ANNUAL REPORT2016-2017

CONNECT INTERACT

LEAD

Mission:

What’s Inside

We Grow Leaders Who Make a Difference.

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CALF Leadership

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Karm Bains (40), Karmdeep S. Bains / Bains Ranches Loren Booth (27), [Immediate Past Chair] Booth Ranches, LLC Rick Burnes (41), Agriculture CapitalEdwin Camp (15), D.M. Camp & Sons Karen Caplan, Frieda’s, Inc.Robert Cherenson (29), Lander Veterinary Clinic Dr. Helene Dillard, University of California, Davis Jeff Elder (35), [Chair] J.G. Boswell Company Michael Hollister, Driscoll’sEjnar Knudsen, AGR Partners David Martella (22), Martella Farming Company James R. Maxwell, [Vice Chair] Agriland Farming Company, Inc. Eugene Peterson, [Secretary-Treasurer] Wells Fargo Mike Young (35), Wegis & Young

CORE FACULTY MEMBERS

Dr. Michael Thomas, California State University, Fresno Dr. Robert Flores, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Peggy Sears Perry (9), California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Annie King (30), University of California, Davis Dr. Louise Ferguson (30), University of California, Davis

UNIVERSITY DEANS

Dr. Sandra Witte, California State University, Fresno Dr. Andrew Thulin, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Mary Holz-Clause, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Effective Jun. 6, 2017)Dr. Lisa Kessler, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Helene Dillard, University of California, Davis

ALUMNI COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Bill Van Skike (32), [Chair]

Deanna van Klaveren (32), [Secretary-Treasurer]

Mike Young (35), [Board Liaison]

Matt Fisher (41), [Board Liaison]

Noelle Cremers (35), [Education Team Liaison]

Mica Heilmann (40), [Education Team Liaison]

Melissa Duflock (40), [D.C. Exchange Chair]

Chase Hurley (35), [D.C. Exchange Chair]

Darlene Din (35), [Staff Support: Exchange Programs]

Danielle Dupree McShane (43), [California Exchange Chair]

AT-LARGE DIRECTORS

Chase Hurley (35), [External Activities]

Mica Heilmann (40), [Regional Director Support]

Corrinne Davis (45), [Education Team Liaison] (Effective Mar. 2017)Domenick Buck (46), [Education Team Liaison] (Effective Mar. 2017)

REGIONAL DIRECTORS Region 1: Christine Ivory (41) Region 2: Glenn Proctor (29)Region 3: Manpreet Bains (43) Region 4: Rachelle Antinetti (42) Region 5: Erik Jertberg (40) Region 6: Vernon Peterson (41)Region 7: Dan Sutton (40) Region 8: Bill Van Skike (32) Region 9: Jason Cole (42) Region 10: Jose Arriaga (44) Region 11: Vacant

CALF STAFF

Bob Gray, [President & CEO] (Through July 2016)Barry Bedwell, [President & CEO] (Effective Aug. 2016)Dr. Michael Thomas, [Director of Education]

Dr. Charlie Crabb, [Program Advisor] Judy Sparacino, [Program Coordinator] Emily Lazzerini, [Enterprise Coordinator]

Teresa Straub, [Finance & Human Resources] (Through Dec. 2016)Sharon Harney, [Finance & Human Resources] (Effective Jan. 2017)Liza Teixeira Robertson, [Writer / Editor]

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Fellows.......................10

Reflections.................12

Universities................14

Financials...................15

Donors.......................22

Ag Leadership continues upward trajectoryBy Jeff Elder (35), CALF Board Chairman and Barry Bedwell (13), CALF President

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The results for our fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 were, by all measurements, positive. Thanks in large part to the leadership and stewardship exhibited by the board of directors and our previous president, Bob Gray, who retired Aug. 1, 2016, the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation began the year on solid footing, looking to build on the very encouraging trends that had been established in curriculum development, university interactions, alumni relations and fundraising. And while the year began with investment markets around the world generally languishing or flat, that too was soon to change late in the calendar year to become upbeat as well.

The Ag Leadership alumni, through the leadership of the Alumni Council, led exemplary efforts in recruiting. The program had an exceptional number of applicants for Class 48—the most in many years—if not on record. The perception and appeal of the program remain at a very high-level thanks to the work of the faculty and the curriculum that was delivered. The foundation enjoys financial constancy thanks in large part to the continued support of the Boswell and Booth foundations, in addition to increased commitments from such names as the Resnick Foundation, Taylor Farms, the California Almond Board, The Zenith, Driscoll’s and HMC Farms. In addition, alumni donations connected with such special events as the Ag Leadership Alumni World Ag Expo Breakfast, golf

tournaments and clay shoots continue to grow.

Comprehensive financial information is contained later in this report and we encourage you to review it in detail. Our auditors once again issued an unqualified or “clean” opinion in that the statements present a fair representation, in all material aspects, the financial position of the foundation. In addition, there were no issues uncovered during the audit and there was no need to issue a management letter to address deficiencies. Total net assets increased, year to year, approximately 11.6% while total revenue and other gains grew at a 12.5% rate. Total expenses decreased 22.3% and net investment income increased to almost $1.8 million.

With this financial stability, we have had the ability to remain focused as to why this program was created almost five decades ago. The theme for this year’s annual report, Connect – Interact – Lead, was thoughtfully selected because in multiple ways, it is a representation and summary for both our mission as well as our vision for Ag Leadership. We communicate that our mission is: “We grow leaders who make a difference” and that our vision is “To be a catalyst for a vibrant agricultural community.”

To truly accomplish the aforementioned objectives, we understand that the approximate 1,300 alumni must be

provided facilitated opportunities to take what they have learned, through the coordination by the foundation, so as to remain engaged where they can interrelate and eventually become better leaders and influencers on behalf of California agriculture.

We look forward to 2018 with continuing enthusiasm knowing that challenges clearly remain with each of the four pillars of Ag Leadership: faculty and planning for succession; curriculum with the need to remain fresh, productive and relevant; alumni and the necessity for greater interaction and engagement and resources/fundraising with the challenge to cover operating expenses and allow the endowments to grow to the goal of $25 million. Nevertheless, especially after the very productive strategic planning session that was held by the board in Nov. 2017, we are confident that together, we will be able to meet these challenges head-on and with successful results.

This is particularly true given our upcoming 50th anniversary in 2020 and the opportunities that milestone presents over the next two years. Please keep your eyes and ears open for chances to be a part of that once-in-a-lifetime event. In closing, please know that we sincerely thank each and every one of you for your support of Ag Leadership, whether it be time, talent or treasure and we are deeply appreciative to be a part of this life-changing program.

