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Annual Report 2019 // 2020
CALF LEADERSHIP July 2019 // June 2020
CONTENTS
JOINT MESSAGE
4 HIGHLIGHTS
10 FELLOWS
12 REFLECTIONS
14 UNIVERSITIES
15 FINANCIALS
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karm Bains (40), Karmdeep S. Bains / Bains Ranches Loren Booth (27), [Immediate Past Chair] Booth Ranches, LLC Cameron Boswell (42), J.G. Boswell Rick Burnes (41), Sunridge Nurseries Karen Caplan, Frieda’s, Inc. Robert Cherenson (29), Lander Veterinary Clinic Jeff Elder (35), [Chairman] Oritain Global Michael Hollister, Driscoll’s James R. Maxwell, [Vice Chair] Agriland Farming Company, Inc. Mike Mendes (39), Wonderful Orchards Eugene Peterson, [Secretary-Treasurer] Wells Fargo Emily Rooney (39), Agricultural Council of California Dr. Andrew Thulin, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Bill Van Skike (32), A-C Electric Company Mike Young (35), Wegis & Young CORE FACULTY MEMBERS Dr. Athanasios “Alex” Alexandrou, California State University, Fresno Dr. Robert Flores, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Peggy Sears Perry (9), California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Louise Ferguson (30), University of California, Davis
UNIVERSITY DEANS Dr. Helene Dillard, University of California, Davis Dr. Lisa Kessler, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Dennis Nef, California State University, Fresno Dr. Andrew Thulin, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo ALUMNI COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Rachelle Antinetti (42), [SecretaryTreasurer] Jason Cole (42), [Chair] Bill Van Skike (32), [Board Liaison] ALUMNI COUNCIL AT-LARGE DIRECTORS Correen Davis (45), [Education Team Liaison] Chase Hurley (35), [External Activities] Sal Parra, Jr. (46), [Education Team Liaison] ALUMNI COUNCIL REGIONAL DIRECTORS Region 1: Christine Ivory (41) (Through April 2020) Region 1: Kelly Mora (48) (Effective May 2020) Region 2: Steve Dodge (49) (Effective May 2020)
Region 3: Manpreet Bains (43) Region 4: Matt Toste (41) Region 5: Erik Jertberg (40) (Through April 2020) Region 5: James Ewart (49) (Effective May 2020) Region 6: Vernon Peterson (41) (Through April 2020) Region 6: Heather Mulholland (44) (Effective May 2020) Region 7: Carson Britz (43) Region 8: Rob Goff (45) Region 9: Ted Grether (47) Region 10: Jason Schwartze (45) (Through April 2020) Region 10: John Dmytriw (49) (Effective May 2020) Region 11: Ellen Way (28) CALF STAFF Barry Bedwell (13), [President] Shelli Hendricks, [Director of Education] Dr. Charlie Crabb, [Program Advisor] (Through Feb. 2020) Judy Sparacino, [Program Coordinator] Deanna van Klaveren (32), [Alumni Coordinator] (Effective Oct. 2019) Emily Lazzerini, [Enterprise Coordinator] Sharon Harney, [ Finance Manager] Liza Robertson, [Writer / Editor] Meredith Rehrman Ritchie (28), [Contributing Writer / Editor]
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Joint Message // California Agricultural Leadership Foundation
2019 // 2020
RESILIENT, COMMITTED and CONNECTED By Mike Young (35), CALF Board Chairman and Dwight Ferguson, CALF President & CEO
Along with the many challenges we’ve come to expect on our ranches, farms and businesses, the events of 2020 also affected California agriculture and CALF. Our programs and other opportunities for engagement, especially with alumni, were interrupted or delayed due to statewide stay-at-home orders. Even our much anticipated 50th Anniversary Celebration was postponed. Virtual opportunities for learning and connecting have become the new norm. We have embraced our First Fridays webinars as a way to present valuable lifelong learning topics to alumni. These webinars focus on discussion of complex subject matter that link back to current class curriculum and are an important component of the education that the foundation is proud to produce and provide. Through it all, our CALF stakeholders remained resilient, committed and connected, which is what we have titled this year’s annual report. The theme is timely and reflects that despite all that’s happened in the world around us, we can still highlight many positive developments at CALF.
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Who could have imagined at the start that 2020 would be the year it was? The global COVID-19 pandemic, record wildfires throughout the state and social unrest across our country were among the events that marked a historic and often troubling time. We have all been affected personally in a variety of ways. To those friends and associates of the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) who have suffered loss, we are truly sorry.
Regarding the foundation’s financial position, we are pleased to report our overall net asset value has once again increased thanks to the generosity of our donors and the continuation of positive equity markets. At the start of the fiscal year, net assets totaled just under $19.9 million and grew to almost $21.1 million for the year ending June 30, 2020; an increase of more than 6%. Endowment balances started the year at $19.4 million and increased to more than $19.9 million, a gain in excess of 2.5%. During this same time, total expenses as a percent of revenues and gains decreased, enabling an increase in net assets. We are proud to share that the Salinas-based accounting firm of Bianchi, Kasavan & Pope LLP has once again issued a clean opinion on our financials, which we encourage you to review in this report. We thank all of you in the Ag Leadership family, the board of directors, alumni, faculty, donors and staff for your continued support. We also thank and recognize our immediate past chair, Jeff Elder (35) (who remains on our board), and recently retired CALF President Barry Bedwell (13), for their outstanding leadership, guidance and support in recent years. They established great momentum on multiple fronts in their respective roles.
Mike Young (35)
The potential for this foundation and its programs remains unlimited and we are focused and committed to our mission to “grow leaders who make a difference” and vision “to be a catalyst for a vibrant agricultural community.” Thank you for giving all of us at the California Ag Leadership Foundation that opportunity.
The perception of and interest in the always-evolving flagship Ag Leadership Program remains high and the financial strength and stability of the foundation continues to increase. Alumni engagement continues to rise, volunteer support remains impressive and the devotion of core faculty through our partnerships with four outstanding universities and their college of agriculture deans (who also managed through significant challenges) is still strong.
