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Page 1: Exhibit #1 to #6). Based on this review we project a total ... · Exhibit #1 to #6). Based on this review we project a total of 8,816,018 in USHBC funds$ available for the 2017 year,
Page 2: Exhibit #1 to #6). Based on this review we project a total ... · Exhibit #1 to #6). Based on this review we project a total of 8,816,018 in USHBC funds$ available for the 2017 year,

Exhibit #1 to #6). Based on this review we project a total of $8,816,018 in USHBC funds available for the 2017 year, which includes $351,985 in USDA TASC funds to conduct a fresh market access related project. This total also includes a projected $3.1 million in calendar year 2017 import funds. Based on this total the Finance Committee recommends the USHBC 2017 budget of $8,816,018 allocated as follows:

Market Promotion/Publicity $5,266,000 Health Research $1,366,500 Industry Relations $ 155,100 Good Practices $ 555,735 USHBC Program Fees $ 236,000 General Expenses $ 150,835 Administration $ 632,146 Travel & Meeting Expenses $ 253,050 Uncommitted Expenses $ 200,652 Total $8,816,018

Hurst reported that the Finance Committee again proposes to use the firm Propp, Christensen, and Canaglia (PCC) to conduct our USHBC audit for 2016. He noted that the Finance Committee wrapped up their meeting with a discussion on strategic goals that will be brought to the sub-committee strategic planning session in the Spring of 2017. Chairman Bains entertained a motion to accept the Finance Committee meeting report with recommendations and proposed budget as allocated. Maureen Pello suggested that the USHBC also delegate authority to each of its committees to allow them to allocate funds for activities in 2017 that would be funded with their Unallocated Funds carried within their 2017 budget categories. Art Galletta moved to accept the 2017 budget and allow the committees to allocate their unallocated funds as they deem necessary. The motion was given a second from Brian Bocock. Motion carried. Chairman Bains then called on Health Research Committee Chairman Dave Brazelton for his committee report. Brazelton noted that the Health Research Committee has made commitments to expand and enhance its effectiveness in two ways; 1- it has increased the frequency of Request for Proposals (RFP) to every year, to be more responsive to current trends and new research opportunities. 2- The Committee decided to form a Science Advisory Board (SAB), made up of highly respected scientists that are experts in their fields of research to help us with research strategy, study evaluations, and protocols for the studies that we consider and later fund (See Exhibit #7). The Committee made preparations for its Spring work session which is being held in Napa, California. This will be the first meeting with the SAB. He reported the Committee funded eight (8) new projects this year, with twelve (12) ongoing, most of which are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017 (See Exhibit #8). He noted the Health Research Committee reviewed and recommended their budget allocated as follows:

Research Administration $ 100,000 Blueberry Research Bank $ 50,000 Blueberry Researcher Travel $ 14,000 Sponsorships $ 2,500 Research Unallocated Expense (RFP) $1,000,000 Blueberry Research Meeting $ 50,000 Research Screeners & Advisory Comm. $ 50,000 Unallocated Reserve $ 100,000 Total $1,366,500

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Brazelton noted that the Committee made plans to attend the Berry Health Benefits Symposium being held in California in March of 2017, and intends to propose that highbush blueberries host the next event in 2019 possibly in New York to be closer to a large media center. Brazelton then gave a quick review of the MIND study, one of the largest projects that the Health Research Committee has had the opportunity to fund to date. The USHBC will be providing frozen blueberries for the project over a period three years (See Exhibit #9 for details). At the close of the report Mark Hurst moved, with a second from Tim Wetherbee, to accept the report submitted by the Health Research Committee and their proposed 2017 budget of $1,366,500. The motion carried. Chairman Bains then called on Industry Relations Committee Chairman Bo Slack to give a report from his committee meeting held on October 5th. Slack noted that their meeting started off with an introduction and welcome of the new Ambassadors as well as new Industry Relations Committee member Jorge Varela. Slack noted that the Committee discussed the election results for seating in 2017, noting that the candidates have not been confirmed by the Secretary of Agriculture as of yet. Once confirmed, the Committee will reconvene via conference call to select new USHBC officers to be recommended to the Board for seating in 2017. He reported his Committee discussed the results of the 2016 Continuation Referendum, noting that 74% of ballots received approved the continuation of the Blueberry Order. By comparison the previous Continuation Referendum had 88% approval, and the referendum before that had an 80% approval. In recognition of this drop in approval percentage, the Committee recommended we move forward with an awareness program for growers to become more aware of the things our Council is doing for the good of the Industry. This Continuation Referendum Outreach program goal will be added to the Industry Relations Committee 2017-2021 Strategic Plan. The next Continuation Referendum will be in 2021. Slack reported that the Committee has approved and recommends submission of a Request for Proposal for a research project on “Cost of Blueberry Production” to obtain a general analysis of the cost of process production and grower price which can be used when submitting USDA and other purchase proposals. Slack also noted that the USHBC and IBO have come to an agreement, USHBC will pay yearly IBO dues for access to the IBO World Report, compiled by Cort Brazelton as in the past, as well as other data generated for IBO members. The USHBC will not be participating in any IBO activities beyond data collection and distribution. Instructions on how to access IBO reports will be forthcoming. Slack continued his report noting that the USHBC meeting locations are set for the next two years with our next meeting taking place in Phoenix, Arizona this coming March (Exhibit #10). He noted that the Committee will be recommending the meeting location for the 2019 year at the next Spring meeting once the Western Region has selected their preference to host either the Spring or the Fall 2019 meeting. Slack reported his committee reviewed the Industry Relations 2017 recommended budget of $155,100 with allocations as follows:

Industry Relations Activities $ 35,000 Bluespaper $ 15,600 Grower Engagement/Ambassador Program $ 16,500 USHBC 2017-2021 Strategic Plan $ 54,000 World Blueberry Market Analysis $ 4,000 IBO and Association Memberships $ 15,000 Industry Relations Unallocated Expense $ 15,000