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• Screening committees interviewed dozens of Class 47 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 NorCal Ag Leadership Dinner was held at Fat’s Catering in Old Sacramento. The evening featured a silent auction fundraiser and a tribute honoring outgoing CALF president/CEO, Bob Gray and his contributions to the foundation. Sen. Jim Nielsen (5) presented Gray with a California Senate Resolution for his service to the industry and to Ag Leadership. The event raised more than $4,500 for CALF. (photos 2, 3)

• After 16 years of service, Dr. Annie King (30), a professor in the UC Davis Animal Sciences Department, stepped down from the Education Team and as the core faculty member representing UC Davis. (photo 4)

• Dr. Louise Ferguson (30) began her role as the newest member of the core faculty and Education Team. She has worked as an extension specialist at UC Davis for more than 32 years. (photo 5)

• Barry Bedwell (13) assumed his role as president of the California Ag Leadership Foundation. As president, Bedwell became responsible for directing all foundation activities and guiding the leadership program to a half-century of excellence and beyond. (photo 6)

• The Alumni Council held a two-day on-boarding retreat in Pasadena to discuss the group’s goals. In attendance were newly elected regional directors, CALF Board Chairman Jeff Elder (35), CALF President Barry Bedwell (13), Alumni Council liaison to the board, Mike Young (35) and various members of the Alumni Council. (photos 7, 8)

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• The 24 fellows of Class 47 were announced. (photo 9)

• The NorCal Sporting Clay Shoot was held at Quail Point, Zamora/Dunnigan Hills. The event raised more than $8,400 for CALF. (photos 10,11)

• The fellows of the Washington, D.C. Educational Fellowship Program came together to learn about current issues and complex challenges facing California’s farmers and ranchers. The 26 fellows spent eight days together in Regions 3, 4 and 5. During the program, fellows were led by various California Ag Leadership Program alumni through Monterey, San Benito, Merced, Stanislaus and Sacramento counties. (photos 12,13,14)

• The 26th annual Region 9 Golf Tournament was held at the Los Posas Country Club in Camarillo. The event raised $50,000 for CALF. (photos15,16)

• A luncheon was held in Carmel to honor Loren Booth (27) and Bob Gray. Jim Boswell and Jeff Elder (35) acknowledged Gray and Booth for their service to CALF. Approximately 85 people attended the event and more than $100,000 was raised for the foundation. (photo 17)

• Class 46 fellows hosted “The Ultimate Pig Roast” at Fowler Nurseries in Newcastle to raise funds to deliver medical supplies to Jordan during their international seminar. (photos 18,19)

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AT 26TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

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• The 27th annual Dean Brown Golf Tournament was held at the Santa Maria Country Club. The event raised $37,000 for CALF.

• The sixth 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. (photo 32)

• The Region 4 alumni social was held at the home of John (35) and Becky Arellano in Turlock.

• The application process began for Class 48. A press release was emailed to agricultural and mainstream news outlets to announce that applications were being accepted for Class 48. (photo 33)

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• The 2016 Profiles in Leadership Award was presented to Deanna van Klaveren (32). (photo 22)

• Class 45 held an unveiling and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Poverello House Mobile Cafe. The food truck, which was made possible through the fundraising efforts of Class 45, provides hot meals, fresh produce and nutrition education to rural communities in the San Joaquin Valley. (photo 23)

• Fellows of the California Educational Fellowship Program (CA Exchange) participated in an experiential learning and leadership development opportunity that brings together representatives from California regulatory organizations with California agriculturalists. (photos 24, 25)

• Approximately 120 alumni, industry members and Cal Poly faculty and students attended the Life-Long Leadership Learning (L4) seminar at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with guest speaker Mark Goulston, MD, author of “Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone.” (photos 26, 27)

• Class 46 traveled to Jordan, Israel and Greece for its international seminar. (photos 28, 29, 30, 31)

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• The Region 4 recruitment event was held at the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau in Modesto.

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• The Region 6 recruitment event and learning forum was held at Sun-Maid Growers of California in Kingsburg. (photos 34, 35, 36)

• Class 46 commencement was held at Fresno State. Fresno State President Dr. Joseph Castro spoke at the event. (photos 37, 38)

• The 15th annual Colusa Farm Show Breakfast was held at the Colusa Fairgrounds. The event raised $26,000 for CALF. (photo 39)

• The annual Agricultural & Government Leaders Reception was held at the Sutter Club in Sacramento. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross was in attendance and addressed the group about current ag issues. As part of the event, 1,200 pounds of fresh California produce was donated to the River City Food Bank. (photos 42, 43, 44)

• Following a two-day seminar at UC Davis, Class 47 fellows arrived on the East Coast to begin their national travel seminar to Maryland, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. (photos 45, 46)

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• 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 23rd annual Ag Leadership Alumni World Ag Expo Breakfast was held in Tulare. The event raised more than $94,000 for CALF. (photos 40, 41)

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• The Region 3 recruitment event was held at the home of Mike Campbell (3) in Clarksburg. (photo 52)

• The Region 5 recruitment event was held at the home of Danielle (43) and Steve (33) McShane in Salinas. (photos 53, 54)

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

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• The Region 10 recruitment event was held at the home of Bob and Anne Atkins in Fallbrook. (photo 47)

• CALF co-sponsored the Common Threads Fresno Award honoring women in agriculture. A luncheon and ceremony were held at the International Agri-Center in Tulare. The event raised $12,000 for CALF. (photo 48)

• The Region 8 recruitment event was held at The Camp Family Ag Museum in Bakersfield. (photos 49, 50)

• The Region 9 recruitment event was held at the Santa Paula Agricultural Museum. (photo 51)

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• Ag Leadership alumni from Regions 6 and 8 gathered at the home of Loren Booth (27) in Orange Cove to honor those individuals who made the Ag Leadership Alumni World Ag Expo Breakfast the No. 1 fundraising event for CALF. (photo 55)

• The Region 2 recruitment event was held at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Geyserville. (photos 56, 57)

• CALF co-sponsored the Common Threads North Award honoring women in agriculture. A luncheon and ceremony were held in Chico. (photo 58)

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• The Region 7 recruitment event was held at Talley Vineyards in Arroyo Grande.(photos 59, 60, 61)

• The Alumni Council met and discussed alumni connectivity. The regional directors discussed the planning of events and development of new ideas. (photo 62)

• The core faculty met for a two-day retreat in Santa Barbara at the home of Loren Booth (27). The annual retreat provides an opportunity for faculty to review the seminars and ensure all objectives are fulfilled. A key component of the retreat is ensuring the seminars fit in an appropriate and logical sequence and to plan events that take the cooperation of all the faculty, such as the inaugural seminar, commencement and travel seminars.

• The Region 8 alumni social was held in Kern County in conjunction with a Fresno State alumni mixer.