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July 2019 Screening committees interviewed dozens of Class 50 candidates in Pomona, Fresno, Chico, Davis and San Luis Obispo. The regional committees included alumni, board members, industry representatives and CALF staff.
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The Education Team retreat was held in Montecito. Core faculty members met to conduct their annual review and update curriculum. Photo: 1
August 2019 September 2019 Class 50 selection was held in Salinas. Photo: 2
The NorCal Ag Leadership Sporting Clay Shoot was held at the Quail Point Hunt Club in Zamora. The event raised $10,438 for CALF. Photos: 3-5
The fellows of Class 50 were announced.
First Fridays, a monthly webinar series for CALF alumni, was launched. As part of the newly created Alumni Learning Community, alumni are invited to join live online discussions each month about topics related to leadership, books, service projects and common business challenges. Photo: 6
The 25 fellows of the Washington, D.C. Educational Fellowship Program (D.C. Exchange) came together in Regions 1 and 2 to learn about current issues and complex challenges facing California’s farmers and ranchers. Photos: 7-9 The 29th annual Region 9 Golf Tournament was held at the Los Posas Country Club in Camarillo. The event raised $55,500 for CALF. Photos: 10-11
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October 2019 A First Fridays webinar titled “Leadership Styles” was hosted for alumni. The Class 50 inauguration and the 2019 Ag Leadership Awards ceremony were held at Fresno State. Alumni hosted a reception which was followed by dinner and ceremonies. Photos: 12-13 The 2019 Profiles in Leadership Award was presented to Rob Geis (35) and Greg Wegis (39). Dr. Sandra Witte received the 2019 Honorary Fellow Award. Photo: 14
November 2019
Deanna van Klaveren (32) began her role as the foundation’s new alumni coordinator. Photo: 15
The 30th annual Dean Brown Golf Tournament was held at the Santa Maria Country Club. The event raised $18,000 for CALF. Photo: 16
Region 4 alumni hosted a social at Hilmar Cheese to welcome local Class 50 fellows.
A First Fridays webinar titled “5 Dysfunctions of a Team” was hosted for alumni. The fellows of Class 49 traveled to Russia, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia for their international travel seminar. Photos: 17-19 An Alumni Council retreat was held in Avila Beach to discuss the group’s goals and plans.
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January 2020 The application process began for Class 51. A press release was emailed to agricultural and mainstream news outlets to announce that applications were being accepted. Photo: 22
A First Fridays webinar titled “Crucial Conversations” was hosted for alumni. Photo: 20
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A two-day “Crucial Conversations” workshop was held in Sacramento.
The Region 3 holiday mixer was held at Mayahuel in Sacramento. Photo: 21
A First Fridays webinar titled “Examining Roots of Culture” was hosted for alumni.
The Region 4 recruitment event was held at Galletto Ristorante in Modesto. Photo: 23
A First Fridays webinar titled “Understanding Emotional Intelligence” was hosted for alumni.
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The 18th annual Colusa Farm Show Breakfast was held at the Colusa Fairgrounds. The event raised $30,315 for CALF. Photo: 24
A wine and cheese reception—honoring the insurance sponsors of the Ag Leadership Alumni World Ag Expo Breakfast—was held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Visalia. Photos: 31-32
A two-day “Crucial Conversations” workshop was held in Kingsburg.
The 26th annual Ag Leadership Alumni World Ag Expo Breakfast was held in Tulare. The event raised $108,000 for CALF. Photos: 33-35
The Region 6 recruitment event was held at Sun-Maid Growers of California in Kingsburg. Photos: 25-26
The Region 1 recruitment event was held at Montna Farms in Yuba City.
A reception and dinner honoring Class 49 was held in Clovis. Photo: 27
Class 49 commencement was held at Fresno State. Fresno State President Dr. Joseph Castro spoke at the event. Photos: 28-30
After more than a decade of service to Ag Leadership, including roles as director of education, interim CEO and program advisor, Dr. Charlie Crabb retired from the foundation. Photo: 36
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Following a two-day seminar at UC Davis, Class 50 fellows arrived on the East Coast to begin their national travel seminar to Gettysburg, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Photos: 37-40
The D.C. Exchange Reception was hosted at the USDA in Washington, D.C. for past graduates and current applicants of the exchange program and Class 50 fellows.
The annual Agricultural & Government Leaders Reception was held at the Sutter Club in Sacramento. As part of the event, several hundred pounds of fresh California produce was donated to the River City Food Bank. Photos: 41-43
Several alumni socials and recruitment events were canceled due to COVID-19 precautions.
The search for and transition to a new president and CEO began. As understood at the time of his hiring, Barry Bedwell (13) announced his intention to retire at the end of 2020. Photo: 44
A First Fridays webinar titled “Understanding Political Systems” was hosted for alumni.
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Ag Leadership President Barry Bedwell (13) and Director of Education Shelli Hendricks created a virtual recruitment video in which they discussed the evolution of the Ag Leadership Program, curriculum and what makes an ideal candidate.
Two Class 51 virtual recruitment events were held to address questions about the program for prospective applicants and for alumni and staff from around the state to connect.
Five new regional directors were selected: Region 1, Kelly Mora (48); Region 2, Steve Dodge (49); Region 5, James Ewart (49); Region 6, Heather Mulholland (44) and Region 10, John Dmytriw (49). Photos: 45-49
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A First Fridays webinar titled “Exploring Personal Power & Change” was hosted for alumni.
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Board Chairman Jeff Elder (35) announced that due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, no in-person meetings, class events, fundraisers or interviews would be allowed until further notice; the 50th Anniversary Celebration would be rescheduled; the remainder of the program for Class 50 would be moved to the first half of 2021; and all activity relating to Class 51 would be suspended until further notice.
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A First Fridays webinar titled “Wicked Problems & the Art of Good Decision Making” was hosted for alumni.
