March 4, 2015: THE AMERICAN DREAM Latinos Flourish as California Strawberry Growers
Victor Ramirez is a third-generation strawberry farmer and was the 2014 CSC chairman of the board. In the report he said, “California strawberry farmers embody the pursuit of the American Dream by growing a crop that lends itself to achieving that goal. Their success plays out in their ability to grow 90 percent of the nation’s strawberries, supplying the nation with one of the most nutritious fruits in the market.” Continue Reading…
July 1, 2014: California Strawberry Farmers Grow the American Dream While They Nourish the Nation
Victor Ramirez, a third-generation strawberry farmer and the commission’s chairman, said the July Fourth release is for a very good reason. “Independence Day is a great time to celebrate strawberries as an all-American fruit, including the opportunity to better our lives,” he said. Continue Reading…
November 1, 2013: Victor Ramirez nos habla de la campaña para lograr una reforma de inmigración
October 3, 2013: California Strawberry Farmers Applaud Governor & Assemblyman Alejo for Their Leadership in Addressing Needs of State’s Immigrant Workforce
“Immigrants touch the lives of every American every day of the year – whether people are staying in a hotel, eating in a restaurant, or grocery shopping,” Ramirez said. “None of this would be possible without the enormous contributions immigrants have made. They are essential and integral factors to the success of our state and nation.” Continue Reading…
July 29, 2013: Strawberry commission to visit Congress on immigration
Victor Ramirez, commission chairman and a Watsonville-based strawberry grower, plans to join the commission’s former president Mark Murai, treasurer Lorena Chavez, and Salinas grower Jesus Alvarado at the U.S. House of Representatives July 31 to Aug. 2. Continue Reading…
July 23, 2013: California Strawberry Commission & Community Leaders Rally in Support of California’s Immigrants
“We want to explain to lawmakers how our industries have been built in large part by immigrants, who remain essential to the future success of our nation’s largest sectors of the economy – agriculture and technology,” says Ramirez. “On a human level, immigration is about affording people the opportunity to work for a better life for their families and communities. Immigration is as American as apple pie and makes our nation stronger and a better place to live.” Continue Reading…
February 19, 2013: Cal Poly Receives 1-Million for Strawberry Sustainability Center
“They have the brain power, the expertise, the time, the energy and the desire to translate our dreams into tangible, pragmatic ways to advance farming in our central coast communities,” said Victor Ramirez, of the CSC Board of Directors. Continue Reading…
February 19, 2013: Cal Poly and California Strawberry Commission Announce Multidisciplinary Partnership
February 13, 2013: Strawberry commission, Cal Poly launch research center
Scheduled speakers for the Feb. 19 event are Mark Murai, commission president; Jeffrey Armstrong, president, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo; Victor Ramirez, strawberry commission board chairman; Karen Ross, California Department of Food and Agriculture secretary; and Matt Rodriquez, secretary, California Environmental Protection Agency. Continue Reading…