Oxnard News (California, United States)

Greg Jackson has been named Southern California Sales Manager for Agromin, one of California's largest producers and distributors of bulk and packaged mulch, compost and value-added specialty organic products.

Agromin, manufacturer of soil products made from organic material collected from Ventura County communities, is giving away 6 tons of its planting mix during the City of Thousand Oaks' April 28 Arbor/Earth Day celebration.

Two youth center gardens at Navy Base Ventura County have begun to blossom thanks to a seven-ton donation of planting mix by Agromin.

Agromin announced it is in the product and market development stages for a technology called biochar that converts organic waste into a soil amendment that can boost crop yields while contributing to the fight against climate change.

Printing Industries Association of Southern California (PIASC) honored V3 for its 50-year commitment to the association at a recognition breakfast on February 3.

Santa Barbara City College's new organic vegetable garden is ready for spring thanks, in part, to an eight-ton donation of compost by Agromin.

A to Z Law attorney and Wells Fargo Ag Industries representative to explain global and local mitigation strategies to agribusiness leaders

Agromin, one of the largest organics management companies in California, has named Tom Kelley as vice president of sales and business development.

BGCOP received $609,232 from the Department of Justice to create RAMP, a Reentry Aftercare Mentoring Program, which will provide mentoring to incarcerated teens in the group’s Juvenile Justice Facility program.

Four community leaders have joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme’s board of directors, helping to create an expanded, more diversified board.

A special needs class at Monte Vista Middle School in Camarillo is experiencing the joys of gardening. A class of 12 autistic students in sixth through eighth grade is learning about planting, growing and harvesting a variety of vegetables.

Four Oak View sisters new to Ventura County won top prize of $10,000 in the third and final early bird drawing on Nov. 30 for the Boys & Girls Clubs Million Dollar Raffle.

Marc L. Charney, of counsel with Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton LLP (NCHC), is the recipient of the Ventura County Bar Association's Ben E. Nordman Public Service Award.

Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton LLP (NCHC) has been designated a "Green Office" by Hines, the international real estate firm that owns 1000 Town Center in Oxnard, home to the 26-attorney law firm.

Ventura County-based law firm Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton, LLP (NCHC) announced that John M. Andersen has joined the firm as a partner and as chair of the firm's Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law Group.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme will host the 22nd Annual Donald K. Facciano KidsAuction 5:30 – 10 p.m., Nov. 19 at the Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel, 2101 W. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard.

Buena Park High School's Agriculture Partnership Program received the California School Boards Association (CSBA)'s 2011 Golden Bell Award. Agromin is a major sponsor of the school's agriculture program and Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme is seeking sponsors for its 22nd Annual Donald K. Facciano KidsAuction to be held Nov. 19.

With the fall sun moving lower in the sky, October is the time to adjust your garden to keep it producing beautiful flowers and tasty vegetables in Southern California, say experts at Agromin, a manufacturer of earth-friendly soil products.

McAuliffe Middle School in Los Alamitos received a welcomed splash of green over the weekend as Chris Meyer, a high schooler and Boy Scout with Troop 660, revitalized six large planters in front of the school.

More firms are firing their customers if they complain about purchases, says Customersatisfaction.com’s Dr. Gary S. Goodman

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme (BGCOP) recently received two prestigious Merit Awards for Program Excellence from Judith J. Pickens, senior vice president, Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

NewLeads announced its latest trade show iPad lead solution allowing exhibitors to not only increase their sales leads and combine instant access to rich media and collateral, delivering unprecedented attendee engagement and behavioral metrics.

Greg Jackson has been named Southern California Sales Manager for Agromin, one of California's largest producers and distributors of bulk and packaged mulch, compost and value-added specialty organic products.

Shea Properties announces the plan to complete construction of the Collection at RiverPark is moving forward. Ventura County residents have been waiting patiently for The Collection to open, especially those living in the RiverPark community.

Agromin, manufacturer of soil products made from organic material collected from Ventura County communities, is giving away 6 tons of its planting mix during the City of Thousand Oaks' April 28 Arbor/Earth Day celebration.

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Two youth center gardens at Navy Base Ventura County have begun to blossom thanks to a seven-ton donation of planting mix by Agromin.

April is the time of year to prepare and plant flower and vegetable gardens so they produce throughout summer and early fall. All this activity makes April one of the busiest months for gardeners say experts at Agromin.

Robert Lerner, a leading authority on biochar soil technology, has joined Agromin to head the company's biochar business development unit.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme is seeking sponsors for its 10th Annual It Just Takes One Breakfast on April 24, featuring a keynote address by Army veteran JR Martinez, winner of the last Dancing with the Stars Competition.

Agromin announced it is in the product and market development stages for a technology called biochar that converts organic waste into a soil amendment that can boost crop yields while contributing to the fight against climate change.

Ecofabrik will be giving away cool casualwear and bamboo polo shirts in a sweepstake program for 4 weeks as announced on the Home page of company website.

Printing Industries Association of Southern California (PIASC) honored V3 for its 50-year commitment to the association at a recognition breakfast on February 3.

Singled out among several outstanding local youth, Taylor Penny and Genesis Mena, both from Oxnard, were recently named 2012 Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme.

Agromin, the organics recovery company for more than 50 communities in Ventura, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Orange counties, recycled 386,680 tons of organic material from residents and businesses in 2011, up from 379,792 in 2010.