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CLASS 49 INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
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INAUGURATION: OCTOBER 2018 // COMMENCEMENT: FEBRUARY 2020 Brean Bettencourt • Adam Borchard • Luis Calderon • John Dmytriw • Steven Dodge • Miranda Driver • Lesa Eidman • Kathryn Elmore • James Ewart • Brittany Fagundes Steven Filter • Cherie France • Daniel Hartwig • Alyssa Houtby • Betty Lindeman • Melissa Macfarlane • Adam Martinez • Daryn Miller • Sara Neagu-Reed • Laura Pires Jared Plumlee • Taylor Serres • Mark Unruh • Jake Wenger
Lessons Learned in Russia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania // November 3-19, 2019 The fellows of Class 49 traveled to Russia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania for their international seminar. They spent two weeks experiencing and learning about cultures other than their own through history, food, music, language and customs. They also observed the effects of various forms of government and leadership while exploring how societies create a new reality during times of changing social structure.
At the U.S. Embassy in Estonia, fellows met with representatives who spoke about the successes and challenges faced by Estonia since leaving the Soviet Union, the country’s democratic election systems and internet focused societies. During their first full day in Estonia, fellows of Class 49 visited the Estonian State Forest Management Centre, the Estonia Rural Network Unit and Agriculture Research Centre in Jäneda.
to think this way than our current society.” - Adam Borchard, Kate Elmore and Alyssa Houtby
The fellows visited the Kremlin, Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral. They also witnessed the changing of the guard at the Eternal Flame. The first full day abroad was ended at dinner with a representative from The Agricultural Cooperatives of Russia, who conveyed a message to fellows about the importance of inter-reliance and relationship building.
The Estonian portion of the seminar concluded with a meeting at the e-Estonia Briefing Centre. With nearly all of its government services available through the internet and records digitized and interconnected, Estonia is the most advanced digital society in the world. Citizens can log into a single online portal to file taxes, apply for a hunting license and access medical records.
In Lithuania, the fellows visited the largest fresh cabbage and carrot farm in the country. There they learned about the history of the farm and generational challenges associated with agriculture. They also visited Vytautas Magnus University, which has an agriculture academy that focuses on farming innovation and offers valuable degrees for students studying agriculture. The chancellor of the university spoke to the group about the value of the university’s agriculture degrees and programs.
“Overall, the first 24 hours have been insightful and mind-blowing. Many new perspectives are in process of forming and it’s exciting to see this country and culture in a new light.” - John Dmytriw, Cherie France, Daniel Hartwig
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After the Russian portion of the seminar, the fellows began the next leg of their journey in the Baltic states.
“We all agreed that our experience thus far in Ag Leadership and on our international trip has prompted us to question ourselves and our world. Do we ask ‘what if it doesn’t work?’ when we should be asking ‘what if it does work?’ The Estonians believe it is ingrained in their culture to take risks and ask ‘what if it works?’ Perhaps our own forefathers were more inclined
In Latvia, fellows met with the Farmers’ Parliament, the Association of Rural Women of Latvia and the mayor of Bauska. They also visited a bakery, where they learned about local baking traditions and enjoyed a Lithuanian feast and traditional dancing.
“Despite all of our differences, it was amazing to hear about all of the similar challenges Lithuanian agriculture faces.” - Luis Calderon, Brittany Fagundes and Betty Lindeman
The final day of the seminar began with a meeting at Auga Group, the largest vertically integrated food company in Europe. Later, the fellows went to the Lithuanian Ministry of Agriculture, where they learned about Lithuanian’s perspective towards a sustainable food sector. They learned that both these entities consider California as a trend-driver and they actively watch not only what the U.S. does, but specifically California. “Traveling through Russia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania was a once in a lifetime trip to experience the culture of the host countries. Thank you CALF for arranging such a great trip, we will never forget it!”- Class 49 Fellows
Fellows // California Agricultural Leadership Foundation
Celeste Alonzo • Leeann Bettencourt • Tyler Blackney • Adrian Calixtro • Yezmin Carrasco Valle • Mitch Coit • Kris Costa • Natasha Crivelli • Rocco Cunningham • Brian Gill Erin Gorter • Megan Grima • Ted Kingsley • Lindsey Liebig • Holly Little • Julian Lopez • Megan Marques • Jonathan Merrill • Michael Newton • Erin O’Donnell • Brian O’Neill Matt Peyret • Priscilla Rodriguez • Trevor Tagg
Lessons Learned in Sacramento, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. // March 2-14, 2020 In early March, the fellows of Class 50 began their national seminar experience in Sacramento, followed by Atlanta and Washington, D.C. The seminar provided a valuable extension to the study of state and national issues during the first year of the program. At the Centers for Disease Control, fellows met with scientists for Healthy Food Environments. There they learned about developing nutritional access by working with schools to buy locally and seasonally sourced food to reduce costs and improve healthy eating. They also participated in a discussion around foodborne diseases and outbreaks. “During an outbreak, (or crisis, or other stressful time) people look to credible sources and people often remember the first thing they hear during an emergency; even if it is wrong. We challenge everyone to work towards being a source of credible information so that people trust and look to you when a question arises. We can do this in our home and work lives, with friends and on social media. This trust and relationship has to be developed and tended to, and we can do that by being the source of actionable information.” - Kris Costa, Ted Kingsley and Mike Newton During their first business day in D.C., fellows learned about agricultural advocacy, current legislative issues and the importance of good leadership. The day began with meetings at the United Fresh Produce Association and the Russell Group. The seminar continued with a panel discussion that included four D.C. Exchange alumni.
A second panel discussion was made up of alumni of the White House Fellows program. “Forming relationships within the industry is a key component to success both in Sacramento and Washington D.C. We are excited for our next few days and embracing more of the D.C. culture as we learn more about the work of the various agencies within our government.” - Tyler Blackney, Natasha Crivelli and Julian Lopez At the Office of the United States Trade Representative, fellows met with the assistant trade representative, who shared her experience on complex trade negotiations and the cultural dynamics that go along with working with international trade partners. Fellows also met with the deputy director of the Office of Agricultural Policy, where they learned about the importance of building alliances and strategies for maintaining partnerships. At the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the associate director of the Office of Public Liaison to the White House talked about serving as a communication conduit between the White House and the U.S. agriculture industry. During a meeting at the USDA, fellows learned about the interactions between the USDA and Congress and how policy decisions are influenced.
far beyond our expectations. There is so much on our minds as we return home to our families and work while processing the experiences we’ve had on this journey. Our travels took us outside of our comfort zones while expanding our minds to the opportunities we have to affect the future of our industry. We were reminded often that joining the conversation is just as crucial as listening, especially while engaging groups with different views. Additionally, the importance of developing and maintaining trusting relationships was demonstrated over and over again.” -Class 50
CLASS 50 NATIONAL SEMINAR
INAUGURATION: OCTOBER 2019 // COMMENCEMENT: FEBRUARY 2022
“As our national trip has come to a close, we reflect on the immense opportunity we have as members of CALP. The program’s legacy led us to meetings, tours, exposure to social issues and access to our state and federal governments that reached
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Reflections // Annual Report 2019 // 2020
Excerpts from Horizons FALL 2019 to Summer 2020
MISSION We grow leaders who make a difference.
