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The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will address the status of local fairs at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, July 9, in Sacramento.
The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 N St., Main Auditorium, Sacramento.
“California’s fairs are an integral part of this state’s agricultural heritage,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “From the annual exhibitions to year-round community based activities – fairs continue to help educate and entertain. They remain an important and productive part of our local communities.”
In 2011, funding for California’s fairs was eliminated as part of the state’s budgetary savings. This $32 million reduction in funding repositioned how fairs operate.
California’s fair network consists of 80 fair organizations, including District Agricultural Associations, citrus fruit fairs, other local fairs, and the California State Fair.
This meeting provides an opportunity for stakeholders to provide an update on California’s fairs and discuss the changes and initiatives that are occurring at the local level.
Invited speakers include: Stephen Chambers, Western Fairs Association; Becky Bailey-Findley, California Fair Services Authority; Christopher Korby, California Authority of Racing Fairs; Rick Pickering, California Exposition & State Fair; Tim Fennell, Del Mar Fairgrounds; Dannette DePaul, Modoc District Fair; and representatives from the Fresno, Dixon and Calaveras fairs. Additional speakers include representatives from CDFA’s Division of Fairs & Expositions.
“California’s fair season is in full swing and thousands of individuals across this state are seeing livestock exhibits and horse racing while enjoying classic fair food,” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “California’s fair industry is vibrant and resilient and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for this cultural icon of the Golden State.”
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representative and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to California agriculture.
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JJ Kane announced the addition of construction equipment and vehicles located in the Sacramento area to be sold online at public auction on July 20.
More than 350 items will be sold online with over 25 items located in Dixon/Sacramento areas and include used bucket trucks for sale, forestry/tree care equipment, one ton trucks, other service trucks, air compressor trucks, pickups and more.
The online auction will be at http://www.jjkane.com/california-used-bucket-trucks-car-vehicle?utm_campaign=PRW295R .
These items are being sold by PG&E and Davey Tree Experts and are available for preview on July 19th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 8621 Robben Road, Dixon.
Buyers must register to bid online and live bidding starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday July 20. In addition to the California vehicles, other items for this auction are located in South Beloit, Ill., and Columbus Ohio.
Items are added to the auction daily so individuals and companies in need of vehicles and used bucket trucks for sale are encouraged to sign up for the email updates to stay informed of newly added equipment.
J.J. Kane is well-known for used bucket trucks and utility equipment auctions. Their auctions also feature many used light-duty trucks, cars, SUV's and more. One of the benefits of this auction is that you do not have to be present to participate. Bidding can be done online, saving the cost of travel, and the company will help bidders and sellers through every step of the process.
JJ Kane auctions are absolute, meaning that everything sells to the highest bidder, regardless of price. There are no minimums or reserves at an absolute auction, and owners are not allowed to bid on equipment they have consigned to the auction. Selling price is determined by the bidders participating in the auction, and no one else.
The auction offers direct access to the equipment contractors need, and differs from other auctions in that you don’t have to be a dealer to buy. Anyone can register and connect directly with buyers and sellers through this auction company, helping both parties to exchange equipment at a fair price.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Winery Association seeks volunteers and sponsors for the 2013 Lake County Wine Awards Competition held at Brassfield Estate Winery and The People’s Choice Award held this year on Aug. 31 at the Lake County Fair.
Volunteers assist with the organization and execution of the professional wine judging, alongside the esteemed panel of judges, Director Ray Johnson and the Lake County Winery Association chairpersons July 8-12 at Brassfield Estate Winery in Clearlake Oaks.
Volunteers are critical contributors, supporting the Lake County Winery Association’s goals of developing awareness and recognition of Lake County as a preeminent winegrowing and tourism destination – as they strive to make this the most successful and publicized awards competition to date.
Sponsors help fund critical aspects of the professional judging, wine awards dinner, and the people’s choice award events, marketing and public outreach.
Sponsors are given the opportunity to showcase their products and services to wine professionals, business people, wine enthusiasts and the community while supporting an important local nonprofit organization.
Sponsors ensure the success of these events for the visitors, residents, vineyards, wineries, and Lake County as a community.
In addition to our distinct appreciation, sponsors receive recognition at each event, in press releases, PSAs, and promotional materials distributed throughout Wine County and neighbors in Sacramento and the Bay Area.
Please contact Megan Hoberg at 707-279-4302 or Jacquelyn Farrington at 707-994-4068 to volunteer or sponsor this foremost wine event.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – When Derek Holstein, winemaker since 2005 for Cache Creek Vineyards, was notified that his 2011 Reserve Chardonnay and 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon had again won gold medals, he was still enjoying the news of the gold medal he won just last week from the Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge, also for the 2011 Reserve Chardonnay.
“It is such a privilege to be in a position to support the beautiful vineyards of Cache Creek Vineyards and the Van Pelt family in their desire to produce world class wines from a fairly new growing area with tremendous potential,” said Holstein.
The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon received a Double Gold earlier this year from the American Fine Wines Competition which was held in Florida.
Cache Creek Vineyards is a small, family-owned, sustainably farmed vineyard in Lake County. Production is small with a total of 1,400 cases of four varietals being produced this year.
“Our limited production allows Derek to give more hands-on attention to each varietal. That attention starts in the vineyard and continues through the wine making process. We are committed to growing exceptional grapes and proud to present wines exhibiting creativity and longevity,” said Linda Glover, spokesperson for Cache Creek Vineyards.
Wines can be purchased online at www.cachecreekvineyards.com , call 707-272-8466 for phone orders or visit Lake County Wine Studio, 9505 Main St., Upper Lake.