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SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch is announcing six vacancies on the Nursery Advisory Board.
The board is composed of 12 voting members, each representing an establishment with a valid California License to Sell Nursery Stock.
No two members shall represent the same organization, members will represent a wide spectrum of the nursery industry, and the board will be geographically representative of the nursery industry in California.
The term of office for board members is four years. Members typically meet twice per year, but can meet more frequently if needed.
The members receive no compensation, but are entitled to payment of necessary traveling expenses in accordance with the rules of the California Department of Human Resources.
In addition, the board includes up to nine non-voting ex officio members from the County Agricultural Commissioner and Sealers Association, the University of California and groups affiliated with the nursery industry.
The mission of the Nursery Advisory Board is to grow and maintain a strong relationship between CDFA and the nursery industry in order to secure the industry’s future.
The board facilitates communication between state and federal regulators and the nursery industry, and it advises CDFA’s Nursery Services Program on policies, fees, and other issues concerning nurseries and nursery stock.
Individuals interested in being considered for this board appointment should send a brief résumé to Board Manager Joshua Kress by Dec. 1 at California Department of Food and Agriculture, Pest Exclusion Branch, 1220 N Street, Room 344, Sacramento, CA 95814.
For additional information, you may contact the Nursery Services Program at 916-654-0435.
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SAN FRANCISCO – Post offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, for Thanksgiving.
Mail delivery is limited to Priority Express Mail so that U.S. Postal Service employees can share the holiday with family and friends.
But some Postal Service products and services are still available at 2,845 locations nationwide through self service kiosks. Most are available 24 hours each day, including holidays.
Post offices resume full service on Friday, Nov. 28. But for consumers looking for one less line on Black Friday, USPS Self Service Kiosks provide quick access to Postal Service products and services just as ATMs provide for banking customers. There is no extra fee.
The self service kiosks enable customers to weigh and mail letters and parcels, as well as purchase stamps using credit and debit cards.
The kiosks also dispense postage in any amount for Priority Express Mail, Priority Mail, First-Class and Standard Post services.
They also provide mailing information such as ZIP Code Lookup and accept post office box renewals.
The self service kiosks have been stocked with two holiday-themed stamps for the 2014 season: Consumers can purchase sheets of 18 stamps featuring the colorful Winter Fun stamps. Or, consumers can print individual stamps on demand featuring the iconic Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, celebrating the 50th year of the popular holiday television special.
Image of a Self-Service Kiosk.Postal Service kiosks are popular and also deliver a Spanish-language option.
According to Postal Facts 2014, sales of USPS postage and services at kiosks are part of the overall $7.6 billion suite of “expanded access” opportunities available to consumers, which also includes Stamps To Go offered at retailers and online postage sales.
Consumers can find the nearest USPS Self Service Kiosk using the “Find Locations” tool at www.usps.com .
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SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board.
The board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to the department to help ensure that commercial feed inspections contribute to a clean and wholesome supply of milk, meat and eggs.
The vacancies are for commercial feed industry representatives and applicants must hold a current California Commercial Feed License.
The term of office for board members is up to three years. Members receive no compensation, but are entitled to payment of necessary traveling expenses in accordance with the rules of the Department of Personnel Administration.
If appointed, individuals will be required to complete the Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests and the Ethics Training Course.
Individuals interested in serving on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board will need to complete a questionnaire, available on the program Web site, and send a resume by Jan. 15, 2015, to the California Department of Food and Agriculture – Feed and Livestock Drugs Inspection Program, 1220 “N” Street, Sacramento, California 95814-5607, Attention: Marilyn Boehnke.
For further information on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board and vacancies, contact Marilyn Boehnke at 916-900-5022 or email
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – “The Days with Zahrah” television show will feature Lake County on the final season episode to be aired at 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16, on the Bay Area’s ABC Channel 7.
Host Zahrah Farmer starts each episode in San Francisco and travels to a variety of locations around the country and around the world to explore life, culture, history and music.
In the Lake County segment, she visits five locations including Sigma Ranch & Winery, Cache Creek Vineyards, Brassfield Estate Winery, the Tallman Hotel and the Saw Shop Gallery & Bistro.
Farmer and the production crew were in Lake County in September to film the segment.
“This program is a wonderful way to showcase Lake County,” said Cache Creek Vineyards marketing director, Megan Hoberg. “I believe we will greatly benefit from this exposure in the Bay area and
beyond.”
Terry Dereniuk, Lake County Winery Association executive director, agreed with Hoberg.
“It is very exciting for our wine industry to be featured on this show. We hope that Zahrah’s viewers will decide to experience the journey first hand with a visit to Lake County,” Dereniuk said.
A “Days with Zahrah” producer met Walt Campbell from Six Sigma at a wine tasting at the Andaz Hotel in Napa a few months ago.
The producer was impressed with Six Sigma’s wines and Campbell’s gracious hospitality and decided to feature the region on an upcoming episode.
“Lake County is finally getting the credit it deserves for its wine industry,” said Campbell. “Both the quality level of the wines and the friendly hospitality are bringing visitors from all over the world. The hard work is paying off.”
“Days with Zahrah” is a 30-minute lifestyle travel show.
“The world is such an incredible and beautiful place; what is 'known' can be as intriguing as the 'unknown,'” said Farmer. “When I started 'Days with Zahrah,' my goal was to take viewers on an unforgettable journey.”
Complete information about the show can be found at www.dayswithzahrah.com .
LCWA works to promote the wines of Lake County’s high elevation region. Membership is open to wineries, winegrape growers, and individuals or businesses interested in promoting the Lake County wine industry.
For more information about upcoming events, sponsorship or membership opportunities, call 707-357-5237 or visit www.lakecountywineries.org .
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