special promotional section not yet begun , but Lansburgh says there are “ already venture capitalists waiting to turn a shovel , ( which ) fosters our ag business white-collar jobs .”
He also notes that it ’ s not enough to rely on UC Davis to supply the next generation of home-grown ag innovators , so Woodland introduced a new initiative this fall called the Woodland Promise Program . The partnership between the city and Woodland Community College has two components , one that covers up to two years of college fees for eligible students and another that offers scholarships to assist students with college expenses . “ We don ’ t want anyone to say they can ’ t afford to go to school ,” Lansburgh says . “ We have it covered .”
Bill Sessa has been a freelance writer for Comstock ’ s since 2013 . He has received many awards for his writing about the automotive industry and motorsports for national publications including Speed Sport , Autoweek and Performance Racing Industry magazines and for the Napa Valley Register .
Founded in 1986 , Folklorico Latino de Woodland ( pictured here in 1991 on the old County Courthouse steps ) is a nonprofit devoted to promoting awareness of Mexican culture through dance , music , song and folklore . Cultural groups like Folklorico add to the diverse community spirit of Woodland .
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE YOLO COUNTY ARCHIVES
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