California Agricultural Teachers' Association

Mark Your Calendar

Jan. 26-27 - Student Teacher Conclave, Modesto

Jan. 28 - Natural Resources State Finals, Reedley

Feb. 4 – Winter State Finals – Citrus, Tree & Vine Pruning – CSU, Fresno

Feb. 18 – Superior Region Meeting, Dorris

Feb. 25 – Central Region Meeting, Merced

Feb. 25 – San Joaquin Region Meeting, Bakersfield

Feb. 27 – South Coast Region, San Luis Obispo

Mar. 23-24 – North Coast Region Meeting, Santa Rosa

Mar. 31 – Southern Region Meeting, Pomona

April 18-21 - Western Region NAAE/AAAE Meeting, Bellingham, WA

April 21 - CSU, Fresno Field Day, Fresno

April 21-24 - State FFA Leadership Conference, Fresno

May 5 - State FFA Judging Finals, San Luis Obispo

June 17 - Pre-Conference Governing Board

June 17 - CATA Summer Conference

June 22 - Post Conference Governing Board

Coporate Members

We encourage your patronage of our Corporate Members, as they have shown a commitment to supporting agricultural education in California. If you are aware of any others who may be interested in this type of membership, contact CATA at (916) 714-2970 or cata@calagteachers.org so we may send pertinent information.

