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Farm Hands West: Shabazian appointed to CA Food and Ag Board; Alcocer retires; Haddad joins Fresh Del Monte

09/04/24 7:00 AM By Lydia Johnson

David Shabazian was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to the State Board of Food and Agriculture. Rick Alcocer, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Duda Farm Fresh Foods, is retiring after more than 40 years working in the produce industry. Genevieve O’Sullivan departed as vice president of communications at CropLife America after eight years. 

Luke Tomanelli joined UPL as head of U.S. government and industry affairs. Berries Paradise elected César Ortiz as CEO. He succeeds Roberto Samano who is departing after a decade leading the group. 


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Farm Hands on the Potomac: CBA Staff Appointments, Promotions

09/04/24 6:00 AM By Lydia Johnson

The International Dairy Foods Association promoted Matt Herrick to executive vice president and chief impact officer. Stetson Bryson will join the National Pork Producers Council as manager of congressional relations. POET LLC hired Paige Lindgren as director of public affairs. The American Agricultural Law Association announced the group’s incoming board members: Ashley Ellixson as president-elect as well as Chelsea Good and Kale Van Bruggen as directors.

    The Consumer Brands Association announced staff hires and changes: Erin Raden, Jonathon Bridgeman, Jennifer Smith and Olivia Cipriano were added to staff. Sarah Gallo and John Hewittwere both promoted.


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    Farm Hands West: Anderson tapped as Chamber water issues advocate; American Floral Endowment elections; Duarte names new COS

    08/28/24 7:00 AM By Lydia Johnson
    The California Chamber of Commerce added Kristopher Anderson to staff as a water issues policy advocate. Anderson was most recently with the Association of California Water Agencies. The Napa County Farm Bureau hired Peter Rumble as CEO.


    McHutchison and Vaughan’s Horticulture recently added three members to the sales team: Michelle Roman,Bob Steinlage, Angie Munroe. Wish Farms promoted James Peterson to chief operating officer. Russell Stokes joined Casper’s Ice Cream, a subsidiary of MidOcean Partners, as CEO.
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    Farm Hands on the Potomac: USDA GOP veterans endorse Harris; France elected NSP chair; Starmann joins ABA; Davidson departs Beer Institute for NTF

    08/28/24 6:00 AM By Lydia Johnson
    Amy France was elected chairwoman of the National Sorghum Producers board of directors at the board’s annual meeting.Garret Love, Barry Evans, and Dustin Borden were also elected as new board members. Allison Starmann joined the American Beverage Association as general counsel and executive vice president of legal and regulatory affairs.


    Stephanie Pizzoferrato joined CropLife America as director of state government relations. ICYMI: Rod Snyder departed from his post as top agriculture adviser at the Environmental Protection Agency.
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    Farm Hands West: Quiñonez to join California Advocates; IFPA slates 2025 BOD; USApple elections

    08/21/24 6:00 AM By Lydia Johnson
    California Advocates added Adam Quiñonez to staff as managing director. The International Fresh Produce Association announced the 2025 board of directors slate to be confirmed by a ballot at the 2024 Global Fresh Produce Floral show. Rebecca Meyers joined Honeybear Brands as national sales director. Brett Baker, president of United Apple Sales, will serve as USApple board chair.
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