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Monthly Archives: January 2014

TV coverage of State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting on water worries

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture met on Tuesday, January 7 to discuss ongoing water worries in the state. Some of the TV coverage of the meeting follows. KNBC, Los Angeles This video content is no longer available. … Continue reading

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Cal Poly “California Grown” Float Wins Innovation Award at Rose Parade – From the California Cut Flower Commission

A team of 60 CalPoly college students took home the coveted Crystal City Innovation Award at this year’s Rose Parade in Pasadena. Today, the average Rose Parade float is a reflection of your average grocery store bouquet, with approximately 80% … Continue reading

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CARES partnership helps care for animals during emergencies

When natural disasters strike, people in their path usually have a very short time to organize their priorities before they’re forced to evacuate. Too often, cherished pets and working animals are left behind to contend with the onrushing catastrophe. Understandably, people … Continue reading

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