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It's time for the next #FACSfamFriday! Meet Grant Paulson, our Contract Administrator based in the Hayward office. Below, you will find all of Grant's answers to our questions as well as a graphic with a few snapshots of Grant enjoying his hobbies and passions outside of work. Do you have any questions for Grant or other FACS employees you'd like to see answered in the next #FACSfamFriday? Let us know by commenting on this post. What’s your favorite thing about working at FACS?  One of the things I love most about working at FACS is the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that have a positive impact on the environment. It's incredibly fulfilling to be part of a team that's dedicated to making a difference in the world. What is one thing we don't know about you (non-work-related)? Outside of work, I'm all about hockey, golf, hiking, and most importantly, spending quality time with my family. What is one thing that you geek out about?  I'm a bit of a history buff and love diving into the stories and events that have shaped our world. Whether it's ancient civilizations, wars, or cultural movements, I find it fascinating to explore the complexities of the past and how they've influenced our present. What is your favorite store to shop at in-person or virtually? When it comes to shopping, I'm a huge fan of browsing through local farmer's markets. Do you have any pets? Yes, I'm proud to say I have a rescue dog named Tusk, who brings endless joy to my life. He's a delightful mix of Shiba Inu and Husky, and our favorite activity is going to the brewery together and hunting lizards! What is your favorite book to read?  Two of my top picks are "The Worlds That Made Us" by Akhil Reed Amar, delving into the historical roots of American constitutional law, and any work by Dr. Seuss, whose imaginative stories always bring joy and inspiration. What is your favorite random fact?  The term "Windy City" was not originally coined because of Chicago's weather, but rather because of its politicians. 

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Important map to have in hand for when you next visit Scotland

This SHOULD be the living, breathing, Digital Heartbeat, of an entire Scotch Whisky Tourism Budget and Strategy. As it is, lots of Scotch Whisky Distilleries are secret, closed, very 'twee' (I'm being nice) and even a lot of the quite old ones, don't welcome visitors. As a network, it's really hopeless. Invisible. Because it's not joined-up, into a cohesive marketing plan, by Visitscotland, aided by the £multi billion Scotch Whisky Industry, standards vary, dramatically. It's a disjointed mess. Some are amazing, some 'pure pish'. You're not encouraged to 'tick them off' and 'do' them all, like you are with Scottish Mountains, over 3000 ft. Even though it would be easier, ageless (my Dad could do it) and there's a lot less of them. You can visit Scotland's Biggest Nuclear Power Station and have a cup of tea there but you CAN'T visit Scotland's Biggest Distillery? Eh? From the Michelin-Starred places like Glenturret and the World Class, 'bookings only', The Macallan, who do the 'heavy lifting' and make everyone think it's great, there are others that you're not sure are open, or closed. Neither are they. Also, Diageo-owned places don't tell you about Bacardi-owned places. It's the same with most places, they're all 'competing'. Nobody in the REAL world knows where the biggest Scotch Whisky Bottling Hall in the World is (it's in Fife). It's completely mental. We NEED tourists. We don't make much that's World Class. Scotch IS! We're outperformed in 'Whiskey' Tourism by the much smaller Irish Whisky landscape. It's a fraction of the size but gets a third of the Visitors? Kentucky, just one State in the USA with a similar population to Scotland, it gets MORE. We have a 'Marine Tourism Budget' in Scotland, we don’t have a 'Scotch Whisky Tourism' one. Two or three of the 'Piers', in faded, English Seaside towns, get more Visitors than EVERY Distillery in Scotland, combined. Glenfiddich, Glendronach, Glenfarclas, Glengoyne, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie. That's just some of the 'Glen' ones. Household names. Owned by some of the Richest people in Scotland and...on Earth. Scotch. A drink named after our Country. Am I the ONLY one who's embarrassed? Were told to: 'Support Scotch'? Is this a sick joke? We also talk a lot about 'Scotland's Great Outdoors'. Is it not time we talked about: 'Scotland's Great INDOORS'? #ScotchWhiskyTruths #SupportScotch.

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗕 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵? As a proud employee of a certified B Corp, I am constantly looking for ways to support other business that have chosen to be a force for good. So, in honor of B Corp month, each week in March I'm going to shine the spotlight on one of my favorite fellow B Corps! I'm kicking-it off with a highlight of an amazing B Corp and my very favorite craft brewery. All the way from Athens, Georgia, it's Creature Comforts Brewing Co. Since their beginning, Creature Comforts has been committed to brewing exceptional beers and cultivating a great space for human connection. In 2018, they officially earned their B Corp certification and have been dedicated to brewing a brighter future for their people, their community and the planet. Here are just a few ways Creature Comforts walks the walk: 🍻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲: They prioritize employee well-being and offer competitive benefits. 🍻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀: They source ingredients from local farms whenever possible, reducing their environmental footprint and strengthening the Athens community. 🍻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆: Their "Get Comfortable" program tackles a critical issue – low literacy rates in Athens. They've pledged to raise the percentage of 3rd graders reading on grade level from 20% to 60% over the next few years.  🍻 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: Their "Brew For One" program creates a special beer each year with all profits going to a chosen recipient in need, what an amazing way to invest in the lives of those within their community. So, next time you're looking for a delicious brew, keep an eye out for Creature Comforts and raise a glass to good beer and good business practices. Drop your favorite B Corps to support in the comments below! #CreatureComforts #BCorpCertified #BeverageIndustry #BusinessWithPurpose

Mirror, mirror on the wall – How do I promote reflective growth for all? 🌱 In Nursery Management Today's latest guest blog, they're joined by our National Early Years Lead, Charlotte Armitage. ⭐ From creating a reflective culture to peer observations and feedback, Charlotte shares practical tips for nursery managers to support reflective growth and professional development. To read the full blog, click here 👇 https://hubs.li/Q02CcQ_90

In this short video we bring you a condensed look at our year in the gardens and everything that we grew, thanks for watching. #growyourownfood #eatwhatyougrow #review Our Year In Review, What We Learned and What We Grew https://lnkd.in/gFNgtGdv

A bit of a preview of the kinds of resources that we will be featuring in this year’s Food Solutions New England 21 Day Equity Challenge. We are so appreciative of our friends and partners at The Wallace Center and the Food Systems Leadership Network for their steadfast commitment to supporting community food systems. … “Community-based food systems are what works. Though they are neither a new nor a novel approach to how we can produce and consume #food, they are what is needed. They provide nourishment in a way that is lost on the globalized system; by building connections, strengthening #community power, and stewarding resilient ecological systems. Community-based #foodsystems are dynamic, agile, and complex. Their value is measured not only by dollars and cents but through #relationships, connectedness, and community #wellbeing.” Join the thousands of people and nearly 500 organizations and networks that have already registered to participate this year (free and open to all) - https://lnkd.in/eJJDcQ4 https://lnkd.in/ehiMRqR5

what's the single teaching tool that you can use to.teach EVERYTHING and more?!!! A food garden! hear me out... #schoolgardens #teachers #outdooreducation #handsonlearning #experientiallearning

what's the single teaching tool that you can use to.teach EVERYTHING and more?!!! A food garden! hear me out... #schoolgardens #teachers #outdooreducation #handsonlearning #experientiallearning