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• Safety & sanitization products • Conveyor belt fabrication • Custom urethane parts • Pumps, hoses, fittings Serving the Community for over 30 years Real People - Real Experience Real Solutions ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ •••••• •• -•€‚- •‚•ƒ ••„•… •• D'Arrigo recognized for leadership John D'Arrigo, Presi- dent, CEO, and Chair- man of the Board for D'Arrigo California was honored in No- vember of 2021 by the University of Arizona, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as an influential visionary and agricultural leader. D'Arrigo was presented with the prestigious Eu- gene G. Sander Lifetime Achievement Award for his leadership in the agricultural industry, his service to the commu- nity, and contributions to the University of Arizona's Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture. "We are honored to present John D'Arrigo the Eugene G. Sander Lifetime Achievement Award. John is one of the true leaders of ag- riculture in the United States and an invalu- able partner to the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture," stat- ed Shane C. Burgess, Vice President for the Division of Agriculture, Life and Veterinary Sciences, and Cooperative Extension for the University of Arizona. The inaugural award was given in 2011 and is presented to an individual who has demonstrated superior performance in activities reflected in the mission of the College of Agricul- ture and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona. In 2013, John D'Arrigo was one of the founding members of the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture known by its acronym YCEDA. YCEDA is an innovative public-pri- vate partnership that connects top scientists to the desert agricultural industry. YCEDA focuses on high-priority issues identified by industry stakeholders, including but not limited to increas- ing production efficien- cies through disease and water management, food safety, crop yield maximi- zation, and advanced ag technology. "I am honored and hum- bled to have received the Eugene G. Sander Lifetime Achievement Award. My experience working with the Uni- versity of Arizona and YCEDA has been one of the most productive and rewarding public-private partnerships to date," stated D'Arrigo. "YCEDA is an excellent example of an effective and efficient public-private partner- ship bringing scientific research and the produce industry together to solve real-time agricultural issues experienced in the desert growing regions." Provided photo of John D"Arrigo, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board for D'Arrigo California and Shane C. Burgess, Vice President for the Division of Agriculture Sakata Seed America launches website Sakata Seed America has officially launched www.SakataCEA.com, a comprehensive web- site detailing specifics of Sakata's CEA product offerings. In 2019, Sakata Seed America became a leader in the breeding world to pivot focus for an array of existing genetics that show exceptional prom- ise in the CEA market. Spearheaded by Sakata's Tracy Lee Zogby, who primarily worked in Saka- ta's Home Garden group, Sakata quickly noticed the synergy between the emerging and expo- nentially growing CEA market and their existing business groups. "We began to trial and explore existing Sakata genetics that showed promise for indoor and CEA environments. Our genetics are bred for exceptional horticultural traits, adaptability, and production benefits that were also applicable to various CEA environ- ments,' says Tracy Lee Zogby, CEA Lead. "I think what puts us at an advantage is our ex- pert knowledge in all ap- plicable crop segments. We aim to be a source of knowledge and sup- port as the CEA market develops and key players continue to navigate and build out their product assortments in some- what uncharted waters," continues Zogby. SakataCEA.com is a full-scale, online resource cataloging of all that Sakata's CEA program has to offer. It features the entire CEA product port- folio, downloadable liter- ature materials and tools for cultivation success, a digital sample ordering form and trialing infor- mation, a fully responsive seed distributor map, and a staff directory for easy access to product support in your area. "Through strategic col- laborations, exceptional genetics, and continued breeding efforts coupled with expansion and in- vestment in our Research & Development team, we feel well-equipped to grow our CEA partner- ships and supply quality seed in strong supply to the category, backed by excellent service and sup- port," concludes Zogby. About D'Arrigo California From the day the company was founded in 1923 by Stefano and Andrea D'Arrigo, two immigrant brothers from Messina, Sicily, innovation has been its hallmark. In addition to its conventional and organic vegetable product line and wine grapes, D'Arrigo offers strategies and solutions to its customers in everything from seed research and development, food safety and sustainability, to entirely new approaches to packaging, harvesting and shipping. The company's brand, Andy Boy®, is known for signature products like broccoli, broccoli rabe, fennel and romaine hearts. D'Arrigo California grows not only conventional and organic products year-round, but also provides services that include cross-docking, consolidation, custom growing and commercial cooling. Visit www.andyboy.com to learn more.

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