Erin Amaral • Zach Bagley • Drew Becker • Dominic Bruno • Domenick Buck • Josh Davy

Shannon Douglass • Melissa Heinrich • Johnna Hepner • Gayle Holman • Randy Hopkins • Sarah Hovinga

Beau Howard • Jorge Inestroza • Heather Jackson • Marc Metzer • Denise Moore • Tony Ortiz

Salvador Parra • Shaun Ramirez • Adam Secondo • Blake Vann • Christian Vellanoweth • Ashley Zellmer

Lessons Learned in Jordan, Israel and Greece

Class 46 fellows returned from their international seminar in early November with feelings of gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity to participate in a once in a lifetime international leadership experience to Jordan, Israel and Greece.

The journey began with a trip to the Jordan River. The class walked in the steps of Jesus and John the Baptist to see the location of Jesus’ baptism. They also walked to the River Jordan on the border of Jordan and Israel and stopped at the Dead Sea, the lowest land point on Earth. “We witnessed not only people completing a very personal spiritual journey with their baptism, but saw this happening alongside the armed border guards from both nations. There was a significant difference in the sides of the location with the Jordanian site being simple and rather humble in nature.”-Class 46 International Seminar Blog

Part of the seminar included delivering $250,000 worth of medical equipment and supplies to a Jordanian hospital in need of help. The project was made possible through a partnership with Community Medical Centers (CMC), Tim Joslin, CEO and president of CMC and Dr. Berj Apkarian, CMC’s vice president of physician relations. Dr. Apkarian—who travelled with the class on their mission to deliver the supplies—is also the First Honorary Counsel of the Republic of Armenia in the United States.

After the class crossed the border into Israel, they traveled into the West Bank and visited the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. The school is Christian-based with a Muslim and Christian student population. The class participated in small group discussions with eleventh grade students and heard about their struggles. The students openly shared about living in an area under occupation.

While in Israel, the class stopped at the Alrowwad Cultural and Theater Society situated on the Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, Palestine where 6,000 refugees reside. The needs are vast in the camp where two-thirds of the population are under the age of 24.

In Jerusalem, the class learned about the historical significance of the city to many faiths. The class visited the Wailing Wall where they witnessed people presenting their prayers to the wall. The fellows of Class 46 also visited the Muslim side of the Old City, where they viewed the exterior of the Dome of the Rock and learned about the significance of the site to Muslims.

The class met with two representatives from the U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem regarding Israeli/Palestinian relations. Topics included the aid packages given to both regions from the U.S., refugees, farming, economic status and the future.

On their way to Athens, the fellows stopped at the Sorek Desalination Plant south of Tel Aviv, on the Mediterranean. This facility is the largest sea water reverse osmosis plant in the world and provides 28% of the potable water for Israel’s municipalities. In 2014, Israel had its most historic drought in recorded history. Because the Sorek plant came online in 2013, the impacts of the drought were not felt by most of Israel’s population.

On their first day in Athens, Class 46 fellows found themselves focused on the rich history of the beautiful, ancient city. They visited the Roman Arch; the Temple of Zeus; Acropolis Hill; the Parthenon and the Erechtheion. At the U.S. Embassy, the group learned about migration and refugee issues and the Greek economy.

For more lessons about the Greek financial crisis, the fellows met with macroeconomist, Yannis Palaiologos. His insight and expertise into the events leading up to the Greek financial crisis gave the group a local perspective of the situation. Fellows also met with a panel of professors and students at the Agricultural University of Athens to discuss a variety of agricultural topics, political influences and water resources.

“While our international seminar has concluded, there is a great amount of emotional processing that will continue to take place amongst all fellows. The relationships that we have built between classmates and international connections will be life-long and unforgettable. We are incredibly fortunate to have had this profound experience. Each Class 46 fellow is overwhelmed with immense feelings of gratitude and appreciation for the experiences that we have had. We must remind ourselves of the lessons that were learned and continue towards a process of life-long learning.” -Class 46 International Seminar Blog

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Kevin Antongiovanni • Tom Barrios • Jared Britschgi • Casey Creamer • Chris Drew • Ted Grether

Randi Gwilliam • John Hay • Hans Herkert • Stuart Hoetger • Nadav Ichaki • Tucker Knutz • Brad Koehn

Jenny Lester-Moffitt • Hunter Lindemann • John McKeon • Jason Miller • Darrin Monteiro

Mathew Patton • Brad Reinhart • Jill Scofield • Matt Stornetta • Douglas Thomas • Kiran Toor

Lessons Learned in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore

In early March 2017, Class 47 fellows traveled to the East Coast for their national seminar. The experience included meetings with top-level government, business and community leaders who provided a valuable extension to the study of state and national issues. The national seminar was also an opportunity for the fellows to study leadership throughout the history of our country and to promote engagement at community, state and national levels.

The seminar began in Maryland with a visit to Intersection of Change in Baltimore. The fellows met with Elder CW Harris, pastor and founder of Newborn Community of Faith Church. Intersection of Change is a nonprofit that provides support and leadership to the socially and economically disadvantaged Baltimore communities of Sandtown-Winchester and Upton.

In Gettysburg, fellows learned about the history of the area by discussing how decisions made under the stress of conflict test team dynamics and personal conviction. With the help of a licensed battlefield guide, fellows learned about one of the most contentious times in our nation’s history and the influential leaders involved in the conflict. The guide led fellows through several critical decisions and interpersonal interactions that were key to the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg.

The fellows also discussed the impact our nation’s leaders have during times of conflict.

“The strongest personality guiding the nation during this difficult time was Abraham Lincoln. President Lincoln addressed the nation on several occasions attempting to unite and heal a divided nation. Class 47 reviewed and analyzed, line by line, a few of the most impactful public addresses to the United States of America—Lincoln’s two inaugural addresses as well as his Gettysburg Address. The exercise and day culminated reviewing the inaugural speech of our nation’s newest president.”-Class 47 National Seminar Blog

The seminar continued with discussions about how trust and compromise are critical components to progress. During their meetings with experts on immigration law, the class learned about how labor issues differ from the East Coast to the West Coast.

In Washington, D.C., the fellows met with three White House Fellow alumni who served in the White House over the past few presidencies—two in the vice president’s office and the third in the Department of Defense. At the National Defense University, fellows discussed global food security, technology, innovation, research, human capital challenges, globalization, regulation and trade with students at the Eisenhower School.

Meetings in Washington, D.C. continued with American Chemistry Council CEO Cal Dooley (13) and Congressmen Jimmy Panetta, Devin Nunes (29), Jim Costa, Jeff Denham and David Valadao. The topics of discussion included policy making, immigration, water, the farm bill and trade. Fellows also met with Sen. Dianne Feinstein and her staff to discuss water issues and bipartisanship.

The national seminar concluded with the D.C. Exchange reception at the USDA. Fellows met with CALP alumni, D.C. Exchange applicants and members of the Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Program.

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REFLECTIONS EXCERPTS TAKEN FROM HORIZONS SUMMER 2016 - SUMMER 2017

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Christian Vellanoweth, Class 46

The national trip is one that I will remember and cherish forever. Personally, the highlight came when we had an hour spent with Justice Kennedy in the Supreme Court. The overall experience was amazing.

