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1972
1972 In 1972 Senate Bill 1020 was passed, providing for the licensing of Agricultural Pest Control Advisers in California. It became effective July 1, 1972, and exams started. It soon was apparent to some PCAs that an organization was needed to represent the interests of all licensed PCAs. Local ordinances had already been instrumental in some areas for the information of local organizations, but with the new licensing provisions it became a statewide issue, and a statewide organization was indicated.
1975
1975 After several years of meetings and proposals from other organizations, CAPCA was finally organized and incorporated in 1975. Among the first concerns were Continuing Education (CE) requirements being proposed by the Agricultural Pest Control Advisory Committee established by SB1021. CAPCA was represented on the Committee and was instrumental in assuring that reasonable requirements were adopted relating to the number of CE hours required, subject matter, etc… CAPCA's involvement insured that the best interest of the PCAs were recognized and protected. CAPCA dues were set at $25 per year.
1976
1976 In 1976, the Attorney General ruled that the regulatory programs of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) must conform to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) administered by the Resources Agency. Theoretically, an Environmental Impact report (EIR) would have to be filled for every application of a pesticide.
1977
1977 In January 1977, the Environmental Assessment Team was appointed to develop an overall EIR for the CDFA programs. Not satisfied with the developments, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) petitioned CDFA to adopt regulations that EDF had promulgated. A hearing was held in Sacramento in December 1977, originally scheduled to be held in the CDFA assembly room, seating 300, it finally wound up at the Sacramento Convention Center with 1,500 in attendance. CAPCA also had a lead role in securing growers and PCAs to testify against regulations that were aimed at the eliminating and severely restricting the activities of the PCAs, specifically those employed by chemical firms or chemical distribution companies. As a result of tremendous effort and response, the proposals were soundly rejected!
1978
1978 As a consequence of the EDF's inability to develop as EIR, legislation was proposed in 1978 - Assembly Bill 3765 - to set up an "Equivalent EIR". Many months of meetings, hearings and negotiations resulted in the passage of AB 3765, which directed CDFA to develop regulations which would satisfy the requirements of CEQA.
1979
1979 In 1979, four statewide hearings were held, covering the newly proposed regulations. CAPCA was represented on the hearing panel at all four locations. CAPCA had a lead role in securing witnesses to testify against the regulations as they pertained to recommendations and permits, arguing that the paperwork involved was not only not acceptable, but was completely unnecessary. Finally, revised regulations became effective in 1980. A long and expensive battle, over a four-year period, concluded with most of the items that CAPCA objected to being deleted or modified to be workable.
1980
1980 In 1980, "Conflict of Interest" allegations surfaced in every legislative session. This issue was kept alive by the Environmental Defense Fund and/or the California Rural Legal Assistance organizations. CAPCA, with the help of others in the Ag community, played a large part in defeating these attempts. One such attempt was SB 535 (Petris). The "conflict" aspect was not played up on this bill, but provided an opening wedge and, worse yet, could have been amended in the last few hours of the session. CAPCA was successful in sidetracking this attempt. Dues were increased to $50 to reflect the growing needs of the members.
1983
1983 During the 1983 Chapter Manuals and model By-Laws were developed as guidelines for the management of Chapter affairs. This was the first year a "move to Sacramento" was proposed. This was also the first year CAPCA supported the Alliance For Food And Fiber.
1984
1984 In 1984, the North Coast CAPCA Chapter was formed, making a total of 16 CAPCA chapters in the State. The Monterey Bay Chapter staged a most successful demonstration of the value of agricultural chemicals in the economical production of food. The event generated good media coverage and a few political figures made an appearance. During the year, CAPCA was invited to join the Council On Agriculture Science and Technology (CAST) to help provide members with a source of accurate information regarding food safety.
1985
1985 1985 saw the formation of the Pesticide Applicator Professional Association (PAPA) to represent and provide information for applicators. That same year, CAPCA supported the struggle against secondary boycotts, negotiated a reduction in proposed increased fees for PCA licenses, was appointed to the CDFA Steering Committee for Study Guides, and continued their work on "Posting Bills" by Petris and Torres. UC/CAPCA Pest Management Seminars were established to bring research to the field and to provide continuing education programs on a regional basis. "Grassroots" computer terminals were introduced, free of charge, to CAPCA participating members providing them with accurate weather, crop and chemical information.
