| PACIFIC
AGRICENTER The California
Central Coast Region, with its moderate climates, advanced and independent agricultural
businesses and strong agricultural heritage makes the region rich both in ability and
resources for agribusiness growth. Close proximity to deep water seaports (Port Hueneme,
Los Angeles and Long Beach), a multicultural work force, academic agribusiness training
and an advanced communications network provide an excellent infrastructure for a thriving
international agribusiness economic region on the Pacific rim.
The Pacific AgriCenter is the international
agribusiness hub supported by the Pacific Agribusiness Alliance for the central California
area. As a unifying banner for business, the Pacific AgriCenter enhances the global
visibility and economic prosperity of the region.
PACIFIC AGRICENTER REGIONAL BENEFITS
- Economic growth, International linkage and economic
sustainability:
A thriving international agribusiness economy
creates both economic growth and sustainability. All people and businesses of the region,
as well as international business partners will realize the benefits of this international
linkage and economic sustainability.
- Quality of Life:
By integrating agriculture into the community as
well as the economy there is a benefit to the quality of life that has long ago vanished
from most metropolitan areas.
- Tourism:
Regional farms, specialty crops and
unique methods of production already attract interest to the region. Farmers markets,
locally processed specialty foods and custom tours for industry or weekend travelers add
to the attractiveness of the region for tourism. Tourism: Regional farms, specialty crops and
unique methods of production already attract interest to the region. Farmers markets,
locally processed specialty foods and custom tours for industry or weekend travelers add
to the attractiveness of the region for tourism. Tourism: Regional farms, specialty crops and
unique methods of production already attract interest to the region. Farmers markets,
locally processed specialty foods and custom tours for industry or weekend travelers add
to the attractiveness of the region for tourism. Tourism: Regional farms, specialty crops and
unique methods of production already attract interest to the region. Farmers markets,
locally processed specialty foods and custom tours for industry or weekend travelers add
to the attractiveness of the region for tourism. Tourism: Regional farms, specialty crops and
unique methods of production already attract interest to the region. Farmers markets,
locally processed specialty foods and custom tours for industry or weekend travelers add
to the attractiveness of the region for tourism.
THE PACIFIC AGRIBUSINESS
ALLIANCE-VENTURA COUNTY CHAPTER
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ECONOMIC LEADERSHIP
On the California Central Coast a group of
individuals and businesses from a variety of occupations, industries, and services see the
need of the region, its economic prosperity and future linked to the enormous potential of
the international agribusiness industry.
The scope of this international agribusiness economy
and the opportunities for business growth include:
 | INPUTS(seed, fertilizer, equipment technology,
capital and consulting), |
| PRODUCTION(farming, farm management and harvest), |
| POST HARVEST (food processing, packaging, food
services marketing), |
| MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT & STORAGE (air, sea
&land, . . .all "just in Time"), |
| INNOVATION (entrepreneurs, new ventures, and
investment), and |
| ALLIANCES (resource, energy, financial and
communication partnerships). |
THE MISSION
The mission of The Pacific Agribusiness Alliance is
to promote the development of a regional agribusiness hub on the central California coast
known as the Pacific AgriCenter. This hub will enhance the economic vitality of the region
through the unification and leadership of a wide range of businesses and institutions,
including agricultural producers, business service providers, entrepreneurs, processors,
transportation companies and educational institutions.
PAA MEMBER BENEFITS
- Networking & Educational Forums
Special interest breakfast forums acquaint
members with fresh ideas and opportunities as well as a chance to expand their
relationships with non-traditional agribusiness persons and to discuss business
opportunities.
- The Pacific AgriCenter Internet Home Page
Business members creat their own home page on
the web as part of the Pacific AgriCenter Home Page. Internet users can find the PAA
member that can meet their needs, as well as find out more about the region.
- Heightened Community Influence
Members, who wish to be proactive intheir
community, can help steer community economic development projects toward global
agribusiness opportunities. Participation in PAA committees, regional conferences, other
PAA endorsed activities and PAA press releases will aid in these efforts.
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
PAA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES
Individual: $100; Business; $300; Regional Sponsor:
$500
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