeter 592-4633 Visalia Citrus Packing Group PO Box 2609, Visalia 651-2772 Sierra Forest Products STATE MARKETING ORDER SprayCo LLC Golden State Packers 9000 Rd. 234, Terra Bella 535-4893 IRRIGATION DISTRICT 19743 Ave. 344, Woodlake 564-3351 P.O. Box 7090, Visalia 625-9416 W & E Electric, Cabinetry Citrus Research Board Tulare Ag Products, Robert Prather 12686 Ave 416, Orosi 528-3866 323 W. Oak, Visalia 738-0246 3703 S. K Street, Tulare 686-5115 Consolidated Peoples Ditch Co. James Silva, Jr. PACKING HOUSE COMMODITY HAULING P.O. Box 366, Farmersville 747-1177 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT AG & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & SERVICES Double S Transportation, Sean Souza MAF Industries, Inc. Proteus Inc. PO Box 2355, Tulare 333-0268 IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Denny Bilton, Director of Sales 1830 N. Dinuba Blvd., Visalia 733-5423 Agricultural Services Inc., Daniel Dreyer & SUPPLIES PO Box 218, Traver 897-2905 PO Box 548, Lindsay 592-4297 TRUCK & TRAILER Central California Implement COMPOST SALES Agri-Valley Irrigation, Inc., Rod Cantrell PETROLEUM DISTRIBUTORS 1480 W. Inyo, Tulare 686-4747 PO Box 11881, Fresno 285-3893 E M Tharp, Inc. Fruit Growers Supply Synagro / Earthwise Bennett & Bennett Irrigation & PRODUCTS 15243 Rd. 192, Porterville 782-5800 934 W. Scranton, Porterville 781-4461 PO Box 265, Taft 1-800-661-7922 P.O. Box 190, Selma 896-0200 Fruit Growers Supply New Era Farm Services Bowsmith Delta Liquid Energy (propane) 131 Rd 204, Woodlake 564-3525 2904 E Oakdale Ave, Tulare 686-3833 131 Second St., Exeter 592-9485 Dennis Parker TWINE RECYCLING Shannon Bros. Co., Inc. Tulare County Compost & Biomass Inc. Fruit Growers Supply 648 N Farmersville Blvd, Farmersville747-0618 24478 Rd 140, Tulare 686-4701 Gary Birdsong, Pres. / John Jones, Mgr. 131 Rd 204, Woodlake 564-3525 Jack Griggs Inc Central Valley Roll-off & Recycling Tulare Firestone, Inc. 24478 Rd. 140, Tulare 686-1622 Hydratec 1149 S Kaweah, Exeter 592-3154 14976 Ave 168, Tulare 713-1313 Lionel Pires County Line Rd & Rd 192 Delano 725-6656 J.C. Lansdowne Inc. 362 South K. St., Tulare 686-3313 Rain for Rent, Mitch Martin 693-4315 8601 W. Roosevelt Ave, Visalia 651-1760 COTTON 21500 W Manning, San Joaquin Valley Pacific Petroleum Services UTILITIES AG-RESEARCH/TESTING Mid-Valley Cotton Growers Inc. 1633 E. Mineral King, Visalia 732-8381 Southern California Edison PO Box 901, Tulare 686-2823 LABOR CONTRACTOR 2425 S. Blackstone St., Tulare 685-3246 & CONSULTING PRODUCE BROKERAGE & Southern California Gas Company Alberto Robles Matthew Hendrick BASF Agricultural Research Station CUSTOM SOFTWARE PO Box 334, Exeter 592-9103 MARKETING 404 N Tipton, Visalia 739-2389 10181 Ave 416, Dinuba 591-2548 Jose Martinez Labor Contractor Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc. EZ Datafind 15364 Avenue 328, Ivanhoe 798-1071 The Chuck Olsen Company 3935 W. Victor, Visalia 734-9473 George Barnett M&GHarvesting Miguel Gutierrez PO Box 6487, Visalia, 651-5900 VETERINARY SERVICES Research for Hire John Corkins 2327 E Vassar Ave, Visalia 909-2800 PO Box 24, Lindsay 333-1798 Green Tree International Inc 1696 S. Leggett, Porterville 784-5787 113 N Church, Visalia 732-8608 Gerald Haggard S&E Properties Mountain View Ag Services Leonard Hutchinson 302 South F St, Exeter 592-5210 13274 Perry Ct., Visalia 977-7282 DAIRY / DAIRY SERVICES Valley Veterinarians, Inc. Valley Tech Agricultural Services 41727 Road 125, Orosi 