Corporate 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. http://www.agratech.com
Tonya Pitcher (925) 432-3399 
tonya.pitcher@agratech.com
Greenhouse manufacturer and accessories distributor

Agricultural Council of California http://www.agcouncil.org/
Don Gordon (916) 443-4887 
gordon@agcouncil.org
Agricultural trade association.

AgServ Western Sales Inc.
Ken Lowder (209) 394-2065
kenagserv@hotmail.com
Trailer axles, running gear and accessories for trailers.

Associated Feed & Supply www.associatedfeed.com
Chris Lascano (800) 540-3333
clascano@associatedfeed.com
The leaders in feed manufacturing and service.

Bar ALE www.baraleinc.com
Sonda Sibole (209) 613-8496
ssibole@baraleinc.com
Feed manufacturing, all livestock, Final Drive & Sun Glo Show feeds.

Calif Assn of Nurseries & Garden Centers www.cangc.org
Darrelyn Adams (800) 748-6214
dadams@cangc.org
A professional organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the nursery industry for its members and the public it serves.

Calif Assn of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA) www.capca.com
Terry Stark (916) 928-1625 ext 202
terry@capca.com
A professional organization of pest control advisers (PCA's).

California Forest Products Commission  www.calforests.org
Shaney Emerson (530) 823-2363
se@calforests.org
The California Forest Products Commission strives to enhance the public's understanding of the benefits of forestry and forest products in California.

California Pork Producers Association www.calpork.com
Lesa Eidman Carlton (916) 447-8950
info@calpork.com
Nonprofit organization representing Pork Producers.

California State University, Chico - College of Agriculture www.csuchico.edu/ag/
Audrey Denney (530) 898-4262
adenny@csuchico.edu
Programs available in Ag Business, Ag Science and Education, Animal Science, Plant Science, and Land Stewardship, plus a special major in Ag Communications.

Cal Poly Pomona - College of Agriculture www.csupomona.edu/agri
Rhonda Ostrowski (909) 869-3718
rlostrowski@csupomona.edu

Capital Press Agriculture Weekly www.capitalpress.com
Mike O'Brien (800) 882-6789
mobrien@capitalpress.com
Agricultural weekly newspaper.

Cargill Animal Nutrition www.cargill.com
Andrea Rehrman (209) 234-4447
Andrea_F_Rehrman@cargill.com
Manufacturer of livestock, horse, and pet food.

CEV Multimedia www.cevulitimedia.com
Clayton Franklin (806) 745-8820
clayton.franklin@cevmultimedia.com
A publishing company which specializes in providing quality multimedia productions and curriculum for agriscience and technology areas.

Cornell University www.cals.cornell.edu
Cathy Sheils (607) 255-2036
crm3@cornell.edu
Admissions Office for College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Department of Food and Agriculture www.cdfa.ca.gov
Veterinary Medical Officer (916) 654-1447
kwetherall@cdfa.ca.gov
Animal health and food safety services.

DMI International, LLC www.dmiintl.com
David Myers (408) 778-5425
dave@dmiintl.com
Interactive science, audio visual, interactive response systems, furniture, laboratory design & installation.

Educators Helping Educators www.calfers.com
Richard Snedden
Max Mccurry
(559) 431-5965
ehe103@yahoo.com
Enhanced retirement systems and mortgage energizer - providing financial education, superior products and service.

E.H.C. www.plant-text.com
D. Dwight Wait (209) 541-1002
Textbook - Ornamental Plants: Their Care, Use, Propagation & ID.

  Excellence in Presentations www.excellenceinpresentations.com
Tom Munter (916) 687-8486
tommunter@excellenceinpresentations.com
The personal success and motivation company providing superior youth leadership development training.

Farmers Warehouse www.farmerswarehouse.com/
Jay Gilbert (800)400-6377
jay.gilbert@farmerswarehouse.com
Feed and seed supplier

The Forest Foundation www.calforestfoundation.org
Shaney Emerson (866) 241-TREE
se@calforestfoundation.org
The Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides free natural resource/forestry education programs and materials to California teachers and students.

