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Growing California video series – “Third Generation Farmer”

The next segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Third Generation Farmer,” a story about a Pajaro Valley berry grower.

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Growing California video series – “Chef’s Guide”

The next segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Chef’s Guide,” a story about a farmer helping to educate local chefs.

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Growing California video series – “First Line of Defense”

The next segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “First Line of Defense,” a story about California’s Border Protection Stations.

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Growing California video series – “Farm to Family”

The next segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Farm to Family,” a story about farmers working with food banks to help feed the needy.

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Growing California video series – “Lemon Appeal”

The next segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Lemon Appeal,” the story of Limoneira, a Ventura County citrus producer.

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Ag Super Bowl commercial – Got Milk?

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Ag Super Bowl commercial – California pistachios, cracking Gangnam Style

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Ag Super Bowl commercial – Paul Harvey on farmers

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Off to the Super Bowl for California pistachios

Over the years, one of the keys to success for California commodities has been an ability to embrace the marketing tools of their time to reach consumers. There may be no better example of that than the Super Bowl. This year, California pistachios will … Continue reading

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Here comes Bacon Fest – proceeds to the Center for Land-Based Learning

The second annual Bacon Fest Sacramento is scheduled for January 20-27, 2013.  The events will include a chef’s competition, bacon specials at a number of Sacramento restaurants, a Kevin Bacon tribute night, and a coloring contest – the prizes are bacon donuts. Proceeds will … Continue reading

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