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OUR FUTURE. OUR FOCUS.

ANNUAL REPORT 2014 - 2015

BOARD OF DIRECTORSLoren Booth, Chair / Booth Ranches, LLCJeff Elder, Vice Chair / J.G. Boswell CompanyPierre Tada, Secretary - Treasurer / Granite Peak PartnersKarm Bains / Karmdeep S. Bains Farms / Bains RanchesBarbara Boswell / J.G. Boswell CompanyEdwin Camp / D.M. Camp & SonsRobert Cherenson / Lander Veterinary ClinicJohn Colbert / Greenleaf Farms, Inc.A.G. Kawamura / Orange County Produce, LLCEjnar Knudsen / Passport CapitalJoe MacIlvaine / Paramount Farming CompanyJames R. Maxwell / Agriland Farming Company, Inc.Rod Stark / Valley Small Business Development CorporationMary-Ann Warmerdam, Secretary / Treasurer / The Clorox CompanyDr. Lester Young / California State Polytechnic University, PomonaRob C. Yraceburu / Wells Fargo Bank

CORE FACULTY MEMBERSDr. Michael Thomas / California State University, FresnoDr. Robert Flores / California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoDr. Peggy Sears Perry / California State Polytechnic University, PomonaDr. Annie King / University of California, Davis

UNIVERSITY DEANSDr. Charles Boyer, Dr. Sandra Witte / California State University, FresnoDr. Andrew Thulin / California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoDr. Mary Holz-Clause / California State Polytechnic University, PomonaDr. Helene Dillard / University of California, Davis

ALUMNI COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMelissa Duflock (40), ChairHolly Dawley (38), Vice ChairMatt Fisher (41), Secretary / FinanceRob Geis (35), Immediate Past ChairMike Young (35), Foundation Board Liaison

REGIONAL DIRECTORSRegion 1: Holly Dawley (38), John Weiler (22)Region 2: Steve Knudsen (41), Andrea Card (38)Region 3: Michael Campbell (3), Mica Heilmann (40)Region 4: Chase Hurley (35), Robin Flournoy (29)Region 5: Melissa Duflock (40), Jorge Suarez (41) through Dec. 2014Region 6: Timothy Vaux (31)Region 7: Lisa Bodrogi (39), Dan Sutton (40)Region 8: Jensen Devaurs (43), Todd Snider (41)Region 9: Yissel Barajas (40), Scott Beylik (40)Region 10: Bryan Foley (39), Liz Silva (41)At-Large: Noelle Cremers (35), Alexander Ott (37), Gerald DiBuduo (31), Mandy Critchley (37), Matt Fisher (41)

CALF STAFFBob Gray, President & CEODr. Michael Thomas, Director of EducationDr. Charlie Crabb, Program AdvisorDr. Jim Wolford-Ulrich, Leadership Program ManagerJudy Sparacino, Program CoordinatorEmily Clark, Enterprise CoordinatorTeresa Straub, Finance & Human ResourcesMeredith Rehrman Ritchie, Writer / Editor Liza Teixeira Robertson, Writer / Editor

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-2015

We grow leaders who make

a difference.

OUR MISSION

Annual report designed by TMD Creativewww.tmdcreative.com

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FOUNDATION FOR OUR FUTURELoren Booth and Bob Gray

Our focus did not change this fiscal year. We will offer an update on the program, a review of recruiting for the program (the people report), and a review of the philanthropy that sustains the program. This latter involves a huge number of alumni and other volunteers who support the many important events that take place every year, and without whom nothing could be done. We are also thankful to the employers in the agricultural industry who support Ag Leadership by giving us their talented employees and allowing them to dedicate 17 months to the program. Thank you. We are truly grateful for your support.

The California Agricultural Leadership Program is focused on mid-career and adult education, part of which is experiential. While we can now personalize the curriculum in ways we couldn’t in the past, with the psychometric testing instruments and a 360 degree review as part of the coaching process, we know that what a fellow brings to the program experience, from life and from work, influences the learning of others. While the coaching process is designed to help develop meaningful personal goals, necessary vital behaviors to reach or achieve those goals and the emergence of a personal leadership model for each fellow, the shared learning experiences from life and work are hugely important to program outcomes.

The new curriculum was delivered to the third group of fellows in Class 45, who started in the fall of 2014. This class, similar to the ones before it, witnessed another record high number of applicants for the program (over the last 13 years). We thank everyone who helped convince these fine emerging leaders to get involved.

The 17-month curriculum caused some calendar changes once again, similar to last year when the program was just 16 months. The international travel seminar to Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa was

again held in November instead of February, which is actually a better month for most of our destinations because of weather considerations. Commencement for Class 44 was held in February for the first time, not in January, and was again held at CSU-Fresno.

Any mention of Ag Leadership has to include at the top of the list the 1,200+ distinguished and dedicated alumni who make everything we do possible. They are, after all, why we have a program in the first place. They fill the Alumni Council with their talent and enthusiasm. They comprise about three-quarters of the board of directors. And they are the leading stakeholders in the financial future of the foundation and the program. We are forever in their debt.

Finally, we are happy to report some healthy financial progress during the fiscal year. We have grown our total assets by over $720,000. We continue to receive a “clean” audit opinion. Loren Booth’s matching challenge grant, announced in January of 2014 (in the prior fiscal year) for new or increased giving to the foundation, stimulated the donation of some $665,785 additional dollars during the fiscal year. We are blessed to have Loren on our team.

The foundation is still in the best place it has been since March 2009, at the depths of the financial crisis that shook the world. But as we said last year, the foundation and the program it supports, cannot survive forever on the generosity of just two legacy donors — the Boswell family and the Booth family — because a two-legged stool cannot stand. It takes a diverse base of support to become that third leg, so that the stool will stand.

To everyone who has contributed in any way to the success of this program — whether with time, talent or treasure — we cannot thank you enough for making our mission possible: “We grow leaders who make a difference.”

3JOINT MESSAGEANNUAL REPORT 2014-2015

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JULY 2014

* Screening committees interviewed dozens of Class 45 candidates in Pomona, Fresno, Chico, Davis and San Luis Obispo. The regional committees included alumni, board members, industry representatives and CALF staff. PHOTO (1)

* The Alumni Council held its summer meeting at the Harden Foundation office in Salinas. Among the agenda items were D.C. Exchange, California Exchange, class liaisons and 2014 CALF awards. The group also discussed the idea of conducting an online survey of alumni to determine the financial impact of Ag Leadership alumni in agriculture. In addition, Bob Gray provided reports on the foundation, program and finances. Approximately 15 people attended a reception at the CALF office the evening before the meeting.

