Festival of Family Farms
Festival of Family Farms
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Please join California Women for Agriculture with your family and friends for
an afternoon of great locally grown food, amazing entertainment and the
chance to bring our community together. Central Valley farmers, ranchers and
restaurateurs will be on hand to offer their delicious food while placing a face
and name on our food supply. The cost of admission for this day of food,
music and education is $50.00 and proceeds benefit Merced CWA's
education programs.
Date: Sunday, September 24, 2006
Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Beautiful Paisano Park in Livingston, California
Directions to the Park
Purchase your tickets securely online today and tickets will be mailed to the
address provided until September 17. Tickets purchased after Sept 17 will be
held at will call at the event.
You may also pay by check to:
Merced CWA
PO Box 217
Planada, CA 95365
Please note: This is a fund raiser and refunds are not available.
We sincerely appreciate your contributions.
CWA is a not-for-profit organization. Check with your accountant regarding
deductions.

A sampling of the past participants:
California Apple Commission
Ace Tomato and Apple
Jensen Family, Manteca
Apricots
Chocolate Covered Dried Apriotes
Serrano Farms, LeGrand
Avacados
Calavo, Bob Goleckler
Bar-b-que Tri-tip
Merced-Mariposa Cattleman's Association
DeWess Family and Friends
Breads
Word of Mouth Bakery & CAttering, David Bradford, Modesto
Cory and MaryKay Haas, Pizza Factory, LeGrand
Butter
California Dairies, Inc.
Macedo Dairy, Merced
Catfish
Stillman Family, Planada
Cheese
Joseph Gallo Cheese, Livingston
Hilmar Cheese Company, Hilmar
Pedrozo Northern Gold Cheese, Tim and Jill Pedrozo, Orland
Chestnuts
Owl Creek Ranch, Lucienne Grunder, Waterford
Cherries
Cherry Commission
Brian Diciano, Oakdale
Cherry Cakes, Ladies of LeGrand
Chicken
Rob Glasgo, Foster Farms, Livingston
Chicken Colorado, Dante Rogina
Corn
California Corn Growers La Tapatia, Chowchilla
Figs
Oasis Food, Inc. Eric and Lorraine Bocks
Flowers
Robert Ruggeri, Sliver Terrace, San Francisco
Garlic
Garlic Commission, El Centro
Max Crowley, Coalinga
Grapes
California Grape Commission
Ice Cream
Foster Farms Dairy, Turlock
Lamb Kabobs
Favier and Pellissier Families, Merced
Melon
Melon wrapped with Proscuitto
Palazzo Family, Los Banos
Nuts
Louie and Karen Bandoni Family, Merced
Almond Roca, Kelly and Shirley Bauer
John Murphy, Alpine Nuts and Bolt
Almonds, Fisher Nut Company, Modesto
Oranges
Walt Varellas, Sunkist
Peas
Pea Soup Anderson, Santa Nella
Peaches
Peach Salsa
Mitch and Sharron Thornton, Merced
Peppers
Prime Time International, Coachella
Pistachios
Robson Family, Buchanan Hollow Nut Co, Le Grand
Pork
Ribs, Hank and Jan Kelsey, LeGrand
Portuguese Beans
Scoto Family, Merced
Radicchio
DeAngelo Restaurant & Joe Marchini Family, Le Grand
Raisins
Raisin Spread, Raisin Wives of California
Rice
Fried Rice, Thai Restaurant, Merced
Rice Salad, Painter Family, Merced
Salads
Chapman Family, LeGrand
Jeff and Stephanie Marchini Family, LeGrand
Earth Bound Farms
Salmon
California Salmon Commission
Strawberries
Giant Berry, Bill Moncavich Family, Wattsonville
Strawberry Pizzas, Ladies of LeGrand
Tomatoes
Farfalle Pasta, David Fausone and Maria Giampaoli
Giampaoli Family, Live Oak Farms, LeGrand
Rogina and Ramirez Families, Merced
Tomato Kabobs, California Tomato Comission
Tortillas
The Ward Burroughs Family and Alvarez and Castro
Vista Livestock Co, Merced
Tree Fruit
Shaskey Farms, LeGrand
Turkey
Fajitas, Mark and Kelly Bauer, Snelling
Wine Tasting
E and J Gallo Winery, Modesto