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Farm Hands West: I Love Produce leadership changes, IFPA leadership class announced, Peixoto named organic grower of the year

10/30/24 7:00 AM By Lydia Johnson

I Love Produce announced new leadership. Adrian Almeida is the new CEO and Eric Frasse was promoted to president. The International Fresh Produce Association announced the 29th leadership program class. Launched in 1995, more than 330 individuals have participated in the year-long advocacy, communications and leadership development program. 

Dick Peixoto, owner of Lakeside Organic Gardens, was named the 2024 organic grower of the year. Metro announced that François Thibault will retire in the spring of 2025.


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Strategic plan, new values fueling FFA’s inclusion push

08/24/22 7:24 AM By Spencer Chase
The National FFA Organization’s CEO says its diversity and inclusion efforts are key facets of a new strategic plan and value statements currently guiding the group – moves that are critical not only for the health of the organization, but for American agriculture in search of its future workforce.
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Stabenow, Boozman form Senate FFA Caucus

02/23/22 6:10 AM By Spencer Chase
The leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee have formed a new caucus they say will be aimed at supporting the work of teachers and parents of students currently enrolled in agricultural education curriculum across the country.
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