AUGUST 2014

* A class of seven was assembled to participate in the reinvented California Educational Fellowship Program, which was held on California’s Central Coast. The reinvention of California Exchange was required by the Fair Political Practices Commission, which governs access to policy and decision makers in California. As a nonprofit education foundation, CALF applied to produce the program again under the appropriate FPPC guidelines, and was accepted. The format is similar to D.C. Exchange (DCX), but shorter and more formally educational in content, with aspects of leadership development embedded in the experience. Home stays, like DCX, are an essential part of the program experience. The Alumni Council is hoping to produce at least three successive years of these programs around the state, at different times and places, and will then reassess and recalibrate, if needed.

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SEPTEMBER 2014

* The 24 fellows of Class 45 were announced. PHOTO (4)

* The 24th annual Region 9 Golf Tournament was held at the Los Posas Country Club in Camarillo. The event raised $35,000 for CALF. PHOTO (5)

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* The 33rd Washington D.C. Educational Fellowship Program was held in regions 9 and 10. The fellows had a busy week of site visits, tours, briefings and discussions, as well as one-on-one time and overnight stays with host families. Ag Leadership alumni organized an outstanding week for the 20 fellows. PHOTOS (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

* A crowd of 600 filled the Fresno State Satellite Student Union to hear from emotional intelligence and leadership expert Dr. Daniel Goleman. This Life-Long Leadership Learning (L4) Seminar drew an audience of alumni, fellows, industry friends, faculty, staff and students. Goleman’s presentation was followed by a reception, book signing and synthesis. PHOTO (11)

EXCHANGE

OCTOBER 2014

* Class 45 inauguration and the 2014 Ag Leadership Awards ceremony were held at Fresno State’s University Courtyard Dining Hall. Alumni hosted a reception which was followed by dinner and ceremonies. PHOTO (12)

* The 2014 Profiles in Leadership Award was presented to Nat DiBuduo (6) and Mary Kimball (32). PHOTO (13)

* The 2014 Honorary Fellow Award was presented to Dr. Lester Young, former dean (retired), College of Agriculture, Cal Poly Pomona. PHOTO (14)

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* Class 44 traveled to United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa for its international travel seminar. PHOTOS (1) (2) (3) (4)

* The 25th annual Dean Brown Golf Tournament was held at the Santa Maria Country Club. The event raised $35,000 for CALF. PHOTO (5)

* The fourth annual Jim Manassero Memorial Luncheon was held at The Grower’s Pub in Salinas. Manassero was a member of Class 1 and a longtime leader in Salinas Valley agriculture. All proceeds from the luncheon were contributed to the Manassero Fellowship Fund.

DECEMBER 2014

* CALF reached the 60% mark of its $25 million endowment goal. Approximately $800,000 of Loren Booth’s $1 million matching grant remained at the end of 2014. PHOTO (6)

JANUARY 2015

* The application process began for Class 46. Applications were available online in early January. A press release was emailed to agricultural and mainstream news outlets to announce that applications were now being accepted for Class 46. PHOTO (7)

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* The 13th annual Colusa Farm Show Breakfast was held at the Colusa Fairgrounds. George Soares (4), founding member and partner of Kahn, Soares and Conway, was the event’s keynote speaker. PHOTO (8)

* The Region 6 recruitment event was held at Sun-Maid Growers of California in Kingsburg. PHOTOS (9) (10)

* Class 44 graduation was held at Fresno State. Dr. Joseph Castro, Fresno State president, gave a pre-commencement address at the event. PHOTOS (11) (12)

* The Region 3 recruitment event was held in Clarksburg at the home of Mike Campbell (3). PHOTO (13)

* The 21st annual Ag Leadership Alumni World Ag Expo Breakfast was held in Tulare. The keynote speaker was Dr. Patrick Moore, “the sensible environmentalist,” who was a founding member of Greenpeace and former president of Greenpeace Canada. PHOTO (14)

* 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.

* The Region 1 recruitment event was held at Montna Farms in Yuba City.

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* California government leaders, agricultural industry leaders, Ag Leadership alumni and current program fellows enjoyed the annual Agricultural & Government Leaders Reception in Sacramento. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross was in attendance and addressed the group about current ag issues. As part of the event, 197 pounds of fresh California produce was donated to the River City Food Bank. PHOTO (1)

* Following a two-day seminar at UC Davis, Class 45 fellows arrived on the East Coast to begin their national travel seminar in Philadelphia, Gettysburg and Washington, DC. PHOTOS (2) (3)

* Region 10 recruitment event was held in Fallbrook.

* CALF co-sponsored the Common Threads Award honoring women in agriculture. A luncheon and ceremony were held at Fresno State. PHOTO (4)

APRIL 2015

* The Region 2 recruitment event was held in Glen Ellen. PHOTOS (5) (6)

* CALF co-sponsored the Common Threads North Award honoring women in agriculture. A luncheon and ceremony were held in Chico. PHOTOS (7) (8)

* The Region 5 recruitment event was held in Gonzales.

* The Region 8 recruitment event was held in Bakersfield. PHOTO (9)


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* The board of directors and Alumni Council held their meetings in San Luis Obispo. Both groups interacted with Class 46 fellows at their seminar and attended the Talley Vineyards recruitment event.

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* The Region 7 recruitment event was held at Talley Vineyards in Arroyo Grande.Among those in attendance was Dr. Jeffrey Armstrong, president of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, who addressed the group. PHOTO (16)

JUNE 2015

* Participants of Class 2 of the California Exchange spent four days in Kern County learning about water, labor, food safety, sustainability and other current ag issues. PHOTO (17)

* The Alumni Council announced the newly elected directors for regions 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10: Andrea Card (38), Steve Knudsen (41), Robin Flournoy (29), Chase Hurley (35), Bill Lewis (43), Tim Vaux (31), Jensen Devaurs (43), Todd Snider (41), Bryan Foley (39) and Liz Silva (41).

* Dr. Peter Senge, a senior lecturer in leadership and sustainability at the MIT Sloan School of Management, founding chair of the Society for Organizational Learning and author of the widely-acclaimed book “The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of The Learning Organization,” spoke at CALF’s L4 Seminar at Cal Poly, Pomona. PHOTOS (10) (11)

* The All Class Reunion was held at the Minkler Ranch. PHOTOS (12) (13) (14)


International Travel SeminarUnited Arab Emirates, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa

“In judging our progress as individuals, we tend to concentrate on external factors such as one’s social position, influence and popularity, wealth and standard of education...but internal factors may be even more crucial in assessing one’s development as a human being: honesty, sincerity, simplicity, humility, purity, generosity, absence of vanity, readiness to serve your fellow men – qualities within the reach of every human soul.” -Nelson Mandela, in a 1975 letter to Winnie Mandela

Each day of Class 44’s international travel seminar was highlighted with a poignant Nelson Mandela quote. The quotes were used as themes to frame the fellows’ experiences with and understanding about the people, cultures, histories, changes and leadership of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Fellows began their journey in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and then embarked on a captivating exploration of Southern Africa. They witnessed the full spectrum of existences: an affluent metropolis, growing urban areas, small village farms and large vineyards, wildlife conservation areas, townships and slums.