Total $155,100

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Slack stated the Committee closed its meeting with a discussion on their goals and objectives that will be recommended at the Strategic Planning Session in Arizona this coming Spring 2017. Chairman Bains entertained a motion to accept the Industry Relations report and recommendations as presented. Francisco Allende moved for acceptance of the Industry Relations Committee report, with a second from Steve Erickson. The motion carried. Next, Chairman Bains called on Good Practices Committee Chairman Denny Doyle to give his report on the USHBC Good Practices Committee meeting held on October 7th. Doyle stated that his Good Practices Committee meeting opened with an update from Norm Hartman on the USHBC Issue Management Plan and a member survey that will help him with topics for possible issue management. Doyle then noted that Rod Cook reported on two USHBC/TASC studies; South Korean MRL Analysis project and the Pest Control Protocols for export market access project. Work is progressing on both projects and outcomes look promising. Doyle then reported on the USHBC Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) subcommittee activities led by Good Practices Committee Member Pat Goin. The initial subcommittee recommendation was to simplify the NABC GAP document. The subcommittee will review this and other topics and make recommendations to the Good Practices Committee at the 2017 Spring meeting. Doyle then stated that Dave Trinka reported on bee health noting that the EPA is looking at pollinators more closely and that all registrants will be required to do additional testing on bee toxicity. Doyle urged growers to become involved with their bee keepers as well as researchers. Doyle also noted that the EPA has revised its Worker Protection Standards relating to pesticide exposure, effective January 2017. USHBC will be sending out more information to all the growers on this latest regulation. Doyle then reported that Alan Schreiber has asked for consideration of support for the organic blueberry industry in the use of a conventional chemical product called Polyoxin D (OSO), which has shown some success against mummy berry. A more in-depth review is required and Schreiber will return with additional information at the next meeting. Maureen Pello stated that the USHBC could provide technical facts on this effort but could not endorse it. It was decided that the NABC would be the organization to consider support. Doyle concluded his report noting that the Good Practices Committee had reviewed and approved its 2017 budget of $555,735 (which included $351,985 in USDA TASC funds) allocated as follows:

Alert Site Server & Maintenance $ 10,500 TMT Retainer/Crisis Plan $ 24,750 TMT Media Training $ 16,500 Issue Management Reserve $ 5,000 Printing $ 2,000 Alliance for Food and Farming $ 10,000 TASC IR4 EU MRL Project $ 20,000 Pest Analysis for Fresh Market Access $ 40,000 TASC Insect Trade Barrier Project YR1 (USDA$) $351,985 Good Practices Unallocated Expense $ 75,000 Total $555,735

Chairman Bains entertained a motion to accept the Good Practices Committee budget as detailed. Adair Peterson moved, with a second from Bob Carini, to accept the Good Practices Committee 2017 budget as presented. The motion carried.

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At the conclusion of the report, Doyle noted that the Good Practices Committee discussed its strategic goals and objectives and will be making some changes. The Committee will be meeting via conference call prior to the 2017 Spring Meeting to finalize the goals and objectives that will be brought to the Strategic Planning meeting in Arizona at the USHBC Spring Meeting. Chairman Bains entertained a motion to accept the Good Practices Committee report as presented. Francisco Allende moved with a second from Pat Goin to accept the Good Practices Committee report. The motion carried. Chairman Bains then called for USHBC Promotion Committee Chairman Kirk McCreary to report on his committees’ activities. McCreary reported that the Promotion Committee met this past September in Phoenix for their annual in-depth working meeting to review Promotion Committee plans for 2017 and work on Export Market Promotion goals for 2017 to 2021. A second meeting is scheduled for this December in Chicago to finalize recommendations for the Strategic Planning Group regarding export and domestic promotional activities. McCreary noted that Tom Payne presented the 2017 Food Manufacturer Publicity and Export Market Promotion Plans (See Exhibit #11 and #12). McCreary noted that the highlight of this presentation was the introduction of Trish Adkins from Happy Baby Foods. This company has an innovative line of organic baby foods, which includes items containing blueberries. In recognition of Happy Baby’s use of blueberries in their product line Ms. Adkins was presented with the USHBC Little Blue Dynamo Award. McCreary noted that the Padilla/CRT team took the Committee through the Consumer and Foodservice Plan for 2017 (See Exhibit #13). Then followed a brief review of the Chilean Winter Promotion Program, mainly targeted at the retail sector. The final presentation focused on exports, and an update on our MAP funding proposals submitted to USDA for 2017. In light of the stressful situation in the process sector, suggestions were made from the audience that more funding should be directed toward process fruit. McCreary noted that both domestic and export food manufacturer programs are directed at process fruit consumption, and Padilla/CRT now has underway an October Goodness Frozen campaign and an expanded consumer campaign scheduled next year. However, the Committee is aware that more effort is needed. This issue will be part of its strategic planning session scheduled in December. McCreary completed his report with a review of the recommended 2017 Market Promotion Budget for a total of $5,266,000 allocated as follows:

Consumer/Food Service Publicity $3,400,000 Food Manufacturer Publicity $ 650,000 Export Market Promotion (USHBC funds) $ 700,000 Export Consumer Promotion (USHBC funds) $ 200,000 Export Market Promotion – FAS MAP (USDA$) $ TBD Market Research $ 48,000 Export Coordination $ 68,000 Unallocated Export Promotion Reserve $ 100,000 Unallocated Marketing Expense $ 100,000 Total $5,266,000

Chairman Bains entertained a motion to accept the Promotion Committee report and recommended 2017 budget as presented. Brian Bocock moved, with a second from Tim Wetherbee, to accept the Promotion Committee report and 2017 recommended budget. The motion carried. Next on the agenda was the Final Consideration of 2017 Budget Modifications and Finalization of 2017 Budget. Chairman Bains entertained a motion to accept the USHBC 2017 budget. Mark Hurst moved with a second from Pat Goin to accept the USHBC 2017 budget of $8,816,018 (See Exhibit #6) and the motion carried.

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Agenda item number seven was the Discussion of USHBC Committee Assignment Procedure. Chairman Bains noted that it is the responsibility of the Chairman to appoint committee positions, this procedure, Addendum #11 of the USHBC By-Laws, brings some clarity to the process of selecting USHBC committee members. The proposed addendum has been sent to members prior to today’s meeting. ADDENDUM 11 USHBC COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURE: Proposed Addition to USHBC By-Laws 8/31/16

• USHBC Committee positons are assigned by the USHBC Chairman. • Each USHBC Member and each USHBC Alternate will serve on a USHBC Committee. • Balance among blueberry regions is given prime consideration in making committee assignments. • USHBC Committee Chairman may request that additional (non-elected) members of the industry, with

knowledge and/or expertise of importance to the specific committee, be considered for a committee assignment as well.