Rod Stark, Class 29

The L4 Seminar has further educated us, provoked our thoughts and challenged us to do more to make a difference. The essential value of qualified leaders discussed here today serves to reinforce the incredible value of leadership training like that provided by the California Agricultural Leadership Program.

Jeff Elder, Class 35

I have had the good fortune to learn much during my association with CALF. That hasn’t slowed down with my transition from being in the program to serving on the board.

Barry Bedwell, Class 13

As a graduate of Class 13, like almost all other former participants, I looked at the time I spent with Ag Leadership as one that was not only educational but also a transformational life experience. Even with the passage of over three decades in time, there weren’t many days that went by that I didn’t feel some connection to the program, either through classmates, other alumni or simply taking what I had learned to address the challenges in my career and life.

Dr. Annie King, Class 30

In Class 30, I began to reflect on how my background, cultural norms and interactions with people of other cultures shaped me into the person that I am. Over the years, I have continued to reflect—as the program has changed—to provide more introspection for the core faculty and for the fellows.

Dr. Louise Ferguson, Class 30

I credit Ag Leadership with helping me develop a much more effective leadership style and approach to problem solving—both in terms of dealing with people and projects. I’m looking forward to this chance to give back to and in participating in the development of the people who are coming after me in the program.

Deanna van Klaveren, Class 32

What you get initially are the teachings and the self-growth and self-awareness. Secondary to that are the relationships and the opportunities to meet people and interact with people on a deeper level that allows you access to resources and great friends. You get to learn from all these amazing people and create really deep friends as well—I don’t think you can get that anywhere else.

Chase Hurley, Class 35

It was very evident to me within the first couple of days of this year’s D.C. Exchange Program that California’s agricultural leaders in Regions 3, 4 and 5 made a sound investment in educating the hard working and knowledgeable people working on their behalf back in Washington, D.C. Kudos to everyone involved in making this event an annual success and promoting its benefits into the future.

Christine Ivory, Class 41

As regional director, I hope to bring the alumni from Region 1 together to remember the impact Ag Leadership had upon them and to call upon them now to make their impact.

Erik Jertberg, Class 40

I feel the call to give back to this program that has given me so much.

Vernon Peterson, Class 41

I would rank my Ag Leadership experience as one of the top five in my life. I want to see the organization grow ever stronger, influencing agricultural leaders for generations to come.

Dan Sutton, Class 40

I have been fortunate to be able to assume leadership positions on many levels. I attribute this to my experience and the residual benefit that the Ag Leadership program has provided me. I would like to stay involved to continue my learning and to play whatever part I can to sustain this wonderful experience and opportunities for others in the future.

Bill Van Skike, Class 32

The California Agricultural Leadership Program was instrumental in helping me develop my potential as a husband, father, community leader and industry professional.

Zach Bagley, Class 46

This is a commencement—somebody must think we have attained something. The use of this word, commencement, signals that the same group that believes we have attained something believes that something for us is just beginning.

Shannon Douglass, Class 46

It’s hard to describe the ‘what’ we did. It was such a profound experience that it’s hard to articulate our experience. The life experiences of my classmates added to the depth of my experience and it has made me a better wife, mom, businesswoman and a better person. The program is of a caliber that you will not find anywhere else.

Johnna Hepner, Class 46

The program gave me a chance to find out where I was and to grow as a person and a leader. I grew in a way that I never could have imagined. Our journey as leaders is just beginning.

Denise Moore, Class 46

We had to create bonds, listen and trust our classmates which is imperative through the Ag Leadership process. Becoming a support team for each other aids in the ability to have a safe place, be vulnerable, get outside of our box and ultimately grow into respected leaders.

Erin Amaral, Class 46

Learning how to trust each other early helps a fellow find ways to becoming more open in the process. Trusting my colleagues is what allowed me to open up to the process of learning about myself. When the process got difficult in some of the seminars, I could count on them to help get me through.

Maxwell Norton, Class 12

Ag Leadership brought me into contact with many people I would not have interacted with otherwise. It trained me to keep considering the big issues that were beyond the problems at hand.

Ken Oneto, Class 25

Ag Leadership opened my eyes up to other things in the world and helped me see that what we have here is so nice compared to what other people around the world are dealing with. It helped me understand that everyone deals with problems in different ways. It has helped me to be more patient and to see and consider other points of view.

Nick Pasculli, Class 27

CALP has impacted me in so many ways. It made me realize the importance of interconnectedness and the interdependence we have on each other in our industry and on the human family as a whole. It has given me a passion for making a real difference in my community every day and in everything I am involved in.

Tim Vaux, Class 31

It provided me with a broader understanding of the world and not just my little space on Earth. I have a better understanding of how we are linked together in very profound ways.

Rick Rhody, Class 45

I have really tried to embrace the concept of ‘servant leadership’. It was one of the early concepts we learned within the program and I believe it to be absolutely foundational to both the program and to my professional life.

Danielle Dupree McShane, Class 43

Going through CALP is a gift. A strong alumni network helps maintain a strong agricultural community. The more alumni, the greater the network to help educate about our diversity in agriculture in California. The more that the Alumni Council can open those opportunities and provide a path, I believe the more people will get involved.

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Reflections

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.

Seminars are delivered by four exceptional partner universities – Cal Poly,

Pomona; Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Fresno State and UC Davis. Fellows learn

from first-rate educators, subject authorities and individuals from diverse

professions and backgrounds. Core faculty members at each university are

responsible for the content and delivery of the seminar curriculum. Through

these dynamic and intensive seminars, fellows focus on leadership theory,

critical and strategic thinking, effective communication, motivation, change

management, complex social and cultural issues, emotional intelligence and

other skills that contribute to improved performance as a leader.

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Class 46 | Year Two Seminars

September/October 2016 —Fresno State and San Quentin

Criminal justice system, criminology, death penalty, polarized viewpoints and emotional responses, critical thinking skills for complex issues. Included tour of San Quentin.

October/November 2016 —International Seminar, Jordan, Israel, Greece

Class 46 fellows learned about different cultures and economic systems. The seminar added diversity and a variety of leadership lessons to their Ag Leadership experience.

January 2017 —Cal Poly, Pomona

International seminar synthesis, including leadership lessons and broadened perspectives.

February 2017 —Commencement, Fresno State

The power of harmony in succession planning and all areas of life, life after Ag Leadership, taking personal responsibility for leadership development, reflective interviews, commencement ceremony.

Class 47 | Year One Seminars

October 2016 —Inaugural, Fresno State

CALP history and traditions, program expectations, synthesis, leadership basics, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, alumni activities.

November 2016 —Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

The leader as a communicator. Team building exercises, practical application of speaking principles (informational speech), communicating through print media, TV and radio interviewing skills.