“Africa was a near perfect region for an Ag Leadership international experience because the leadership examples – good or bad – were right there in front of us at every stop,” said CALF Director of Education Dr. Michael Thomas. “Along with the leadership lessons, the fellows had strong emotional connections. They really responded to the variety of learning experiences and I think they all changed in some way.”

The main lessons studied before and during the seminar were Nelson Mandela’s leadership and legacy; the disparate leadership styles of Mandela and Robert Mugabe; differences between Zambia and Zimbabwe; and South Africa as a completely different example of history, progress and leadership.

Inauguration: October 2013Graduation: February 2015

Matthew Altman • Jose Arriaga • John Chandler • Gabe Cooper • Megan Foster • Dustin Fuller Steve Garland • Taylor Genzoli • Layci Gragnani • Eric Heinrich • Patrick Hooker • Greg Krzys

Jessica Light • Tom Merwin • Trevor Meyers • Heather Mulholland • Matt Neubert • Paul ParreiraJustin Perino • Julie Rentner • Carissa Rivers • Brandon Souza • Eric Thor • Luke Wilson

“AFRICA WAS A NEAR PERFECT REGION FOR AN AG LEADERSHIP INTERNATIONAL

EXPERIENCE BECAUSE THE LEADERSHIP EXAMPLES –

GOOD OR BAD – WERE RIGHT THERE IN FRONT OF US AT

EVERY STOP,” SAID CALF DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

DR. MICHAEL THOMAS.

10 FELLOWS OUR FUTURE. OUR FOCUS.

CLASS 44

CLASS PROJECT

Books for AfricaWhen Paul Parreira and his 23 classmates stepped off the bus at the outskirts of Johannesburg, South

Africa, he had no idea how profoundly affected he would be by Class 44’s international trip.

Kliptown, which is made up of 10-foot by 10-foot corrugated tin structures that house six to

10 people each, is referred to as an informal settlement. There is no running water and cooking

is done outside, over wood and charcoal fires.

“We have no idea what poverty is here, we really don’t,” said Parreira. “We see a different type of

poverty there than you see here.”

Class 44 fellows spent a half-day experiencing the impoverished area and learning about

the needs of the community. While there, they helped serve lunch to 460 schoolchildren at the

Kliptown Youth Project.

Back on the bus, Parreira thought back to what the leaders of the Kliptown Youth Project had said

to him: “One day, we want to build a library.” So Parreira and his classmates agreed to help build a

library for Kliptown.

As of early March 2015, the class had already collected eight pallets of books, and the donations

kept coming. In fact, a local library even provided books from their collection for the cause. “They

just called and they have 70 boxes for me to pick up,” said Parreira.

Class 44 fellows have wasted no time in deciding how they’ll make an impact in the world. Parreira

didn’t have to stop and think when asked why he’s so moved to build a library more than 10,000 miles

away from his farm.

“Whether I help the person next door, or a person continents away, we’re still helping a human being,

and we’re helping somebody better themselves. We’re sending opportunity. The opportunity to

learn and to have the knowledge to venture out of Kliptown and to get a meaningful job and to help

their family,” said Parreira.

National Travel Seminar

In March of 2015, the 24 fellows of California Ag Leadership’s Class 45 started their 10-day national seminar. The experience began with a two-day seminar in Davis and Sacramento where the group learned about how to engage with local and state governments while meeting many government and industry leaders. After the seminar, the class headed to the East Coast for an eight-day trip to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Gettysburg.

On their first morning in Washington, D.C., the group woke to sleet, heavy snow and uncertainty about how they would maintain their scheduled agenda. Although there was a federal government closure, the Supreme Court remained open, and the class was relieved that their meeting with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was still on schedule.

“It was an honor and a privilege to sit in the nation’s highest court with Justice Scalia,” said Class 45 fellow, Cameron Mauritson. “To sit in the same courtroom where so many important decisions have been made on behalf of our country’s future, is an experience we will never forget. I can’t stop thinking about what Justice Scalia meant when he stated: ‘If you don’t get the reasoning right, you have got it all wrong.’ ”

The seminar continued with leadership lessons at Gettysburg; the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. where Reverend William H. Lamar IV delivered a rousing and powerful sermon that resonated with the class; a visit to the

State Department for a meeting with Colonel Stephen Randolph, the State Department’s historian.

During the final days of the national travel seminar, the fellows took to the halls of the U.S. House of Representatives. Meetings included a section chief from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); Kyle Lombardi, legislative director for House majority leader, Kevin McCarthy; Congresswoman Lisa Sanchez’s legislative assistant and staff from the Agriculture, Ways and Means Trade subcommittee, Natural Resources and the Intelligence committees.

The last full day of the national seminar took Class 45 fellows to U.S.A. Rice Federation to meet with their CEO and president, Betsy Ward; COO, Bob Cummings and director of international promotion, Sara Moran.

“Though there was no way we could completely synthesize the entire experience of this national seminar, we were able to recognize the importance of engaging in our political process in order to represent our industry, our environment, our families, and our future. We were told over and over again that it’s all about building and maintaining relationships. However, one of the things we realized is that leadership comes in to play AFTER we’ve built those relationships. Being an effective leader is about having the maturity not to compromise those relationships as we maneuver through controversial issues and advocate for our cause.” —Excerpted from travel blog by Correen Davis, Rob Goff and Rick Rhody.

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CLASS PROJECT

Class 45 Partners with Poverello House to Fight Hunger in Rural CommunitiesTogether with Fresno’s Poverello House, Class 45 is working to fund a food truck project which will provide hot meals and fresh produce to rural communities. The nonprofit organization works to provide social services, meals, health care and temporary housing to assist those in need. Currently, the Poverello House serves more than 500,000 meals each year.

“The truck will be on a schedule and it will partner with cities in Fresno County to provide meals,” said Justin Morehead (45). “There will likely be lunches and weekend events when lots of children are out of school and are in more need.”

The class set a fundraising goal of $85,000 to purchase a customized truck which will be furnished with all the kitchen equipment necessary to prepare, cook and serve hot, nutritious meals.

“We’ve had a lot of positive feedback for our fundraising goal,” said Morehead. “The project itself has compelled folks to help out. We know that with the help of the local community, we can create a concerted effort and meet our goal.”

Once the program is fully implemented, the Poverello House will use the food truck to serve meals and distribute bags of food (free of charge) in some of Fresno County’s rural communities: Mendota, San Joaquin, Huron, Del Rey, Parlier, Orange Cove, Riverdale and Sanger.