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Reflections // California Agricultural Leadership Foundation
2019-2020
Barry Bedwell (13)—In reflecting back on these seemingly crazy and even bizarre times, I believe we should all feel fortunate to not only be involved with this exceptional leadership program, but to also have leaders in place at the board level to make the very difficult decisions that had to be made for the protection of the fellows, faculty and staff. We can truly see the positive impact of these “leaders who make a difference.” Louise Ferguson, Ph.D. (30), Core Faculty, UC Davis—Why does Ag Leadership incorporate travel into every seminar? The short answer to “why” is that we think it will make better leaders. But, “how” do we think travel will make better leaders? The curriculum is designed to first, assist us in understanding our personality, attitudes, reactions and skills. Second, through testing tools, personal reflection and interaction with others, to learn how we are perceived, to determine how effective our suite of skills, knowledge and attitudes actually is. Third, the program is designed to help us improve ourselves, through the acceptance of what we have learned and practice of improving our suite of skills, knowledge and attitudes. Jeff Elder (35)—Our thoughts and best wishes go out to all who have suffered personal or financial hardship due to the pandemic. As terrible as this crisis has been, it does highlight the importance of California agriculture to the country and world and the importance of good leadership. Rob Geis (35)—I realized there was a whole other experience
that came with being part of the program—alumni. Class 35 was great—amazing—but when I met the rest of the alumni, it was like being part of a whole other class. I made new friendships, met new people and learned even more from those people. Every day, every week, every month, I use the connections I made through Ag Leadership.
attitude. Leadership that “makes a difference” requires us to stand up for the core values we believe in.
on advocacy efforts or just share common frustrations with elements of life that we are all dealing with.
group and to have a bond. We are stronger and ready to take everything on as a group.
Jason Cole (42)—Getting involved in Ag Leadership is so rewarding and really a great time. Any foundation is only as strong as its members and I think our foundation is stronger than ever, so get out there and get involved.
Jim Stollberg (35)—For myself and the people who were involved with the [Dean Brown] golf tournament prior to me, it was just ingrained that the program is important for future ag leaders and when you graduate from the program, you do what you can to allow the program to continue. That means doing whatever we can to support the program, raise money and be part of something big for our region.
Abby Taylor-Silva (45)—We are all learning how to manage our emotions and fears in this unprecedented time. Ag Leadership teaches us to meet people where they are and how important it is to appreciate the ways different people process information, situations and opportunities.
Brean Bettencourt (49)—These are the skills of a lifetime. As we think of the road ahead, we look back at where we’ve been. Over the course of the program, we learned together and challenged each other to grow. We celebrated the birth of three babies and one marriage—in other words, we became a family.
Laura Pires (49)—Each seminar was filled with valuable lessons inspired by listening to speakers who challenged us. We gained insights into our own personalities and reflected on the leaders we want to aspire to become. I was truly moved by the vulnerability and openness of my classmates.
Greg Wegis (39)—Ag Leadership is important because we don’t have many avenues of developing leaders in agriculture. Many of us work on our day-to-day operations and don’t have the time to devote to leadership training. But when there’s a program like the California Ag Leadership Program, with such a good reputation, it attracts talent and leaders who develop their skills even further to better the industry as a whole. Cameron Boswell (42)—It takes hard work, risk and sacrifice to produce the things we depend on for our survival as well as our leisure. Our continued success as an industry and as a civilized people depends on our ability to prioritize our enduring values and guard against an entitlement
Casey Creamer (47)— Understanding myself and others’ Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is the single best tool that I use daily. We all react differently and it has never been more important to be able to quickly understand and communicate effectively, both internally and externally. Ian LeMay (48)—There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t stop and think about what I learned during the Ag Leadership Program. From making sure that I’m communicating effectively with my team, prioritizing which emergencies need the most attention, to making sure that I’m focusing enough time on helping my family process through this odd time. All of these items are elements that I learned to deal with during the program. I’ve relied on the relationships that I’ve formed through the program to outreach to others to share ideas, collaborate
Adam Borchard (49), Laura Pires (49) and Taylor Serres (49)— Traveling through Russia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania was a once in a lifetime trip to experience the culture of the host countries. Thank you CALF for arranging such a great trip. We will never forget it! Luis Calderon (49)—I knew I would be challenged, but I didn’t realize how much. Being vulnerable was key. As the program progressed, I would share more things and the more I could share, the more I could understand myself. Being vulnerable has helped me see that we all need to understand each other for the benefit of California agriculture. Steven Filter (49)—I know I’m meant to be a part of this group—I know I’m meant to be a leader. I became aware of my skills, my strengths and my weaknesses. This program has taught me how my emotions affect me so I can go out into the world and make a difference. Cherie France (49)—[The program] afforded us the time to improve ourselves. We are extremely fortunate to have this
Jared Plumlee (49)—I improved myself, my home life, personal life and work life [through the program] and learned how to tell my personal story. Jessica Pugliese (D.C. Exchange Alumn)—I’ll probably be processing all of the information that I learned from the D.C. Exchange for the next decade. The program has helped me to begin to understand the competitive advantage of California farmers, as well as their constraints and challenges. It was an invaluable opportunity to learn and meet a wonderful group of people within California agriculture and the federal government. Charles Stephens (D.C. Exchange Alumn)—The D.C. Exchange introduced me to the unique challenges and opportunities in California agriculture. I saw firsthand how the policies we develop, grants we approve and programs we support impact the lives of so many hard working farmers, ranchers and all those who support California agriculture up and down the supply chain. I am confident my experience with the D.C. Exchange will position me to better serve California in the months and years to come.