Without a real winter in Southern California this year, gardeners can expect plenty of sunny days in March to prepare garden soil and plant warm season vegetables and flowers, say experts at Agromin.

Three attorneys with Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel LLP have taken on new professional leadership positions.

The Southern California Gas Company presented a $20,000 grant to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme recently as part of a 2011 Education Initiative. BGCOP will use the grant to support its College Bound program.

Santa Barbara City College's new organic vegetable garden is ready for spring thanks, in part, to an eight-ton donation of compost by Agromin.

V3 has added a Zünd M-800 cutting system to its equipment list, an acquisition that expands its capabilities in the digital finishing and production of specialty packaging, displays, POP and POS graphics, and more.

Southern California cities average about seven days of rainy weather in February meaning there is still plenty of sunny days to plant trees and shrubs and prepare gardens for spring, say experts at Agromin.

The challenge runs for 12 weeks beginning Feb. 15th, 2012 running through May 15th, 2012 and is destined to inspire beginner, intermediate & advanced health / fitness buffs to reinvent themselves while they help inspire others to achieve their goals.

Soccer players from United Futbol Club (UFC) and The Blues Soccer Club have lush new grass to play on this season.

A to Z Law attorney and Wells Fargo Ag Industries representative to explain global and local mitigation strategies to agribusiness leaders

Agromin, one of the largest organics management companies in California, has named Tom Kelley as vice president of sales and business development.

BGCOP received $609,232 from the Department of Justice to create RAMP, a Reentry Aftercare Mentoring Program, which will provide mentoring to incarcerated teens in the group’s Juvenile Justice Facility program.

Channel Islands Harbor celebrates the migration of the Pacific Gray Whale with its 16th Annual Celebration of the Whales. Excursions began Dec. 26 and run through mid-April 2012.

Four community leaders have joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme’s board of directors, helping to create an expanded, more diversified board.

With the average January rainfall in Southern California at about three inches, gardeners have opportunities this month to spend time outdoors preparing their yards for the spring growing season.

The 22nd Annual Donald K. Facciano Kids Auction was a resounding success, raising more than $304,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme's 18 club sites and nearly 9, 000 kids they serve.

3-time and reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart has volunteered to help the Boys & Girls Clubs Million Dollar Raffle as its spokesperson and has donated a VIP NASCAR experience that includes a personal meet-and-greet with Stewart.

A special needs class at Monte Vista Middle School in Camarillo is experiencing the joys of gardening. A class of 12 autistic students in sixth through eighth grade is learning about planting, growing and harvesting a variety of vegetables.

Four Oak View sisters new to Ventura County won top prize of $10,000 in the third and final early bird drawing on Nov. 30 for the Boys & Girls Clubs Million Dollar Raffle.

Cool weather in December means less plant growth in Southern California, however, keep an eye on the weather and be ready to take action to keep winter gardens looking beautiful, say experts at Agromin.

The Roy W. Dean Media Grant awarded the Fall 2011 grant to Producer/Director: Dulanie Ellis and Co-Producer Raymond Singer for their documentary “Farmy: An Army of Farmers”. They will receive over $40,000 in film product and services.

Marc L. Charney, of counsel with Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton LLP (NCHC), is the recipient of the Ventura County Bar Association's Ben E. Nordman Public Service Award.

Channel Islands Harbor kicks off the holidays with its 46th annual holiday Parade of Lights 10 am – 8 pm, Dec. 10, with the parade beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to enjoy a full day of holiday activities and see the holiday boat parade.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme congratulate the second early bird drawing winners in their Million Dollar Raffle. The drawing took place on Oct. 28. Seven prizes were drawn with a total of $15,000 given away.

Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton LLP (NCHC) has been designated a "Green Office" by Hines, the international real estate firm that owns 1000 Town Center in Oxnard, home to the 26-attorney law firm.

Ventura County-based law firm Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton, LLP (NCHC) announced that John M. Andersen has joined the firm as a partner and as chair of the firm's Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law Group.

Cooler November weather in Southern California makes it the ideal time to plant over a dozen varieties vegetables while also pruning trees for a healthier, fuller look in spring, say experts at Agromin.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme will host the 22nd Annual Donald K. Facciano KidsAuction 5:30 – 10 p.m., Nov. 19 at the Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel, 2101 W. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard.

Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton, LLP has successfully renegotiated a new lease with its landlord, Hines, Inc. the real estate firm that owns 1000 Town Center in Oxnard.

Buena Park High School's Agriculture Partnership Program received the California School Boards Association (CSBA)'s 2011 Golden Bell Award. Agromin is a major sponsor of the school's agriculture program and Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter.

In recognition of ADHD Awareness Week from Oct. 16-22, Hardy Brain Camp is showcasing its partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme, which has helped 60 kids improve attention, reading and math levels since 2009.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme is seeking sponsors for its 22nd Annual Donald K. Facciano KidsAuction to be held Nov. 19.

With the fall sun moving lower in the sky, October is the time to adjust your garden to keep it producing beautiful flowers and tasty vegetables in Southern California, say experts at Agromin, a manufacturer of earth-friendly soil products.

-- Inc. magazine ranked Agromin as one of the country's fastest growing private companies in its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000 (September 2011 issue). Agromin was ranked 65th in environmental services (10th in California).

McAuliffe Middle School in Los Alamitos received a welcomed splash of green over the weekend as Chris Meyer, a high schooler and Boy Scout with Troop 660, revitalized six large planters in front of the school.