CLASS 45Inauguration: October 2014Graduation: February 2016

Derek Azevedo • Correen Davis • Matthew Efird • Lucas Espericueta • Rob Goff • Stephanie GonzalesTou Her • Tyson Heusser • Chris Jensen • Stanley Kjar, Jr. • Brad Lindemann • Cameron MauritsonJeff Milinovich • Justin Morehead • Brian Neufeld • Lauren Reid • Rick Rhody • Jane RobertiYvonne Sams • Jason Schwartze • Justin Spellman • Abby Taylor-Silva • Ravi Thiara • Devon Yurosek

REFLECTIONS.2014-2015.

EXCERPTS TAKEN FROM HORIZONSSUMMER 2014 - SUMMER 2015

12 QUOTES OUR FUTURE. OUR FOCUS.

David Guy | Class 26The program truly broadened my perspective on a very diverse state, as well as the opportunity to meet and get to know and learn from many agricultural leaders.

Chase Hurley | Class 35It (Ag Leadership) made me understand that it takes more that just my youthful background in tilling the land, milking cows and irrigating crops to make our agricultural sector strong. I better understand the critical thought process of those who live in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and abroad who are buying our goods.

Danny Merkley | Class 19I learned that a strong leader is not necessarily in the spotlight, that strong leadership is often hard work behind the scenes without much recognition. I learned greater understanding for those I did not agree with, those with thinking so different than mine that I used to think they were wrong, rather than just different.

Daniel Nelson | Class 14My Ag Leadership experience began 30 years ago. I feel as if that helped initiate a growth path that I’m still on today. In retrospect, it was an important part of my development, both career-wise and as an individual. The program broadened my perspectives and put California agriculture in a broader context.

Jason Peltier | Class 16It (Ag Leadership) brought into clear focus that regardless of where you farm or what you bring to the agribusiness system, we all have a tremendous commonality of aspirations, values and challenges.

Chris White | Class 43 My recent Ag Leadership experience helped prepare me just in time to face the challenges presented in this 2014 water crisis. Learning my personality strengths and weaknesses, the mentoring of my class fellows by the core faculty, and the study of true leadership in action has provided the foundation for engagement and for lifelong learning and growth.

Larry Fleming | Class 6Ag Leadership was like doing the weight training and when you get out, you’re ready to fight. The contacts I made were extremely valuable. People I met were influential in helping me and introduced me to others who were helpful. You never really know how it’s going to directly influence you until after you graduate.

Justin Perino | Class 44We visited the small village of Nsongwe, where we met with 18 women who set up a small farm to provide food for the village as well as generate income by selling produce to local hotels in the Livingstone area. Women in this part of the world are rarely empowered; this is one bright spot of leadership and determination to make a better future.

Julie Rentner | Class 44The Chinotimba Old People’s Home is a place where elderly ‘refugees’ from neighboring countries who cannot afford to go home are cared for. They accept anyone who needs help. When we asked Rebecca, the head staff, why she chose this job, she said she just felt like she needed to help. I’m more inspired than ever to be a leader in my community, to help those in need.

Gabe Cooper | Class 44 The sun sets in Cape Town on our final night. It has been a phenomenal experience being a part of and traveling with Class 44. Our final synthesis indicated that everyone has found something here in Africa to bring back with them. The main takeaway leadership qualities for me were hope, resilience, selflessness and gratitude. I have a new found appreciation for how blessed we are to have the freedom and opportunities at home. We are all motivated to go home and give back, to serve our community, and in turn, humanity.

Joel Kimmelshue | Class 37First and foremost, our business has made the Ag Leadership Program an external focal point for our staff for many reasons. I know of no other professional development and personal training program that provides what Ag Leadership does. As a result, we have had a few people go through the program and we are grooming candidates for future classes.

Meredith Rehrman Ritchie | Class 28Ag Leadership has been a special part of my life since opening that acceptance letter in 1997. I am extremely proud to have worn a few hats: fellow, alumnus and staff member. It has been a pleasure and honor to promote Ag Leadership and to work with, learn about and write about so many unique and inspirational fellows and alumni who are making a difference. Great people, great stories.

Roberta Firoved | Class 30Ag Leadership taught me to identify various personality types resulting in acceptance of viewpoints other than mine. Collaboration toward a

solution often results in opinions and approaches different from what I would take. Leadership often requires the faith to put a mirror in front of your face and the courage to change what you do not like. To not be stuck in old behaviors, yet adaptive to change. To quote Dr. Patrick Lattore, “The changes we make in ourselves have the greatest possibility of changing others.”

Mark Kimmelshue | Class 28I came from a small town, grew up in a relatively conservative family and attended a (then) relatively conservative college (Cal Poly SLO). Ag Leadership helped me start understanding that to be an effective leader, I needed to understand and be more open and accepting of beliefs and opinions that don’t necessarily align with my own.

Charley Mathews | Class 26Everything was presented and executed as a group (my class) and I learned that individual brains were no match against the brains of the group. The trick is to understand and appreciate the thoughts and views of others while working towards a common goal as a group.

Frank Rehermann | Class 8Taking part in Class 8 was a truly beneficial experience. We were encouraged to consider our role in a world effectively decreasing in size. We learned about the importance of relationships and the consideration of opinions not always concurrent with our own. Shortly after graduation from Ag Leadership, some alumni and I began organizing the California Wheat Commission. After considerable effort, we were successful in 1983. As it relates to the rice industry, when the

CRC was formed to succeed the Rice Promotion Board, I was comfortable that it was the right thing to do.

Nicole Montna Van Vleck | Class 26Ag Leadership taught me the value of collaborating with others to achieve a common goal. From working with other rice states and other commodities on Farm Bill issues, working with environmental organizations on the benefit of water on rice fields for waterbird habitat, or working with both urban and rural stakeholders in the Sacramento Valley on drought issues, collaborating with a wider group helps reach a larger audience and often proves with much greater success than if one tackles it alone.

Carissa Koopmann Rivers | Class 44This program has been the introduction to the journey I plan to continue the rest of my life, which is to persistently shape myself into this image of a hero or effective leader by using all the new shiny tools I have acquired in my growing toolbox during the last 16 months.

Paul Parreira | Class 44Whether I help the person next door, or a person continents away, we’re still helping a human being, and we’re helping somebody better themselves. We’re sending opportunity. The opportunity to learn and to have the knowledge to venture out of Kliptown and to get a meaningful job and to help their family.

Heidi Harris | Class 43Ag Leadership changed my life, changed my perspective and now it is changing my reality.

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Focus: Change management, social issues, culture, history and religion.

Focus: Team building, communication skills and personal assessment.

Focus: Emotional intelligence, criminology and national leadership issues.

Focus: Conflict management, facilitative leadership, economics, local and state government.

Class 44 | Year Two Seminars

October 2014 — Fresno State and San QuentinCriminal justice system, criminology, death penalty, polarized viewpoints and emotional responses, critical thinking skills for complex issues. Included tour of San Quentin.