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Seminars are delivered by four exceptional partner universities – Cal Poly Pomona; Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; Fresno State and UC Davis. Fellows learn from first-rate educators, subject authorities and individuals from diverse professions and backgrounds. Core faculty members at each university are responsible for the content and delivery of the seminar curriculum. Through these dynamic and intensive seminars, fellows focus on leadership theory, critical and strategic thinking, effective communication, motivation, change management, complex social and cultural issues, emotional intelligence and other skills that contribute to improved performance as a leader.
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Change management, social issues, culture, history and religion.
Team building, communication skills and personal assessment.
Universities // Annual Report 2019 // 2020 CLASS 49 YEAR TWO SEMINARS October 2019 — Fresno State and San Quentin Criminal justice system, criminology, death penalty, polarized viewpoints and emotional responses, critical thinking skills for complex issues. Included tour of San Quentin. November 2019 — International Travel Seminar to Russia, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia Class 49 fellows learned about different cultures and economic systems. The seminar added diversity and a variety of leadership lessons to their Ag Leadership experience. January 2020 — Cal Poly Pomona International seminar synthesis, including leadership lessons and broadened perspectives. February 2020 — Commencement, Fresno State Life after Ag Leadership, taking personal responsibility for leadership development, reflective interviews, commencement ceremony.
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Emotional intelligence, criminology and national leadership issues.
Conflict management, facilitative leadership, economics, local and state government.
October 2019 — Inaugural, Fresno State CALP history and traditions, program expectations, synthesis, leadership basics, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, alumni activities. November 2019 — Cal Poly San Luis Obispo The leader as a communicator. Team building exercises, practical application of speaking principles (informational speech), communicating through print media, TV and radio interviewing skills.
December 2019 — UC Davis Group dynamics, diversity in the workplace, organizational structure and motivation in the workplace, conflict resolution, facilitative leadership. Included visit to downtown Sacramento to serve the homeless population alongside Mercy Pedalers. January 2020 — Cal Poly Pomona The concept of culture and its formation, different cultures, the role of culture in complex societal issues and solutions, cross-cultural simulation exercise, prejudicial attitudes. Included visit to Homeboy Industries, Ability First and Puente Learning Center. February 2020 — Fresno State Emotional maturity in leadership effectiveness, the connection between biological systems and leadership behaviors, the role of emotional intelligence in complex leadership challenges, leadership from various historical perspectives. March 2020 — UC Davis/National Travel Seminar The ecology of organizations, responding to challenges in communities, engaging the legislative process (local and state issues). National travel seminar to Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Ga. and Gettysburg, Pa. April 2020 — Cal Poly Pomona The significance of change and its impacts on individuals and organizations, the value of agility in responding to change and personal power. Examine economic, social and political aspects of southern African culture. This was the foundation’s first virtual seminar. May 2020 — Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Persuasive speech, active listening, microphone manners, executing powerful presentations, leadership model of influence and vital behaviors. During this seminar, fellows practiced and received feedback on delivering persuasive presentations to a virtual audience.
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VISION
California agricultural leaders united as a catalyst for a vibrant industry.
California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Statements of activities and changes in net assets for the years ended June 30, 2019 // 2020
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Financials // Annual Report 2019 // 2020
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
ASSETS
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CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents Contributions receivable Pledges receivable Short-term investments Other current assets
111,538 8,375 212,694 26,474 55,324
455,306 5,184 177,205 709,013 121,965
Total current assets
414,405
1,468,673
19,320 340,855 19,408,015
11,021 169,650 19,959,888
20,182,595
21,609,232
CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable Funds held for others Other current liabilities
35,641 6,644 271,524
44,397 21,591 425,226
Total current liabilities
313,809
491,214
2,771,501 17,097,285
2,845,278 18,272,740
Property and equipment–net Pledges receivable–net Long-term investments
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LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
NET ASSETS: Without donor restrictions With donor restrictions
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21,118,018
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
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21,609,232
Financials // California Agricultural Leadership Foundation
STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES & CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS:
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
REVENUES AND GAINS: Special events gross revenues Less: special events direct costs Net revenues from special events Contributions Net investment income In-kind revenue Other income Net assets released from restrictions Total revenues and gains without donor restrictions
2019
2020
337,871 (86,820) 251,051
325,709 (79,535) 246,174
713,058 72,776 34,675 18,409 200,000
976,528 78,868 36,279 18,297 400,000
1,289,969
1,756,146
1,121,633 253,069 128,108
1,231,035 286,362 164,972
1,502,810
1,682,369
EXPENSES: Program services Fundraising General and administrative Total expenses
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS:
(212,841)
73,777
