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Sold-Out Crowd Celebrates Ag DVD release

Agri-Culture's video, "Santa Cruz County Agriculture," documents local farmers.

A sold-out crowd walked the red carpet at the world premiere of video, “Santa Cruz County Agriculture.” The event was held Thursday at Cabrillo College’s Horticultural Center.

Guest were greeted by walking fruits and vegetables including Russell the Brussels Sprout, who is best known for his appearance at the old Brussels Sprouts Festival at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

All of the stars of the video (local growers) were on hand to autograph the DVD.

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The event food served kept with the theme: hot dogs, popcorn, nachos, slushies and a full candy selection. Barry Jackson of Equinox/Harmony Wine Company also provided complimentary wine and champagne.

A human-sized bull was seen among those attending. See photos here.

Major funding for video came from the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers (income from its annual Testicle Festival). Additional Funding was provided by T.H.A.N.K.S. The California Strawberry Commission, Cowles Berry Farms, Jim Howes, Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, McSherry & Hudson, Tom & Laura Rider, Royal Oaks Farm, and Snow Seed Company and Suncrest Nurseries sponsored Thursday's event.

Contact Agri-Culture at 831-722-6622 or www.agri-culture.us to purchase a DVD.

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Jess Brown is the executive director of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau and Agri-Culture, an organization that provides educational programs to the community and support to local farm workers.

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