528-4756 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Pick Pack & Haul Inc. 2861 S. K St., Tulare 686-1447 2120 S. K St., Tulare 688-5684 Amaral Dairy Service Tony Chavez, Jr. 413 North I St. Tulare 686-9644 Buckman-Mitchell, Inc. PO Box 1349, Porterville 539-3029 Land O’Lakes 500 N. Santa Fe, Visalia 733-1181 WELDING FABRICATION AUTO COLLISION REPAIR R.A. Franco Farm Labor Dennis R. Keller/James H. Wegley, 400 South M, Tulare 687-8287 20084 Avenue 360, Woodlake 564-3620 Randy Gorzeman Water Engineers Doug DeLeo Welding Inc 805-5390 209 S. Locust, Visalia 732-7938 PO Box 878, Lindsay 562-3700 Quality Paint & Body 9599 Ave. 88, Pixley 757-3522 Salud Tapia Farm Labor 739 N Ben Maddox Way, Visalia 734-3501 Nunes Bros. Dairy Bret Bastrire, CPA 19070 Road 212, Strathmore 804-4345 3330 W Mineral King #C, Visalia 625-9240 20439 Road 124, Tulare 686-0643 Valley Pacific Farm Labor WELLS/PUMPS/PIPE Valley Pump & Dairy Systems DG Insurance Agency Inc. Guadalupe Marroquin 309 N. Garden St., Visalia 733-0221 AUTO DEALERS Michael Graham 41629 Rd. 120, Orosi 696-5485 Cal Gro Pump Service Inc. 2280 South K St., Tulare 686-2000 Dias Law Firm – Attorneys at Law Bob Tracy Jim Manning Dodge Chrysler Jeep Wasnick Bros. Dairy Supply Michael Dias 9817 W. Grove Ave., Visalia 651-0802 194 W. Tulare St., Dinuba 591-4910 1012 North J, Tulare 686-4581 LAND LEVELING/RIPPING/ 502 W Grangeville Blvd, Hanford 585-7300 Tommy’s Pump Service Inc. / Carver Pump Surroz Motors, Inc. Warren Hettinga Dairy, et al Franklin & Associates Taxes, Bookkeeping, Brian Geary 3000 S. Mooney Blvd, Visalia 732-4700 ORCHARD REMOVAL 13002 Avenue 128, Tipton 752-4012 Financial Planning, Real Estate 26473 Harrison Rd, Visalia 686-7481 Barnett Land Leveling Co. Paul Franklin Kaweah Pump, Inc. AUTO PARTS DEALER/BROKER 2300 N. Gill Rd., Exeter 592-2767 65 W Olive, Porterville 782-1941 15499 Ave 280, Visalia 747-0755 C&DOrchard Laser Leveling Gilman, Harris & Travioli, US Farm Systems, John Houle an Accountancy Corp Pixley Auto Parts & Farm Supply E and M Commodities 16536 Ave. 288, Exeter 2955 South “K”, Tulare, 685-0340 313 E. Caldwell, Visalia 627-2725 418 S. Main St., Pixley 757-3574 5934 W. Cutler, Visalia, 738-3176 594-4769, 741-9613 or 625-4149 Willitts Pump Mitch Barnett Land Developing M. Green and Company LLC 30548 Road 196, Exeter 594-5020 PO Box 44051, Lemon Cove Kevin M Green AUTO REPAIR DUST CONTROL 597-1500 308 South M St., Tulare 688-7401 Hocking Denton Palmquist, CPA WOOD STAKES Gross & Stevens, Inc American Ag Inc. 3326 W. Mineral King Ave, Visalia 625-4444 1121 E Acequia Ave, Visalia 734-4649 PO Box 80416, Bakersfield 661-635-0778 LIVESTOCK Horswill, Mederos & Soares, Attorneys Kens Stakes & Supplies 791 N. Cherry, Tulare 686-3861 193 S. Mariposa Ave,Visalia 747-1313 Arrow Head Cattle Co., Mitchell Insurance Services BANKING/ EQUIPMENT RENTAL Bill Freeman Kelly Mitchell FINANCIAL SERVICES 9303 W. Airport Dr, Visalia 625-1800 1039 N. Demaree, Visalia 713-1315 Call 559-732-8301 to become United Rental's Inc, Paul Chand Stuhaan Cattle, Dane Stuhaan Nielsen & Associates Insurance Bank of the Sierra Ag Credit 925 N Ben Maddox Way, Visalia 4811 Ave 272, Visalia 688-7695 Bill Nielsen a Business Support Member PO Box 1930, Porterville 782-4432 627-5112 502 N Kaweah, Exeter (800) 842-8818 Membership} June 2010 Tulare County Farm Bureau News Page 11 Calendar TCFB Board of Directors June Executive Committee 1Bounty of the County Meeting , 2 pm. TCFB. President Larry