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS: Net investment income Net assets released from restrictions Endowment contributions Changes in net assets with donor restrictions:
870,854 (200,000) 732,089
897,820 (400,000) 677,635
1,402,943
1,175,455
1,190,102
1,249,232
TOTAL NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR
18,678,684
19,868,786
TOTAL NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR
19,868,786
21,118,018
CHANGE IN TOTAL NET ASSETS
2019
2020
1,190,102
1,249,232
9,622 (943,630) (732,089) (27,841)
10,148 (703,751) (677,635) (36,506)
(7,524) 198,250 (43,824)
3,191 243,200 (66,641)
(28,714) 2,123 19,467
8,756 14,947 153,702
(364,058)
198,643
(12,134,528) 11,558,915 (1,559)
(12,102,649) 11,571,988 (1,849)
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
(577,172)
(532,510)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Permanently restricted contributions
732,089
677,635
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
732,089
677,635
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(209,141)
343,768
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS BEGINNING OF YEAR
320,679
111,538
111,538
455,306
Change in net assets Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash provided (used) by operating activities: Depreciation Net realized/unrealized (gain)/loss on investments Contributions for endowment purposes Change in present value of discount on pledges (Increase) decrease in: Contributions receivable Pledges receivable Other current assets Increase (decrease) in: Accounts payable Funds held for others Other current liabilities NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Investment purchases Proceeds from sale of investments Property and equipment purchases
END OF YEAR
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STATEMENTS OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
2020
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EXPENSES Personnel cost Travel Programs and events Professional services Other operating expenses Occupancy costs In-kind Fees Depreciation expense
Program 404,913 398,161 81,636 101,358 40,039 64,201 18,969 6,255 6,101
Fundraising 124,588 8,726 38,389 53,493 14,893 12,980 -
General & Administrative 93,441 1,001 6,113 7,002 11,171 2,726 3,367 3,287
TOTAL 622,942 407,888 126,138 101,358 100,534 90,265 34,675 9,622 9,388
TOTALS
1,121,633
253,069
128,108
1,502,810
EXPENSES Personnel cost Travel Professional services Other operating expenses Occupancy costs Fees Programs and events In-kind Depreciation expense
Program 477,226 433,897 46,366 65,439 63,761 50,952 72,025 14,774 6,595
Fundraising 146,839 3,894 62,716 36,577 14,816 15 21,505 -
General & Administrative 110,129 705 6,849 5,311 11,112 27,313 3,553
TOTAL 734,194 438,496 115,931 107,327 89,689 78,280 72,025 36,279 10,148
TOTALS
1,231,035
286,362
164,972
1,682,369
Financials // California Agricultural Leadership Foundation RESTRICTED FUND GROUP Dean Brown Endowed Founder’s Chair JG Boswell II Endowed Founder’s Chair Special Purpose Accounts [detailed below] Board Designated Endowment Dean and Charles Buchinger Memorial Endowment Franklin Otis Booth Legacy Fund Dean Brown Growth and Innovation Fund JG Boswell II Legacy Fund Stewart & Lynda Resnick Wonderful Legacy Fund Total Restricted Fund Unrestricted Fund Total Investments
Corpus year end 6/30/2019
Fiscal year contributions 2020
Corpus year end 6/30/2020
Accrued value year end 6/30/2020
1,000,000 1,000,000 2,543,745 1,000,000 102,255 6,731,897 37,250 1,727,850 1,000,000 15,142,997 220
139,579 750 250 1,000 60,000 500,000 701,579 653
1,000,000 1,000,000 2,683,324 1,000,000 103,005 6,732,147 38,250 1,787,850 1,500,000 15,844,577 873
1,509,313 1,509,313 3,433,089 1,509,313 150,424 8,629,639 53,960 2,293,155 1,578,770 20,666,977 -
15,143,217
702,232
15,845,450
20,666,977
16,845 10,050 31,270 52,900 55,025 106,678 81,250 127,000 32,681 31,675 41,163 170,500 25,000 63,355
1,600 980 10,000 4,000 2,350 3,000 8,200 5,250 12,600 2,800
18,445 10,050 32,250 62,900 59,025 109,028 81,250 127,000 35,681 39,875 46,413 183,100 25,000 66,155
24,303 13,635 40,706 81,011 81,213 145,913 95,818 149,886 40,692 46,184 54,945 215,826 29,185 75,226
166,300 213,375 231,500 26,170 39,985 15,250 22,370 96,182 45,619 29,855 18,500 11,200 589,592
3,862 100 5,000 3,200 4,203 2,750 8,185 2,450 2,000 2,100 18,900 3,800 17,449
170,162 213,475 236,500 29,370 44,188 15,250 25,120 104,367 48,069 31,855 20,600 18,900 15,000 607,041
202,527 296,954 346,830 38,312 60,127 17,456 28,490 139,989 65,040 36,532 24,589 20,839 15,987 775,648
39,625 42,245 22,360 31,300 10,000 46,925
6,800 2,200 250 350 5,200
46,425 44,445 22,610 31,650 10,000 52,125
53,546 59,399 34,067 46,804 12,669 62,738
2,543,745
139,579
2,683,324
3,433,089
SPECIAL PURPOSE ACCOUNTS FELLOWSHIP FUNDS Alumni Fellowship Fund Dean Brown Fellowship Fund Women in Leadership Fellowship Fund Lagomarsino Family Fellowship Fund Richard Pidduck Fellowship Fund Manassero Fellowship Fund John and Sheila Lake Fellowship Fund Thomas Mulholland Fellowship Fund Paul and Yvonne [Natsuhara] Murai Fellowship Fund Gene Rapp Fellowship Fund Jim and Betsy Hansen Family Fellowship Fund John and Betsy Grether Fellowship Fund Patricio Family Fellowship Fund John and Eda Muller Fellowship Fund
ENDOWMENT FUNDS Bob Gray Endowment Borba Family Endowment Ladera Foundation Class 12 Endowment Class 17 Endowment Class 23 Endowment Class 25 Endowment Class 30 Endowment Class 33 Endowment Class 41 Endowment Class 43 Endowment Jess Rhody Class 45 Endowment Class 47 Endowment General Endowment
MEMORIAL FUNDS David Charles Martella Memorial Endowment Tim O’Neill / Class 10 Memorial Fund Michelle Turner Memorial Endowment Dr. George Johannessen Memorial Endowment Remo L. Matteucci Memorial Endowment Richard R. Smith Memorial Fellowship Fund Total
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FUND COMPOSITE RESTRICTED COMPOSITE
Asset Allocation and Annualized Performance - Net of Fees
Market Value ($)
% of Portfolio
% Fiscal YTD
% Calendar YTD
% 1 Year
% 3 Years
% 5 Years
% 7 Years
% Return
Inception Date
Global Equity*
12,893,699
62.40
5.20
-3.90
5.20
7.90
6.90
-
6.90
12/1/13
U.S. Equity
8,022,268
38.80
6.50
-3.40
6.50
9.80
8.10
10.30
7.90
4/1/08
Non-U.S. Equity
4,871,431
23.60
3.20
-4.80
3.20
4.70
4.80
6.50
7.90
5/1/12
Fixed Income
7,071,372
34.20
6.90
3.90
6.90
4.20
4.00
3.50
3.80
2/1/11
Cash
709,013
3.40
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
*Global Equity is a combination of U.S. Equity and Non-U.S. Equity.