December 2016 —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 2017 —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 2017 —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.

February/March 2017 —UC Davis/National Travel Seminar

The ecology of organizations, responding to challenges in communities, engaging the legislative process (local and state issues). National travel seminar to Washington, D.C. and Maryland.

April 2017 —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 2017 —Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Persuasive speech, active listening, microphone manners, executing powerful presentations, leadership model of influence and vital behaviors.

Universities

FINANCIALSCALIFORNIA AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP FOUNDATIONSTATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016 AND 2017

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Financials

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

ASSETSCURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents 115,939 68,862

Contributions receivable 2,487 20,230

Pledges receivable 246,900 246,499

Short-term investments 133,679 53,016

Other current assets 29,121 40,171

Total current assets 528,126 428,778

Property and equipment–net 6,971 4,001

Pledges receivable–net 455,574 538,852

Long-term investments 14,380,155 16,001,424

TOTAL ASSETS 15,370,826 16,973,055

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETSCURRENT LIABILITIES:

Accounts payable 26,836 24,390

Funds held for others _ 30,136

Other current liabilities 219,564 45,999

Total current liabilities 246,400 100,525

NET ASSETS:Unrestricted:

Undesignated 1,624,472 2,095,195

Board designated 600,000 600,000

Temporarily restricted 162,148 1,208,546

Permanently restricted 12,737,806 12,968,789

Total net assets 15,124,426 16,872,530

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 15,370,826 16,973,055

See Notes to Financial Statements.

2016 2017

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Financials Statements from June 30, 2016 AND 2017

CHANGES IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS: REVENUES AND GAINS:

Special events gross revenues 309,082 402,871

Less: special events direct costs (83,117) (92,121)

Net revenues from special events 225,965 310,750

Contributions 1,043,024 980,996

Net investment income (11,997) 157,427

In-kind revenue 84,489 25,253

Other income 21,221 18,571

Net assets released from restrictions 603,650 719,919

Total unrestricted revenues and gains 1,966,352 2,212,916

EXPENSES: Program services 1,415,690 1,136,316

Fundraising 450,367 282,256

General and administrative 179,792 125,621

Granted fund expense 200,000 200,000

Total expenses 2,245,849 1,744,193

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN UNRESTRICTED

NET ASSETS (279,497) 468,723

CHANGES IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS: Net investment income (287,741) 1,767,817

Net assets released from restrictions (603,650) (719,919)

Contributions 2,000 500

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN TEMPORARILY

RESTRICTED NET ASSETS (889,391) 1,048,398

CHANGE IN PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED

NET ASSETS – Contributions 454,724 230,983

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN PERMANENTLY

RESTRICTED NET ASSETS 454,724 230,983

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (714,164) 1,748,104

NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 15,838,590 15,124,426

NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR 15,124,426 16,872,530

STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES & CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

2016 2017

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

2016 2017

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Change in net assets (714,164) 1,748,104

Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to

net cash provided (used) by operating activities:

Bad debt - -

Depreciation 3,435 2,970

Net realized/unrealized (gain)/loss on investments 407,879 (1,794,326)

Contributions for endowment purposes (3,199,858) (305,856)

Change in present value of discount on pledges (25,922) (27,028)

(Increase) decrease in:

Contributions receivable (1,203) (17,743)

Pledges receivable 2,944,552 (55,849)

Deposits (15,457) (11,050)

Increase (decrease) in:

Accounts payable (40,033) (2,446)

Funds held for others (56,097) 30,136

Other liabilities 174,011 (173,565)

NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY

OPERATING ACTIVITIES (522,847) (606,653)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Investment purchases (9,089,690) (1,340,969)

Proceeds from sale of investments 6,366,477 1,594,689

Property and equipment purchases (6,090) -

NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES: 2,729,303 253,720

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Permanently restricted contributions 3,199,858 305,856

Cash overdraft -

Borrowings on line of credit -

Repayments on line of credit -

NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY

FINANCING ACTIVITIES 3,199,858 305,856

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (52,292) (47,077)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

BEGINNING OF YEAR 168,231 115,939

END OF YEAR 115,939 68,862

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FinancialsStatements from June 30, 2016 AND 2017

INVESTMENTS

Investments are stated at fair value based on quoted market

prices and were composed of the following at June 30:

Money market funds 133,679 53,016

Domestic stocks and stock funds 5,755,119 6,687,688

International stocks and stock funds 3,509,777 4,223,300

Domestic corporate bonds and bond funds 3,826,214 4,237,497

International corporate bonds and bond funds 1,289,045 852,939

Liquid alternatives - -

Total investments 14,513,834 16,054,440

The following schedule summarizes net investment

income for the years ended June 30:

Interest/dividend income 160,428 187,593

Realized/unrealized gains (losses) on investments (407,879) 1,794,326

Investment fees (52,287) (56,675)

Total investment income (loss) – net (299,738) 1,925,244

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT – Net

The foundation’s property and equipment

consists of the following at June 30:

Office furniture and equipment 18,821 18,821

Computer and software 29,039 29,039

Total 47,860 47,860

Accumulated depreciation 40,889 (43,859)

Property and equipment, net 6,971 4,001

2016 2017

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Financials

Statements from June 30, 2016 AND 2017

RESTRICTED FUND GROUP

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Financials

1,000,000 1,000,000

2,232,487 1,000,000

96,605 6,656,897

37,250 1,667,000

13,690,239 402

13,690,641

16,345 9,050

29,620 40,150 50,025

100,538 66,250

107,000 26,831

25,800 31,151

140,500 15,000 52,800

109,419 213,375

221,500 18,025 37,985 14,500 16,370 84,132

39,069 24,205 15,650 556,141

30,375 37,495 22,360

30,800 10,000 40,025

2,232,486

250,306

4,450 200

51,100 306,056

-

306,056

1,500 250 375

6,500 1,875

8,100 10,000 5,000 2,500 1,650 5,919

10,500 5,000

52,800

31,000 - -

100 2,600 2,000

1,100 5,400 2,400 2,000 5,650

39,762

30,375 2,700

- 700

1,000 11,550

250,306

1,000,000 1,000,000

1,982,181 1,000,000

92,155 6,656,697

37,250 1,615,900

13,384,183 402

13,384,585

14,845 8,800 29,245 33,650 48,150 92,438 56,250

102,000 24,331 24,150 25,232

130,000 10,000

-

78,419 213,375

221,500 17,925

35,385 12,500 15,270 78,732 36,669 22,205 10,000 516,379

- 34,795 22,360 30,100 9,000 28,475

1,982,180

Corpus year end 6/30/2016

Fiscal year contributions 2017

Corpus year end 6/30/2017

Accrued value year end 6/30/2017

1,317,907 1,317,907

2,576,300 1,317,907

129,074 7,461,554

46,250 1,893,757

16,060,656 405

16,061,061

19,351 10,985 33,111

49,728 62,646 119,477 69,756 111,631 27,284 27,238 33,359

148,528 15,886 53,126

118,392 259,314

289,003 22,590 46,914 14,552 16,591

103,634 48,416 24,915 16,922

630,423

32,827 45,380 29,543

40,099 11,067

43,609

2,576,300

Dean Brown Endowed Founder’s ChairJG Boswell II Endowed Founder’s Chair Special Purpose Accounts [detailed below] Board Designated EndowmentDean and Charles Buchinger Memorial Endowment Franklin Otis Booth Legacy FundDean Brown Growth and Innovation Fund JG Boswell II Legacy Fund Total Restricted Fund Unrestricted Fund

