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Since 1854, the California State Fair has showcased the progress and advancement of the State’s agricultural industry. In celebration of those individuals who have substantially contributed to California’s Agriculture success, the California State Fair is seeking nominations for the 2019 Agriculturalist of the Year.
The Agriculturalist of the Year award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated leadership and contributed extensively to the agricultural industry in a professional manner. Individuals nominated must have clearly represented the industry over a number of years in one or more of the following areas: finance, government, production agriculture, education, labor, research, communications, trade and public service, regardless of contributions to the California State Fair.
The California State Fair first began presenting this award in 1980. Most recent awardees include . Paul Wenger (2018), Tom Nassif (2017), Sarbjit “Sarb” Johl (2016), Charles D. “Chuck” Ahlem (2015), Craig McNamara (2014), Edward H. Nishio (2013), A.G. Kawamura (2012), Robert “Bob” Gilbert (2011), Bill Lyons, Jr. (2010).
The 2019 Agriculturalist of the Year nomination form can be found on the California State Fair Web site under Agricultural Advisory Council.
Nominations can be made from within the industry and the general public. Nomination forms must be emailed, faxed, postmarked or hand delivered by Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, to Jay Carlson, Ag Program Manager, California Exposition & State Fair P.O. Box 15649, Sacramento, CA 95852, telephone 916-263-3109, fax 916-263-7903, emailThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The winner of the 2019 Agriculturalist of the Year will be presented at the Friends of the California State Fair Gala on June 27, 2019.
The Agriculturalist of the Year award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated leadership and contributed extensively to the agricultural industry in a professional manner. Individuals nominated must have clearly represented the industry over a number of years in one or more of the following areas: finance, government, production agriculture, education, labor, research, communications, trade and public service, regardless of contributions to the California State Fair.
The California State Fair first began presenting this award in 1980. Most recent awardees include . Paul Wenger (2018), Tom Nassif (2017), Sarbjit “Sarb” Johl (2016), Charles D. “Chuck” Ahlem (2015), Craig McNamara (2014), Edward H. Nishio (2013), A.G. Kawamura (2012), Robert “Bob” Gilbert (2011), Bill Lyons, Jr. (2010).
The 2019 Agriculturalist of the Year nomination form can be found on the California State Fair Web site under Agricultural Advisory Council.
Nominations can be made from within the industry and the general public. Nomination forms must be emailed, faxed, postmarked or hand delivered by Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, to Jay Carlson, Ag Program Manager, California Exposition & State Fair P.O. Box 15649, Sacramento, CA 95852, telephone 916-263-3109, fax 916-263-7903, email
The winner of the 2019 Agriculturalist of the Year will be presented at the Friends of the California State Fair Gala on June 27, 2019.
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SACRAMENTO – California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones on Wednesday issued a decision and order imposing a $4,345,000 penalty on American Labor Alliance and CompOne USA for selling workers' compensation and liability policies to employers of farmworkers without being properly licensed with the Department of Insurance.
"My priority as Insurance Commissioner is to protect California consumers," said Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. "Insurance companies not properly licensed to transact insurance in California place policyholders at risk because the insurers have not met the standards required under state law. In this case the health and wellbeing of the farmworkers was put at risk by the unlicensed insurers who sold workers' compensation insurance illegally to the employers of farmworkers."
Despite a Cease and Desist Order issued by the Department of Insurance in October 2016 against the Agricultural Contracting Services Association Inc. and its affiliates, the American Labor Alliance and CompOne USA, and Board Chair Marcus Asay, and a decision and order issued by Commissioner Jones in November 2017 ordering them to refrain from selling insurance policies in California, the company continued to transact insurance without a license.
Wednesday’s decision and order imposes the $4.3 million penalty that represents $5,000 for each of the 869 days that the companies sold workers' compensation insurance without a license.
Employers transacting business with Agricultural Contracting Services Association, Inc., American Labor Alliance, or affiliate CompOne USA, should contact the Department of Insurance Investigation Division at 661-253-7500 for assistance in determining the validity of their workers' compensation coverage.
"My priority as Insurance Commissioner is to protect California consumers," said Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. "Insurance companies not properly licensed to transact insurance in California place policyholders at risk because the insurers have not met the standards required under state law. In this case the health and wellbeing of the farmworkers was put at risk by the unlicensed insurers who sold workers' compensation insurance illegally to the employers of farmworkers."
Despite a Cease and Desist Order issued by the Department of Insurance in October 2016 against the Agricultural Contracting Services Association Inc. and its affiliates, the American Labor Alliance and CompOne USA, and Board Chair Marcus Asay, and a decision and order issued by Commissioner Jones in November 2017 ordering them to refrain from selling insurance policies in California, the company continued to transact insurance without a license.
Wednesday’s decision and order imposes the $4.3 million penalty that represents $5,000 for each of the 869 days that the companies sold workers' compensation insurance without a license.
Employers transacting business with Agricultural Contracting Services Association, Inc., American Labor Alliance, or affiliate CompOne USA, should contact the Department of Insurance Investigation Division at 661-253-7500 for assistance in determining the validity of their workers' compensation coverage.
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