Sakata Seed America Supports Salinas Valley Fair
Sakata Seed America Inc. continues to support the annual Salinas Valley Fair, as 2014 marks the 70th anniversary of the agriculture tradition.
Following 2014 California Spring Trials, Sakata donated thousands of show plants to the fair organizers to be utilized for the beautification of the fairgrounds and the enjoyment of visitors alike. In addition, the company donated its Centennial broccoli seed, along with a pair of San Francisco 49er football tickets, to raise funds in a silent auction event. Funds raised at the silent auction go to The Heritage Foundation.
Sakata supports The Heritage Foundations mission to preserve and enrich the heritage of the Salinas Valley Fair and showcase agricultural industries to the community. The Heritage Foundation also offers support to the 4-H and FFA programs, creates agricultural education opportunities, promotes public awareness and supports ongoing projects sponsored by the Salinas Valley Fair in maintaining and improving the current facility to further service the needs of the community.
“Salinas Valley is a hugely important growing region for Sakata and is also the home to one of Sakatas research stations,” said Matt Linder, senior manager for Sakata Vegetables. ” We are very pleased to be able to support a community that represents many of our growers and seed distributors in the region.”
“Its the least we can do for this great organization,” said Jamie Kitz, key account manager for Sakata Ornamentals. “We love flowers and we love the Salinas Valley its a great combination and raising funds for community education is the cherry on top!”
The Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, Calif., hosted the 2014 Salinas Valley Fair, May 15 to 18, as well as several other events year round, including the Salinas Valley Fair Ranch Rodeo. This years Fair will be a traditional country fair with events including horse shows, a rodeo, bull riding, fair food and the Miss Salinas Valley Fair contest.
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