November 2014 — International Seminar, United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South AfricaFellows began their journey in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and then embarked on a captivating exploration of Southern Africa. They witnessed the full spectrum of existences: an affluent metropolis, growing urban areas, small village farms and large vineyards, wildlife conservation areas, townships and slums.

January 2015 — Cal Poly, PomonaInternational seminar synthesis, including leadership lessons and broadened perspectives.

February 2015 — Commencement, Fresno StateThe power of harmony in succession planning and all areas of life, life after Ag Leadership, taking personal responsibility for leadership development, reflective interviews, graduation ceremony.

Class 45 | Year One Seminars

October 2014 — Inaugural, Fresno StateCALP history and traditions, program expectations, synthesis, leadership basics, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, alumni activities.

November 2014 — Cal Poly, San Luis ObispoThe leader as a communicator. Team building exercises, practical application of speaking principles (informational speech), communicating through print media, TV/radio interviewing skills.

December 2014 — UC Davis Group dynamics, diversity in the workplace, organizational structure and motivation in the workplace, conflict resolution, facilitative leadership. Included visit to Loaves & Fishes.

January 2015 — 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.

February 2015 — 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 2015 — UC Davis The ecology of organizations, responding to challenges in communities, engaging the legislative process (local and state issues). National travel seminar to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Gettysburg.

April 2015 — Cal Poly, Pomona The significance of change and its impacts on individuals and organizations, the value of agility in responding to change, personal power. Examine economic, social and political aspects of Southeast Asian culture.

May 2015 — Cal Poly, San Luis ObispoPersuasive speech, active listening, microphone manners, executing powerful presentations, leadership model of influence with vital behaviors.

A Solid Alliance for 45 Years

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14 UNIVERSITIES OUR FUTURE. OUR FOCUS.

OUR FINANCIALS. 2014-2015.

PAGES 16 - 21CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP FOUNDATIONSTATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETSFOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 AND 2014

15FINANCIALSANNUAL REPORT 2014-2015

2014 2015

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents - 168,231

Contributions receivable 46,134 1,284

Pledges receivable 865,150 3,102,787

Short-term investments 640,608 73,234

Other current asset 2,500 13,664

Total current assets 1,554,392 3,359,200

Property and equipment – net 7,910 4,316

Pledges receivable – net 3,287,533 518,327

Long-term investments 10,433,806 12,125,266

TOTAL ASSETS 15,283,641 16,007,109

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Cash overdraft 3,011 -

Accounts payable 55,853 66,869

Funds held for others 35,079 56,097

Other current liabilities 81,759 45,553

Total current liabilities 175,702 168,519

NET ASSETS:

Unrestricted:

Undesignated 1,440,990 1,503,969

Board designated 1,000,000 1,000,000

Temporarily restricted 1,367,377 1,051,539

Permanently restricted 11,299,572 12,283,082

Total net assets 15,107,939 15,838,590

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 15,283,641 16,007,109

See Notes to Financial Statements.

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITIONJUNE 30, 2015 AND 2014

VISION: CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURAL LEADERS

UNITED AS A CATALYST FOR A VIBRANT INDUSTRY.

16 FINANCIALS OUR FUTURE. OUR FOCUS.

2014 2015

CHANGES IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS:

REVENUES AND GAINS:

Special events gross revenues 259,573 329,958

Less: special events direct costs (52,756) (110,138)

Net revenues from special events 206,817 219,820

Contributions 1,544,969 1,168,826

Net investment income 182,385 25,931

In-kind revenue 65,368 41,897

Other income 18,008 19,494

Net assets released from restrictions 397,888 532,966

Total unrestricted revenues and gains 2,415,435 2,008,934

EXPENSES:

Program services 1,346,047 1,296,141

Fundraising 402,674 311,243

General and administrative 152,656 138,571

Granted fund expense 200,000 200,000

Total expenses 2,101,377 1,945,955

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN UNRESTRICTED

NET ASSETS 314,058 61,729

CHANGES IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED

NET ASSETS:

Net investment income 1,103,863 217,128

Net assets released from restrictions (397,888) (532,966)

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN TEMPORARILY

RESTRICTED NET ASSETS 705,975 (315,838)

CHANGE IN PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED

NET ASSETS – Contributions 569,368 983,510

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN PERMANENTLY

RESTRICTED NET ASSETS 569,368 983,510

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 1,589,401 730,651

NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 13,518,538 15,107,939

NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR 15,107,939 15,838,590

2014 2015

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Change in net assets 1,589,401 730,651

Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to

net cash provided (used) by operating activities:

Bad debt - 8,000

Depreciation 4,780 3,594

Net realized/unrealized (gain)/loss on investments (1,221,921) (132,668)

Contributions for endowment purposes (1,833,340) (1,666,230)

Change in present value of discount on pledges (84,628) (122,929)

(Increase) decrease in:

Contributions receivable (35,320) 44,850

Pledges receivable 1,354,850 646,498

Deposits - (11,164)

Increase (decrease) in:

Accounts payable (51,591) 11,016

Funds held for others 18,559 21,018

Other liabilities (54,160) (36,206)

NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY

OPERATING ACTIVITIES (313,370) (503,570)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Investment purchases (4,305,644) (9,091,704)

Proceeds from sale of investments 2,879,765 8,100,286

NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES: (1,425,879) (991,418)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Permanently restricted contributions 1,833,340 1,666,230

Cash overdraft 3,011 (3,011)

Borrowings on line of credit 101,140 6,675

Repayments on line of credit (201,293) (6,675)

NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY

FINANCING ACTIVITIES 1,736,198 1,663,219

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (3,051) 168,231

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

BEGINNING OF YEAR 3,051 -

END OF YEAR - 168,231

SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE –

Cash paid for interest 543 -

STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETSJUNE 30, 2015 AND 2014

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSJUNE 30, 2015 AND 2014


NOTE 5. INVESTMENTS

Investments are stated at fair value based on quoted market prices and were composed

of the following at June 30:

2014 2015

Money market funds 640,608 73,234

Domestic stocks and stock funds 3,187,416 4,223,366

International stocks and stock funds 1,609,177 2,416,983

Domestic corporate bonds and bond funds 4,769,093 2,401,754

International corporate bonds and bond funds 868,120 1,270,652

Liquid alternatives - 1,812,511

Total investments 11,074,414 12,198,500

The following schedule summarizes net investment income for the years ended June 30:

2014 2015

Interest/dividend income 111,111 164,986

Realized/unrealized gains

(losses) on investments 1,221,921 132,668

Investment fees (46,784) (54,595)

Total investment income (loss) – net 1,286,248 243,059

NOTE 6. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT – Net

The foundation’s property and equipment consists of the following at June 30:

2014 2015

Office furniture and equipment 18,821 18,821

Computer and software 22,949 22,949

Total 41,770 41,770

Accumulated depreciation (33,860) (37,454)

Property and equipment, net 7,910 4,316

MISSION: WE GROW LEADERS

WHO MAKEA DIFFERENCE.

