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As a former Chamber of Commerce exec, I think I’ve pretty much heard all there is to say about Wal-Mart, the good, the bad and the ugly.  I’ve served in communities where there has been a Wal-Mart and where there … Continue reading

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I just finished reading the Huffington Post article, “Eco Etiquette: What’s The Environmental Cost Of Cut Flowers?” by Ms. Jennifer Grayson who made her best effort to inform her audience on the “environmental truth” about purchasing flowers this Valentine’s day. … Continue reading

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California’s Flower Farms continue to seek Administrative and Congressional support to address the negative impact federal trade policy with Colombia has had on U.S. flower farmers. Continue reading

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As the the finer points of the Colombia Free Trade Agreement continue to be debated by Congress, the real concerns of California’s flower farmers were raised by Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) during last Thursday’s Ways and Means Committee Meeting. Highlighting … Continue reading

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As the CEO/Ambassador of the California Cut Flower Commission, I’m surrounded by food marketing. Surrounded. Is it local?  Was it grown sustainably?  Is it good for you?  Recipes?  Healthy? How many calories?  Is it tasty?  Allergies?  Will I get sick…  … Continue reading

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