California Fertilizer Foundations

CFF's 10th Annual Golfing Event a Huge Success!
Nearly 150 golfers hit the links at beautiful Brookside Country Club

Some 148 WPHA members enjoyed a day of socializing and playing golf on June 9 on the beautiful links at the Brookside Country Club in Stockton, during CFF's special 10th Anniversary Golf Tournament. The weather was mild with blue skies and gentle winds. The day consisted of a luncheon barbecue, a putting contest as well as a round of golf, topped off with a banquet dinner and a slew of prizes being raffled off. The event this year raised $27,000 to finance next year's school garden grant program. This special CFF garden grant program will continue to provide funds to 24 California schools each year, and resources and outreach programs will encourage youth and educators to better understand agriculture. The highlight of dinner was two personal testimonials presented by teachers who received CFF grants. They were extremely grateful for the grant funds and CFF's willingness to educate students about the important benefits of agriculture and plant nutrition.

SNAPSHOTS OF THE DAY

Top left: Golfing carts await eager golfers to begin CFF's 10th Annual Golfing Tournament in Stockton.Top right , participants are treated to a barbecue luncheon before hiting the links. Below left , Players start the morning by competing in a putting contest sponsored by Yara North America. Below right, volunteers Ron Naven and Samantha Johnson supervised the putting contest.

A Very Special Thanks to Those Who Helped Make it Happen

Our appreciation goes out to the more than 100 supporting companies who participated in the 10th Annual California Fertilizer Foundation Golf Tournament held on June 9. Golfers enjoyed a day of networking, golf and good food and prizes at this once again sell-out event. The funds obtained will be utilized by California schools to learn about what it takes for plants to grow. Below is a list of the many sponsors who helped us make this tournament one of the most successful ever!

Those enjoying the day of golf included this foursome: From left, Greg Swanson, Chris Simoni, Steve Anders and Brad Baltzer.

Top left, Steve's Buick car dealership once again sponsored the Hole-in-One competition this year as these happy golfers prepare to try their luck on the 17th hole. From left, Mark Aichele, Bob Duckworth, Randy Wuehler and Steve Gillette. Above right, a hopeful golfer tries his luck at winning a new truck on the 17th hole (no winners this year). Below left, teachers Lori Aikins, left, and Mary Ricci spoke during dinner about the thrill of receiving CFF school garden grants to help their respective students learn about the importance of plant nutrition. Bottom right, after a hard day on the golf course, members enjoyed prime rib and other goodies during dinner.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Eagle Sponsors ($1,600)
Agrium
Bear River Supply Company
CALAMCO
J. R. Simplot - Agribusiness
Koch Nitrogen Company
Leonard Campbell, Inc.
N. J. McCutchen, Inc.
Port of Stockton
The Lyman Group, Inc.
Transammonia, Inc.
TrinityRail

Birdie Sponsors ($1,200)
Actagro
Aramark Uniform Services, Inc.
Big Valley Ag Products, Inc.
Big W Sales
Cal Tank/Chemical Transfer Co., Inc.
DuPont
GATX Corporation
Helena Chemical Company
H. J. Baker/Tiger-Sul
J. R. Simplot Company-Manufacturing
Martin Operating Partnership
Mid Valley Ag Services, Inc.
Mosaic
Potash Corp
Stanislaus Farm Supply
The Tremont Group
Transmarine Navigation
Wilbur-Ellis CompanyYara North America, Inc.

Tee Sponsors ($250)
AG RX
BASF
Basin Fertilizer and Chemical Co.
Button Transportation, Inc.
Colusa County Farm Supply
Floratine BioSciences
Foster-Gardner, Inc.
Gavilon Fertilizer LLC
Gillespie Ag Service
Harbor Signs, Inc.
James M. Morris-Parrish & Small- Attorney at Law
Metro Ports
Monterey Ag Resources
Murray Equipment, Inc.
Pacific Coast Resources Corp.
Prudential Retirement
Universal Coatings, Inc.

Green Sponsors ($250)
Airgas Specialty Products
Alexander Trucking, Inc.
Amvac
Aon Risk Services
Bayer Crop Science
C & R Fence Contractors, Inc.
DuPont Crop Protection
Farm Credit West
Goldline Services
IAP
Jim Hicks & Company
Moss Adams LLP
Omni Agri Trade Group, LLC
Ross Roberts Truck and Trailer Repair
SRH Liquid Fertilizer Rental Storage
Terra Industries
Trical, Inc.

Tee Prize, Raffle Prize Sponsors and Other Contributors
($50-$2,000)

Agrium
American Solutions for Business
Bank of America
Basin Fertilizer and Chemical Co.
Blackhawk Golf Apparel
Blue Diamond Almond
BNSF Railway Company
Brookside Country Club
Butte County Rice Growers
CALAMCO
Calarco, Inc.
California Farm Bureau Federation
CFM-SF, Inc.
Colusa County Farm Supply
Commercial Exchange Club
Duraflame
Farm Credit West
Great Salt Lake Minerals
Highmark Capital Management, Inc
Industrial Safety Supply
J.R. Simplot Company
Kamps Propane
Kerman Ag Resources
Koch Nitrogen Company
Maxwell Inn
Mid Cal Tractor
Murray Equipment Company
Pacific Coast Producers
Pacific Coast Resources
Pape Machinery
Port of Stockton
R.F. MacDonald
Simplot Professional Products, Lathrop
Stanislaus Farm Supply
Steves Buick and Chevrolet
Stockton Lightning
The Tremont Group
Union Pacific Railroad
Valent USA Corp
Valley, Rubber & Gasket Company
Yara North America, Inc.

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