• Those interested in committee assignments who are not elected USHBC members and alternates are asked to contact the USHBC Chairman.

• The USHBC Chairman will consult with each USHBC Committee Chairman then finalize committee assignments.

• Committee assignments will be reviewed and updated by the USHBC Chairman on an annual basis or as needed.

Chairman Bains entertained a motion to approve the addition of Addendum #11, USHBC Committee Assignment Procedure, to the By-Laws. Steve Erickson motioned with a second from Francisco Allende. The motion carried. The next agenda item was the USHBC 2017/21 Strategic Plan Update. Chairman Bains noted that the Strategic Planning Session is scheduled for Monday, February 27 and Tuesday February 28, 2017 prior to our 2017 Spring meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. The session will be conducted by the GameChangers team which is currently conducting interviews and reviewing blueberry research in preparation for our session. Next on the agenda was Other Business. Tom Payne presented a Little Blue Dynamo themed award to Chairman Bains on this, his last meeting as Chairman of the USHBC. Mark Villata noted that a flyer that has been created to show the differences between NABC and USHBC and generate more awareness of the NABC. Villata asked members to distribute the flyer to growers and members in the blueberry industry. Villata also mentioned that the USHBC will soon have a new updated website www.blueberry.org and he encouraged members to log on to see the updated site. Chairman Bains closed the meeting noting that the next USHBC meeting will be the Spring meeting held March 1 to March 3, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona at the Crown Plaza Phoenix Airport. The 2017 Fall meeting will be October 11 to October 13, 2017 in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. In Bains closing comments, he noted that this was his last year as Chairman of the Council after having served for four years. He thanked the Board, the Executive Committee and membership, Mark Villata and his staff for having the confidence in him to serve as the Chair, and giving him the support and trust that they have shown him. He noted it has been an enjoyable journey. We have accomplished a lot in the past four years and we have brighter days ahead. There being no further business Mark Hurst moved with a second from Jorge Varela to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried and the meeting of the USHBC was adjourned at 12:11pm.

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EXHIBIT#1 U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

Balance Sheet Previous Year Comparison As of August 31, 2016

Aug 31, 16 Aug 31, 15 $ Change

ASSETS

Current Assets

Checking/Savings

100.00 ·EL DORADO SAVINGS BANK 50,245.43 30,356.85 19,888.58

105.00 ·EL DORADO SAVINGS CD 458,494.42 457,943.07 551.35

110.00 · SAVINGS ACCOUNT 4,094,980.45 3,250,679.45 844,301.00

Total Checking/Savings 4,603,720.30 3,738,979.37 864,740.93

Accounts Receivable

120.00 · ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 1,277.60 87,033.86 -85,756.26

120.10 · ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE IMPORT 0.00 261,348.37 -261,348.37

Total Accounts Receivable 1,277.60 348,382.23 -347, 104.63

Other Current Assets

145.00 · PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL 27,724.05 51,627.86 -23,903.81

Total Other Current Assets 27,724.05 51,627.86 -23,903.81

Total Current Assets 4,632,721.95 4, 138,989.46 493,732.49

Fixed Assets

130.00 · OFFICE EQUIPMENT 7,628.40 7,628.40 0.00

131.00 · ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION -7,696.74 -7,207.95 -488.79

Total Fixed Assets -68.34 420.45 -488.79

Other Assets

125 · DEPOSITS 5,006.88 0.00 5,006.88

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TOTAL ASSETS 4,637,660.49 4,139,409.91 498,250.58

LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities

Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

200.00 · ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 1,319,147.55 745,251.94 573,895.61

Total Accounts Payable 1,319,147.55 745,251.94 573,895.61

Other Current Liabilities

205.00 · DEFERRED CROP ASSESSMENT REV. 61,142.68 73,615.91 -12,473.23

Total Other Current Liabilities 61,142.68 73,615.91 -12,473.23

Total Current Liabilities 1,380,290.23 818,867.85 561,422.38

Total Liabilities 1,380,290.23 818,867.85 561,422.38

Equity 390.00 · RETAINED EARNINGS 1,411,454.19 797,654.94 613,799.25

Net Income 1,845,916.07 2,522,887.12 -676,971.05

Total Equity �.��,.�,"-�� �.��M4�.r,� -��.�,�.nr,

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 4,637,660.49 4, 139,409.91 498,250.58

% Change

65.52%

0.12%

25.97%

23.13%

-98.53%

-100.0%

-99.63%

-46.3%

-46.3%

11.93%

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-6.78%

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12.04%

77.01%

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12.04%

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EXHIBIT#2

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual January through August 2016

Jan -Aug 16 Budget $ Over Budget % of Budget

Income

400.00 · INCOME

400.01 · DOMESTIC CROP ASSESSMENTS 4,383,485.31 4,533,192.00 -149,706.69 96.7%

400.02 · FOREIGN CROP ASSESSMENTS 2,093,655.98 3,100,000.00 -1,006,344.02 67.54%

Total 400.00 · INCOME 6,477,141.29 7,633,192.00 -1,156,050.71 84.86%

400.09 · REFUNDS OF CROP ASSESSMENTS -7,499.37

400.10 · INTEREST INCOME

400.11 · INTEREST INCOME CD 367.64

400.13 · INTERST INCOME SAVINGS 5,305.54

400.14 · INTEREST FOR LATE CROP PAYMENTS 512.69

Total 400.10 · INTEREST INCOME 6,185.87

400.20 · LATE FEE INCOME 1,154.27

400.30 · OTHER INCOME 10.00

400.51 · WUSATA FUNDS KOREA 227,453.51

400.52 · USDA QSP FUNDS -700.00

Total Income 6,703,745.57 7,633,192.00 -929,446.43 87.82%

Gross Profit 6,703,745.57 7,633,192.00 -929,446.43 87.82%

Expense

500.00 · MARKET PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY

500.10 ·CONSUMER/FOOD SERVICE PUBLICITY 3,053,734.54 3,802,690.00 -748,955.46 80.31%

500.20 · FOOD MANUFACTURER PUBLICITY 297,219.65 662,500.00 -365,280.35 44.86%

500.30 · EXPORT MARKET PROMOTION 437,674.49 855,000.00 -417,325.51 51.19%

500.31 · USDA MAP ALLOCATION (USDA$) 175,841.75 200,000.00 -24,158.25 87.92%

500.34 · EXPORT COORDINATION 47,197.78 68,000.00 -20,802.22 69.41%

500.60 · MARKET RESEARCH ALLOCATION 11,940.00 12,000.00 -60.00 99.5%

500.70 · UNALLOCATED EXP 0.00 410.00 -410.00 0.0%

500.305 · UNALLOCATED MARKET PROM (USHBC$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%

