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Apple Hill Growers, located in the Sierra Nevada Foothills near Placerville, CA, is a vibrant agricultural community that has been a popular destination for over 50 years. Founded in 1964 with just 16 apple ranches, the association now represents over 50 local family farms, offering a diverse array of experiences including fruit and vegetable picking, wineries, bake shops, and Christmas tree farms. Dedicated to supporting local agriculture, Apple Hill Growers invites visitors to enjoy the rich flavors and scenic beauty of the region throughout the year. From seasonal events to unique family-friendly activities, this community celebrates the bounty of its farms, making it a perfect getaway for friends and families alike. Generated from the website

The Calif Tomato Growers Assn, based in Sacramento, CA, is an organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the tomato growing industry in California. They provide resources, advocacy, and networking opportunities for tomato growers to help ensure a thriving and sustainable industry for the future. Generated from their business information

In the tomato industry, information is everything. The CTGA keeps growers up to date on issues that affect the farming business through meetings, newsletters, magazines and special correspondence. In 2006, the CTGA led the formation of the Tomato Products Wellness Council ( TPWC ), which is a voluntary organization funded by growers, processors and branded marketers. TPWC's mission: "To increase the consumption of processed tomatoes through facilitation of pertinent collaborative research and generic communication." To succeed in its goal, the TPWC will fund clinical research which will be supported by targeted public relations. The CTGA is the largest funder and its other members include the major branded marketers from the US, Europe and Japan ; independent processors from California and Indiana ; and Canadian and Australian grower organizations. With less than three percent of the population involved in farming, farmers' needs are no longer high priorities for legislators. From Sacramento to Washington D.C., politicians are making decisions that directly affect growers' business. The CTGA actively lobbies to protect growers' interests in the areas of water, labor, pesticides, taxation, transportation, trade and land use. After the growers' hard work and the expense of raising a crop, fair grading is essential. The CTGA's original charter mission was to ensure a fair and impartial grading system. For this reason, the CTGA worked to form the California Processing Tomato Advisory Board and continues to be involved in this service.