Last weekend, CWA San Joaquin & Stanislaus Chapters hosted an event with a room full of beautiful tablescapes. Each table has a hostess who chooses a theme and invites friends to join her table. The arrangements then serve as a conversation starter as guests sit down to a meal.
Have you ever wondered what causes a Blood Orange's rind and internal color to be red? This specialty citrus variety gets its gorgeous hue from anthocyanins, a naturally occurring pigment found in berries and other fruits. ๐
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A very big congratulations goes out to CWA State President Sharron Zoller for being selected as a Common Threads North 2023 Honoree!
Sharron is a passionate advocate of ag and we're so fortunate to grow under her leadership. ๐ฅณ
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It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Mary Ann Graff.
A fierce advocate of ag, Graff served as president of CWA's Santa Maria Chapter and later, our entire organization. She was involved in American Agri-Women as well. ๐
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Who else had a blast at our November Statewide Meeting?! ๐โโ๏ธ
Let us know what your favorite part of the weekend was in the comment section below! ๐
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#DYK that CAโs Mediterranean climate is ideal for growing citrus? ๐
Because citrus is sensitive towards extreme temperatures, our stateโs moderate weather allows our team to harvest citrus year-round and focus on specialty citrus varieties during the winter months.๐
It's another beautiful day at The Hive, and we want to know: Which citrus varieties are you most excited to have back this season?! ๐
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At AAW's Annual Conference, CWA Past President Rose Tryon was awarded with the Leaven Award, one of AAW's highest awards for members!
Way to go, Rose! We are so proud of you! ๐ฅณ
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Representing CA at @Women4Ag's Annual Conference is Past CWA State President(s) Rose Tyron VanCott and Sara Reid Herman & CWA State President Sharron Zoller!
In the second photo, Sara is being awarded for her contributions to AAW projects by AAW President Heather Knodle Hampton.
Although Farmer and Farmworker month ended, it's important to continuously be grateful for the beautiful, sweet pears they've brought us all season. Take a moment to learn how Peter Johnson believes in family farming with a purpose by clicking here: https://t.co/46B85ML0t1
Eating a daily dose of prunes can help lower your cholesterol, plus they are just dang delicious. We think California Prunes are especially tasty in this Fall Orchard Salad recipe by our friend Bun Undone.
Get the recipe: https://t.co/aQBhoDS7Pd
From Vine to Wine in Monterey County, on December 4th, will teach participants about the wine-making process from field to bottle & end with a wine-tasting experience! Reserve your spot & sign up today once you're register for Annual Meeting!
Register: https://t.co/FHhea5l34F
The animal agriculture community is continuously working to be more sustainable. ๐ This includes feeding livestock byproducts from other industries that they "upcycle" into a nutritious protein source for us! https://t.co/LUPjy7g8io
Drought -- UC Merced researchers estimate $3 billion in damages to California agriculture in last two years, with more than 750,000 acres fallowed in 2022.
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