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By Ag Staff By Ag Staff Have a Pina Colada! Buying Dole Pineapples helps Santa Cruz Organization You have a few more days to buy Dole pineapples for a great local cause! Dole is nearing the end of a month-long promotion that enlists its wholesale and retail customers to support organic farmers worldwide. Starting March 1, 2015, the leading fresh fruit and vegetable provider is donating $1 for every box of DOLE® Organic Pineapples purchased by a wholesaler or retailer to the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), a Santa Cruz, Calif.-based organization that works to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of o organic farming systems. " "We believe that if we succeed in our goal to make organic farming the leading form of agriculture, the result will be healthy and resilient people, ecosystems and econo- mies," explained OFRF Executive Director Brise Tencer. "Dole is comprised of a mix of company and family growers – many of them growing organic – so they believe in our efforts. This program contributes directly to our mission by simultaneously sup- porting organic family farmers and encouraging more retailers to stock organic product." "Dole's incredibly generous promotion allows OFRF to sponsor organic farming research across the U.S.," said OFRF Communications Coordinator Maria Gaura. "Right here in Monterey County, Dr. Eric Brennan has been a recipient of OFRF research grants, and has done amaz- ing work on large scale organic lettuce production." The promotion is a continuation of Dole's expanded focus on organic produce over the past few years. As a pioneer in organic banana and pineapple production for decades, Dole has shown its commitment to organic farmers both globally and domestically. To accompany its organic Pineapples, Bananas, and fresh vegetable products, including Celery, Celery Hearts, Green Onions and Hearts of Romaine, Dole now offers a line of organic salad blends. " "In addition to increased organic offerings, Dole has researched nutrient properties of organic fruit and vegetables in its own scientific labs. The company's nutritional arm, Dole Nutrition Institute (DNI), is has studied the nutritional benefits of organic produce at the Dole Nutrition Research Laboratory at the North Carolina Research Campus." The promotion runs March 1-31, 2015, and covers all wholesale and retailer purchases of DOLE Organic Pineapples in the U.S. and Canada. You have a few more days to buy Dole pineapples for a great local cause! Dole is nearing the end of a month-long promotion that enlists its wholesale and retail customers to support organic farmers worldwide. Starting March 1, 2015, the leading fresh fruit and vegetable provider is donating $1 for every box of DOLE® Organic Pineapples purchased by a wholesaler or retailer to the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), a Santa Cruz, Calif.-based organization that works to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of o organic farming systems. " "We believe that if we succeed in our goal to make organic farming the leading form of agriculture, the result will be healthy and resilient people, ecosystems and econo- mies," explained OFRF Executive Director Brise Tencer. "Dole is comprised of a mix of company and family growers – many of them growing organic – so they believe in our efforts. This program contributes directly to our mission by simultaneously sup- porting organic family farmers and encouraging more retailers to stock organic product." "Dole's incredibly generous promotion allows OFRF to sponsor organic farming research across the U.S.," said OFRF Communications Coordinator Maria Gaura. "Right here in Monterey County, Dr. Eric Brennan has been a recipient of OFRF research grants, and has done amaz- ing work on large scale organic lettuce production." The promotion is a continuation of Dole's expanded focus on organic produce over the past few years. As a pioneer in organic banana and pineapple production for decades, Dole has shown its commitment to organic farmers both globally and domestically. To accompany its organic Pineapples, Bananas, and fresh vegetable products, including Celery, Celery Hearts, Green Onions and Hearts of Romaine, Dole now offers a line of organic salad blends. " "In addition to increased organic offerings, Dole has researched nutrient properties of organic fruit and vegetables in its own scientific labs. The company's nutritional arm, Dole Nutrition Institute (DNI), is has studied the nutritional benefits of organic produce at the Dole Nutrition Research Laboratory at the North Carolina Research Campus." The promotion runs March 1-31, 2015, and covers all wholesale and retailer purchases of DOLE Organic Pineapples in the U.S. and Canada. Growing Greener for a Sustainable Monterey Peninsula The Monterey Regional Waste Management District (MRWMD) has been serving the greater Monterey Peninsula region with sustainable waste management pro- grams for more than 60 