In 1859, the exposition returned to Sacramento, and it was decided that a permanent site should be found. Given that travel was difficult in that era, the next several annual expositions were held at different locations around the state, including Sacramento (1855), San Jose (1856), Stockton (1857), and Marysville (1858). An agricultural exposition was organized and held in San Francisco in 1854, and California Historic Landmark #861 marks the site. The California legislature created the State Agricultural Society to promote California's reputation for farming and industry. The California Exposition and State Fair Police provides safety and security services to the Exposition. The California Exposition is a self-sufficient operation that receives no government funding but still has an estimated economic impact of more than $250 million on the region. During the annual California State Fair more than 2,000 seasonal temporary employees are hired. Cal Expo is governed by an appointed 11-member Board of Directors and daily operations are managed by the chief executive officer (selected by the Board).

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