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MarkYourCalendar!UpcomingEvents • SpringPlantSale,April28–29 • Strawberry&JusticeFestival,May24 • Poetry&MusicFestival,June2 • FarmtoForkDinner,August19 • FallHarvestFestival,September30 GardeningandFruitTreeworkshopsareoffered yearround,andtheFarm&Gardenhosta six-monthintensivetrainingprograminorganic farmingandgardeningannually. Seemoreeventsandlearnmoreat– casfs.ucsc.edu • casfs@ucsc.edu • 831.459-3240 • Opendailyfrom8am-6pm,freeadmission • FreeguidedtoursoftheUCSCFarmonthe firstSundayofthemonth,April–November Salinas says goodbye to ag leader Antle Rick Antle, considered by his contemporaries as a giant in the Salinas Valley farm industry, died on April 14 a er a short battle with cancer. He was 61. Antle was president and CEO of Tanimura & Antle, the largest lettuce and vegetable producer in the Salinas Valley. T&A was launched by Antle, his father and brother, along with the Tanimura family, in 1982. "It's a devastating loss for the ag industry, not just here, but nation- ally," said Jim Bogart, president Grower-Shipper Association of Central California. "... he's made long-lasting and significant con- tributions to the ag industry here on the Central Coast." Bogart said Antle had even more impact in the community with his involvement in "so many incred- ible, generous, philanthropic and charitable endeavors." Many of his contemporaries described Antle as a visionary and someone not afraid to think outside the box. In 2016, Tanimura & Antle launched "the first of its kind" Agricultural Employee Housing – Spreckels Crossing – to provide clean, safe and affordable housing for seasonal employees and to address the labor shortage in Monterey County. In 2017, T&A launched its Employee Stock Ownership Plan giving employees an opportunity to become part owners of the company. "Thinking of Rick personally, he was larger than life, intelligent, and understood his business from top to bottom. He was a terrific thinker and a person of action," said Dennis Donohue, former Salinas mayor and ag industry stalwart. "With all that applies to Rick, it certainly speaks to the big shoes needing to be filled." Donohue said Antle was a leader who was not afraid to try new things, invest in them and see if they worked. He did it with patience and took the long-view on many things such as artisan lettuces. "He always struck me as a no-nonsense to problem-solving, cut-to-the-chase kind of guy. But always fact based and knowl- edgeable of industry issues," said Lorri Koster, former chairwoman and CEO of Mann Packing. Koster said there is comfort in knowing that his son Brian is also well-versed in industry issues and has stepped into a leadership role. "I think that would be one of (Antle's) proudest accomplish- ments." Antle was a tremendous mentor and champion to model a er and continue the good fight in the ag industry, said Koster. "Last year, I participated in the in guiding its course the past three decades. Antle led the company into many different innovative areas such as its artisan lettuce operation in Tennessee and a growing organic produce presence. Tanimura and Antle farms over 30,000 acres of land and ships a full line of premium fresh produce throughout North America, Europe and Asia. It employs more than 2,200 full-time workers and houses 800 employees at its Spreckels Crossing housing site. "Rick Antle was a community icon in his industry. A great leader, determined and dedicated to whatever he embarked upon. He was very generous to his com- munity. This is a great loss," said Don Chapin, president of the Don Chapin Company. Antle is survived by his wife, Tonya, and his two sons, Brian and Jeff, both of whom are involved in the company. He is also survived by his mother Sue, brother Mike, and sisters Kathy and Karen. Services will be held 2 p.m. on April 27 at Tanimura & Antle in Spreckels. ty-mindedness, generosity, and leadership has set a high bar in the ag industry. Antle grew up in the family busi- ness as the grandson of vegetable pioneer Bud Antle and son of the equally imposing Bob Antle, according to a statement from the Monterey County Farm Bureau. He began his career at Bud Antle, Inc. in the early 1970s. When Tanimura & Antle was launched in 1982, it would continue a tradition started by the Antles of selling the crops that the Tanimuras grew dating back to 1949. The Tanimura family built a large and thriving farming business before all was lost during WWII and family members were sent away to an internment camp in Arizona. A er the war, the Tani- muras rebuilt the family business ev entually gr ow ing ex clusiv ely fo r grower-shipper Bud Antle in the late 1940s. Tanimura and Antle