Just picture it: A drive through scenic Napa Valley to Cas\u00c2\u00adtello di Amorosa, a working winery and an authentically-styled 13th century medieval Tuscan-style castle complete with a church, drawbridge and water tower. There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s even a torture chamber \u00e2\u20ac\u201c so be on your best behavior!<\/p>\n
While on-site you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll receive a full tour of the castle, a wine tasting with some of Castello di Amorosa\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s award-winning wines and a gourmet lunch.<\/p>\n
So what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the best part of this adventure? Supporting The Grains Foundation, of course!<\/p>\n
The Grains Foundation\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Wine Adventure is July 24, just be\u00c2\u00adfore the Council\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 51st Annual Board of Delegates Meeting in San Francisco. A deluxe motor coach will leave The Fair\u00c2\u00admont San Francisco at 10:30 a.m. and return approximately 5:30 p.m. The fee for the adventure is $235 per person, with a portion going to the Foundation. Registration for the Wine Adventure can be made while completing meeting registra\u00c2\u00adtion form online (www.Grains.org) or in printed form.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153The Grains Foundation is a great way for Council members to support efforts that help people understand the value of international trade,\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd said Rick Fruth, the Foundation\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s chair\u00c2\u00adman. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Our main focus is supporting the International Col\u00c2\u00adlegiate Agricultural Leadership Program, known as I-CAL.\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd<\/p>\n
In cooperation with the National FFA Organization, I-CAL allows college juniors and seniors the opportunity to travel overseas and become exposed to global agriculture, inter\u00c2\u00adnational marketing and the importance of free and open trade.<\/p>\n
Last year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s group of young people went to Malaysia and Taiwan, and this year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s students are going to Panama and Colombia \u00e2\u20ac\u201c they are leaving this weekend for their two-week mission.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We must cultivate a new generation ready to meet the challenges of the future, the growing world population and middle class,\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd Fruth said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Your support of The Grains Foundation can help spread the positive messages of trade, and attending the Wine Adventure is one great way to do that.\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd<\/p>\n
The Foundation\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s direct annual appeal is also underway, and those who would like to contribute are encouraged to send a check to The Grains Foundation, 1400 K Street NW, Suite 1200, Washington, D.C. 20005. You can also contribute online at www.thegrainsfoundation.org.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153All support is a welcome and appreciated vote of confi\u00c2\u00addence in our future,\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd Fruth said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Just picture it: A drive through scenic Napa Valley to Cas\u00c2\u00adtello di Amorosa, a working winery and an authentically-styled 13th century medieval Tuscan-style castle complete with a church, drawbridge and water tower. There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s even a torture chamber \u00e2\u20ac\u201c so be on your best behavior! While on-site you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll receive a full tour of the castle, a … <\/p>\n