Peltzer (559) 798-0051 1st Vice President Steve Godlin (559) 804-8680 1Executive Committee Meeting , 4 pm. TCFB. 2nd Vice President Joey Airoso (559) 967-5258 3Youth Leadership Advisory , 3 pm. TCFB. Treasurer Ed Needham (559) 977-7282 Past President Keith Watkins (559) 834-5345 8Education Committee Meeting , 4:15 pm. TCFB. CFBF District Director Craig Knudson (559) 337-2140 8YF&R Monthly Meeting , 6:30 pm. Location TBA. Livestockyards Representative 10TCFB Board of Directors Meeting , 4 pm. Pixley. Livestockyards Chairman Sam Travioli (559) 636-3062 Young Farmers & 16Tulare County Ag Advisory Committee , 3 pm, RMA Building, Ranchers Representative Visalia. YF&R Chair Matt Watkins (559) 734-1243 District 1 Representatives 24Salute to Dairy Lunch , 11:30 am, Tulare. Call 686-1547 for Keith Cosart (559) 592-2821 tickets. Kevin Kohnen (559) 564-0146 Terry Langiano (559) 686-2079 24Land Use Committee , 3 pm. TCFB. District 2 Representatives 26UCCE 4-H Advisor, Carla Sousa, Retirement Event , 5:30 pm. Jennifer Wessel (559) 752-4633 684-3300 for information. Tom Barcellos (559) 730-6895 District 3 Representatives Beth Baxley (559) 625-9615 Brian Blain (559) 732-5365 July District 4 Representatives 5 Office Closed in Observance of Independence Day Craig Ainley (559) 287-6633 Bob Berry (559) 804-0667 13Finance Committee , 2 pm Irene Bly (559) 798-0346 13Executive Committee Meeting , 4 pm. Jon Dolieslager (559) 591-0884 13Education Committee Meeting , 4:15 pm. TCFB. Joe Russell (559) 734-6948 District 5 Representatives 13YF&R Monthly Meeting , 6:30 pm. Location TBA. Joel Merritt (559) 784-8916 21Tulare County Ag Advisory , 3 pm. RMABuilding, Visalia. Roger Everett (559) 333-0283 Josh Pitigliano (559) 752-4319 29Land Use Committee , 3 pm. TCFB. Commodity Advisory State Committee Representatives Animal Health & Welfare Jennifer Wessel, D.V.M. Apiary Roger Everett For the latest in news, issues and events, see the TCFB Website, Beef Cattle Jon Dolieslager www.tulcofb.org Citrus/Avocado Chris Lange Dairy Joey Airoso Food Safety & Biotechnology Brody Blain Forestry Jeff Gletne Grapes JR Shannon 4-H Advisor Retiring After Nearly 30 years Hay Justin Nuckols Horticulture Sal Soriano Carla Sousa, long time 4-H dinner are requested by June 11, Public Lands Larry Duysen Youth Development Program for more information, contact the Specialty Crops Josh Pitigliano Terry Baker Advisor for the University of UCCE office in Tulare at 684- Service Committees California Cooperative Extension 3303. In honor of Carla, donations Education (co-chairs) Sandi Gist-Langiano / David Sharp Service in Tulare County will be are suggested to the Tulare Finance Ed Needham Fundraiser (co-chairs) David Sharp / Keith Watkins honored for her service at a retire- County 4-H Sponsoring Land Use Brian Blain / Craig Knudson ment dinner on Saturday, June 26 Committee in lieu of gifts. In Agri Tourism Bob McKellar at the Heritage Complex in Tulare, addition memories, stories or Membership Ed Needham Property Keith Watkins beginning at 5:30 pm. 4-H families pictures you wish to share can be Rural Health & Safety/Rural Crime Prevention Larry Stoneburner, M.D. from past and present are invited submitted to the UCCE office by Scholarship Geary Austin to attend the retirement celebra- June 11 along with your reserva- Water Resources Keith Watkins tion. Reservations for the $25 tions. YF&R State Representative Jennifer Wessel, D.V.M. 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