was formed by members of both families, transforming the enterprise into a powerful and innovative company with Rick Antle ta king a l ead ro le Grower-Shipper Association's AgKnowledge program. Rick was one of the presenters on our last day (I suppose they saved the best for last). Always generous, he donated the use of T&A's facili- ties. What's even more important is that he made it a point to be present for our graduation and to socialize with the students a erward. They say you remember how people made you feel and I'm sure Rick made a lot of people fe el blessed and fo rtunat e t o h av e known him," said Paul Farmer, Salinas Valley Chamber of Com- merce CEO. "I landed in Salinas thanks to Rick," said Steve McShane, Sali- nas council member and business owner. McShane said as a student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, he came to an event hosted by T&A that included farm tours and a dinner at the company's headquarters. "(Antle) gave me his personal info and invited me to come back for the rodeo," said McShane. "I eventually moved to Salinas, got involved and the rest is history." McShane said Antle's communi- ByJamesHerrera Rick Antle Green Giant™ Fresh Bolsters Leadership Team with New Chief Financial Officer Mark Dendle has joined the Growers Express/Green Giant Fresh team as chief financial officer. With a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an Executive Masters of Business Administration from the Cox School of Busi- ness at Southern Methodist University, Dendle has long established himself as a global finance leader. His background in com- modities, distribution, manufacturing and finance has Dendle well-suited to lead Growers' in continued significant growth. Building high-performing teams and solid platforms based on best practices lends to his strategic ap- proach, creating a founda- tion for sustainable growth. This will serve Green Giant Fresh as they continue to launch unique new inno- vations into the market- place that are popular with consumers who greatly value these versatile and nutri- tious time-savers. Helping poise a compa- healthful foods." Green Giant™ Fresh is an industry-leading fresh vegetable brand in the U.S. with a full line of value-add- ed vegetables, including many first-to-market items. With a focus on meeting and exceeding consumer demand with the continual development of unique on- trend vegetable products, their innovations help time- starved consumers easily include fresh vegetables into virtually any meal. Producing next generation products that contribute to healthy lifestyles is a factor in every new creation they launch. Visit GreenGiantFresh.com for more information. ny for growth is greatly rewarding to Dendle who noted "Great people and a great foundation create the opportunity to maximize a company's potential, and that is energizing." Adding, "I'm extremely impressed with this organization and am thrilled to be on this dynamic team in a food cat- egory that has tremendous potential." "Mark is a great addition to our team and we look forward to putting all of his many skills and experience to immediate use," said Jamie Strachan, chief ex- ecutive officer, Green Giant Fresh. Continuing, "With lots of exciting prospects on the horizon, we know Mark will help us reach our vision of growing next generation Mark Dendle-Photo Provided Sakata Seed America Launches New Mobile-Friendly Vegetables Website Morgan Hill, CA, – Saka- ta Seed America recently announced the launch of its new, mobile-responsive website for the vegetable side of their business. The organizational structure of the new SakataVegetables. com closely mirrors that of the previous site, allowing users who have used the Sakata vegetables web- site previously to enjoy a seamless experience when transitioning to the new website. "We're thrilled to launch this new mobile op- timized site for Sakata veg- etables. This tool will allow our customers, growers and retailers alike to access all of the great information on our website wherever they may need it from whatever device they have handy!" states Alicia Suits, Sakata's Communications Manager. Coupled with a sleek and clean new interface, the website allows for easy, re- sponsive access from phone, tablet or desktop and cre- ates not only ease of viewing information, but optimizes downloading capabilities for the site's assortment of product brochures, field charts, educational videos, harvest schedules and more. In addition, the (continue on page 5) | NEWS | MONTEREYHERALD.COM FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018 2 C Newspaper : Monterey County Herald Advertiser : HOUSE PROMO-RETAIL Issue Date : 04/27/2018 Ad Number : 000614578802