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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Tuesday, December 03, 2024
Len John Richardson, a soft-spoken and pioneering figure in the world of American agricultural journalists, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, at his home in Danville, California, according to his family. He was 85.
Governor Gavin Newsom has tapped the Department of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth to serve as adviser on the Administration’s water priorities and made other appointments to support the change.
Mandla Nkomo has been tapped as the incoming CEO of Partners in Food Solutions and Todd Tillemans has been selected as the new chief commercial officer at Perdue Farms.
Josep Jove Estiarte has been named the interim CEO of Bloom Fresh International and Chris Hooks has been hired to be the new chief merchandising and marketing officer at Save Mart Cos.
Basil Gooden’s nomination to be USDA’s next Rural Development undersecretary has been confirmed by the Senate, ending the months-long nomination process.
Alexandra (Alex) Dunn has been named the new president and CEO of CropLife America and Ana Jovel Melendez has been appointed as the deputy secretary of legislative affairs at the California Environmental Protection Agency.
Alexandra (Alex) Dunn has been named the new president and chief executive officer of CropLife America and Smithfield Foods has named Kraig Westerbeek president of its hog production operations.