Forestry Institute for Teachers www.forestryinstitute.org
Stacey Dodge (888) 348-7765
info@forestryinstitute.org
The Forestry Institute for Teachers is a nationally recognized standards-based science program.

Gateway Fund Raising Service www.gatewayfundraising.com
Joanne Elgaaen
Mark St. Martin
(925) 602-1165
info@gatewayfundraising.com
Fund raising opportunities specializing in food products.

Gateway Fund Raising Service
Alvin Yamashiro (909) 625-2887
Fund Raising - Nutritional items, frozen products, seasonal catalogs, meat sticks & jerky, chocolate, hard candy, etc.

Goodheart-Willcox Publisher www.g-w.com
Mark Jaderstrom (800) 634-7479
mjaderstrom@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. www.growmore.com
Mark Zimmermann (310) 515-1700
Manufacturer of  water soluble fertilizers, micronutrients, hydroponic and organic fertilizers.. 

Hawkeye Showpigs
Kurt Hartmann (641) 425-5115
huntrr10@yahoo.com
Top quality showpigs for FFA and 4-H members. 

Hobar Publications www.finney-hobar.com
Ann Prescott (800) 846-7027
feedback@finneyco.com
Publisher and distributor of agricultural educational materials.

Humboldt State University www.humboldt.edu
Lisa Perry (707) 826-3273
lap36@humboldt.edu
A California State University providing excellent educational opportunities including nationally recognized programs in Natural Resources & Sciences.

International Greenhouse Company www.igcusa.com/schools
Ben George (888) 281-9337 
bgeorge@igcusa.com
School greenhouses and greenhouse supplies.

Iowa State University - College of Agriculture & Life Sciences www.agde.iastate.edu
Lori Youngberg (515) 294-7656 
agdehelp@iastate.edu
Iowa State University provides online courses and programs within the fields of agriculture and life sciences - undergraduate and graduate credits available.

Jackson Candy Fund Raising, Inc. www.candyfundraising.com
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 www.orvillestudleys.com  www.jerkythis.com
Gregory Thompson (559) 635-1509
gregory@jerkythis.com
Beef jerky sales. 

John Deere Company www.johndeere.com  and www.johndeerepowerup.com
Dean Meier
Myron Hallauer
(913) 310-8244
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.

King Feeds - L.A. Hearne Co. www. hearneco.com or www.king-brand.com
Larry Uelk (800) 243-7346 
larryu@hearneco.com
California's finest animal foods.

Klein Educational Systems www.kleinedu.com
Chuck Klein (800) 698-3249
chuck@kleinedu.com
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.

Lab Aids, Inc. www.Lab-Aids.com
Maureen Hart-Norris (909) 336-7339 
hartnorris@mac.com
K-12 supplemental science kits and curriculum to enhance your science curriculum.

LIL' NATE'S (N.S. WORLD TRADE)
Norman Wood (707) 322-1218 
normlw@comcast.net
Manufacturer of Lil' Nate's BBQ Dry Rub Marinade.

Marshalltown Company www.marshalltown.com
Kellie Shollenbarger (800) 987-6935
kellis@marshalltown.com
Hard tools for masonry, concrete, drywall, EIFs, flooring, paint/sundry industries

Nasco www.enasco.com
Rhonda Rigney (800)558-9595
modestosales@enasco.com
The most complete listing of agricultural supplies available.

New York Life www.newyorklife.com
James H. Berry (949) 797-2464
jhberry@ft.newyorklife.com
Educational approach to retirement, education, and insurance planning focused on individual goals.

NorCal Society of American Foresters www.norcalsaf.org
Heather Morrison (530)288-3531 or (800)738-8733
ncsaf@mcn.org
Non-profit group which sponsors an Environmental Education forestry program for teachers in California called "FIT."

O.H. Kruse Grain & Milling www.westernmilling.com
Dave Spaulding (877) 455-6313
dspaulding@westernmilling.com
Quality feed business that has been around for over 70 years.

