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IS CLEAN AIR MONTH MAY www.mbard.org Pure Air, Pure Life Now Hosting Private Family Tours Tours by appointment only CALL TO BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY! Friday & Saturdays Learn about the history of agriculture in the Pajaro Valley * Drive a Tractor * Codiga Center & Museum * Hands on Learning Activities * Gift Shop * Small Animals All current COVID-19 guidelines followed www.aghistoryproject.org (831) 724-5898 2601 East Lake Ave Watsonville, CA 95076 National Ag Day Spring Luncheon date announced The 2021 National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. The theme this year is Celebrating Spring and the Vaccine! The Santa Cruz County Farm Bu- reau in conjunction with Agri-Culture will host the National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon at Patty Smith Park (outdoors) located within the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $50 per person. Reservations and sponsorship information for the luncheon are avail- able at www.sccfb.com or by calling (831) 724-1356. One of the highlights of the National Agriculture Day Luncheon will be the presentation of the Al Smith Friend of Agricul- ture Award. Smith was the founder of Orchard Supply Hardware and donated 3,000 acres (Swan- ton Pacific Ranch) in the north coast to Cal Poly. The ranch has row crops, timber, and even a one- third-scale railroad, which was Al's hobby. The award is presented annually to an individual, business, or or- ganization not involved in production agriculture but one who has done much for the industry. This year's award will be presented by last year's honoree, Sam Earnshaw. Farm Bureau and Agri-Culture co-spon- TMD Creative Wins Gold for Sunny Wines Website sor a poster contest (grades K-6) and poetry contest (grades 7-12) in Santa Cruz County and Pajaro Valley schools. The winning entries will be displayed during the luncheon and a placemat featuring the 2019 poster contest winner, Luna Caddes, a 6th grader from Santa Cruz Montessori School in Aptos, will be used on the tables. Also on the placemat will be the 2019 poetry contest-win- ning entry by Bridget Smith, a 7th grader from Monte Vista Christian School in Watsonville. This year's contest win- ners will be introduced at the luncheon. Another feature of the National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon is the presentation of the 2021 Agri-Culture Scholarships. The Agri-Culture Scholar- A Splash of Positivity ship Program consists of four different scholar- ships; the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship, the Jeannie Witmer Memorial Scholarship. The Laura Brown Memo- rial Scholarship and the JJ Crosetti, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. For more information email sccfb@ sbcglobal.net. TMD Creative, an international marketing and design firm, announced they were awarded gold by the w3 Awards for their work for Sunny with a Chance of Flowers, a new wine label created by Scheid Family Farms. Receiving over 3,000 entries from across the globe, the w3 Awards honors outstanding websites created by some of the best digital content creators across the industry. From initial conception to final launch, TMD Cre- ative took a fresh approach to developing sunnywines.com, drawing accolades from the judges for its unique patterns, bright imagery, and engaging animations. "The Scheid team has an unwavering commitment to quality, and our Salinas Valley community," says Nick Pasculli, president and CEO of TMD Creative. "We are thrilled to bring attention to a brand that encourages a healthy lifestyle and positive mindset." As younger generations demand healthier alternatives, Scheid Family Farms saw an opportunity to fill a gap in the marketplace. The TMD team was there throughout the whole creative process, developing an engaging website that appeals to health-conscious wine lovers across the country. The site also features more information on the Sunny brand and its sustainability efforts. You can view the site at www,sunnywines.com. Provided photo of Joseph Ramirez. Provided photo of Luna Caddes. Provided photo