Agra Tech, Inc.
Tonya Pitcher (925) 432-3399
Greenhouse manufacturer and accessories distributor. tonya.pitcher@agratech.com
Agricultural Council of California
Emily Rooney (916) 443-4887
Agricultural trade association. emily@agcouncil.org
AgServ Western Sales Inc.
Ken Lowder (209) 394-2065
Trailer axles, running gear and accessories for trailers. kenagserv@hotmail.com
Associated Feed & Supply
Chris Lascano (800) 540-3333
The leaders in quality feed manufacturing and service. clascano@associatedfeed.com
Ballesteros Family Insurance Services, Inc.
Bill or Doria Ballesteros (805) 772-9400
Financial solutions and career planning for school employees. ballesterosfis@yahoo.com
Bar ALE
Sonda Sibole (209) 613-8496
Feed manufacturing, all livestock, Final Drive & Sun Glo Show feeds. ssibole@baraleinc.com
California Association of Nurseries & Garden Centers
Darrelyn Adams (800) 748-6214
A professional organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the nursery industry for its members and the public it serves. dadams@cangc.org
California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA)
Terry Stark (916) 928-1625 ext 202
A professional organization of pest control advisers (PCA's). terry@capca.com
California Forest Products Commission
Shaney Emerson (530) 823-2363
The California Forest Products Commission strives to enhance the public's understanding of the benefits of forestry and forest products in California. se@calforests.org
California Pork Producers Association
Lesa Eidman Carlton (916) 447-8950
Nonprofit organization representing Pork Producers. info@calpork.com
California Poultry Federation
Bill Mattos (209) 576-6355
Nonprofit trade organization. califpoultry@cs.com
California State University, Chico - College of Agriculture
Audrey Denney (530) 898-4262
Programs available in Ag Business, Ag Science and Education, Animal Science, Plant Science, and Land Stewardship, plus a special major in Ag Communications. adenny@csuchico.edu
California State University, Monterey Bay School of Business
Brad Barbeau (831) 582-4288
Four year university school of business. bbarbeau@csumb.edu
Cal Poly Pomona - College of Agriculture
Rhonda Ostrowski (909) 869-3718
rlostrowski@csupomona.edu
Capital Press Agriculture Weekly
Mike O'Brien (800) 882-6789
Agricultural weekly newspaper. mobrien@capitalpress.com
Cargill Animal Nutrition
Andrea Rehrman (209) 234-4447
Manufacturer of livestock and pet foods. Andrea_F_Rehrman@cargill.com
CEV Multimedia
Clayton Franklin (806) 745-8820
A publishing company which specializes in providing quality multimedia productions and curriculum for agriscience and technology areas. clayton.franklin@cevmultimedia.com
Cornell University
Pamela Tan (607) 255-2036
Admissions Office for College of Agriculture and Life Sciences cals_admissions@cornell.edu
Department of Food and Agriculture
Veterinary Medical Officer (916) 654-1447
Animal health and food safety services. kwetherall@cdfa.ca.gov
DMI International, LLC
David Myers (408) 778-5425x
Interactive science, audio visual, interactive response systems, furniture, laboratory design & installation. kwetherall@cdfa.ca.gov
Donkey Sports, Inc.
Bruce Wick (800) 497-3912
Provide donkeys for donkey basketball fundraiser. info@donkeysports.com
Educators Helping Educators
Richard Snedden
Max Mccurry
(559) 431-5965
Enhanced retirement systems and mortgage energizer - providing financial education, superior products and service. ehe103@yahoo.com
E.H.C.
D. Dwight Wait (209) 541-1002
Textbook - Ornamental Plants: Their Care, Use, Propagation & ID.
Excellence in Presentations
Tom Munter (916) 687-8486
The personal success and motivation company providing superior youth leadership development training. tommunter@excellenceinpresentations.com
Farmers Warehouse
Jay Gilbert
Jim Brem
(800) 400-6377
jay.gilbert@farmerswarehouse.com
Wholesale distributor of feed and seed.
Flora Fresh, Inc.
Allan Nishita (916) 927-9767
Wholesale florist. millien@FloraFreshInc.com
The Forest Foundation
Shaney Emerson (866) 241-TREE
The Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides free natural resource/forestry education programs and materials to California teachers and students. se@calforestfoundation.org
Forestry Institute for Teachers
Stacey Dodge (888) 348-7765
The Forestry Institute for Teachers is a nationally recognized standards-based science program. info@forestryinstitute.org
Gateway Fund Raising Service
Joanne Elgaaen
Mark St. Martin
(800) 642-0217
Fund raising opportunities specializing in food products. info@gatewayfundraising.com
Gateway Fund Raising Service
Alvin Yamashiro (909) 625-2887
Fund Raising - Nutritional items, frozen products, seasonal catalogs, meat sticks & jerky, chocolate, hard candy, etc. alvinyamashiro@yahoo.com
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
Mary Moore (800) 634-7479
mmoore@g-w.com
Peter Martinovich (800) 673-4993
pmartinovich@g-w.com
Goodheart-Willcox is a premier publisher for technical, trades, and technology; family & consumer sciences; and business, marketing, and career education.
Grow More, Inc.
Mark Zimmermann (310) 515-1700
Manufacturer of water soluble fertilizers, micronutrients, hydroponic and organic fertilizers.
Hawkeye Showpigs
Kurt Hartmann (641) 425-5115
Top quality showpigs for FFA and 4-H members. huntrr10@yahoo.com
Hobar Publications
Ann Prescott (800) 846-7027
Publisher and distributor of agricultural educational materials. feedback@finneyco.com
Humboldt State University
Lisa Perry (707) 826-3273
A California State University providing excellent educational opportunities including nationally recognized programs in Natural Resources & Sciences. lap36@humboldt.edu
International Agri-Center
Kerissa Chapman (559) 688-1030
International Agri-Center creates and develops facilities that encourage agricultural and community activities and events.  It is home of the World Ag Expo, California Antique Farm Show, anad Ag Ventures! Learning Center. kerissa@farmshow.org
International Greenhouse Company
Ben George (888) 281-9337
School greenhouses and greenhouse supplies. bgeorge@igcusa.com
Iowa State University - College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Lori Youngberg (515) 294-7656
Iowa State University provides online courses and programs within the fields of agriculture and life sciences - undergraduate and graduate credits available. lyoung@iastate.edu
Jackson Candy Fund Raising, Inc.
John Jackson (800) 994-7882
