California and Texas Governors Bet Prized Agricultural Products on Rose Bowl Outcome.SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A "California Grown" cornucopia cornucopia (kôr'ny  kō`pēə), in Greek mythology, magnificent horn that filled itself with whatever meat or drink its owner requested. prize package and Texas agricultural products are on the line in a
friendly bet between California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (German pronunciation (IPA): [ˈaɐ̯nɔlt ˈaloɪ̯s ˈʃvaɐ̯ʦənˌʔɛɡɐ] and Texas
Governor Rick Perry James Richard Perry (b. March 4, 1950) is a Republican politician and the Governor of Texas. He assumed office in December 2000 when then-Governor George W. Bush resigned to prepare for his inauguration as President of the United States. Gov. over the outcome of the highly anticipated Rose Bowl
that pits top-ranked USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. against No. 2 Texas on January 4, 2006 in
Pasadena, California Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 133,936 and the 160th largest city in the United States. The California Finance Department estimates the Pasadena population to be 146,166 in 2005. . USC is currently favored by 7 1/2 points according
to according toprep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. The Sacramento Bee. Should the Trojans defeat Texas in the championship showdown, the California National Guard The California National Guard is the component of the United States National Guard in the U.S. state of California. It comprises both Army and Air National Guard components. will receive a variety of Texas-grown agricultural products. If the Longhorns win, Governor Schwarzenegger will ship California grown products to the Texas National Guard. "California has always had the tastiest and freshest agricultural products in the world," said Governor Schwarzenegger. "For the last two years we have had the finest college football team, and as you know, the only thing better than a sequel is a trilogy. I look forward to the Trojans winning the BCS (1) (The British Computer Society, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, www.bcs.org) The chartered body for information technology professionals in the U.K., founded in 1957. championship again this year." "Much like the USC Trojans
The "California Grown" gift prize includes the following high-quality products:
-- Fresh California grown oranges
-- Sweet California grown strawberries
-- Flavorful California grown garlic
-- Top quality California grown poultry and lamb
-- Assortment of California grown nuts and dried fruits (walnuts,
dried figs)
-- World renowned selection of California grown wine
-- Party pleasing canned black olives and sweet cling peaches
-- Delectable, California ocean-run King Salmon
-- Healthy, fresh California avocados
-- Versatile, delicious California grown kiwis
"California and Texas are the two top agricultural states in the union. California is No. 1 and Texas is No. 2. - just the way it should be for a Rose Bowl outcome!" said A.G. Kawamura, secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture California Department of Food and Agriculture, which was established in 1919 by the California Legislature,[1] works in partnership with the agricultural industry and other governmental agencies to regulate various aspects dealing with food and agriculture related . "We would love to sample some of the agricultural bounty from our friends from Texas!" About The Buy California Marketing Agreement The Buy California Marketing Agreement is a joint effort of agricultural industry groups representing the products of California's farms, ranches, forests and fisheries. Working as an advisory board to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, BCMA BCMA British Columbia Medical Association BCMA British Complementary Medicine Association BCMA Bar Code Medication Administration BCMA Black Consciousness Movement of Azania BCMA British Country Music Association BCMA Board-Certified Master Arborist brings together industry and government resources to increase the awareness, consumption and value of California agricultural products, helping the state's consumers enjoy the best of the California lifestyle. The "California Grown" campaign is funded through public and private contributions by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and the following California agricultural organizations: -- California Apple Commission -- California Aquaculture Association -- California Asparagus Commission -- California Avocado Commission -- California Cherry Advisory Board -- California Citrus Growers Association -- California Cling Peach Board -- California Cut Flower Commission -- California Fig Advisory Board -- California Forest Products Commission -- California Garlic Producers Association -- California Kiwifruit Commission -- California Milk Advisory Board -- California Nectarine Administrative Committee -- California Olive Committee -- California Peach Commodity Committee -- California Pear Advisory Board -- California Plum Marketing Board -- California Poultry Federation/Chicken -- California Poultry Federation/Turkey -- California Raisin Marketing Board -- California Salmon Council -- California Sheep Commission -- California Strawberry Commission -- California Table Grape Commission -- California Tomato Commission -- California Walnut Commission -- California Wild Rice Advisory Board -- Wine Institute For more information, visit www.californiagrown.org. |
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