AGGRAND News Summer 2011

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AGGRAND Dealer Bob Geyer learned the benefits ofthe natural fertilizers using them on his own crops.

A little more than two years ago, he turned his expe-riences into a thriving AGGRAND business. I signedmy first Dealer in May 2008 and still have him in my

downline, Geyer said. However, it wasnt until Mayof 2009 that I really started to work the business.

Geyer lives in Le Grand, Calif., where he growsalmonds, olives, squash, corn, tomatoes, artichokes,melons, cucumber, grapes and more.

Geyer has several large commercial farms amonghis accounts. He gains the large accounts the sameway he gains small ones.

Hard work, sell a quality product and give greatcustomer service, Geyer said. I believe every accountis a good account, but it takes the same length of timeto sell a large account as a small account. Learn theproduct, use the product and believe in the productand its easy.

Working as a GroupGeyer, his sponsor, Ron Dinsmore and other Dealersin his group work together. If you help downlineDealers learn the products and the customer base thatuses them, a Dealers growth is fairly rapid, Geyersaid. One Dealer cant possibly land every account,so expand your Dealer base. Theres plenty of businessout there and competition is good. Its all-Americanlike AMSOIL and AGGRAND.

Sustained Farming for the Future

His philosophy of natural farming fits his use and salesof AGGRAND natural products.

I can say that as a lifelong agricultural guy, we needto look at sustained farming for the future of ourowned and leased ground and the general environ-ment, Geyer said. We need fertilizers and otheragricultural products that are healthy and productionbased. Chemicals give a lot but take a lot. AGGRANDand sustained farming seem to be the trend. Farmfolks generally have to balance quantity with qualityand AGGRAND provides this in most applications.

AGGRAND Quality SellsCustomers, Big and Small

SUMMER 2011

COMMERCIAL STRAWBERRY GROWER Gary Williamson (left)and Dealer Bob Geyer at Sierra Cascade Nursery, the largest grower ofstrawberry plants in the world.

The companies we grow for are looking for producers that are pro-viding plants through sustained farming. AGGRAND provides that.

Gary Williamson

WORKING TOGETHER Direct Jobber Ron Dinsmore (left), withRay Marino at Marino Bros. Almonds

In the long run, AGGRAND is the way to go.

Ray Marino

More photos of AGGRAND users can be found on page 3.

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Growing Industry for Consumers Who Care

American consumers are increasingly savvy about thedangers of chemicals in food, potential problems withgenetically modified crops and the impact of chemicalfertilization on the environment.

That growing awareness has led to an explosion insales and use of organic or natural products.

USDA Finds 30-Plus Unapproved Pesticides

on the Herb CilantroThe Chicago Tribune reports the U.S. Department ofAgriculture found more than 30 unapproved pesticideson cilantro samples.

At least 34 unapproved pesticides showed up oncilantro samples analyzed by the USDA as part of theagencys routine testing of a rotating selection of pro-duce. Cilantro was the first fresh herb to be tested inthe 20-year-old program, according to the article.

We are not really sure why the cilantrocame up with these residues, said ChrisPappas, a chemist who oversees the Virginia-based USDA pesticide testing. Researcherssuspect growers may have confused guide-lines for cilantro and flat-leaf parsley, forwhich more pesticides are approved.

This isnt the first bad news for cilantro.In March of this year, the FDA issued a guid-ance letter to the industry to take action toenhance the safety of cilantro, indicating

Salmonella has been cited 28 times since 2004 in

cilantro.The cilantro results have captured the attention oboth regulators and industry leaders, according to theTribune article.

I can assure you that some of these will be followedup, said Ronald Roy, a food safety specialist at theFDA. When we have a clustering of non-permittedresidues around a certain (crop) or with a certaingrower, then we investigate to find the cause and correct the specific problem so that it doesnt continue.

Scientists, industry representatives and regulatorinterviewed for the Tribune story say the cilantro tesresults should be addressed but also note that mosAmericans and especially American kids doneat a lot of cilantro at a sitting.