Total Investments

SPECIAL PURPOSE ACCOUNTS

FELLOWSHIP FUNDSAlumni FellowshipDean Brown FellowshipWomen in Leadership FellowshipLagomarsino Family FellowshipRichard Pidduck FellowshipManassero FellowshipJohn and Sheila Lake Fellowship FundThomas Mulholland Fellowship FundPaul and Yvonne [Natsuhara] Murai Fellowship Fund Gene Rapp Fellowship FundJim and Betsy Hansen Family Fellowship Fund John and Betsy Grether FellowshipPatricio Family Fellowship Fund John and Eda Muller Fellowship Fund

ENDOWMENT FUNDSBob Gray EndowmentBorba Family Endowment Ladera FoundationClass 12 Endowment Class 17 Endowment Class 23 Endowment Class 25 Endowment Class 30 Endowment Class 33 Endowment Class 41 Endowment Class 43 EndowmentGeneral Endowment

MEMORIAL FUNDSDavid Charles Martella Memorial EndowmentTim O’Neill / Class 10 Memorial FundMichelle Turner Memorial EndowmentDr. George Johannessen Memorial Endowment Remo L. Matteucci Memorial Endowment Richard R. Smith Memorial Fellowship Fund

Total

Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017

FUND COMPOSITERESTRICTED COMPOSITE Asset Allocation and Annualized Performance - Net of Fees

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Financials

Statements from June 30, 2016 AND 2017

Inception Date

12/1/13

4/1/08

5/1/12

2/1/11

% Return

6.00%

7.30%

9.90%

3.60%

-

% 7 Years

-

13.60%

-

-

-

% 5 Years

-

12.60%

9.30%

2.70%

-

% 3 Years

5.90%

7.20%

3.50%

1.90%

-

% 1 Year

20.50%

19.50%

22.00%

2.20%

-

% Calendar YTD

14.60%

12..6%

17.70%

4.90%

-

% Fiscal YTD

20.50%

19.50%

22.00%

2.20%

-

% of Portfolio

67.93%

41.63%

26.29%

31.75%

0.33%

Market Value ($)

10,910,988

6,687,688

4,223,300

5,099,274

52,612

Global Equity

US Equity

Non-US Equity

Fixed Income

Cash

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0.33%

CASH

41.63%

U.S. EQUITY

26.29%

NON U.S.EQUITY

31.75%

FIXEDINCOME

Financials

Statements from June 30, 2016 AND 2017

$300,000 The James G. Boswell Foundation $55,000 Almond Board of California The Zenith $50,000Boswell Family Foundation California Cotton Alliance $25,000Reiter Affiliated Companies Taylor Farms Western Growers $22,500 Bowles, Philip $20,000Harden Foundation Borba, Mark and Peggy $18,500Rabobank, N.A. $15,100 Wells Fargo $11,250E & J Gallo Winery $11,000Grether, John & Betsy $10,000Ann B Reimers Charitable Education

Foundation Farm Credit: Farm Credit West,

CoBank, American AgCredit Farm Credit: Farm Credit West,

CoBank, American AgCredit & Fresno Madera Farm Credit

Growers Express Lake, John and Sheila Ladera Foundation (George & Kathleen

Myers) Lagomarsino, Fred Mission Produce Olive Hill, LLC Vessey & Co., Inc. Wells Fargo Foundation Wonderful Orchards $7,250 Cherenson, Bob & Lisa $6,000Parreira, Paul $5,900Muller, John/Eda-Muller, Trudy-Heidi/

Aldo Bianchi Family $5,169Hansen, Jim & Betsy Circle, Doug & Jan $5,000 D’Arrigo Brothers Dooley, Cal & Linda Martella, Norman Mulholland, Tom Sears Perry, Peggy Tonella, Raymond & Deborah

Westside Produce Woolf Farming & Processing $4,500Gray, Patricia S. $4,000Montna Farms-In honor of Loren Booth

& Bob Gray $3,600 Thomas M Bunn Family, LLC $3,000Colbert, John & Nan Duflock, Melissa Limoneira Foundation Fund Wonderful Orchards (Rob Yraceburu)$2,500Bains, Karm Bayer Burroughs Family Orchards Costa Family Farms Cusumano, Gary & Diana Fresno Eqiupment Company Gray, Gail & John Laney, Anthony & Melissa Maxwell Foundation (Jim Maxwell) Pleasant Valley Ranch LLC (Murai, Paul

& Yvonne) $2,000 Agriland Foundation (Jim Maxwell) Bedwell, Barry & Kim Finch, James Higashi, George & Janice Leavens, Link & Leslie Ledbetter, Frank & Edyth Moore, John & Kristin Nelson Irrigation Corporation Sheely, Ted & Deborah Underwood, Craig Vina Quest $1,668Cooper, Stan Victor Packing, Inc. $1,500Anonymous Boutonnet Farms Creek Rock Ventures, LLC Efird Ag Enterprises, Inc. Efird, Russel Talley, Brian $1,250Frye, John & Mary Ann $1,200Zimmerman, Ken $1,000Phillimore, Bill & Jean A-Bar Enterprises Adams, Bill & Chris Allied Grape Growers Andrew, Kevin Anonymous Anonymous

Atkins, Bob & Anne Berry, Fred & Caroline Bitter, Jeff & April Blazer Wilkinson, LP Boutonnet, Ed & Mata, Rosa Bozzano, Anthony Britz, Carson CALAMCO Carlson, Blake & Lisa Carter, Benjamin & Denise Chino Valley Ranchers Church Brothers Clare, Jim & Ellen Clauss Jorritsma, Kimberly Coit, William Colace, Bill Cosyns, Rick Crecelius, James DeGroff, Doug Draxler, John & Antoinette Dupree, Danielle Elkhorn Packing Company Fiack, Sandra Firoved, Roberta Fowler Pcking Company, Inc. Garner, John & Sharon General Farms Investment Gibson, John & Jane Gray, Bob & Pat Grether, Robert Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. Herman, Kevin & Diane Hultquist, Larry & Jeana Jacobs, Mark Johl, Sarbjit Kay Dix, Inc. (Daniel Wilson) Keithly-Williams Seeds Kosmont, Charles Lagomarsino Group Lester Farms Martinez, Catalino Vorpe, Rick & Matteucci, Evelyn McKean, Mark & Megan McManis, Ron & Jamie Micheli, John & Justin Morehead, Justin & Emilee Myers, Ralph Ocean Mist Farms Oji Bros. Farms, LLC Pandol, Beth Parkinson, Ty & Sheri Peterson Ranch Producers Dairy Foods, Inc. (Scott

Shehadey) Pucheu, John Railsback, Sherm & Maureen Ray Griffin/Robinson Fresh/C.H.

