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From California’s Flower Farmers: Thank You Ram Truck

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Kasey Cronquist

Detroit gets it. Farmers are the hot new thing. After a full two-minute ad by Ram Trucks during the 4th quarter of the Super Bowl (great game, darn Niners), I couldn’t help but feel an extreme sense of satisfaction that … Continue reading →

Building Award Winning Floats “CA Grown” Style

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Kasey Cronquist

Only two of this year’s forty-two floats in this year’s Rose Parade can claim the honor of being certified “CA Grown” and they happen to both be award winning! The Commission was proud to be a part of the certification … Continue reading →

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“Monumental!”

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Kasey Cronquist

Two Rose Parade Floats are Certified “CA Grown” As you know, there is always a story behind every great story. This story isn’t any different. The Rose Parade’s story is that this local event has become a 123-year old tradition … Continue reading →

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The largest floral design competition?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Kasey Cronquist

San Diego Flower Farmers Mel Resendiz and Diana Roy hand out “CA Grown” stickers to people who had come to see the CalPoly float. The rose parade may in fact be the largest floral design competition in the world. Granted, … Continue reading →

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Sustainability for California flower and greens farmers

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Kasey Cronquist

At the Commission’s May meetings the Grower Research and Economic Development Committee will be hosting a facilitated discussion on the subject of sustainability, what it means for California flower and greens farmers and what should be done based on where … Continue reading →

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