1986
1986 Proposition 65, (the Clean Drinking Water Act of 1986), the first strong initiative promoted by the environmental activists and politicians, passed and was feared to be a severe blow for agriculture. Severe in its requirements, it remained to be seen just what impact it would have.
1987
1987 By 1987, "Grassroots" had ceased operation acting as impetus for similar computer systems development. The CAPCA Executive Director was invited by the Oregon Ag Chemical Association to explain CAPCA's organization as a possible guideline for a similar Oregon organization. Standard "Recommendation" Forms were investigated and postponed due to lack of interest, while CAPCA's General Liability Insurance policy was amended to cover Chapter activities.
1988
1988 In 1988, Groundwater Training Programs were proposed as a cooperative effort of CDFA and CAPCA. These programs required a grower to attain a written recommendation from a Certified PCA to be able to use a restricted or specified material in a Pest Management Zone (PMZ). Also in 1988, SB 2126 (Rogers) was introduced providing for the licensing of Public Agency personnel who make recommendations for agricultural use chemicals. The bill was supported by most of the affected agencies with the exception of the Association of Parks and Recreation Districts. Previous to the introduction of the bill, CAPCA had contacted most of the interested organizations to alert them of the intent of the bill. A "transition fund" was established at the suggestion of the Executive director to cover the eventual move of the CAPCA office to Sacramento, while members of the California Agricultural Aircraft Association (CAAA) were pushing for mandatory E & O insurance for consultants in connection with the perceived liability of making recommendations without considering responsibility of drift situations.
1989
1989 1989 welcomed the first Groundwater Training programs, and the CAPCA Legislative Committee proposed implementing target qualifications for Ag Consultants including a minimum of a four-year degree in agriculture/biological sciences, with "core" courses, and one-year internship with a minimum of four categories - laws & regs., insects & mites, weeds, and plant pathogens. A comprehensive survey of all California PCAs was also completed. The survey covered such subjects as standard workloads, areas of expertise, attitudes toward specific topics, most important source of information for a PCA, and the anticipated challenges in the next five years. A dues increase to $75 was approved by the CAPCA Board.
1990
1990 The Environmental Protection Act of 1990, an initiative, was placed on the November ballot (Proposition 128). This became known as the "Big Green" or the Hayden Initiative, and would have created an expensive bureaucratic monster. Fortunately, the "No on 128" campaign, in which CAPCA played a role, defeated this initiative.
1991
1991 In 1991, Sandoz' PR program for the presentation of agricultural information to grade school students emerged as the "Plant Doctor ®" and quickly gained national recognition. CDFA issued regulations concerning "dual labels" and required retailers to no longer sell products labeled for "ag use". While back at CAPCA, the Board of Directors approved Agribusiness Fieldman as CAPCA's official publication, CAPCA was invited to join the Green Industry Council, the final amendments to the CAPCA By-Laws were ratified by the membership and finally made available to the chapters, the CAPCA 16th Annual Conference turned out to be a roaring success, work continued to remove the Parks and Recreation Districts exemption from PCA requirements contained in SB 2126, and joint committee meetings were held with CFA and WACA to address the perceived "conflict of interest" issue raised by Assemblyman Rusty Areias. In July, the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal EPA) was formed and all previous CDFA programs relating to pest management were transferred to Cal EPA's Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). CAPCA's involvement with other industry related organizations continued to expand, with a "Consultant Certification" discussion placed on "hold". The Turf & Ornamental Committee was established to address the concerns of a growing percentage of the membership. The Board finalized the "transition fund" and hired Kimberly A. Crum as the new CAPCA Executive Director who quickly went to work to find a new office in Sacramento to better serve the regulatory and allied industry interface for the CAPCA members. An Executive Secretary was also hired, and after 17 years of service, Stan and Wanda Strew retired.
1992
1992 1992 was a year marked with many new challenges for the PCAs. AB2786 (Areias), addressing the "conflict of interest" would have legislated the means by which PCAs could be compensated. CAPCA worked as a coalition with WACA, CFA and CAPCA to defeat this measure after futile efforts to work with the author on compromise language. Through CAPCA's membership grassroot support and lobbying, the measure was defeated. CAPCA's legislative and regulatory efforts were complemented by our retaining a contract legislative advocate. Communication and educational efforts were highlighted throughout the year with staff making numerous public and chapter outreach efforts via continuing education meetings. The Public Relations Committee expanded the CAPCA newsletter to meet the membership needs, developed an updated membership brochure, and created a display for CAPCA and the Plant Doctor ® program for industry and allied events. The CAPCA PAC was reorganized as a special group separate from the CAPCA membership to meet new Fair Political Practices Commission regulations.
