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 |