April 2015 Issue

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April 1, 2015
Thriving in the Centennial State

Colorado Member RT Sakata Sakata Farms Brighton, CO Member Since 2013 CALIFORNIA ROOTS: Bob Sakata, … Read More

April 1, 2015
FOSTERING INNOVATION: Thrive Accelerator Prompting New Technologies

The Thrive Accelerator program, which was launched last July to foster innovation in the agricultura … Read More

April 1, 2015
Tax Reform in California? Brace for Impact.

Get ready to hear a lot about tax reform in California, but be warned:  What most taxpayers wou … Read More

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April 1, 2015
California Assemblyman Bill Dodd representing the 4th District, including the Napa Valley and surrounding communities

(Editor’s Note: The questions and answers have been condensed and paraphrased for clarity and … Read More

April 1, 2015
Precision Breeding Offers Great Benefits

In the beginning, when the very first crops were tended, our hunter-gatherer ancestors laughed and s … Read More

April 1, 2015
Can Multiple Plans be Offered?

Dear Jon, I have a question about health insurance for our employees:  We had to get a plan for … Read More