Depreciation expense for the years ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was $3,594 and $4,780, respectively.


RESTRICTED FUND GROUP Dean Brown Endowed Founder’s Chair $1,000,000 - $1,000,000 $1,322,722 JG Boswell II Endowed Founder’s Chair $1,000,000 - $1,000,000 $1,322,722 Special Purpose Accounts [detailed below] $1,467,687 $191,730 $1,659,417 $1,958,476 Board Designated Endowment $1,000,000 - $1,000,000 $1,322,722 Charles Buchinger Memorial Endowment $90,905 $500 $91,405 $1124,494 Franklin Otis Booth Legacy Fund $2,380,102 $1,425,250 $3,805,352 $4,283,057 Dean Brown Growth and Innovation Fund $37,250 - $37,250 $46,419 JG Boswell II Legacy Fund $1,540,900 $50,000 $1,590,900 $1,816,887

Total Restricted Fund $8,516,844 $1,667,480 $10,184,324 $12,197,498

Unrestricted Fund $1,002

Total Investments $12,198,500 SPECIAL PURPOSE ACCOUNTS Fellowship Funds: Alumni Fellowship $12,145 $750 $12,895 $15,593 Dean Brown Fellowship $8,300 $500 $8,800 $10,722 Women in Leadership Fellowship $25,645 $900 $26,545 $29,773 Lagomarsino Family Fellowship $26,650 $1,000 $27,650 $36,124 Richard Pidduck Fellowship $45,600 $2,100 $47,700 $60,165 Manassero Fellowship $75,350 $8,051 $83,401 $101,012 John and Sheila Lake Fellowship Fund $41,250 $15,000 $56,250 $59,504 Thomas Mulholland Fellowship Fund $75,000 $25,000 $100,000 $104,101 Paul and Yvonne [Natsuhara] Murai Fellowship Fund $10,550 $9,031 $19,581 $19,632 Gene Rapp Fellowship Fund $12,550 $1,450 $14,000 $14,477 Jim and Betsy Hansen Family Fellowship Fund $18,901 $1,000 $19,901 $21,108 John and Betsy Grether Fellowship $110,000 $10,000 $120,000 $126,217 Patricio Family Fellowship (NEW) - $5,000 $5,000 $4,974 Endowment Funds: Borba Family Endowment $212,875 - $212,875 $258,886 Ladera Foundation $211,000 $5,500 $216,500 $283,587 Class 12 Endowment $13,825 $2,000 $15,825 $20,235 Class 17 Endowment $28,135 $5,000 $33,135 $41,664 Class 23 Endowment $8,600 $2,450 $11,050 $10,837 Class 25 Endowment $5,670 $7,750 $13,420 $13,398 Class 30 Endowment $66,122 $5,800 $71,922 $90,363 Class 33 Endowment $31,549 $2,920 $34,469 $43,471 Class 41 Endowment (NEW) - $18,055 $18,055 $18,205General Endowment $342,555 $56,333 $398,888 $458,163 Memorial Funds: Tim O’Neill / Class 10 Memorial Fund $28,555 $3,390 $31,945 $39,390 Michelle Turner Memorial Endowment $22,360 - $22,360 $29,558 Dr. George Johannessen Memorial Endowment $29,000 $750 $29,750 $38,983 Remo L. Matteucci Memorial Endowment $5,500 $2,000 $7,500 $8,333

$1,467,687 $191,730 $1,659,417 $1,958,476

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Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015

FUND COMPOSITERestricted Composite Asset Allocation and Annualized Performance - Net of Fees

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Global Equity 6,647,884 54.5 6.9 5.6 6.9 - - - 7.0 Dec-2013

US Equity 4,230,899 34.7 10.4 5.3 10.4 17.6 17.0 9.0 7.8 Apr-2008

Non-US Equity 2,416,984 19.8 0.5 6.7 0.5 12.3 - - 13.1 May-2012

Fixed Income 3,663,869 30 -1.2 -1.2 -1.2 2.2 - - 3.7 Feb-2011

Balanced Strategy 1,812,511 14.9 0.3 0.7 0.3 10.1 - - 10.8 May-2012

Cash 73,234 0.6 - - - - - - - -


CASH 0.6%

U.S. EQUITY 34.7%

NON U.S. EQUITY 19.8 %

LIQUID ALTERNATIVES 14.9%

FIXED INCOME 30%

ASSET CLASS MARKET VALUE ALLOCATION

U.S.EQUITY $4,230,899 34.7%

NON-U.S. EQUITY $2,416,984 19.8%

FIXED INCOME $3,663,869 30%

LIQUID ALTERNATIVES $1,812,511 14.9%

CASH* $74,236 0.6%

TOTAL $12,198,499 100%

*Cash includes $1,002 of Unrestricted Cash


Pledge Payments Received During Fiscal Year

The Otis Booth Foundation: $1,500,000

Boswell Family Foundation: $50,000

California Cotton Alliance: $50,000

Taylor Farms (Bruce Taylor): $25,000

John and Sheila Lake: $15,000Growers Express: $10,000Mission Produce, Inc: $10,000Vessey and Company, Inc:

$10,000Paul Parreira: $6,000D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of California:

$5,000Jeff and Mori Elder: $5,000Westside Produce (Steve

Patricio): $5,000Paul and Yvonne Murai: $2,500Matthew and Julie Fisher: $2,000John and Edyth Ledbetter: $2,000Rick and Evelyn Vorpe: $2,000John Eisenhut: $1,666.67Victor Packing, Inc. “Madera

Brand Raisins”: $1,666.67Rick and Kandi Burnes: $1,000Stephen Kritscher: $1,000Beth Brookhart Pandol: $1,000Matt Toste: $1,000Linda Hildebrand Ballentine: $600Lauren Grizzle: $500Soapy Mulholland: $500Michael Kelley: $300Brent Grizzle: $250Jim and Carol Storm: $250Brian and Kellie Neufeld: $200Stephanie and Shawn Tillman:

$150$200,000James G. Boswell Foundation (for

the partner universities)$100,000James G. Boswell Foundation (for

operational support)$40,000Wells Fargo$27,004Estate of Katherine Brown$25,000Borba Families

Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.Thomas MulhollandReiter Affiliated Companies, LLCWestern Growers Association$24,000Rabobank, N.A.$20,000Loren Booth$17,500Bowles Farming Company$15,000Harden FoundationThe Norton Foundation (John and

Lil Norton)Wegis & Young Property

Management (Greg Wegis, Rick Wegis, Mike Young)

$10,000Farm Credit: American AgCredit,

CoBank, Farm Credit West, Fresno Madera Farm Credit (2013 annual report)