500.401 · FAS EMP CHINA (USDA $) -25,000.00

500.402 · FAS EMP BRAZIL (USDA$) -25,000.00

Total 500.00 · MARKET PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY 3,973,608.21 5,600,600.00 -1,626,991.79 70.95%

550.00 · HEAL TH RESEARCH

550.20 · RESEARCH UNALLOCATED EXPENSE 0.00 508,151.00 -508,151.00 0.0%

550.24 · UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE Gupta -236.87

550.30 · BLUEBERRY RESEARCH BANK 9,338.55 50,000.00 -40,661.45 18.68%

550.40 · RESEARCHER TRAVEL 5,190.31 12,500.00 -7,309.69 41.52%

550.60 · RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR 46,667.30 80,000.00 -33,332.70 58.33%

550.70 · SPONSORSHIPS 0.00 2,500.00 -2,500.00 0.0%

550.71 · BLUEBERRY RESEARCHER MEETING 14,200.85 50,000.00 -35,799.15 28.4%

550.72 · UNALLOCATED RESERVE 0.00 174,000.00 -174,000.00 0.0%

550.201 · RESEARCH SCREENERS 22,600.00 15,000.00 7,600.00 150.67%

550.214 · 2017 BERRY HEALTH BEN SYMPOSIUM 0.00 16,000.00 -16,000.00 0.0%

550.257 · UCLA MED SCHOOL (Gomez-Pinilla) 0.00 82,000.00 -82,000.00 0.0%

550.258 · STATE UNIV OF NEW YORK (Stote) 0.00 32,894.00 -32,894.00 0.0%

550.259 · LOUISIANA STATE UNIV (Francis) 0.00 110,672.00 -110,672.00 0.0%

550.260 · CORNELL UNIVERSITY (Cummings) 0.00 46,525.00 -46,525.00 0.0%

550.261 · U. OF FRASER VALLEY-BC(Brandenb 0.00 39,234.00 -39,234.00 0.0%

550.262 · UNIV OF CINCINNATI (Krikorian) 0.00 180,524.00 -180,524.00 0.0%

Total 550.00 · HEAL TH RESEARCH 97,760.14 1,400,000.00 -1,302,239.86 6.98%

600.00 · INDUSTRY RELATIONS

600.10 · INDUSTRY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES 12,919.92 35,000.00 -22,080.08 36.91%

600.11 · BLUESPAPER 7,800.00 15,600.00 -7,800.00 50.0%

600.20 · USHBC EVALUATION/STRATEGIC PLAN 18,751.29 45,000.00 -26,248.71 41.67%

600.22 · GROWER ENGAGE/EDUCATION 0.00 41,000.00 -41,000.00 0.0%

600.25 · WORLD BLUEBERRY MARKET ANALYSIS 0.00 13,000.00 -13,000.00 0.0%

600.26 · ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS 11,885.00 11,500.00 385.00 103.35%

600.30 · IND RELATIONS UNALLOCATED EXP 0.00 1,400.00 -1,400.00 0.0%

Total 600.00 · INDUSTRY RELATIONS 51,356.21 162,500.00 -111,143.79 31.6%

610.00 · GOOD PRACTICES

610.02 · RELY ALERT SITE SERVER/MAINT 9,265.50 11,500.00 -2,234.50 80.57%

610.03 · TMT RETAINER/CRISIS PLAN MAINT 13,750.00 24,750.00 -11,000.00 55.56%

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EXHIB1T#2 U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual January through August 2016

Jan- Aug 16 Budget $ Over Budget % of Budget

610.031 · MEDIA TRANING (TMT) 6,190.54 16,500.00 -10,309.46 37.52%

610.032 · ISSUE MANAGEMENT RESERVE (TMT) 0.00 5.000.00 -5,000.00 0.0%

610.04 · PRINTING 385.00 2.000.00 -1,615.00 19.25%

610.05 · ALLIANCE FOR FOOD AND FARMING 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 100.0%

610.07 · GOOD PRACTICES RESEARCH STUDY 12,771.15 30,500.00 -17,728.85 41.87%

610.071 · PEST ANALYSIS FOR FRESH MKT ACC 7,303.77 75,000.00 -67,696.23 9.74%

610.072 · SOUTH KOREA MRL REVIEW 153.20 19,500.00 -19,346.80 0.79%

610.10 · GP UNALLOCATED EXPENSE -4,000.00 5,250.00 -9,250.00 -76.19%

Total 610.00 · GOOD PRACTICES 55,819.16 200,000.00 -144, 180.84 27.91%

650.00 · USHBC PROGRAM FEES

650.20 · USDA AMS ADMINISTRATION FEE 49,219.50 111,000.00 -61,780.50 44.34%

650.30 · US OFFICE GENERAL COUNSEL FEE 0.00 1,000.00 -1,000.00 0.0%

650.50 · NABC RESOURCES & SERVICE FEE 80,000.00 120,000.00 -40,000.00 66.67%

Total 650.00 · USHBC PROGRAM FEES 129,219.50 232,000.00 -102,780.50 55.7%

700.00 · GENERAL EXPENSES

700.30 · OFFICE RENT 30,135.85 43,920.00 -13,784.15 68.62%

700.40 · OFFICE INSURANCE/TAXES 620.10 1,125.00 -504.90 55.12%

700.50 · SUBSCRIPTIONS 3,733.51 3,375.00 358.51 110.62%

700.60 · PRINTING 8,824.77 10,350.00 -1,525.23 85.26%

700.70 · OFFICE SUPPLIES 6,257.91 9,900.00 -3,642.09 63.21%

700.80 · PHONE/FAX 2,580.01 11,250.00 -8,669.99 22.93%

700.81 · COMPUTER IT SERVICE 4,416.38 10,000.00 -5,583.62 44.16%

700.90 · EQUIPMENT REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE 1,797.19 4,500.00 -2,702.81 39.94%