1993
1993 The year 1993, was marked by many new changes to assist the organization in meeting the needs of the members. After receiving overwhelming response to the Plant Doctor ® program and increasing interest in the two $2,000 scholarships awarded by CAPCA, a new organizaton was formed. CAPCA determined that the best means of securing long-term funding of the scholarships and the Plant Doctor ® program was the formation of a charitable educational non-profit foundation. This foundation would allow contributors to deduct their contributions and also allow the organization to be eligible for many grants and funds available to charitable educational groups. When selecting a name for this new organization there was no question... the name should hold the same as CAPCA's founder and first Executive Director, Stanley W. Strew. The organization is now known as the Stanley W. Strew Education Fund, Inc. Another landmark for this year was the finalization of the two years research, bidding and development of a replacement to the Hartnell College work that had been contracted by CAPCA for over 17years. CAPCA had paid Hartnell College to track the members' continuing education hours. Due to general community college constraints and the growth in the licensees in this state, Hartnell College was no longer a viable resource. Additionally Bob Kennedy, who had demonstrated such drive and leadership with the formation of the continuing education service, had announced his retirement. CAPCA joined equally with the Pesticide Applicators Professional Association (PAPA) to develop an agricultural nonprofit corporation called the Continuing Education Center for Pest Management (CECPM). The CECPM now performs all the necessary tracking for the CAPCA and PAPA membership and maintains valuable data and resources on the more than 21,000 certificate holders and licensees in the pest management field.
1994
1994 Public Relations and grassroots education symbolized CAPCA's efforts in 1994. The members were deluged with many new elements to CAPCA's battery of programs and publications. The CAPCA display was upgraded, new brochures and presentation packets were developed to tell the PCAs story. After the level of success achieved in 1992 with the defeat of the Areias bill, CAPCA felt that members needed a continuing reminder that the only means to repeat such a defeat was through grassroots activity. A series of five regional Legislative Days were planned and carried out this year. In addition, each member received an eight page 'Legislative Briefing' booklet that walked through the legislative and grassroots information that is necessary for proper representation of an individual or an organization. The complementing factor to the grassroots educational efforts was the goal to establish attendance of CAPCA members at their local legislators' fundraising events. A Long Range Planning Committee was formed this year to develop a full range plan to address CAPCA's current needs and the future needs of the organization. This Committee developed a mission statement with a value and strategy guideline to accompany. The Committee also identified any membership attitudes or patterns that benefited or detracted from CAPCA's ability to meet the members' needs. CAPCA expanded its staff to include a part-time Meeting & Conference Coordinator. This additional staff person addressed growing conference needs that included four add-on functions like the Career Opportunities Room, Plant Doctor ® Training Sessions, exhibitors and SWS Auction. The Board also made this position responsible for assisting the CAPCA Chapters with their local continuing education meetings and other chapter special events.
1995
1995 1995 was marked by an education theme. The CAPCA Education Committee continued their long-standing support of the State FFA Awards for Pest Management and Ag Sales & Service and expanded to cover the Floriculture Award. CAPCA attended and was recognized at the State FFA Convention. This attendance culminated in the Committees draft development of a "Career Packet" that will be presented by PCAs to students to encourage their participation and interest on the pest control adviser field. This program will be kicked off in 1996. The Committee developed a Career Guidelines brochure to assist new PCAs and students wishing to become PCAs; the brochure has received accolades from industry professionals and educators. With the litany of regulations and laws that govern the PCA profession and industry, CAPCA found that many members were unaware of key regulations that dictated their license. In addition, many employers and others did not recognize the extent of the regulations that encompassed the licensee. Therefore, a publication that abbreviated and addressed the major regulations that governed PCAs and their licensing was developed for membership use and beyond. This publication was distributed to the manufacturing companies through out the United States and to many other organizations. This publication, along with the many other CAPCA produced resources, will be utilized to pursue educating others about the PCA. The CAPCA Long Range Planning Committee embarked on a CAPCA member and non-member telephone survey in March. This 25-minute telephone survey of more than 400 PCAs unveiled the attitudes and thoughts of its members and non-members. This survey culminated into a demographic outline of the PCA professional along with their thoughts of CAPCA's service and their opinions of the issues that will affect this industry today and tomorrow. The survey results will be utilized to finalize the Committees reports and to also serve as a benchmark for membership benefits and programs. Continuing on the educational theme, the Meeting & Conference Coordinator was established as a full-time position to meet the demand of the CAPCA Chapters and the other functions being carried out by CAPCA. The CAPCA Chapters continue to offer more than 40 continuing education meetings through out California each year.
