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Saturday, March 31, 2012 – Daily News 5A Agriculture & farm More than 200 Califor- nia Cattlemen and Cattle- Women, legislators, legisla- tive staff and agency repre- sentatives attended the annual Legislative Steak and Eggs Breakfast at the Sutter Club in Sacramento on Ag Day at the Capitol. Assemblyman Jim Nielsen had presented Assembly Concurrent Res- olution (ACR) 120 on the Assembly floor. This ACR, sponsored by CCA, recog- nizes March 21 as Califor- nia Cattlemen‚s Day. Nielsen recognized the mul- titude of contributions made by California's ranchers as "historic pioneers in Cali- fornia," noting that "the cat- tle industry helped make California great." The ACR passed the assembly floor and 67 members of the assembly, also joined by Sen. Doug LaMalfa signed on as coauthors. Tehama County was rep- resented by TCCA Vice President Steve and Laurie McCarthy, and members Jean Barton, Bill and Maudie Gregory. A guest was Bob W illiams, Tehama County Supervisor and candidate for Assembly. Speaking at the breakfast were Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross, Assemblymem- bers Dr. Richard Pan, D-Sacra- mento, Pan had visited our CCW exhibit at World Ag Expo in Tulare, Fiona Ma, D-San Francisco. ranch Legislative steak and eggs breakfast Nut Festival to offers bounty CHICO — With a focus on locally grown foods from the North Valley, the third annual California Nut Festival is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway in Chico. Each year, this popular culinary event showcases gourmet food offerings, wine and beer sampling, nut- inspired cooking demonstrations, live musical entertain- ment on two outdoor stages and an inspiring art show fea- turing talented local artists. Tickets are on sale now. General admission tickets to the California Nut Festi- val are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the event. Tick- ets for children ages 7-12 are $10 and the event is free for children six and younger. Tickets can be purchased online or at any Tri Counties Bank location for $5 off the ticket price when purchased in advance. Proceeds from the Cal- ifornia Nut Festival support the historic Patrick Ranch Museum. For more information, visit www.CaliforniaNutFesti- val.com or call 530 519-1882. Courtesy photo Tehama County Cattlemen and Women members Bill and Maudie Gregory were pictured at the CCA Legislative Breakfast with Shasta County Beef Ambassador Jared Tapal, and Assemblyman Bill Berryhill - District 26 and Matt Roman, legislative director for Berryhill. extreme agenda. Shortly after the break- Jean Barton Luis Alejo, D- Salinas, author of CCA's transporta- tion bill, AB 1516 that will be heard 1:30 p.m. April 9 in the Transportation Com- mittee at the Capitol. AB 1516 would ease current restrictions and fees for farmers and ranchers oper- ating common 3/4 ton, 1 ton and flatbed pickups used to haul standard gooseneck livestock trailers. It will require eight "aye" votes to move forward in the Assembly. If you have been recently cited, please let CCA (916- 444-0845) know so they can demonstrate the stiff and expensive fines associated with commercial tickets. Sen. Anthony Cannella, R- Ceres, author of SB 1302, which would increase the criminal charges for those accused of commit- ting arson at livestock facil- ities. This bill would add livestock facilities, along- side other businesses, insti- tutions or buildings com- monly targeted by terrorists, seeking to advance an SATURDAY ROUND- UP PERFORMANCE 2:30 PM 1921 ~ 2012 APRIL 20, 21, 22, 2012 up to $800 Instant Cash Discounts available on high efficiency heating & air conditioning systems NEW START TIME FOR fast, nearly 75 CCA mem- bers walked over to the Capitol where we heard from Asm. Katcho Achad- jian, R - San Luis Obispo. He told us personal visits were more important than phone calls, emails, or letters. Hearing from us personally helps, since we need to come forward with facts on the legislation being considered. He is a small business owner and real- izes how regula- tions kill busi- ness. The Northern California cattle- men and women also heard from Sen. Ted Gaines, Assemblymen Dan Logue and Jim Nielsen, and Doug Haaland, chief con- sultant, Assembly Republi- can Office of Policy on the 2012 Ag and Water Legisla- tive Outlook. *** Some ranchers are early weaning their calves because of the lack of feed on the range. The grass is not growing in this cold, dry spring, and the milking mothers are not getting fat. It is nearly April and we have not had the brilliant displays of wild flowers this spring. Usually the yellow Goldfields make the road side and pastures a colorful picture. This year Tehama Coun- ty Cattlemen and their guests were to enjoy the hospitality of a new ranch host and hostess, April 1 at the 46th annual Cattlemen's Field Day. However, it has been cancelled indefinitely due to the heavy rain the end of March. Dave and Kathy Fergu- son on Evergreen Road in Cottonwood had invited the public to enjoy the day watching stock dog trials in the morning, and after lunch there would have been the $2,000 Herman Daugherty Memorial working cow horse, the all girl branding, the three man calf branding and stockmans challenge. The traditional banner across Main Street in Red Bluff was not flown this year because of the high winds. Field Days have been held each spring since Jack Owens was TCCA presi- dent for three year. April 2, 1966 at the Abner McKen- zie ranch at Dales Station, Cottonwood Creek Ranch and the Loren Miller Gal- latin Ranch. Dr. Andy Giambroni was president in 1969 at Dye Creek in Los Molinos, and Owens Hunter Ranch. Art Williams was president at Orwick's Jelly Ranch and the Earl Foor Ranch in Vina. Bob deBraga was presi- dent when the field day was held at Owens Hammond Ranch and Sutfin Brothers in Corning. Arlo Stroing was president at the Harry Baker Ranch, Cottonwood and Cottonwood Creek Ranch. Pete Owens at the Bar 11 Quarter Horses and Edwards Cone Ranch. Bill Borror at Llana Seco Gal- latin Ranch and Bar 11 Quarter Horses. Pat Jenkins in 1981 choose Cottonwood Creek Ranch and Owens Estate Ranch. Jerry Stephens went to Dye Creek in Los Molinos and Tehama Angus Ranch in Gerber in 1984. Jerry Hemsted was president at Tom Hill's Vina Ranch and Jim Edwards Cone Ranch. Bob Kerstiens was presi- dent for three field days, Llano Seco Gallatin, Cot- tonwood Creek and Tran- quility Brangus in Corning. Bill Jackson went to Al Marenco ranch and Cotton- wood Creek. Dick O'Sulli- van went to John 91ST Growney's and Bengard's Gallatin Ranch. Sun Country fairgrounds was the site for Curtis Knox two years. President Al Marenco went to Arlo Stro- ing ranch and his own ranch south of Red Bluff. Bill Bar- ton returned to Atwood- Wells Ranch at the Owens Estate and Bengard's Cot- tonwood ranch. Hank Pritchard went to Dye Creek Preserve and John Growney Rodeo Co. Fred Hamilton had two years at John Growney‚s and we still recall the heavy rain that day. Wally Roney chose Tehama District Fair- ground and Arlo Stroing Ranch. Matt Pritchard went to Atwood Ranch at Owens Estate and Al Marenco ranch. Tony Turri's field days were at Bengard‚s Gal- latin Ranch and his home ranch in Flournoy. Chris Marenco was president when we went to the Earl Foor ranch at Vina, and the Long Ranch at Manton. 46 years ago families were not involved in sports on the weekend and the Sheepmens and the Cattle- mens field days would draw crowds of 1,000 to 1,200 people at the different ranches. We lost the No. Calif. Woolgrowers field day with lamb chops, riblets and red wine many years ago. 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