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We're just back from Fun N
Sun in Santa Barbara and a lot of attendees said it was the best Fun N Sun
yet. Kitayama Brothers staff and shareholders had a great time and I
think we may have gained a little business. Imagine that, actually feeling
like a trade show was worth all the effort. Thanks NORCAL!
One of
the reasons the show was successful is because the flowers, the farmers and the
programs were genuine. Nowadays consumers want genuine. Fun N Sun
was a collection of the finest growers in California and each has a genuine
story about how they have survived and thrived in this great but challenging
industry.
Another reason we like to
attend these events is we have to periodically think outside of the box. I
attended a presentation by J Schwanke where he lamented the fact that there
might only be one carnation grower left in the USA.
Later on that
evening after a few drinks, J had me almost convinced that Kitayama Brothers
should grow carnations again. “You were once the carnation kings!”
It is true, we once were the biggest carnation grower in the USA.
It's so retro it might work. So if anyone actually reads this blog, let me
know your thoughts. Does KB California grown carnations sound like a good
idea?