700.100 · EQUIPMENT RENTAL 5,667.60 10,800.00 -5,132.40 52.48%

700.110 · POSTAGE/SHIPMENT 2,267.68 9,900.00 -7,632.32 22.91%

700.120 · AUTO ALLOWANCE 4,860.00 7,020.00 -2,160.00 69.23%

700.130 · BANK CHARGES 709.90 1,000.00 -290.10 70.99%

700.140 · OFFICERS LIABILITY INSURANCE 3,859.00 4,225.00 -366.00 91.34%

700.145 · BONDING INSURANCE 0.00 600.00 -600.00 0.0%

700.150 · COMMODITY COALITION INITIATIVE 2,250.00 2,250.00 0.00 100.0%

700.160 · GENERAL UNALLOCATED EXP. 0.00 19,785.00 -19,785.00 0.0%

Total 700.00 · GENERAL EXPENSES 77,979.90 150,000.00 -72,020.10 51.99%

800.00 · ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES

800.10 · SALARIES, PR TAXES, INSURANCES 307,213.56 464,409.00 -157,195.44 66.15%

800.110 · CALIFORNIA WORKER'S COMP 2,684.91 3,800.00 -1,115.09 70.66%

800.120 · BOOKKEEPING SERVICE 17,000.00 25,500.00 -8,500.00 66.67%

800.121 · RETIREMENT PROGAM ADMIN 1,406.75 2,635.00 -1,228.25 53.39%

800.130 · LEGAL/AUDIT FEES 15,958.85 15,300.00 658.85 104.31%

800.134 · TRADE MONITORING 10,000.00 10,114.00 -114.00 98.87%

800.140 · DEPRECIATION 608.00 125.00 483.00 486.4%

800.150 · ADMINISTRATIVE UNALLOCATED EXP 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%

Total 800.00 · ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES 354,872.07 521,883.00 -167,010.93 68.0%

850.00 · TRAVEL AND MEETING EXPENSES

850.10 · EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TRAVEL 3,318.01 18,900.00 -15,581.99 17.56%

850.15 · ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF TRAVEL 14,586.23 23,500.00 -8,913.77 62.07%

850.20 · OFFICER/MEMBER TRAVEL 60,888.89 148,500.00 -87,611.11 41.0%

850.30 · MEETINGS 36,824.38 70,000.00 -33, 175.62 52.61%

850.40 · AMBASSADOR PROGRAM 1,596.80

Total 850.00 · TRAVEL AND MEETING EXPENSES 117,214.31 260,900.00 -143,685.69 44.93%

900.00 · UNCOMMITIED EXPENSES 0.00 478,117.00 -478,117.00 0.0%

Total Expense 4,857,829.50 9,006,000.00 -4, 148,170.50 53.94%

Net Income 1,845,916.07 -1,372,808.00 3,218,724.07 -134.46%

BEGINNING CASH 12/31/15 7,062,801.92

SOURCE OF FUNDS

REVENUES 6,703,745.57

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 362,031.93

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 0.00

DEFERRED CROP ASSESSMENTS 0.00

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EXHIBIT#2

DEPRECIATION

PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL

PREPAID EXPENSE

DEPOSITS

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

EXPENSES

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

UNDEPOSITED FUNDS

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

DEFERRED CROP ASSESSMENTS

PREPAID EXPENSE

PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL

ENDING CASH 8/31/16

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual January through August 2016

Jan -Aug 16

325.84

0.00

13,085.50

0.00

4,857,829.50

0.00

0.00

399,977.02

4,280,463.94

0.00

0.00

4,603,720.30

Budget $ Over Budget % of Budget

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EXHIB1T#3

U.S. HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY COUNCIL

2015 CROP ASSESSMENTS TO FUND 2016 PROGRAM

2015 INCOME ***% PROJECTED 2015 INCOME % % CROP $18 TON EXPECTED COLLECTION COLLECTED $18 TON OF OF CROP

PRODUCTION * (.009 LB) TO BE 1000'S LBS (.009 LB) COLLECTION COLLECTED

(1000'S LBS) COLLECTED REALIZED DOMESTIC

STATE

WESTERN REGION

CALIFORNIA 62,000 $558,000 95% $530,100 65,821 $592,392 112% 106% OREGON 95,700 $861,300 100% $861,300 88,335 $795,016 92% 92%

WASHINGTON 103,000 $927,000 90% $834,300 80,938 $728,441 87% 79% OTHER-1 0 $0 80% $0 0 $0 0% 0%

SUBTOTAL 260,700 $2,346,300 95% $2,225,700 235,094 $2,115,849 95% 90%

MIDWEST REGION

ILLINOIS 1,400 $12,600 100% $12,600 1,076 $9,685 77% 77% INDIANA 1,500 $13,500 70% $9,450 404 $3,634 38% 27%

MICHIGAN 73,000 $657,000 95% $624,150 68,978 $620,802 99% 94% OTHERS-2 400 $3,600 80% $2,880 657 $5,910 205% 164%

SUBTOTAL 76,300 $686,700 95% $649,080 71,115 $640,031 99% 93%

SOUTHERN REGION

ALABAMA 500 $4,500 50% $2,250 242 $2,174 97% 48% ARKANSAS 500 $4,500 50% $2,250 38 $341 15% 8%

FLORIDA 25,300 $227,700 90% $204,930 25,150 $226,348 110% 99% GEORGIA 85,000 $765,000 95% $726,750 68,699 $618,287 85% 81%

LOUISIANA 1,000 $9,000 70% $6,300 321 $2,893 46% 32% MISSISSIPPI 4,000 $36,000 70% $25,200 2,739 $24,650 98% 68%

NORTH CAROLINA 48,900 $440,100 90% $396,090 40,706 $366,357 92% 83% TEXAS 1,000 $9,000 50% $4,500 213 $1,921 43% 21%

OTHERS-3 900 $8,100 80% $6,480 856 $7,707 119% 95%

SUBTOTAL 167,100 $1,503,900 91% $1,374,750 138,964 $1,250,675 91% 83%

NORTHEAST REGION

NEW JERSEY 45,000 $405,000 95% $384,750 38,663 $347,966 90% 86% NEW YORK 1,700 $15,300 25% $3,825 299 $2,688 70% 18% OTHERS-4 400 $3,600 50% $1,800 219 $1,974 110% 55%

