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 "The University of California has presented the 2010 Pedro Ilic Award for Outstanding Farmer to Jay Ruskey of Santa Barbara, and the 2010 Pedro Ilic Award for Outstanding Educator to UC Davis apiculturist Eric Mussen.
The awards are named for Fresno County small-scale farm advisor Pedro Ilic, whose untimely death in 1994 prompted UC to annually honor those who carry out his legacy of personal commitment to small-scale and family farming. The annual awards honor an educator and a farmer who embody characteristics that helped make Ilic a success.
Ruskey owns Condor Ridge Ranch, where he has 22 acres of rolling hills under fruit tree cultivation. He runs http://Calimoya.com, a Web site committed to offering sustainably produced, delicious and satisfying fruit to consumers throughout the country. In addition, Ruskey markets his products at natural food stores, local farmers markets and restaurants."
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