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m o c . e c i v r e s t b e . W W W 3 7 2 5 - 7 5 7 - 1 3 8 : e n o h p . t s n i f f i r g 0 3 3 r e t n e c e c i v r e s s a n i l a S 0 0 0 1 - 4 5 3 - 9 5 5 : e n o h p 1 0 1 e t s e v a e g n a r o . s 5 5 9 2 r e t n e c e c i v r e s o n s e r f . d r a h y a l p . d r a h k r o w . u o y h t i w p u s p e e k t a h t e r i t a k c o t s e w Bravo named VP of Sales & Marketing at Ocean Mist Farms CASTROVILLE, Ca. Ocean Mist Farms is proud to announce the hire of Rick Bravo as its new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Bravo brings nearly 35 years of experi- ence serving the fresh produce industry and a wealth of knowledge in sales and leadership, which is highly valued by the team at Ocean Mist Farms. As a veteran of the industry, Bravo joins the company with past experience at Dole Fresh Vegetables and Tanimu- ra & Antle with a strong dedication to customer service. His extensive background within the vegetable category will be instrumental as he spearheads the sales and marketing efforts at Ocean Mist Farms. "We are delighted to have someone of Rick's caliber join our team," said Joe Pezzini, presi- dent and CEO of Ocean Mist Farms. "His sub- stantial knowledge of the industry and established relationships with retail and foodservice partners makes him an invaluable addition to our team." Graduating with a Bachelor's of Science in Administrative Justice, Bravo found his way into the produce industry as a sales manager and has never le. His commit- ment to fresh food and adept ability to lead well, drive profits and improve efficiency has brought him to where he is today. "I am thrilled to join the team at Ocean Mist Farms and look forward to this new opportunity while still serving an industry I care deeply about," said Bravo. Local food and wine event gives to a worthy cause The 2018 Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival selected the More Produce in Schools program as a beneficiary for a portion of the proceeds raised at the August 2018 event. Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival board members and committee members are proud to help increase awareness of and raise funds for "More Produce in Schools," a vital program of the Grower-Shipper Asso- ciation Foundation. More Produce in Schools is a proactive, innovative solution to a serious local and national health prob- lem. Although surrounded by wholesome and healthy produce, our community and children of the Salinas Valley are not immune to the national obesity epidemic. The time is now to encourage and provide healthy lifestyle choices for children. Grower-Shipper Associa- tion Foundation (GSAF) is leading a solution with pro- duce by bridging connec- tions between schools and the agriculture community for the health and wellness of the next generation. Salad bars are the best way to provide kids with access to a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating healthy also helps prevent diabetes, high blood pressure, musculo- skeletal discomfort, and other health risks. Many of our schools do not have adequate resources and, at times, the information to properly feed children with fresh produce necessary for a well-balanced and healthy diet. GSAF not only solicits donations from local companies and indi- viduals to purchase salad bars for Monterey County schools, but works directly with schools to help find effective solutions to pro- vide more fresh produce. To learn more, visit the Grower-Shipper Associa- tion Foundation's website at http://growershipper- foundation.org/index.php/ produce-in-schools. And mark your calen- dar for the Ninth Annual Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival which will take place in Salinas City Center on August 10th, 2019. Check out salinasval- leyfoodandwine.com for information. A book featuring a Collec on of Photos from the 1967 Monterey Pop Fes val. Available to purchase from 8am to 5pm M-F at The Monterey Herald office at 2200 Garden Road, Monterey. Call 726-4343 for more informa on. On Sale Now! Own a Piece of History for Only $5! Featuring a Collection of Photos from the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival Brought to you by The Monterey Herald. You can purchase books at The Monterey Herald office at 2200 Garden Road, Monterey . Own a Piece of History for Only $5.00! On Sale Now! Own a Piece of History for Only $5! A book featuring a Collec on of Photos from the 1967 Monterey Pop Fes val. Now Available at The Monterey Herald office at 2200 Garden Road, Monterey. Call 726-4343 for more informa on.

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