Ronald Rubin

Operates as a state chartered bank

Engages in farming and selling of vegetable seeds

Imperial County Farm Bureau (ICFB) is a non-profit, voluntary membership organization dedicated to promoting and preserving agriculture in Imperial County. The non-profit company is based in El Centro, CA. It represents around 600 local farmers, ranchers, landowners, and related businesses, focusing on advocacy, education, and community service to support agricultural sustainability, food security, and responsible natural resource stewardship. Governed by a 28-member board of directors, the organization addresses local agricultural issues and develops policies to protect and enhance the region’s farming capabilities. ICFB provides resources such as annual crop reports and economic impact analyses that highlight the significance of Imperial Valley agriculture, which relies heavily on water for irrigation. The organization supports agricultural education through youth programs, scholarships, and partnerships like Ag in the Classroom, promoting literacy and awareness from elementary through high school levels. The Young Farmers and Ranchers program engages agriculturalists aged 18 to 35 in leadership development, advocacy, and community involvement. ICFB also hosts an annual meeting each October to honor contributors to the agricultural community and to fundraise for advocacy efforts.

The California Wheat Commission, established in 1983, is dedicated to improving the quality, yield, disease resistance, and marketability of California-grown wheat to enhance its competitiveness in domestic and international markets. The non-profit company is based in Woodland, CA. It supports and funds research programs, including wheat breeding and molecular genetics in partnership with the University of California, Davis, and conducts statewide field trials. The commission operates its own milling and baking laboratory, which evaluates wheat and flour quality, conducts baking and noodle production tests, and assesses California’s wheat crop and experimental varieties. It provides resources for growers and industry stakeholders, such as certified seed buying guides, annual wheat variety surveys, crop quality reports, and directories of seed dealers and exporters. Educational initiatives promote agricultural literacy and healthy eating among children, and the commission offers training courses, newsletters, recipes, and market development support.

The non-profit company is based in Davis, CA. The California Crop Improvement Association (CCIA) is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the University of California, Davis. It provides seed certification services and quality assurance programs for a wide range of crops, operating under strict standards to ensure genetic purity, pest resistance, adaptability, and uniformity of seeds. CCIA manages a comprehensive seed certification process that includes field inspections, laboratory testing, seed sampling, and record-keeping to comply with state and federal seed laws. The association offers resources such as certification forms, seed sampling procedures, a seed sampler certification program, and crop-specific standards for crops including alfalfa, beans, corn, hemp, and rice. CCIA collaborates with seed growers, agricultural experiment stations, extension services, and regulatory agencies to promote the production and use of certified seed. It is governed by a board of directors, managed by an executive director, and facilitates membership for seed producers and conditioners.

Functions as a College/University

Operates as a federal credit agency