1996
1996 In 1996 the CAPCA Long Range Plan was finalized. The defined purpose of the organization is Be the Leader in the Evolution of the Pest Management Industry. The Vision of what CAPCA would do to accomplish this Purpose is Communicate Reliable Information. The Board of Directors developed five high-leveraged projects to meet the Purpose and Vision: 1) More Productive Board, 2) Technology Transfer to Clients, 3) Regional Chapter Coordinators, 4) CAPCA Magazine, 5) Increase Membership of Environmental Horticulture PCAs by 20%. The CAPCA Conference held at the Disneyland Hotel attracted a record-breaking attendance of 1181 persons, with over 70 exhibitors. The Board decided that CAPCA conferences would rotate between the Nugget Hotel & Casino and the Disneyland Hotel. The Legislative Committee name was changed to Government Relations to better reflect the activities of the Committee. The Research & IPM was merged with the ad hoc Turf & Ornamental Committee to allow the Research & IPM Committee to deal with all PCA issues affecting every type of consulting for the CAPCA PCAs. The CAPCA bylaws were changed to reflect general association needs and legalities. The CAPCA officers will now serve two-year terms versus the originally one-year term. The CAPCA membership also approved the new Stanley W. Strew Educational Fund, Inc. bylaws to allow a more autonomous relationship. CAPCA hosted the first breakfast ever held in a Capitol Hearing Room. It was attended with overwhelming success by the legislators on their way to work January 22, 1996. CAPCA then hosted a brunch for the Department of Pesticide Regulation administrative staff to discuss CAPCA issues, goals and concerns. These functions will be conducted each year due to the success!
1997
1997 1997 started with a very successful 2nd annual legislative breakfast, attended by State legislators and various California State department administrative staff. CAPCA Board of Director members hosted the breakfast. The Education Committee approved funding for the production of an interactive education video series that will help college and university instructors teach prospective PCAs and students to correctly identify pests and diseases. The videos were developed by California PCAs and were geared toward California’s most prominent and specialized crops. They are: Cotton Pest ID, Grape & Kiwi Pest ID, Fruit/Nut Tree Pest ID, and Horticultural Pest ID. Each video included test materials. 1997 saw the development of a CAPCA Mission and Vision Statement and a position paper on Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The first issue of the CAPCA Adviser magazine made its debut at the CAPCA conference in October and was given high ratings by its readers. IPM: CAPCA became more visible and active in IPM project monitoring in the Mendocino and San Francisco Bay issues. The CAPCA Research & IPM Committee reaffirmed its support of IPM practices but acknowledged concerns on specific initiatives impacting potential harmful changes in the regulatory process and impact on the pest management decision making. Mill tax issue: CAPCA, in cooperation with the Western Crop Protection Association and an industry coalition, participated in articulating to members, legislators and DPR position on mill tax and pesticide regulators reform. CAPCA provided leadership and contributed to FQPA discussion issues.
1998
1998 The annual successful legislative breakfast was attended by key regulatory agency and state administrative personnel, along with Senators and Assembly members. CAPCA members were able to address key issues with decision-makers and provide a point of reference on general pest management issues. CAPCA continued to participate in FQPA discussion issues. The IPM position paper was approved by the CAPCA Board of Directors and introduced to the CAPCA members in the CAPCA Adviser magazine. The sales and recommendations of transgenic seeds and plants is one of the issues that CAPCA was involved with this year. Conflict of interest reared its head, and a position paper was developed by CAPCA which was featured in the May-June 1998 issue of the CAPCA Adviser. CAPCA also worked on Label Standardization and suggested several recommendations for standardization. The CAPCA web page went on line late this year. It was a big hit with CAPCA members and others.