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CASH
3.4 %
U.S. EQUITY %
38.8
FIXED INCOME %
34.2
NON U.S. EQUITY %
23.6
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JULY 1, 2019 // JUNE 30, 2020
>> DONORS $900,000 The James G. Boswell Foundation
$6,900 Michael Hollister
$500,000 Resnick Foundation / The Wonderful Company
$6,000 Paul Parreira
$78,500 The Zenith Agribusiness Solutions $60,000 Boswell Family Foundation $55,000 Almond Board of California Driscoll’s & Reiter Affiliated Companies LLC Taylor Fresh Foods Inc. The McClarty Family Foundation $50,000 California Cotton Alliance $25,000 Quinn Company Western Growers $17,500 Union Bank $12,000 Monterey Pacific Company Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County* $10,000 Circle Vision LLC / Doug and Jan Circle Farm Credit: American AgCredit, CoBank and Farm Credit West Farm Credit: American AgCredit, CoBank, Farm Credit West, Fresno Madera Farm Credit John and Betsy Grether Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC Ladera Foundation Lagomarsino Group Thomas Mulholland Syngenta Wells Fargo Bank $8,500 Duarte Nursery Inc. $8,000 Rabo Agri-Finance
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Donors // Annual Report 2019 // 2020
$5,400 Thomas M Bunn Family LLC $5,224.50 Bob and Pat Gray $5,000 Barry and Kim Bedwell Burroughs Family Orchards Carlos and Mercedes Castaneda Creek Rock Ventures LLC D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of California Jeff and Mori Elder Jim and Betsy Hansen Stanley Kjar Jr. Land O’Lakes Foundation Peggy Sears Perry Sonny Kalkat Memorial Foundation Sunridge Nurseries Inc. Woolf Enterprises $4,500 Maria and Miguel Gutierrez $3,500 John and Edyth Ledbetter $3,400 Gene Peterson $3,005.34 Mary-Ann Warmerdam $3,000 John and Nan Colbert Matthew Efird / Efird Ag Enterprises Inc. Russel Efird / Double E Farms Inc. Justin and Emilee Morehead Paul and Yvonne Murai Gerald and Elaine Rominger Raymond Tonella $2,500 Anthony Costa & Sons Kevin Antongiovanni Philip Bowles Bob and Lisa Cherenson Gary and Diana Cusumano Margaret Duflock
James Finch Gail and John Gray J.D. Heiskell & Co. Kahn, Soares & Conway LLP J. Link and Sally Leavens Limoneira Foundation Fund Jean and Bill Phillimore Jan Smith $2,200 Tim O’Neill Memorial Mike Bennett Lance Brown Ron Caird Steve Chrisman John Crossland Bill Daniell Bob Denney Pete Fallini Randy Linquist Paul Martin Mike Phelan $2,000 John Chandler Cal and Linda Dooley Fred Rau Dairy Inc. Gorrill Ranch Kaweah Pump Inc. Leslie and Link Leavens Nelson Irrigation Corporation Jan and Paul Newton Richard Pidduck Daniel M. Rodrigues Mike and Jakki Sencer Ravi, Sureena, Atham, Daya, Imani and Ekram Thiara $1,750 James Ewart $1,500 Anthony Bozzano Ty and Sheri Parkinson $1,300 Bob and Anne Atkins $1,233 Western Ag Crop Insurance Services $1,200 Ken Zimmerman
$1,000 Agriland Foundation Allied Grape Growers Kevin Andrew Derek Azevedo Bengard Ranch Inc. Jeff and April Bitter Bream Family Farms Inc. California Fresh Fruit Association Adrian Calixtro** Karen Caplan Denise and Benjamin Carter Bill and Carol Chandler Jim Clare Class 32 Richard Clauss Bill and Kathy Coit Jason Cole Rick and Lynne Cosyns Jorge Cuevas** Doug and Alison DeGroff EDB Diversified / Tom and Ann Dungan Kathryn Elmore* Roberta Firoved Five Crowns Marketing John and Cynthia France* John and Sharon Garner John and Jane Gibson Bernell Harlan Nicole Hayden Kevin and Diane Herman Michael Hollister / Driscoll’s Charitable Fund Jeana Hultquist Fidela Irigoyen Mark and Isabella Jacobs Kimberly Clauss Jorritsma Charles Kosmont Stan and Sheri Lester Melissa MacFarlane* Adam Martinez* Catalino Martinez / Val Mar Farming LLC Cameron Mauritson Maxwell Foundation Doug McGeoghegan Mark and Megan McKean Ron and Jamie McManis Justin Micheli Ralph Myers Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss Beth Pandol Sal and Ramona Parra Kelley and Tom Parsons Thomas and Karen Pecht Peter Peterson
John Pucheu Richard and Kathleen Zacky Family Foundation Gary and Karen Robinson Rotary Club of Turlock* Leland Ruiz Serres Corporation* Serres Ranch* Ted Sheely Kevin and Lori Steward Rosemary Talley John and Diane Taylor David and Judy Theodore Matthew and Laura Toste Ulash Turkhan Garnett Vann Ellen Sanders Way Blazer Wilkinson Marcia Wolfe Wonderful Orchards** Chris and Sarah Woolf $965 Jensen Devaurs $950 Fowler Nurseries Inc. $750 Holly King $600 Charlie and Jackie Crabb $525 John and Carol Gorter $500 Jim and Carol Ahlem Gregg Avilla Aaron Barcellos / A-Bar Ag Enterprises Art Barrientos Brean Bettencourt* Jeff Boldt Luis Calderon* Norman Clark Class 45 Vernon Crowder Mark Dalrymple Dewar Farms* Maurice and Marie DiBuduo John Dmytriw* Miranda Driver* E.M. Tharp Inc. Dave Edwards*
Donors // California Agricultural Leadership Foundation