Robinson Rickert, Jim & James Robinson, Gary G & Karen E

Rominger, Gerald & Elaine Ruiz, Leland Smith Family Wines Smith, Jan Snider, Todd & Cheryl Soares, George Talley, Rosemary The Robert & Barbara Ditmore Family

Fund Tri-Cal Inc Van Beek, Ray & Katie Van Vleck, Nicole & Stan-In honor of

Loren Booth & Bob Gray Vann, Garnett Weiler, John Young, Mike & Jennifer Yraceburu, Rob & Gayle Zacky Family Foundation,

Richard & Kathleen $750 Lewis, Bill & Kristy Ross, Karen $576Warmerdam, Mary-Ann $570Martin, Paul & Jill $550Fitch, Mike & Jeanette $500Advanced Environmental Concepts, Inc.Aguiar, Jose Luis Albiani, Dennis & Beth Barrientos, Arthur Buchinger, Karen C&A Vineyard CA Poultry Foundation Carriere, William Chandler, Tom Cory, Cynthia Crowder, VernonDole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. Driscoll, Donald Efird Farms Inc. Fanciful Company Ferguson Farms, Inc. Fernandes, Joey Ferrara, Joseph E. Filice Farms, LP Flores, Robert & Sheryl Giovannetti, John Goto, Glen & Janet Huntington Farms Huss, Dale & Mary Jane Irigoyen, Fidela Lattore, Dee & Pat Leavens, J Link & Sally Leiser, Malcom Linder Equipment Co. M & T Ranch McKenzie, Chris & Christy

McKenzie, Kent & Kathryn McLaughlin, Ed McNamara, Craig Mendes, Michael Mullholland, Sopac Murrill, Stephen Myers, Cindy Norene, Donald Olson, Ben & Kappy Pankey, Pete & Mona Parsons HomeGrown Pastor, Steven & Mary Patricio, Garrett Perino, Justin Proctor, Glenn & Laurie Reynolds, Patricia Rominger, Gerry & Elaine-In Memory

of Christine Van Steyn Salmonson, John Sencer, Michael Sindow, Marcia Spellman, Justin & Maria Steinhauer, Robert Steward Ag Services Thornhill Company/Miller Family Trinchero Family Estates Turkhan, Ulash Turner, Russell Van Der Kar, Scott & Susan Way, Ellen & Mike Wilbur, Robert & Carolyn Wil-Ker-Son Ranch Yamamoto, Stuart Zonneveld, John & Teresa $400Avilla, Gregg Lilley, Bob $360Stephens, Jeff $350 Schaap, John & Christine $300Barcellos, Arnold & Terry Clauss, Richard-In Memory of Leo

Marihart, Jr. Dungan, Tom-In Memory of Leo

Marihart, Jr. Foley, Jerri & BryanKelley, Mike Lanini, Sharan Nissen, Joanne Rincon Farms, Inc. $275Pucheau, Jason & Jacqueline $250Black, Robin Anonymous Ayala, Tony & Emily Barajas, Yissel BBS, Inc.

Bello, Hugh & Debbie Bennett II, William Bennett, William Button & Turkovich, LLC Caplan, Karen Clark, Norman Clover Stornetta Farms (Marcus

Benedetti) Coe, Ned Conant Orchards, Inc. CRS Farming, LLC DeGroot, Peter Dennis, Steven DeRuiter, John Dutchman Farms-In Memory of Leo

Marihart, Jr. Edsall, Mark & Lorraine Ferro, Fred & Susan Fork Lift Specialties, Inc. Four Little Devils Farms, Inc. Fred Rau Dairy, Inc. Gila Valley Farms, LP Gisvold, Bill Gollnick, Kurt Graves, Jody Gualco, Jackson Guthrie, Less & Claudia-In Memory of

Leo Marihart, Jr. Heringer, Stephen & Donna Hester, Adin & Dora Holt of California J.C. Lansdowne, Inc. Jefferson, Bernard Kahn, Tracy Lohse, Charles Lucas, Tom McGuire, Leo Mid Valley Packaging & Supply

Company Midland Tractor Co. Moore, Mark & Dina Oro Del Norte LLC Peltier, Jason & Jean-Mari Rehermann, Frank & Judy Roberts, Don Robertson, Hal Rudd, Doug & Laura Schellenberg, Rick & Michelle Sorensen Farms (Mark & Kimberly

Sorensen) Sousa, Paul Torrico, Lonna-In Honor of Randy

Hopkins Turkovich, Joe Warmerdam, Mary-Ann-In Memory of

Christine Van Steyn Warter, David Yenni, Norm & Nadine Yerxa, Woody

Donors

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$220Bennett, Mike Brown, Lance Caird, Ron Chrisman, Steve Crossland, John Daniell, Bill Fallini, Pete Linquist, Randy Phelan, Mike $200Anonymous Bennett, Richard & Jennifer-In

Memory of Christine Van Steyn Berry, Caroline Collins, Rich Cremers, Noelle D’Arrigo Brothers-In Memory of Leo

Marihart, Jr. DeLeon, Ralph & Dondu Dempel, Bob & Shirley (Dempel

Farming) Dickson, James Diefenderfer, Jerry Frommer, Lori George, Michael Goodwin, Robert Johannessen, Patricia Muller, John & Eda-In Memory of

Elinor Lea & Jim Cozzolino Ledbetter, Cindy Lemke, Larry & Katie Marchand, Petrea Martella, Janet Mills, Ted & Laura Neeley, James Noland, Hammerly, Etienne & Hoss-

In Memory of Leo Marihart, Jr. Novara, Jerry Olson, Steve & Elaine Pezzini, Joe Pollock, Lynnel & Herb Rapp, April Simmons, Robert-In Memory of Leo

Marihart, Jr. Slinkard, John Storm, Jim & Carol Thrupp, Lori-Dedicated to

Recruitment of Diverse Fellows $154Amazon Smile $150Antle, Karen D’Arrigo-Martin, Margaret Lanini, Vic McInerney, Matt Rathbone, Robert Thomsen, James Tillman, Stephanie & Shawn $100Ames, Nina & David

Antinetti, Rachelle Antle, Cass & Mike Arthur Bliss Ranch Atkins, Bob and Anne-In Memory of

Christine Van Steyn Barnes, Franklin & Jane-In Memory of

Dean Buchinger Barnes, Franklin & Jane-In Memory of

Leo Marhihart, Jr. Barnes, Rick Betts, Alan & Maria Bogart, Jim & Janice Brigantino, Vince & Denise Camsuzou, Pierre & Kathie Clark, Paula Dalman, Julie Diane Norton Insurance Eastman, Brent & Maureen Fontes, George Gable Virginia-In Memory of Leo

Marihart, Jr. Garcia, John & Janie-In Memory of

Leo Marihart, Jr. Gomes Farm Air Service, Inc.