1999
1999 In 1999 CAPCA continued working closely with the California Seed Association on transgenic issues regarding seeds and pending federal regulations. With Y2K approaching, all CAPCA computers were reviewed for Y2K compliance, and all equipment was certified by our vendor. No problems were encountered when 2000 rolled in. A demographics PCA survey was conducted. Results were published in the CAPCA Adviser, and CAPCA developed a new demographics brochure. The information was also presented to DPR staff and other groups to help them understand who the PCA is.<\p> CAPCA completed the creation of goals to address specialty PCAs, one of which was to better represent the industrial, turf and ornamental PCA. These goals will be implemented, beginning in 2000.
2000
2000 2000 brought with it the glassy winged sharpshooter. The nursery industry in San Diego was hit early on by this pest, which caused an economic burden to the areas hit. CAPCA agreed to allow CDFA to insert the glassy-winged sharpshooter brochure in all of the March-April 2000 issues of the CAPCA Adviser magazine, in order to provide reliable information for the PCA profession. CAPCA began managing the day-to-day issues of the Stanley W. Strew (Plant Doctor®) Program. The major change is that the SWS Program no longer had its own, separate Board of Directors. The year 2000 saw other changes in the SWS Program, including its mission statement “The purpose of the Plant Doctor® program is to provide information about California agriculture.” The program was put on the web page so it would be available to everyone at any time. The fund no longer had an outlook of “California only”. It would use its Plant Doctor® database for teaching for the ‘Garden in Every School’ program, speakers for service clubs, career days and classroom programs, Earth Day presentations, National Ag Day, etc. The CAPCA Internet Sales Position Paper was written and approved this year. From 1997-2000, CAPCA worked with DPR and UC to revise PCA study guides. The new study guide book will be utilized by many of the California college campuses that teach pest management. The study guide guidelines were developed simultaneously with the new minimum education guidelines that were developed by DPR, CAPCA and other ag/hort organizations in 1997. For an updated list of the minimum education requirements see the DPR web page. Results of the 1999 Demographic Survey were published in the March-April issue of the CAPCA Adviser.
2001
2001 In 2001 the C.E. hours on-line feature of the web site was improved, and more member PCAs began viewing their continuing education hours on the Members Only page of the web site. The Plant Doctor® web page was completed. Feedback has been very positive. The CAPCA Public Relations Outreach Plan selected seven PCA spokespersons to represent CAPCA in carrying out CAPCA’s PR Outreach Plan. One of the plan’s goals is to make sure that local school boards or boards of supervisors hear from the licensed PCA on issues that may affect our practices locally. We want to reach out to the public to do a better job of explaining what farmers do to fight pests, and for PCAs to explain our work, why it is safe and why it is important. CAPCA will continue to provide communication and membership benefits that enable our members to work at greater ease through the maze of regulatory and legislative requirements that have come to define the pest management industry.
2002
2002 Some of the issues and projects CAPCA was involved in this year are: Water Quality Coalition, School IPM Advisory, PMAC/Alliance Grants, Operator ID Numbers, Air Plan Advisory Board, Water Quality Coalition, Integrated Waste Management, Mill Assessment, IPM Symposium, CCA Program, CECPM, National Ag Day, Green Industry Council, APCAC, Drift Regulations, School IPM,Development of Chapter Web Pages. (More information on these projects can be found in the CAPCA Adviser magazine. CAPCA serves on the Water Quality Coalition Steering Committee. The coalition reviews costs, lawsuits, monitoring program and many other issues that surface from different water avenues. ‘Water agency’ PCAs assisted with some of the monitoring regulations, at CAPCA’s request. CAPCA dues increased for the first time in 17 years. Integrated Waste Management: CAPCA worked to have the ‘recyclers’ begin discussions with DPR’s Director regarding the Integrated Waste Management Board’s position on clopyralid. This issue affects PCAs working in the industrial, turf and ornamental arena and members who are working to comply wit the grass cycling and composting rules in the State. CAPCA participated in drift regulations with DPR, and continued to serve on the mill assessment/AB780 task force. We also participated in the industry based advisory council of the Air Plan Advisory Board. The council was formed to coordinate the agricultural response to the California Air Plan. CAPCA worked on draft of the School IPM Training Manual/Model that DPR was directed to spearhead under the law passed in 2000. CAPCA continues to work with DPR and federal EPA staff on draft drift. CAPCA participated in the National Spray Drift Task force activities and the Spray Drift Conference for the Nation. We helped put the proposed new drift regulations from DPR on hold for at least 12 months. The Members Only Page of the CAPCA web site was completed, and CAPCA member PCAs can access their continuing education hours on line. Nearly half of the CAPCA members were logged onto the site by year-end. CAPCA Mission and Vision Plans were written for all CAPCA committees – PR & Marketing, Government Relations, Finance, Plant Doctor®, Conference, Nominating, and CAPCA PAC.