Lucas and Candice Espericueta Pete Fallini Fanciful Co. Daniel Fanucchi Joey and Tawni Fernandes Joseph Ferrara Filice Farms LP Filter Farms Inc.* Mike and Jeanette Fitch Robert and Sheryl Flores John and Mary Ann Frye Bill Gentle Robert Goodwin Ted Grether Clay and Jan Groefsema Ed Grossi Glen and Janet Goto Hans Herkert Farms Henry Avocado Corporation Tou and Pashoua Her Les and Janet Heringer Randy and Katherine Hopkins Bill Gisvold and Kathy Hull Huntington Farms Dale and Mary Jane Huss Mark Krebsbach Bob Lilley Linder Equipment Co. Steve and Kim McIntyre Kent and Kathryn McKenzie Ed McLaughlin George and Cynthia Meek Michael Mendes Midland Tractor Mixtec Group Jenny Moffitt Moore Farms Inc. Stephen and Wendy Murrill Oro Del Norte LLC Jose Perez** Jane Roberti / Sierra Valley Legacy of Agriculture Foundation Emily Rooney Karen Ross John Salmonson Rick and Michelle Schellenberg Taylor Serres* Scott and Sara Seus Andrew Duffy Sill Justin Spellman Scott and Karen Stone Brian Talley Gregory Taylor** Mark Unruh* Scott Van Der Kar
Lizet Vazquez** Roger Wood Stuart and Pilar Yamamoto John and Teri Zonneveld $450 Brittany Fagundes* $400 Stephanie Gonzales Dan and Nancy Nelson Jeff Stephens $350 Danielle McShane Steve and Elaine Olson $300 John Ellis Jonathan “Jody” Graves Michael and Jessica Kelley Darrin Monteiro Joanne Nissen Kim Rogina Lori Ann Thrupp John Weiler $268 Joe Produce LLC $251 Merlin Fagan $250 Art Alafa / CargoBarn* Julie Allen David and Nina Ames David Arakelian Steven and Deborah Arnold Rick and Nancy Barnes Bill and Katie Bennett Paul and Sheryl Betancourt L. Lucinda Chipponeri Mike and Barbara Chrisman Ned Coe Dale Coke Les and Cindy Crutcher Clay Daulton Peter DeGroot Maria De La Paz Carpio Steven Dennis Nat DiBuduo Michael Dimock Mike and Jonnalee Dunn
Fred and Susan Ferro Joy Fitzhugh Loren Freeman Lori Frommer Micky George John Giovannetti George Gough Lauren Grizzle Less and Claudia Guthrie Melissa Heinrich Stephen and Donna Heringer Phil Hogan Holt of California Benny and Donna Jefferson William and Maurine Jones Tracy Kahn Jarrett Martin Leo McGuire Julie and Joe Morris Soapy Mulholland James and Melissa Neeley Tim Panziera Lane and Joyce Parker Alan and Patricia Reynolds Pat V. Ricchiuti Jim and Mary Rickert River Vista Farms Dave and Jane Roberti Don Roberts Hal Robertson John Slinkard Paul and Connie Sousa Spencer Cattle Company Keith and Marcia Swinger Lance and Audrey Tennis TMD Creative Inc. Joe Turkovich Pete Vander Poel Richard Vaughan Vic Lanini Family Trust Chris and Joann White Suellen Witham $249 Bryan Foley $200 Jose Luis Aguiar Robert and Nancy Cadenazzi Tom and Kathryn Chandler Michele Clark Ralph Evans Glenda Humiston Melissa Lema Jim and Terizza Miller*
Dina Moore Alejandra Navarrete Cynthia Noble Brenda and Gary Ouwerkerk Douglas Rudd Deanna van Klaveren $187.79 Amazon Smile $185.30 Laura Pires / Cargill* $150 Anonymous Daryn Miller* Robert Rathbone $135 Julie Johnson $108 Susan Cohen Grossman $100 Rachelle Antinetti Emily Ayala Jane and Franklin Barnes Woody and Jane Barnes Pierre Camsuzou Jacqueline and Tom Courtright Margaret D’Arrigo-Martin Dempel Farming Co. Jerry Diefenderfer John and Antoinette Draxler Thomas Ellis Ben Goodwin Mark and Melissa Hansen Randy and Joyce Hansen Ben Henry Tyson Heusser Dennis and Kathleen Leonardi Ralph and Denene Lucchetti Ron Macedo Dexter and Lynda McDonald Ed McFadden Network for Good / Facebook Maxwell and Diane Norton Jerald O’Banion Ken Oneto Steve and Mary Pastor Rich Peterson Tony Pires* Charles and Frances Pritchard
Meredith Rehrman Ritchie Kevin and Liza Robertson Salinas Pump Company* Jason Schwartze and Sharon Tonnesen William Scott David Serrano David Silva Tim Vaux Paul Violett C. David Viviani Dean Wineman
In Memory of Carl Voss (4) Larry Lemke: $1,000
$75 Jason and Jacqueline Pucheu
In Memory of Gene Rapp Edwin and Kaye Camp: $2,500 Lynnel and Herb Pollock: $150 Bob Dempel: $100
$50 Jacqulyn Buffham* Dewayne Holmdahl Jazmin Lopez Tom Lucas Shane MacKenzie* Dan Royer* $30 Cathy Haas $20 Mary Kimball $18 Ron Hyman In-Kind TMD Creative: $17,105 AGR Partners Advisors LLC: $5,720 Manpreet Bains and Clint Rehermann: $3,200 EDB Diversified: $2,645.90 Manpreet Bains: $1,996 Far Horizon Crop Insurance / Manpreet Bains: $1,063.77 Sureena and Ravi Thiara: $1,000 Allied Grape Growers: $905.10 James Shattuck: $792.68 Melissa Duflock: $600 Deanna van Klaveren: $523.34 Belmont Nursery: $474.87 Manseena Orchards / Manpreet Bains: $252
In Memory of Richard Smith (7) Steve Nation: $500 In Memory of Terry Marie Bengard Ocean Mist Farms: $1,000 In Memory of Anne Hurd Gerald and Elaine Rominger: $500 Mary-Ann Warmerdam: $250
In Memory of Edward Lea and Armando Vornoli Albert Adreveno and John and Eda Muller: $200 Special Events Ag Leadership Alumni World Ag Expo Breakfast: $108,000 Region 9 Golf Tournament: $55,500 Colusa Farm Show Breakfast: $30,315 Dean Brown Golf Tournament: $18,000 NorCal Ag Leadership Sporting Clay Shoot: $10,438 *Class 49 Giving **Class 50 Giving
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