Fund raising company for M&M's, Snickers, Skittles, Hersheys, Reeses, Jerky, Rice Krispies Treats, Lollipops, and More!
Jerky This! Orville Studley's
Gregory Thompson (559) 635-1509
Beef jerky sales. gregory@jerkythis.com
John Deere Company
Dean Meier
Myron Hallauer
MeierDeanC@JohnDeere.com
HallauerMyronD@JohnDeere.com
Continue to lead the way in the agricultural industry. John Deere is committed to training the youth of America and provide the skills necessary to enhance their success. (913) 310-8244
www.johndeerepowerup.com
King Feeds - L.A. Hearne Co.
Larry Uelk (800) 243-7346
California's finest animal foods. larryu@hearneco.com
Klein Educational Systems www.kleinedu.com
Chuck Klein (800) 698-3249
Klein Educational Systems provides training solutions in a variety of curriculum areas that are designed to meet the needs of students in our rapidly changing, technology driven world. chuck@kleinedu.com
Lab Aids, Inc.
Pat Lewis (631) 737-1133
Lab-Aids, a leader in inquiry-based science, the complete resource for SEPUP Curriculum Products, Lab-Aids Applied Science Concept Kits, Modules, Professional Development Services, and a Natural Approach to Chemistry. plewis@lab-aids.com
LIL' NATE'S (N.S. WORLD TRADE)
Norman Wood (707) 322-1218
Manufacturer of Lil' Nate's BBQ Dry Rub Marinade. normlw@comcast.net
Marshalltown Company
Kellie Shollenbarger (800) 987-6935
Hard tools for masonry, concrete, drywall, EIFs, flooring, paint/sundry industries kellis@marshalltown.com
McConkey Co.
Jennifer Chambers (800) 426-8124
McConkey is your complete source for horticultural supplies, greenhouse structures, coverings, components, irrigation systems and equipment. info@mcconkeyco.com
Nasco
Rhonda Rigney (800)558-9595
Largest selection of agricultural science supplies. modestosales@enasco.com
National Carport
Greg Jones (775) 787-8845
All Steel DSA approved shelters and barns DR-J@sbcglobal.net
New York Life
James H. Berry (949) 797-2464
Educational approach to retirement, education, and insurance planning focused on individual goals. jhberry@ft.newyorklife.com
NorCal Society of American Foresters
Heather Morrison (530) 288-3531 or (800) 738-8733
Non-profit group which sponsors an Environmental Education forestry program for teachers in California called "FIT." ncsaf@mcn.org
O.H. Kruse Grain & Milling
Dave Spaulding (877) 455-6313
Quality feed business that has been around for over 70 years. dspaulding@westernmilling.com
Pacific Ag Commodities Corporation
Christopher S. Cota (916) 419-8590
Pacific Ag Commodities Corporation is an international merchandiser of agricultural products, both organic and conventional for their wholesale and government customer base. chris@pacificagcommodities.com
Pacific STIHL
Jerry Swacker (559) 651-5628
Chain saw and outdoor power equipment manufacturer jerry.swacker@stihl.de
Paton Group
Chris Miller (800) 826-0570
CAD/CAM/CNC/RP/ Laser provider for educational markets in CA, NV, and Hawaii. chris@patongroup.com
Paula Maita & Company
Paula Maita (916) 685-9480
Executive gifts, promotional products, laser engraving, screen printing, awards, plaques, T-shirts etc.
Pearson Ed - Prentice Hall
Carolyn Anderson (800) 528-3828
Publishes market-leading textbooks supported by outstanding resources in print and technology. carolyn.anderson@phschool.com
Project Learning Tree
Kay Antunez (916) 653-7958
State of the art environmental education curriculum and professional development. kay.antunez@fire.ca.gov
Quail Valley Farms, Inc.
Carol Vandell (541) 690-1331
Fresh boxed fruit to serve your fundraising needs. cvandell@fundraising-fruit.com
Quinn Company
Bill Brensel (559) 891-5423
From Challenger ag tractors to generators and skid steer loaders, Quinn Company is the authorized Caterpillar dealer throughout Central and Southern California. Celebrating 86 years in business, Quinn has 25 locations from Salinas to San Juan Capistrano to handle your earthmoving, engine, lift truck and rental service needs. bbrensel@quinncompany.com
Ranesco
Paul Fabares (800) 824-9939
Training modules in agriscience ranesco@sbcglobal.net
San Joaquin Delta College
Larry Paulsen (209) 954-5506
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Program - Associate Science Degree lpaulsen@deltacollege.edu
San Luis Video Publishing
Chris Woolston & Rick Smith (805) 528-8322
Provide a wide selection of agricultural and horticultural educational materials: VHS, DVD, CD-Rom. info@horticulturevideos.com
Sargent-Welch
Heather Johnson (916) 548-8775
Sargent Welch, the single source for your science lab equipment and industry leader in physics. Heather_Johnson@vwreducation.com
Science Kit & Boreal Laboratories
Amber Fitzpatrick (866) 362-1734 Ext. 203426
Leading supplier of science materials and equipment to K-12 schools. amber_fitzpatrick@vwreducation.com
Skyrocket Fundraising
Marc Bjonerud (800) 359-1470
Distributor of Masterpiece Cookie Dough, Frozen Desserts and Snacks, Chocolate, Beefsticks, Candles, Gift Catalogs and More! skyrocket@sbcglobal.net
Small Town Genetics LLC
James Backman (209) 620-4106
Showpig, seedstock, and semen business smalltown@fire2wire.com
Southland Instruments, Inc.
Edward Mascio (714) 893-5997
Precision Optics - sales and service. emascio@southlandinstruments.com
Tulare County Farm Bureau
Tricia Stever Blattler (559) 732-8301
Tulare County Farm Bureau is a non-profit membership association advocating for farmers, ranchers, and those engaged in agricultural occupations. tcfb@tulcofb.org
UC Davis, College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
Korie Robinson (530) 752-4369
Outreach and recruitment for undergraduate academic program in CAES. krobinson@ucdavis.edu
Veterinary Service, Inc. & Animal Supplies International
John Scheuber (209) 545-5100 Ext 2034
Western region animal health and ag supply distributor. john.scheuber@vsi.cc
Wards Natural Science, Inc.
Amber Fitzpatrick (702) 339-0855
Leading supplier of biology, ag biology, geology lab supplies to middle schools, high schools, and colleges Amber_Fitzpatrick@vwreducation.com
W-D Swine Farm
Ryan & Stacey Watje (209) 604-2082
Top quality project pigs, seed stock and semen available year round. wdswinefarm@yahoo.com
Xycorp, Inc.
Sales Team (760) 323-0333
CNC plasma metal cutting systems (machines). sales@xycorpinc.com
Zenith Insurance Company
Kimberly Naffziger (559) 449-4744
The Zenith is a team of workers' compensation professionals who constantly strive to provide outstanding services and resources to their policyholders and agents. knaffziger@thezenith.com