Farm Credit: American AgCredit, CoBank, Farm Credit West (Agricultural and Government Leaders Reception co-sponsorship)

Farm Credit: American AgCredit, CoBank, Farm Credit West, Fresno Madera Farm Credit (2014 annual report)

Greenleaf Farms, Inc. (John Colbert, Bob Kolberg, and Nick Hill)

John and Betsy GretherLadera Foundation

(George Myers)Rod and Carol StarkSyngenta (Dennis Kelly)Wonderful Orchards

(Joe MacIlvaine)$8,500AGR Partners (Ejnar Knudsen)$7,946.73Mary-Ann Warmerdam$7,000C.H. Robinson Company

(Jim Lemke and Ray Griffin)$6,350Charles Buchinger Memorial

Endowment Fund$5,500Hidden Villa Ranch (Mike Sencer)

$5,000Abundant Harvest Organics

(Vernon and Carol Peterson)Karm BainsBank of AmericaEdwin and Kaye CampDoug and Jan CircleJohn and Nan ColbertPeggy Sears PerryPeter Peterson and Jim PetersonJanette SmithWoolf Farming & Processing$4,000John Weiler$3,600T.M. Bunn Trust (Chris Bunn)$3,404.60Class 41 Treasury Account$3,306.70Margaret Duflock$3,000Gail and John GrayKershaw CompaniesKing and Gardiner Farms

(Holly King and Keith Gardiner)Limoneira Foundation Fund$2,500AnonymousRose Marie BurroughsGary and Diana CusumanoJ. Link and Sally LeavensBenina and Heriberto MontesRolling Ridge RanchJeffrey StoneThe McClarty Family FoundationThe Philip E. & Jamie N. Bowles

Fund$2,000George and Janice Higashi (The

Higashi Revocable Living Trust)Larry and Jeana HultquistKimberly Clauss JorritsmaLink Leavens and Leslie LeavensJohn MullerCraig and Sara Jane UnderwoodVina Quest (Dan Rodrigues)$1,616.11Dean & Katherine Brown

Charitable Trust$1,500AnonymousTim Vaux

$1,390Class 10 Alumni (Tim O’Neill Memorial Fund) -Mike Bennett -Lance Brown -Ron Caird -Steve Chrisman -John Crossland -Bill Daniell -Pete Fallini -Gary Foster -Randy Linquist -Mike Phelan$1,200Ken Zimmerman$1,100Santa Paula Creek Ranch

(Richard Pidduck)$1,058.06Far West Equipment Dealers

Association (Steve Kost)$1,000Agriland Farming Co, Inc.

(Jim Maxwell)Allied Grape GrowersKevin AndrewAnonymousBAPU Farming Company, Inc.

(Sohan Samran)James BeecherBerry Pack, Inc.Blazer Wilkinson, LP

(John Wilkinson)Carson and Natalie BritzBrokaw Nursery, LLCMark and Mona BurrellRon CairdBen and Denise CarterBill and Carol ChandlerJohn ChandlerChino Valley Ranchers

(Steve and Chris Nichols)Jim ClareRichard ClaussWilliam CoitConant Orchards

(Matthew Conant) Costa Family FarmsRichard CosynsSandy CreightonDoug and Alison DeGroffDanielle DupreeRussel Efird

Elkhorn Packing Co. (Pete Colburn)

James FinchRoberta FirovedMatthew and Julie FisherFive Crowns Marketing

(Joe Colace)Fresno Equipment Company

(Marsha Vucovich)John and Sharon GarnerJohn and Jane GibsonJim HansenBernell HarlanMica HeilmannKevin and Diane HermanGary HesterJ.D. Heiskell Holdings, LLC

(Scot Hillman) Kenneth KaplanStanley J. Kjar., Inc.Keithly-Williams SeedsHilda KleinBob and Jennifer KolbergCharles KosmontStan LesterMaterra Farming Co., LLC,

(Brent Grizzle)Meyers Farms Family Trust

(Trevor Meyers)Justin and Candice MicheliMixtec GroupStephen and Wendy MurrillNelson Irrigation CorporationOji Bros. Farm, Inc.Ty and Sheri ParkinsonPersonal Ag Management

Services, LLC (Dan Carothers and Todd Snider)

Joe Pezzini (Valley Pride)Jonathan PinkertonJohn PucheuSherman RailsbackCreek Rock Ventures, LLC

(Ed Kuykendall)Gerry and Elaine RomingerLeland RuizRichard and Ronnie RussellSteve and Nadine SagouspePaul SanguinettiStasi SeayGary SimlenessRichard and Claudia SmithVictor Smith

Steward Ag Services (Kevin Steward)

Brian TalleyRosemary TalleyThe Nunes Company, Inc.

(Tom Nunes)The Thornhill Companies

(Nicholas Miller)Uni-Kool PartnersVal-Mar Farming, LLC

(Catarino Martinez)Ivor and Brooks Van WingerdenPaul and Deborah WengerWestern Precooling Systems

(Craig Miller)$750Calamco (Bob Brown)Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc.Mark and Megan McKeanJoey and Shari MendoncaRay Gene Veldhuis$624Moncrief & Hart, PC

(Paul Moncrief)$523Rick and Fritzie Rhody$500Bill and Chris AdamsJames and Carol AhlemDennis and Beth AlbianiArt BarrientosHugh BelloTom ChandlerJim CunninghamStephen DannaScott and Leslie DeardorffJohn DeRuiterEfird Ag Enterprises

(Matthew Efird)Efird Farming, Inc. (Jack Efird)Ralph and Sylvia EvansJoey and Tawni FernandesJoseph FerraraKay FiliceMike and Jeanette FitchRobert FloresMichael and Kristy FrantzMark GillesJohn and Carol Gorter Granite Peak Partners, Inc.

(Pierre Tada)Jody and Susan Graves

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Henry Avocado Corporation (Phil Henry)

Les and Janet HeringerFrank HillikerHuntington FarmsDale and Mary Jane HussFidela IrigoyenMark JacobsA.G. KawamuraPatrick LattoreChris and Christy McKenzieKathryn and Kent McKenzieEd McLaughlinMike MendesLaura and Ted MillsJonathan MungerPaul NewtonBre OwensParsons HomeGrown (Tom and

Kelley Parsons)Garrett PatricioJean PhillimoreR. Gorrill Ranch EnterprisesReynolds Farms (Sarah Reynolds)Kim RoginaBarry and Karen RossYvonne SamsTodd SniderStorm Land & Cattle

(Terrell Storm)T & P Farms (Sarah Reynolds)The Growers Company, Inc.Triple C Farms (Darrell and

Norma Cordova)Raymond and Katherine Van

BeekScott and Susan Van Der KarDeanna and Roger van KlaverenVan Ruiten Bros.