(Christine Gomes Bellone) Gragnani, Layci Grether, Edward Hainstock, Sarah Holman, Gayle Hughes, Karina-In Memory of Leo

Marihart, Jr J Mark Atlas-Attorney at Law-In

Honor of Somach, Simmons & Dunn Law 25th Anniversary

Johansen, Arnold Joughin, Cathie-In Memory of Clara

Johnson Koster, Tom & Lorraine Lanzilotta, Stephanie-In Memory of

Leo Marihart, Jr. Layne, Larry Leighton Family Lima, Michael-In Memory of Leo

Marihart, Jr. Martella, Melissa Martella, Robert McDonald, Dexter McKeon, John McShane, Steve Morris, Julie Nissen, Joanne-In Memory of Leo

Marihart, Jr. Noble, Cindy Oneto, Kenneth & Florence Panziera, Tim Pedrazzi Farms Peterson, Richard Poncia, AlPritchard, Chuck & Fran R.L. Schafer & Associates-In Memory

of Leo Marihart, Jr.

Rapp, Gene-In Honor of Jefferson Lowe

Robertson, Kevin and Liza Salinas Valley Seeds Inc. Santa Paula Creek Ranch Schramm, Robert Silacci, Pete & Veronica Silva, David Spezia, JulieTarp, Sue-In Memory of Leo Marihart, Jr. Thomson, Jeff & Elaine Tufenkjian, John & Cristel Turula, Mark Union Bank Uyeda, Doris Vestal, Chris; Swart, Julie; Levig,

Leilani-In Memory of Leo Marihart Jr.Violett, Paul $80Hinman, Donald $75Ballard, Daniela-In Memory of Leo

Marihart, Jr. Phillips, Doug & Caralee - Abraham

Kazarian Robbins, Elliott-In Memory of Leo

Marihart, Jr. $60Fiach, Sandy $55 Pete Vander Poel Dairy $50Berry, Caroline-In Memory of Cliff

Sadoian Cadenazzi, Robert DiTomaso, Sue Ellio, Ann & Larry Fergusson, Carroll Gorman, Gregory Hansen, Randy-In Memory of

Christine Van Steyn Jensen, Robert & Margot-In Memory

of Rich Smith Kirk, Dorothy-In Memory of Leo

Marihart, Jr. Loescher, Ed & Shelley-In Memory of

Leo Marihart, Jr. Lozano, Lozano & Company-In

Memory of Leo Marihart, Jr. Morris, John & Gretchen-In Memory

of Jose Baer Remark, Marilyn Swanson, Robert & Carol Van Klaveren, Deanna & Roger Van Klaveren, Deanna & Roger-In

Memory of G. Higashi Viviani, David $36 Miller, Nicholas $25 Haas, Cathy

Harris, Rob Lima, Clarence & Laverne-In Memory

of Leo Marihart, Jr. Nielsen, Bonnie IN-KIND $15,250 TMD Creative $3,300 Booth, Loren $1,087 Duflock, Melissa $1,000 Caroline Berry Consulting $900 Rehrman Ritchie, Meredith $879 Allied Grape Growers $753 Stark, Rod & Carol $708 Bedwell, Barry $575 Gray, Bob $550 Mulholland Citrus $250 Sabol, JoeSPECIAL EVENTS $95,000 World Ag Expo Breakfast $50,000 Region 9 Golf Tournament $37,000 Dean Brown Leadership Foundation $25,141 Colusa Farm Show Breakfast $12,299 Common Threads Fresno BOOTH/ GRAY LUNCHEON $100,000 The James G. Boswell Foundation $10,000 Barkley Ag Enterprises Booth Ranches $7,000 Greenleaf Farms, Inc. $6,000 Driscoll’s and Reiter Affiliated

Companies $5,000 Wells Fargo $4,000 Zenith Insurance $3,000 Kevin Herman-The Specialty Crop

Company $2,000 Agricultural Council of California BLV Agribusiness Consultants DM Camp & Sons Ejnar Knudsen

Nichols Farms $1,000 Armstrong, Jeffrey Bedwell, Barry and Kim Lawrence Cox Ranches Martella Family Trust Morgan Stanley Quinn, Parker Santa Paula Creek Ranch Sheely, Ted Smith, Victor Van Klaveren, Deanna and Roger Vintage Nurseries, LLC Western Growers Woolf, Stuart Wonderful Citrus Packing Wonderful Orchards $500 Craig McNamara CLASS 46 GIVING $3,000 Buttonwillow Warehouse Co. $2,500 Markon Cooperative, Inc. $2,000 Ocean Mist Farms $1,500 Advanced Environmental Concepts

Inc. The Neil Jones Food Company $1,000 Borba, Mark & Peggy AgPack Inc American Ag Aviation, Inc. Galloway, Christopher Golden State Irrigation & Pump

Services Joseph & Sons, Inc. Moore, Denise Sorensen Farms (Mark & Kimberly

Sorensen) Taylor Made Irrigation Verdegaal Brothers, Inc. Westlands Water District Zumasys, Inc. $750 Burford Family Farming Co. LP $500 Marrs, Mickie Agricultural Advisors, Inc. Benn & Leman CPAs, Inc. Chaney, Riley & Annie Coelho, Christopher Crop Production Services Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. DuPont Eaton Drilling Co., Inc. Five Star Packing L & J Vanderham Dairy North American Pipe Corporation Pacific Irrigation, Inc.

Slater Moffat Associates, LLP Testerman, Mark The Morning Star Packing Co. TS&L Seed Company W.M. Lyles Co. $300 Hovinga, Sarah MacIntosh, Brett Parra, Sal $250 Davids Engineering, Inc. Finch, James Hopkins, Randy & Catherine $225 Witten, Lelia $200 Empresas Del Bosque, Inc. Heinrich, Melissa $150 Bagley, Zach Douglass, Shannon Ducerking Consulting Huntsinger, Josh Jackson, Heather Joe Produce, LLC Zellmer, Mary $100 DeLyser, Jan Dupree, Danielle Ladrigan, Steve Maddox Farms Provost & Pritchard $75 Hime, Rex Box, Billy DiMare, Dominic & Rina Garland, Steve Harlan, Kristine $50 Best, Clayton Prueitt, Marguerite

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