years. Our mission to "turn waste into a resource" reflects the goal of minimizing landfill disposal while maximizing resource conservation. Our recycled landscape product program starts with residents and businesses sepa- rating yard waste at the curb. We process these materials at our facility just North of Marina to produce high quality recycled content landscape products. You can complete the circle of sustainability when you use our locally produced landscape products in your garden and landscape. MRWMD landscape products help grown greener gardens. Wood chips are a great mulch to deter weed growth and are made from recycled untreated lumber. Gabilan Compost is made from composted yard trimmings and locally sourced agricultural by-products such as mushroom compost, and grape pumice, and is listed by the Organics Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for organic use. Gabilan Compost is available for purchase in bulk at the District scales or by the bag at the Last Chance Mercantile, our renowned reuse store. I In this time of drought, compost is an excellent soil amendment for use when plant- ing trees, shrubs and plants, and for use as mulch and top dressing. Using compost returns nutrients to the soil, improves water retention and soil fertility, while reduc- ing the need for herbicides and synthetic fertilizers. The benefits of buying and using MRWMD's "Green Gardening" products are many. Along with reducing a significant amount of organic material going into the landfill, the purchase of these products support the local green economy. For more informa- tion about these products and recycling green waste, visit www.mrwmd.org. The Monterey Regional Waste Management District (MRWMD) has been serving the greater Monterey Peninsula region with sustainable waste management pro- grams for more than 60 years. Our mission to "turn waste into a resource" reflects the goal of minimizing landfill disposal while maximizing resource conservation. Our recycled landscape product program starts with residents and businesses sepa- rating yard waste at the curb. We process these materials at our facility just North of Marina to produce high quality recycled content landscape products. You can complete the circle of sustainability when you use our locally produced landscape products in your garden and landscape. MRWMD landscape products help grown greener gardens. Wood chips are a great mulch to deter weed growth and are made from recycled untreated lumber. Gabilan Compost is made from composted yard trimmings and locally sourced agricultural by-products such as mushroom compost, and grape pumice, and is listed by the Organics Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for organic use. Gabilan Compost is available for purchase in bulk at the District scales or by the bag at the Last Chance Mercantile, our renowned reuse store. I In this time of drought, compost is an excellent soil amendment for use when plant- ing trees, shrubs and plants, and for use as mulch and top dressing. Using compost returns nutrients to the soil, improves water retention and soil fertility, while reduc- ing the need for herbicides and synthetic fertilizers. The benefits of buying and using MRWMD's "Green Gardening" products are many. Along with reducing a significant amount of organic material going into the landfill, the purchase of these products support the local green economy. For more informa- tion about these products and recycling green waste, visit www.mrwmd.org. By MRWMD By MRWMD Central Coast Drought Prediction Stay on top of the weather Lee Solomon Chief Meteorologist KSBW Action News 8 "With the wet season winding down, prospects for drought relief during the spring are very low. In addition, above normal temperatures are also favored to occur over the next month. In the Sierra, a historically low snowpack will have significant impacts on available runoff during the spring and summer months. Persistence or worsening of drought conditions is anticipated across the state for the months of April, May and June." "With the wet season winding down, prospects for drought relief during the spring are very low. In addition, above normal temperatures are also favored to occur over the next month. In the Sierra, a historically low snowpack will have significant impacts on available runoff during the spring and summer months. Persistence or worsening of drought conditions is anticipated across the state for the months of April, May and June." Lee Solomon Chief Meteorologist KSBW Action News 8 n h e h . c o m Agriculture Law Business & Taxation Construction Creditor's Rights Estate Planning Labor & Employment Litigation Personal Injury Public Agencies Real Estate & Land Use Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. A Tradition of Excellence Since 1928. 333 Salinas Street Salinas, CA 93901 831.424.1414 470 Camino El Estero Monterey, CA 93940 831.373.3622 104 S. Vanderhurst King City, CA 93930 831.386.1080

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