SUBTOTAL 47,100 $423,900 92% $390,375 39,181 $352,628 90% 83%

DOMESTIC TOTAL 551,200 $4,960,800 94% $4,639,905 484,354 $4,359,183 94% 88%

YEAR 2016 IMPORTS 2016 IMPORTS TO JULY 2016

IMPORTS** 266,667 $2,400,000 100% $2,400,000 233,530 $2,101,773 88% 88%

GRAND TOTAL 817,867 $7,360,800 96% $7,039,905 717,884 $6,460,956 92% 88%

1 ALASKA, COLORADO 2 KENTUCKY, MINNESOTA, OHIO, WISCONSIN, MISSOURI 3 SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, OKLAHOMA, VIRGINIA 4 CONNECTICUT, MASSACHUSETIS, MAINE, MARYLAND, WEST VIRGINIA

PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE

NABC STATISTICAL RECORD 2015 (PUBLISHED AUGUST 2016)

PROJECTED 2016 CALENDAR YEAR IMPORT COLLECTIONS BASED ON HISTORIC CUSTOMS COLLECTIONS & PROJECTED 2016 CROP SIZE (CANADA, CHILE, ARGENTINA, NEW ZEALAND)

REFLECTS INPART ORGANIC PRODUCTION WHICH IS CERTIFIED AS EXEMPT FROM COLLECTION

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EXHIBIT#4

U.S. HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY COUNCIL

PROJECTED 2016 CROP ASSESSMENTS TO FUND 2017 PROGRAM (As of October 5, 2016)

DOMESTIC STATE

WESTERN REGION

CALIFORNIA OREGON

WASHINGTON OTHER-1

SUBTOTAL

MIDWEST REGION

ILLINOIS INDIANA

MICHIGAN OTHERS-2

SUBTOTAL

SOUTHERN REGION

ALABAMA

ARKANSAS FLORIDA GEORGIA

LOUISIANA

MISSISSIPPI NORTH CAROLINA

TEXAS OTHERS-3

SUBTOTAL

NORTHEAST REGION

NEW JERSEY

NEW YORK OTHERS-4

SUBTOTAL

DOMESTIC TOTAL

YEAR 2017 IMPORT PROJECTION

IMPORTS **

GRAND TOTAL

1

2

3 4

2016 INCOME ***% PROJECTED CROP $18 TON EXPECTED COLLECTION

PRODUCTION • (.009 LB) TO BE (1000'5 LBS) COLLECTED

58,100 $522,900 95% $496,755 100,000 $900,000 100% $900,000 110,000 $990,000 90% $891,000

0 $0 100% $0

268,100 $2,412,900 95% $2,287,755

1,000 $9,000 100% $9,000 1,500 $13,500 70% $9,450

100,000 $900,000 95% $855,000 400 $3,600 80% $2,880

102,900 $926,100 95% $876,330

200 $1,800 50% $900 100 $900 50% $450

13,500 $121,500 90% $109,350 67,000 $603,000 95% $572,850

1,000 $9,000 70% $6,300 6,500 $58,500 70% $40,950

45,000 $405,000 90% $364,500 1,000 $9,000 50% $4,500

900 $8,100 80% $6,480

135,200 $1,216,800 91% $1,106,280

35,500 $319,500 95% $303,525 1,000 $9,000 25% $2,250

200 $1,800 50% $900

36,700 $330,300 93% $306,675

542,900 $4,886,100 94% $4,577,040

344,445 $3,100,000 100% $3,100,000

887,345 $7,986,100 96% $7,677,040

ALASKA, COLORADO KENTUCKY, MINNESOTA, OHIO, WISCONSIN, MISSOURI SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, OKLAHOMA CONNECTICUT, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, WEST VIRGINIA PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE

NABC PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OCTOBER 5, 2016

PROJECTED 2017 CALENDAR YEAR IMPORT COLLECTIONS BASED ON HISTORIC CUSTOMS COLLECTIONS AND PROJECTED 2017 CROP SIZE; ASSESSMENT AT $18 PER TON

(CANADA, CHILE, ARGENTINA, PERU, MEXICO, NEW ZEALAND)

REFLECTS INPART ORGANIC PRODUCTION WHICH IS CERTIFIED AS EXEMPT FROM COLLECTION

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USHBC 2017 INCOME PROJECTIONS AS OF OCTOBER 5, 2016

CASH IN BANK 8/1/16

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AS OF 8/1/16

ANTICIPATED IMPORT ASSESSMENTS AUGUST TO DECEMBER 2016

PROJECTED 2017 IMPORT ASSESSMENT (2017 CALENDAR YEAR)

PROJECTED 2017 DOMESTIC INCOME (2016 CROP)

LESS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 8/1/16 *

LESS ANTICIPATED AUGUST TO DECEMBER 2016 EXPENSES

FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR 2017

* Includes $825,109 in Health Research Project Funds Held as Accounts Payable from2013 to 2015:$495,500 Cassidy #2 (UK) $36,596 Francis (LSU) $4,500 Grenier (Laval) $18, 750 Chen (City of Hope) $18, 750 Tang (MTU) $26,250 Mccann (CHOR/) $33, 148 Juma (TWU) $22, 144 Rimm (Harvard) $21,262 Sesso (Harvard) $32,551 Hwang (USDAIARS) $28,206 Ames (CHOR/) $87,452 Cassidy #1 (UK)

$4,715,119

$1,400

$998,201

$3,100,000

$4,577,040

-$1,329,219

-$3,598,508

$8,464,033

EXHIBIT#5

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EXHIBIT#6

RECOMMENDED 2017 USHBC BUDGET

October 5, 2016

Expense

500.00 · MARKET PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY

500.10 · CONSUMER/FOOD SERVICE PUBLICITY

500.20 · FOOD MANUFACTURER PUBLICITY

500.25 EXPORT FOOD MANUFACTURER PROMOTION (USHBC $)

500.30 · EXPORT CONSUMER PROMOTION (USHBC $)

