Items Tagged with 'Western Caucus'

Ashley McFarland is the new president and CEO of the American Malting Barley Association. Jackson Takach has taken on leadership responsibilities for the Farm & Ranch operating segment at FarmerMac. Sarah Novak joined Zinpro Corporation as director of global industry relations and market intelligence. After the sudden passing of Rep. Doug LaMalfa, the Western Caucus elected Rep. Celeste Maloy as chair. Emma Hoffschneider joined the office of Rep. Adrian Smith as communications director. The House Agriculture Committee Republican promoted Kyle Upton and Austin Deberry, and hired Hannah Otte.

The Nature Conservancy hired Charlton “Chuck” Bonham as California executive director. Stephanie Gross joined the Congressional Western Caucus as a policy adviser. California Farm Bureau re-elected officers, including Shannon Douglass as president, Shaun Crook as as first vice president, and Ron Peterson as second vice president. 

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.