Pappas, the chemist who oversaw these rounds oUSDA pesticide testing, reportedly said he grows hiown cilantro and individuals who are concerned abou

the pesticides found in the herb sold in stores cando the same.

A Natural, Safer AlternativeAGGRAND Natural Fertilizers offer a naturasolution to consumers who want to knowexactly what is in or on their foods.

Visit the AGGRAND website at www.aggrandcom to learn more about how these naturafertilizers can help consumers grow morefruits, vegetables and fresh herbs.

Brussels sprouts look like tiny cabbages, to 1 inch in

diameter when ripe. Unlike cabbages, they grow in whorlsaround a 3 -to -4 foot tall main stem, which can yielddozens of mature sprouts over the course of the season.

Brussels sprouts mature about 4 months from seed,and should be planted so that they can be picked afterthe first frosts. They are very frost-tolerant, and can bepicked through December in most areas, and rightthrough the winter in the south.

Pick firm, well-formed sprouts starting at the bottomof the main stem. The upper sprouts will enlarge andripen continuously under a canopy of kale-like leaves.

Brussels sprouts

like an irrigated,fertile soil with apH above 6.

Fertilize withAGGRAND NaturalLiquid Lime andNatural Liquid Fertilizer 4-3-3 when the first trueleaves appear, at the rate of 3 ounces each per gallonof water per 10-foot row. Repeat every two weeks untilsprouts begin to form, continuing with liquid fertilizerbiweekly until cool weather slows production.

Horticulture Fact

AGGRAND Fertilizers Part of GrowingTrend Toward Natural Products

Brussels Sprouts Cultivation

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Dealers California Growers EndorseAGGRAND Natural Fertilizers

STRAWBERRY FIELDS Dealer Bob Geyer (center) in the straw-

berry fields with James Hunt (left) and Jim Hunt of Hunt Farms.

ONLY THE BEST James Hunt stands by his AMSOIL-lubed racecar. We use only quality products for our crops. We used AMSOILracing products to win our division, so we decided AGGRAND was alogical choice.

James Hunt

KEEP THE BARRELS COMING Dealer Bob Geyer says providinggreat customer service is one of the ways he keeps his accounts happyand his business flourishing.

ALMOND ORCHARD AGGRAND Customer Larry Viani and DealerBob Geyer among the almond trees at Viani Farms.

I want only quality fertilizer for my trees. AGGRAND is that product. Larry Viani

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AGGRAND application rates and experiences featured here have been submitted by sources independent of AGGRAND. Your experiences mayvary. Optimal application rates can vary due to soil condition, crop type, weather patterns and many other factors. AGGRAND recommendand supports soil analysis to determine optimal application rates.

AGGRAND recently launched the Wildlife Food Plotvideo as part of its ongoing Education Series.

Wildlife food plots enhance the habitat by providinga variety of plants for consumption, as well as neces-sary cover for smaller animals and birds. A wildlifefood plot offers a source of food in a concentrated area

so animals do not need to forage overlarge areas.

The presentation gives tips on howto develop a wildlife food plot, includ-ing the recommended size and loca-tion, as well as soil care of the land.

AGGRAND Dealers can view thisvideo by logging in to the AGGRAND

Dealer Zone, clicking on the WatchAGGRAND Videos tab along the leftcolumn of the page and scrolling downto the Wildlife Food Plot video.

AGGRAND Launches WildlifeFood Plot Video

MARKET CROP AGGRAND Dealer DarrellMahlberg applies AGGRAND Natural Fertilizer4-3-3 on his aronia berry bushes in CharterOak, Iowa. Mahlberg is in the second year usingAGGRAND to fertilize the bushes. Aronia ber-ries, or black chokeberries, are native to the

United States and are valued for their highantioxidant content.

AGGRAND News Issues Online

AGGRAND News is a quarterly publication that offers detailed information on AGGRANDfertilizer use and application available online at www.aggrand.com in the Articles sectionof the website. Dealers gain access to the AGGRAND archive back to 2001 by logging intothe AGGRAND Dealer zone Articles section. Most issues include testimonials of howDealers and customers apply AGGRAND fertilizers. Youll also find helpful growing tips and

general horticulture information.