500.305 · UNALLOCATED EXPORT MARKETING EXPENSE (USHBC$)

500.31 · USDA MAP ALLOCATION (USDA$)

500.34 UES EXPORT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

500.60 MARKET RESEARCH

500.70 · UNALLOCATED MARKETING EXPENSE

Total 500.00 · MARKET PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY

550.00 HEAL TH RESEARCH

550.20 · RESEARCH UNALLOCATED EXPENSE (RFP)

550.201 RESEARCH SCREENERS & ADVISORY COMMITTEE

550.30 · BLUEBERRY RESEARCH BANK

550.40 ·RESEARCHER TRAVEL

550.60 ·RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION

550.70 ·SPONSORSHIPS

550.71 ·BLUEBERRY RESEARCHER MEETING

550.72 ·UNALLOCATED RESERVE

Total 550.00 · HEAL TH RESEARCH

600.00 · INDUSTRY RELATIONS

600.10 · INDUSTRY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES

600.11 BLUESPAPER

600.20 ·USHBC STRATEGIC PLAN

600.22· GROWER ENGAGEMENT & AMBASSADORS

600.25 WORLD BLUEBERRY MARKET ANALYSIS

600.26 180 &ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

600.30 · UNALLOCATED INDUSTRY RELATIONS EXPENSE

Total 600.00 · INDUSTRY RELATIONS

610.00 GOOD PRACTICES

610.02 · RELY ALERT SITE SERVER/MAINTENANCE

610.03 · TMT RETAINER/CRISIS PLAN MAINTENANCE

610.031 · MEDIA TRAINING (TMT)

610.032 · ISSUE MANAGEMENT RESERVE (TMT)

610.04 · PRINTING

610.05 · ALLIANCE FOR FOOD AND FARMING

610.07 · TASC IR4 EU MRL (Phosponate Yr 1)

610.071 PEST ANALYSIS FOR FRESH MARKET ACCESS

610.072 TASC INSECT TRADE BARRIER PROJECT YR 1 (USDA$)

610.10 · GOOD PRACTICES UNALLOCATED EXPENSE

Total 610.00 · GOOD PRACTICES TOTAL

2017

USHBC

PROPOSED

BUDGET

10/5/2016

3,400,000

650,000

700,000

200,000

100,000

TBD

68,000

48,000

100,000

5,266,000

1,000,000

50,000

50,000

14,000

100,000

2,500

50,000

100,000

1,366,500

35,000

15,600

54,000

16,500

4,000

15,000

15,000

155,100

10,500

24,750

16,500

5,000

2,000

10,000

20,000

40,000

351,985

75,000

555,735

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EXHIBIT#6 RECOMMENDED 2017 USHBC BUDGET

October 5, 2016

650.00 · USHBC PROGRAM FEES

650.20 · USDA AMS ADMINISTRATION FEE

650.30 · US OFFICE GENERAL COUNSEL FEE

650.40 · US CUSTOMS FEE

650.50 NABC RESOURCES AND SERVICES FEE

Total 650.00 · USHBC PROGRAM FEES

700.00 · GENERAL EXPENSES

700.30 · OFFICE RENT

700.40 • OFFICE INSURANCE/COUNTY TAXES

700.50 · SUBSCRIPTIONS

700.60 · PRINTING

700.70 · OFFICE SUPPLIES

700.80 · PHONE/FAX

700.81 · COMPUTER IT SERVICE

700.90 · EQUIPMENT & MAINTENANCE

700.100 · EQUIPMENT RENTAL

700.110 · POSTAGE/SHIPMENT

700.120 AUTO ALLOWANCE

700.130 · BANK CHARGES

700.140. OFFICERS LIABILITY INSURANCE

700.145. BONDING INSURANCE

700.150. COMMODITY COALITION INITIATIVE

700.158. 180 DUES

700.160. GENERAL UNALLOCATED EXPENSES

Total 700.00 · GENERAL EXPENSES

800.00 · ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES

800.10 · SALARIES, PR TAXES, INSURANCES

800.110· CALIFORNIA WORKER'S COMP

800.120 · BOOKKEEPING SERVICE

800.121 · RETIREMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

800.130 · LEGAUAUDIT FEES

800.134 · TRADE MONITORING

800.140 · DEPRECIATION

800.150 · ADMINISTRATIVE UNALLOCATED EXPENSE

800.160 · FEDERAL TAXES

Total 800.00 · ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES

850.00 · TRAVEL AND MEETING EXPENSES

850.10 · EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TRAVEL

850.15 . ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF TRAVEL

850.20 · OFFICER & MEMBER TRAVEL

850.30 · MEETINGS

Total 850.00 · TRAVEL AND MEETING EXPENSES

115,000

1,000

0

120,000

236,000

46,804

1,080

3,750

9,000

9,900

9,000

9,375

4,500

10,800

9,900

7,020

725

3,900

2,000

2,500

2,000

18,581

150,835

483,826

3,910

25,500

2,805

15,900

10,080

125

90,000

0

632,146

16,200

24,750

148,500

63,600

253,050

200,652 900.00 · UNCOMMITTED EXPENSES

Total Expense 8,816,018

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Johanna Lampe, PhD, RDFred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

University of Washington in Seattle

Paul W. O’Toole Ph.D.University College Cork, Ireland

Dr. Aedin CassidyUniversity of East Anglia

Dr. Eric RimmHarvard University

USHBC Science Advisory Board Exhibit 7

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Exhibit 8 USHBC HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECTS

As of October 2016

PROJECTS 2016

“Blueberry Supplementation and Early Intervention in Cognitive Aging” Krikorian, University of Cincinnati

“Exploring Beneficial Effects of Blueberries in Horses” Francis, Joseph; Louisiana State University

“Efficacy of dietary Blueberry Supplementation to Improve Glucose Homeostasis and Islet Morphology in Diet-induced Obese Mice”

Cummings, Bethany; Cornell University

“The Influence Acute Blueberry Supplementation on Physiological, Performance, and Recovery Responses to Exercise at Sea-level and Simulated Altitude”

