The State of California is among the most productive farming regions in the world.  Rich soils and a Mediterranean Climate enable California farmers to produce more than 400 crops that literally feed the nation and large parts of the world. 

 

Over the last three decades, the ability of the CVP and SWP to meet the demands of irrigated agriculture has diminished not because of a reduction in supply. Rather, the capability of the CVP and SWP, as well as other water project, to deliver water has been reduced primarily due to restrictions imposed on their operations for the ostensible protection of at-risk native fish species. 

 

https://wwd.ca.gov/news-and-reports/media-center/newsletters-and-blogs/

 

700 Universe Blvd.

Juno Beach, FL 33408

Michael Puckett

Business Development Manager - Distributed Generation

michael.puckett@nee.com

P: (415) 318-5942

https://www.nexteraenergy.com/

 

NextEra Energy Resources has been generating clean energy for over 30 years. We own and operate approximately 24,600 megawatts of generating capacity in 38 states with nearly all of the electricity we generate being derived from clean or renewable sources. Our parent company, NextEra Energy, Inc., is a Fortune 200 company with $128 billion in total assets. Together with our sister company, Florida Power & Light Company, we have been operating power plants for more than 95 years and we’re now applying our innovation, operational expertise and financial resources to meet the challenges of providing water and wastewater solutions to customers across the country.

6116 North Central Expy., Ste. 910

Dallas, TX 75206

Rick Herold

President & Owner

sales@plumgroupfoods.com

P: (800) 386-6741

http://www.plumgroupfoods.com/

 

990 W Alluvial Ave., Ste. 105

Fresno, CA 93711

Dale Seal

President

ds@sunpacificprod.com

P: (559) 447-0844

http://sunpacificprod.com/

 

Established in 1989, Sun Pacific Products, Inc. is an international industrial food marketing company that meets the global demands of our worldwide customers. We combine over 60 years of processing and trading practices, providing customers with a wide variety of industrial food products: tomato, citrus, fruit purees, dehydrated garlic, pineapple and more. With corporate offices in California’s San Joaquin Valley, and trading offices in Mexico and China, we’re positioned for the long term to globally source products for our extensive customer base. Each member of our team provides consistent, high-quality products, competitive pricing, and service to our customers. We continue to grow, using innovative sourcing, marketing, and processing techniques to supply superior, cost effective products tailored to our customer’s needs.

 

28 N East St.

Woodland, CA 95776

Eve Borup

Business/Marketing Analyst

eve@agseeds.com

P: (530) 666-3361

http://www.agseeds.com/

 

For 45 years, AgSeeds Unlimited has been providing seeds, plants, custom transplanting, and field research to tomato growers and processors in California. We recognize the link between genetics and food quality and have built the premier system for evaluating new tomato varieties that can perform in both the factory and the field. Work with the AgSeeds team and let us help you find the right processing tomato variety program for your operation.

 

318 Hawthorn St.

New Bedford, MA 02740

Skip Shapiro

Principal

skip@shapiroe.com

P: (617)594-1429

http://www.shapiroe.com

 

Beginning in 2007, Skip Shapiro Enterprises, LLC manages food, beverage, agricultural waste and by-products for the who’s who of the industry. We find superior solutions utilizing upcycling, beneficial reuse, and zero waste to landfill anywhere in North America and beyond. Working closely with USDA, FDA, CVM, US Customs, and TTB, we are in full compliance, and experts at tracking, reporting, and logistics. We’re the one stop shop for product recalls, unsaleables, liquid waste, and more. Brand new worldwide distributors of Virus Shield (vsbiosciences.com), which protects against fungi, viruses, and pathogens.

 

2270 Douglas Blvd., Ste. 216

Roseville, CA 95661

Alyssa Leeper

Marketing Operations Specialist

info@sunworksusa.com

P: (866)600-6800

https://sunworksusa.com/

 

Sunworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUNW) is a premier provider of high-performance solar power systems. We are committed to quality business practices that exceed industry standards and uphold our ideals of ethics and safety. Sunworks continues to grow its presence, expanding nationally with regional and local offices. We strive to consistently deliver high quality, performance-oriented solutions for customers in a wide range of industries including agricultural, commercial, industrial, federal, public works, and residential.

 

37331 Hwy. 16

Woodland, CA 95695

Jonathan Deniz

Product Development

jonathand@tslseed.com

P: (530)666-1239

https://www.tslseed.com/

 

TS&L Seed Company is a vegetable seed retailer that represents the world’s leading genetic development companies. TS&L was founded in 1983 in Woodland by Richard Stewart and Kim Timothy, who continue to manage the company today. Since then, TS&L has grown from a local processing tomato distributor with one employee to selling vegetable seeds across the Western US and in key regions of Mexico. TS&L seeks to provide the best varieties available for growers, shippers, and processors who are not only customers, but partners and friends. The company continues to invest in its people and processes to accomplish these goals.

 

9479 N Fort Washington Rd., Ste. 105

Fresno, CA 93730

Lindsay Dozoretz

Director of Marketing & Customer Experience

ldozoretz@calcomenergy.com

P: (716)238-3462

https://www.calcomenergy.com/

CalCom Solar is a 100% employee owned company, specializing in engineering, procurement and construction of PV installations for large agriculture and commercial clients.

 

4216 Kiernan Ave., Ste. 101

Modesto, CA 95356

Arielle Gutierrez

Marketing & Sales Support Manager

agutierrez@meras.com

P: (559)464-7148

https://www.meras.com/

 

Meras Engineering is a provider of specialized water treatment and process services for the food and beverage industries.  Our chemical and equipment programs are focused on providing consistent results in boiler, cooling, thermal processing and wastewater applications.  We accomplish this mission by utilizing our core strengths - strong local presence, on-site engineering support, and innovative products and services.

 

100 McPhillips St.

Winnipeg, MB Canada

Viking Kristjansson

Vice President Sales Engineering

viking@foodsafedrains.com

P: (855)497-7508 x108

https://foodsafedrains.com/

 

Your number one priority is cleanliness, which is why we build drainage systems that are sanitary and safe for all types of food production applications. Drains matter - they're the most used tools on your production floor. They see constant traffic, experience non-stop use, and require constant cleaning, no matter how busy things get. Thankfully, we can help with drainage systems that stand up to the roughest wear, keep both your floor and products bacteria-free, and are easy to clean. Whatever your application, we have the custom drainage solutions to fit your unique needs.

 

8920 58th Pl., Ste. 100

Kenosha, WI 53144

John Mcginn

Co-Owner

johnm@mcfinntech.com

P: (262)909-7267

http://www.lowshearpumps.com/pumps-for-the-cheese-processor.html

 

Bowpeller® pumps: built for today, designed for tomorrow. Our patented low shear line of centrifugal pumps; Bowpeller®, are in applications ranging from micro algae production in geothermal production facilities in Iceland, to cannabinoid processing, to reducing dissolved oxygen levels in your local micro-brewery. Bowpeller® pumps provide the optimum design for gentle product handling, with less g-force, higher efficiency, and smoother flow vectors.

 

3075 Brookline Rd. NW

North Canton, OH 44720

David Drury

Sales Manager - Food

david.drury@sonoco.com

P: (612)202-6975

https://www.sonoco.com/

 

Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a global provider of a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging and supply chain services. With annualized net sales of approximately $4.8 billion, the company has more than 19,000 employees working in 34 countries, serving the best-known brands in 85 nations.