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Farm Hands West: Hernandez and St. Hilaire appointed to California state food and ag board

The Montana Grazing Lands Coalition hired Megan Terry as executive director. California Gov. Gavin Newson appointed Hernan Hernandez of Bakersfield and Rolston St. Hilaire of Clovis to the State Board of Food and Agriculture.

Paul Lewis is the new vice president of food safety standards and regulatory compliance at the International Fresh Produce Association. CropLife America added Victoria Yell as a science policy fellow.


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

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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Farm Hands West: Papaleo retires, C&S Wholesale Grocers staff promotions

Michael Papaleo has transitioned from executive vice president and chief procurement officer to strategic advisor for the coming year at C&S Wholesale Grocers. Mark McGowan was promoted to lead C&S’s merchandising organization and Andrew Connell was promoted to lead procurement, demand planning and inbound planning.

Valley Milk added Ron O’Brien to staff as a commodity risk management advisor. Fresh Taste Produce CEO Sal Sarraino died on Sept. 24. 


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Farm Hands West: Quiñonez to join California Advocates; IFPA slates 2025 BOD; USApple elections

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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