Brandenburg, Jason; University of the Fraser Valley

“Effects of Blueberry Consumption on Cardio-metabolic Parameters in Men with Type 2 Diabetes”

Stote, Kim; University of New York with Veterans Administration

“Blueberry Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury” Gomez-Pinilla, Fernando; University of California, Los Angeles

“Evaluation of the Protective Effects of Blueberry and Anthocyanin Diets Against Obesity Associated Disorders and Dysbiosis in a Mice Model of Diet Induced Obesity”

Marette, Andre; Universite Laval

“Blueberry Polyphenols and Gut Barrier Function” Reed, Jess; University of Wisconsin

PROJECTS 2015

“Role of Blueberries in Modulating Neurotransmitter and SKA2 Gene in Animal Model of PTSD”

Francis, Joseph; Louisiana State University

“Inhibition of Oral Pathogens and Enhancements of Innate Immunity by Blueberry Polyphenols as a Noel Strategy for the Prevention/Treatment of Oral Diseases”

Grenier, Daniel; Universite Laval

“Protective Effects of Blueberry Against Triple Negative Breat Cancer Using Patient-Derived Tumor Xenograft (PDX) Models”

Chen, Shiuan; City of Hope

“Blueberry Protects Pancreatic Beta-Cells” Tang, Xiaoqing; Michigan Technical University

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Exhibit 8 “Highbush blueberries: Effects on Leading Indicators of Metabolic Health in Obese Adults with Chronic Inflammation”

McCann, Joyce and Ames, Bruce; Children’s Hospital of Oakland Research Institute

“Beneficial Effect of Whole Blueberry Consumption on Joint Flexibility, Mobility, and Pain Symptoms Associated with Knee Osteoarthritis”

Juma, Shanil; Texas Woman’s University

“Examining the Effect of Blueberries on Changes in the Gut Microbiome” Cassidy, Aedin; University of East Anglia and Rimm, Eric; Harvard

CONTINUING PROJECTS:

“Blueberries and Bugs: Exploring the Relationship of Blueberry Consumption with the Structure and Function of the Human Microbiome”

Rimm, Eric; Harvard School of public Health

“Anthocyanins, Blueberries, & Vision: An Epidemiological Approach” Sesso, Howard; Brigham and Women’s Hospital

“Effects of Blueberry Supplementation on High Fat Diet-Induced Postprandial Inflammation and Endothelial Function in Humans”

Hwang, Daniel; USDA Agricultural Research Service UC Davis

“Highbush Blueberries, the DNA-Damage of Obesity, Somatic Mutations and Metabolic Syndrome”

Ames, Bruce; Children’s Hospital of Oakland Research Institute

“The Effect of Blueberries on Insulin Resistance and Vascular Health – A Clinical Trial” Cassidy, Aedin; University of East Anglia – Norwich Medical School

Research Update October 2016

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Mediterranean-Dash Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay

Exhibit 9

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MIND StudyMediterranean-Dash Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay

• Dr. Martha Clare Morris and Dr. Frank Sachs• Rush University and Harvard University• $14.5 million NIA grant

• Subjects are provided with nuts, olive oil and blueberries over 3 year study• Peanut Institute, International Tree Nut Council, California Olive Ranch, and

USHBC• Logos on webpage

• $2 million from Nestle Health Institute

• 300 subjects

• 5 lbs frozen blueberries per month for 3 years

Exhibit 9

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Exhibit 10 NABC and USHBC MEETING SCHEDULE and LOCATIONS

DATE REGION CITY October 5 & 6, 2001 West Denver, Colorado March 1 & 2, 2002 East Washington D.C. October 4 & 5, 2002 East Washington D.C. February 28 & March 1, 2003 South Jekyll Island, Georgia October 3 & 4, 2003 Midwest Cincinnati, Ohio February 27 & 28, 2004 West Sacramento, California October 1 & 2, 2004 East Philadelphia, Pennsylvania February 25 & 26, 2005 South Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina October 14 & 15, 2005 Midwest Grand Rapids, Michigan March 3 & 4, 2006 West Seattle, Washington October 6 & 7, 2006 East Bar Harbor, Maine March 1, 2 & 3, 2007 South Orlando, Florida October 5 & 6, 2007 Midwest Minneapolis, Minnesota February 28, 29 & March 1, 2008 West Vancouver, British Columbia October 2, 3 & 4, 2008 East McLean, Virginia February 26, 27 & 28, 2009 South Gulfport, Mississippi October 15, 16 & 17, 2009 West Portland, Oregon February 24, 25 & 26, 2010 West Phoenix, Arizona October 13, 14 & 15 2010 Midwest Grand Rapids, Michigan March 2, 3 & 4, 2011 South Dallas, Texas October 5, 6, 7, 2011 East Atlantic City, New Jersey February 29, March 1 & 2, 2012 West San Francisco, California October 3, 4 & 5, 2012 Midwest St. Louis, Missouri February 27, 28, March 1, 2013 South Savannah, Georgia October 2, 3 & 4, 2013 East Wilmington, North Carolina February 26, 27 & 28, 2014 West Westlake Village, California October 1, 2 & 3, 2014 Midwest Chicago, Illinois February 25, 26 & 27, 2015 South Orlando, Florida October 7, 8 & 9, 2015 West Las Vegas, Nevada March 2, 3 & 4, 2016 South/Airport Dallas, Texas October 5, 6 & 7, 2016 East Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 1, 2, & 3 2017 Airport Phoenix, Arizona (Wednesday to Friday) Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport October 11, 12, & 13 2017 Midwest Grand Rapids, Michigan (Wednesday to Friday) Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Spring 2018 Airport Salt Lake City, UT Fall 2018 South New Orleans, LA Spring 2019 West/Airport Need to determine by Spring 2017 Fall 2019 West/Airport Need to determine by Spring 2017 Spring 2020 East/Airport Need to determine by Spring 2018 Fall 2020 East/Airport Need to determine by Spring 2018

USHBC Spring Meeting Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday of Last Week of February (or First Wednesday/Thursday/Friday of March) Western and Southern Locations USHBC Fall Meeting First Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday of October (Unless Date Conflicts with Canadian Thanksgiving and PMA Fresh Summit, AFFI), Midwestern and Eastern Locations

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Exhibit 11

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Exhibit 11

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Exhibit 12

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Exhibit 13