Pacific Ag Commodities Corporation www.pacificagcommodities.com
Christopher S. Cota (916) 419-8590
chris@pacificagcommodities.com
Pacific Ag Commodities Corporation is an international merchandiser of agricultural products, both organic and conventional for their wholesale and government customer base.

Pacific STIHL www.stihlusa.com
Jerry Swacker (559) 651-5628
jerry.swacker@stihl.de
Chain saw and outdoor power equipment manufacturer

Paton Group www.patongroup.com
Chris Miller (800) 826-0570
chris@patongroup.com
CAD/CAM/CNC/RP/ Laser provider for educational markets in CA, NV, and Hawaii.

Paula Maita & Company www.paulamaita.com
Paula Maita (916) 685-9480
Executive gifts, promotional products, laser engraving, screen printing, awards, plaques, T-shirts etc.

Pearson Ed - Prentice Hall www.phschool.com/home.html
Carolyn Anderson (800) 528-3828
carolyn.anderson@phschool.com
Publishes market-leading textbooks supported by outstanding resources in print and technology.

Project Learning Tree www.plt.org
Kay Antunez (916) 653-7958
kay.antunez@fire.ca.gov
State of the art environmental education curriculum and professional development.

Quinn Company www.quinncompany.com
Bill Brensel (559) 891-5423
bbrensel@quinncompany.com
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.

Ranesco www.ranesco.com
Paul Fabares (800) 824-9939
ranesco@sbcglobal.net
Training modules in agriscience

San Joaquin Delta College
Larry Paulsen (209) 954-5506
lpaulsen@deltacollege.edu
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Program - Associate Science Degree

San Luis Video Publishing www.horticulturevideos.com
Chris Woolston & Rick Smith (805) 528-8322
info@horticulturevideos.com
Provide a wide selection of agricultural and horticultural educational materials: VHS, DVD, CD-Rom.

Sargent-Welch www.sargentwelch.com
Heather Johnson (916) 548-8775
Heather_Johnson@vwreducation.com
Sargent Welch, the single source for your science lab equipment and industry leader in physics.

Science Kit & Boreal Laboratories www.sciencekit.com
Amber Fitzpatrick (866) 362-1734 Ext. 203426
amber_fitzpatrick@vwreducation.com
Leading supplier of science materials and equipment to K-12 schools.

SER Programs, LLC www.serprograms.com
Bill or Doria Ballesteros (805) 772-9400
serprograms@yahoo.com
Financial solutions and career planning for school employees.

Skyrocket Fundraising www.skyfunds.net
Marc Bjonerud (800) 359-1470
skyrocket@sbcglobal.net
Distributor of Masterpiece Cookie Dough, Frozen Desserts and Snacks, Chocolate, Beefsticks, Candles, Gift Catalogs and More!

Southland Instruments, Inc. www.southlandinstruments.com
Edward Mascio (714) 893-5997
emascio@southlandinstruments.com
Precision Optics - sales and service.

UC Davis, College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences www.caes.ucdavis.edu
Stacie Hewitt (530) 752-4939
schewitt@ucdavis.edu

Outreach and recruitment for undergraduate academic program in CAES.

Veterinary Service, Inc. & Animal Supplies International www.vsi.cc
John Scheuber (209) 545-5100 Ext 2034
john.scheuber@vsi.cc
Western region animal health and ag supply distributor.

Wards Natural Science, Inc. www.wardsci.com
Amber Fitzpatrick (702) 339-0855
Amber_Fitzpatrick@vwreducation.com
Leading supplier of biology, ag biology, geology lab supplies to middle schools, high schools, and colleges


W-D Swine Farm www.wdswinefarm.com
Ryan & Stacey Watje (209) 604-2082
wdswinefarm@yahoo.com
Top quality project pigs, seed stock and semen available year round.


Xycorp, Inc. www.xycorpinc.com
Sales Team (760) 323-0333
sales@xycorpinc.com
CNC plasma metal cutting systems (machines).

Zenith Insurance Company www.thezenith.com
Kimberly Naffziger (559) 449-4744
knaffziger@thezenith.com
The Zenith is a team of workers' compensation professionals who constantly strive to provide outstanding services and resources to their policyholders and agents.