(Anthony Van Ruiten)Bob and Carolyn WilburHerman and Bobbie WilsonNorm Yenni$400Bob and Anne AtkinsGregg AvillaMeredith Rehrman Ritchie$350Noelle Cremers$300Doug DicksonRobert GoodwinCathie JoughinBob Lilley

John and Christine SchaapDavid ShabazianJeff StephensLance and Audrey TennisAnn ThruppDavid WarterE. & J. Gallo Winery$275Doug and Laura Rudd$250Arnold BarcellosWilliam BennettKaren CaplanRobert and Lisa CherensonCircle “G” Farms (Chris Hurd)Edwin and Valerie CoeChristopher CoyleVernon CrowderPeter DeGrootSteven DennisDutchman Farms

(Clay Groefsema)Ferguson Farms, Inc.

(Bob Ferguson)Bonnie Fernandez-FenaroliRobin FlournoyFour Little Devils Farms, Inc.

(Troy Edwards)Freeman Farms (Loren Freeman)John and Mary Ann FryeChris and Elizabeth GianniniJohn GiovannettiBill GisvoldGeorge GoughGrimmway Farms (Jeff Meger)Ed GrossiHal Robertson Farms, LLC

(Hal Robertson)Henry Hibino Farms, LLCStephen and Donna HeringerDebbie HurleyTracy Kahn and Norman EllstrandNomie KautzChristine LongMark Sorensen FarmsStuart and Delores MastCraig and Julie McNamaraKenneth MonroeDina and Mark MooreCindy MyersJames NeeleyNew Hope Dairy, LLC

(Arlan Van Leeuwen)Peter Orr

Lane and Joyce ParkerSteven and Mary PastorJustin PerinoJoseph and Jeanette PetersenDoug and Ann PhillipsTodd and Andrea RehrmanMike RichardsonRickert Agricultural Services, Inc.

(James Rickert)Don RobertsGerald SchwartzCharles SherrillHerb and Dale SimmonsJohn SlinkardJulie SpeziaThe Gualco Group, Inc. (Jack

Gualco)Joe TurkovichWashington Agriculture and

Forestry Education FoundationRoger WoodJohn and Teri Zonneveld$210Darlene DinVic Lanini$200Jose Luis AguiarJose BaerLewis BairJohn BoyesRobert CadenazziAli ElhassanFred and Susan FerroLori FrommerLauren GrizzleBruce HallNeil JohannessenArnold and Jan JohansenJeff KoliganL & M Fertilizer (Leo McGuire) Larry and Kathleen LemkeMitch MillweeOro Del Norte, LLCLynnel and Herb PollockVictor SahatdjianRick SchellenbergJerry and Anne SpencerStuart YamamotoVictor Yamamoto$180Sue DiTomaso$150Rachelle AntinettiPierre and Kathie Camsuzou

Pete and Sandra DinklerBenny and Donna JeffersonGary and Kris KaprielianEd and Tisha KurtzDan and Nancy NelsonBob and Pat RathboneCliff SadoianKaren SchottPaul and Michele Violett$120Anthony Laney$100Nina and David AmesDavid ArakelianWoody and Jane BarnesLisa BodrogiBill and Jen CarriereNorman ClarkRia de GrassiSarah DeForestRalph DeLeonMark and Lorraine EdsallJohn EisenhutPaul HainJoe Produce, LLCJoeProduce.com (Rex Lawrence)Mary KimballAllison and Douglas LarsenDennis and Kathleen LeonardiKandi ManhartDexter McDonaldRoz McGrathSteve McShaneAnthony MendesNicholas MillerJulie and Joe MorrisTeri MurrisonStephen OlsonLibby OuelletteRabo Agrifinance, Inc.Robert Kasavan MarketingJane RobertiDavid and Jan RoseleipJoseph and Karen RussAbby and Paul SilvaDavid SilvaBob SteinhauerEtaferahu TakeleJohn and Cristel TufenkjianMark TurulaDoris UyedaMelissa Varcak$88Sam Nevis

$50Rob HarrisBart HillLynn KuoJonathan MerriamWilliam Scott$25Cathy HaasDon Nelson$20Andrea CardDan MarcumMegan McGrathDonations to Class 44’s ProjectBob Brandi Honey & Farming:

$500Lura Meyer: $500Matthew and Jacqueline Ruiz:

$500R. Wallace Wertsch: $500Leonard Van Elderen: $250Gabe and Shannan Cooper: $200Robert Flores: $200Heinrich Agriculture: $200Twin Peaks Agriculture, Inc.

(Anthony Laney): $200Paul Parreira: $200Larry and Jeana Hultquist: $100Jeffrey Parks: $100M.T. Sheppard and L.J. Timbers:

$100Robert Wertsch: $100Fatima Yriarte: $100Marianne Peluso: $10Donations to Class 45’s ProjectSierra Valley Legacy of Ag

Foundation: $1,500Bayer CropScience: $1,000Crop Production Services:

$1,000Stanley Kjar, Inc.: $1,000Roberti Ranch, Inc.: $1,000Mark Testerman: $1,000VAMCO LTD, Inc: $1,000Actagro: $500Anonymous: $500Porterville Citrus, Inc.: $500Verdegaal Brothers, Inc.: $500Nichino America: $250Erik Jertberg: $100In Honor of Al and Helen BritzMartin and Debbie Britz: $10,000In Memory of Jim Coelho (1)Woody and Jane Barnes: $100

In Memory of Paul CoutureBob and Patricia Gray: $1,000Bob and Teresa Keenan: $250Tom Perez: $200Eisenhut Properties: $100Carol Neel: $100Patsy Stoebner: $100Turlock Fruit Company (Don and

Steve Smith): $100Beverly Winger: $25In Memory of Susan Diefenderfer (10)Jerry Diefenderfer: $1,000In Memory of Sonny Kalkat (33)Reason Farms: $500North Valley Ag Services: $300In Honor of the Marriage of Holly

King (24) and Steve RunyonDenise and Ben Carter: $100In Memory of Tom McGrath (4)Richard and Frances Bozzano:

$1,000Dempel Farming Company: $200In Recognition of Steve (21) and

Kim McIntyreTim and Maureen Treichelt: $250In Honor of Abby Taylor-Silva (45)Joanne Nissen: $100In Memory of Hank Stone (1)Woody and Jane Barnes: $350In Memory of Bill TaylorRincon Farms, Inc: $100Alumni Fundraising EventsWorld Ag Expo Leadership

Alumni Breakfast: $93,000Dean Brown Leadership

Foundation: $35,000Region 9 Golf Tournament:

$35,000Colusa Farm Show Breakfast:

$20,726.43In-KindDarlene Din: $29,850TMD Creative: $15,250Fisher Farms: $894.18Belmont Nursery: $589.61Parsons HomeGrown (Tom and

Kelley Parsons): $372Jensen Devaurs: $360Allied Grape Growers: $328.32Art Bliss: $250

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