jul-aug-2020

Long-Time Members Receive Agriculturalists of the Year Award In celebrating the tradition and innovation of California’s number one industry, agriculture, the California State Fair Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of the Agricultural Advisory Council, selected Bill and Carol Chandler as the Agriculturalists of the Year. As a couple, Bill and Carol Chandler, contribute to the education and growth of the agriculture industry by serving the farming community in a variety of roles. Each in their own right continue to serve at local and statewide levels. The Agriculturalist of the Year award is presented to an individual or individuals who have contributed extensively, in a professional capacity, to California’s agricultural industry. Award criteria stipulates the individual or individuals must have demonstrated leadership and 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. ABC Election Results The Almond Board of California has released election results for the Board of Directors positions whose terms of office are August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021. Blue Diamond grower-owners George Goshgarian Jr. and Christine Gemperle will serve as cooperative grower members. Cooperative Grower • Member Position One (three-year term) : George Goshgarian Jr., Fowler • Alternate Position One : Christine Gemperle, Ceres 1 3 J U L Y – A U G U S T 2 0 2 0