2003
2003 CAPCA gets a new name – California Association of Pest Control Advisers. The Fertilizer Research and Education Program, a division of CDFA, awarded CAPCA a contract for the administration of the California Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) program, beginning July 16, 2003. The California CCA program is a voluntary certification program for individuals who provide advice to growers on crop management and inputs. The California certified crop advisers demonstrate a commitment to professionalism as well as the knowledge and skills necessary to help growers produce economical and environmentally sound crops. Many California CCAs’ certifications had lapsed prior to CAPCA becoming administrator, and CAPCA began working to increase the CCA certifications/membership through an ICCA-approved amnesty program. A CaCCA web site was created where CCA forms can be accessed, the CCA Board of Directors are listed, information on how to become a CCA, and CCA Credential forms can be found. A list of CCA approved courses can also be found on the CaCCA web site. CCAs can access their continuing education units (printout) by using the link or going directly to www.agronomy.org/cca. The greenhouse whitefly infestation impacted every aspect of agriculture in Ventura County, and is a severe economic pest on an estimated 32,000 agricultural acres used to grow strawberries, celery, lima beans, avocados, peppers, lettuce, cucumbers and lemons. Thirty local pest control advisers volunteered to help monitor those 32,000 acres, in an attempt to identify migration patterns which could hold clues to stopping the whitefly. CAPCA will continue working to help find a solution to the whitefly problem.
2004
2004 2004 marked the 30th anniversary of the CAPCA Conference. Many California certified crop advisers who had been dropped from the CCA program for failure to renew their certifications, were reinstated through the CCA amnesty program. The CaCCA membership doubled the first year that CAPCA began administering the program. Work continued in the monitoring of the various IPM programs throughout California. CAPCA participated in meetings on the Fumigant Regulation and Stewardship. The working group of ag organizations are trying to work proactively to address the issues associated with fumigants. CAPCA will continue to monitor the issues.
2005
2005 In February CAPCA said good-bye to our Executive Director, Kim Crum, who left to pursue other career opportunities. CAPCA welcomed Terry Stark to the CAPCA Executive Director position in April. By the end of 2005 everyone involved in CAPCA knew the organization made the right choice. Terry’s hard work, leadership, and high standards and ethics have been invaluable to CAPCA in leading us in the direction set by our Board of Directors and our members. CAPCA hired a programs/communications director, Darci Sagara. One of the main functions of this position is to enhance and improve communications with CAPCA members. Darci will assist Executive Director Stark with special projects and will assist the CAPCA staff with other aspects of the CAPCA office. The Kern County CAPCA Chapter became involved in the issue of spray drift in their area. That chapter, along with the state office, continues to work toward and support the effort of finding a solution. PCAs are working more closely with applicators to develop a workable solution to both protect the worker and the crop. California Farm Bureau awarded Rick Foell their Outstanding Volunteer Award at their 86th Annual Meeting dinner. Rick helped the Foundation successfully provide learning opportunities to educators. Rick is a CAPCA member and the chair of the SWS Educational Fund Committee and the Plant Doctor® Program. The Farm Bureau also honored CAPCA at their annual meeting dinner with the Outstanding Service Award for 2004. Ag in the Classroom extended their appreciation to CAPCA for our assistance in helping promote a better understanding of agriculture and Agriculture in the Classroom programs.
2006
2006 CAPCA received a six-month extension on the contract for the administration of the Ca CCA program, through 12/31/06, and continued to work to increase the CCA certifications and membership in California. CAPCA and the California Western Plant Health Association co-sponsored five student dinners at major agricultural universities in California. PCAs and other industry representatives shared their experiences and job duties with students who may be considering careers in agriculture. These dinners were a great networking opportunity for students as well as for industry representatives and faculty, and they were a big success. Another demographic survey of CAPCA member and non-member PCAs was conducted. Plant Doctor® Chair Rick Foell and the Plant Doctor® Committee began plans for rejuvenating the program. A new web site was developed, the CAPCA PCA information about what PCAs are was re-worked, and a more career-oriented presentation for high school and college students was developed.
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