ALUMNI & FELLOWS NEWS
Classes 10-19
Sharan Lanini (16) participated in
a United Fresh discussion panel about how the pandemic has impacted the way produce safety is verified. The webinar included perspectives from producers, suppliers and audit organizations about ways to communicate and ascertain safe production and handling practices.
Ned Coe (17) was quoted in an
April Washington Times article titled “California county defies Gavin Newsom, reopens” about Modoc County’s plan to be the first county in the state to ease out of the stay-at-home orders by allowing the reopening of its schools, hair salons, churches, restaurants and movie theater.
Ann Kraemer (19) was featured
in a May New York Times article titled “For farmers of wine grapes, the pandemic sows doubts” about wineries facing disruptions in sales and cash flow and growers seeking creative solutions to help their customers and themselves. Classes 20-29
Steve McIntyre (21) was featured in a May Ag Net West report titled “Exciting research to combat Pierce’s disease in vineyards” about a promising bacterium in the fight against Pierce’s disease and the insect that spreads it, the glassy-winged sharpshooter.
practices for how regions respond, recover and rebuild in real time; learn about regional strategies for sustainable and inclusive economic planning aimed at redressing inequalities and to build a stronger, more equitable California. The event was hosted by the organizers of the annual California Economic Summit.
Loren Booth (27) was featured in a Western Growers article titled “Women on the front lines of leadership at Booth Ranches” about how making it a priority to identify and develop future leaders within the company has helped Booth Ranches navigate the pandemic. Nick Pasculli (27) was featured in
a June AndNowUKnow article titled “TMD Creative launches strategies for effective communication in challenging times.” The article focuses on the crucial steps TMD suggests industry members take in order to make sure their messaging comes across correctly.
Glenn Proctor (29) was featured in a May Western Farm Press article titled “Wine adjusts to evolving marketplace amid pandemic.” He gave a grower’s perspective about managing risk while being realistic about the current situation. Classes 30-39
Cindy Jewell (30) left her position
April AGDAILY article titled “Great women who are leading agriculture groups in the U.S.” about the rise in agricultural organizations that are being led by women.
as vice president of marketing at California Giant Inc. to start her own business focused on marketing for the fresh produce industry. SCJewell Inc. will focus on a diverse set of clients who want to build their brand and look for new ways to engage with customers or want help telling their story.
Jeff Stephens (24) and his wife,
Jack Vessey (34) was featured in
Holly King (24) was featured in an
Cherie, were featured in the May/June issue of California Bountiful. The article, titled “Roadside attractions,” highlights the Yuba County family farmstand where visitors enjoy local products such as farm-fresh produce and homemade pies, cookies, jams and jellies.
Glenda Humiston (25) spoke
on a discussion panel in June titled “Regions Recover Together.” The goal of the webinar was to share best
an April Reuters news report titled “California farmer plows under lettuce after coronavirus shutters restaurant market.” The article focuses on how COVID-19 upended the nation’s food distribution network— specifically Vessey’s Holtville farm.
Noelle Cremers (35) joined
Wine Institute’s Sacramento office as director of environmental and regulatory affairs in March. She is representing the interests
of California’s wineries on environmental regulatory matters, including water quality, air quality and sustainability issues.
Jon Munger (36) was featured
in an April KCRA 3 news report about how rice farmers are changing how they approach planting and harvesting amid the virus outbreak.
farmworker pay during the crisis. Don’t do it, California growers say.” The article highlights why some farmers say the move won’t help with their financial crisis and might even hurt them by creating uncertainty for essential employees.
Denise Godfrey’s (37) family’s
Sara Neagu-Reed (49) authored a commentary in May for Ag Alert titled “Agricultural advocacy gains additional importance” about the California Farm Bureau Federation’s work to preserve the economic health of the agricultural sector in the time of COVID-19.
Garrett Patricio (38) was
Multiple Classes Ben (24) and Denise (38) Carter were featured in a May Ag Alert article titled “Delaying grain harvest protects young ducklings.” In the article, Ben talks about waiting a few weeks to allow waterfowl to hatch and leave the fields which serve as ideal nesting habitats for mallards and turkeys.
Olive Hill Greenhouses donated thousands of plants to first responders and others who are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Godfrey says the San Diego County greenhouse grower distributed bromeliads to individuals in the area to “help really brighten the days of those on the front lines fighting this outbreak.” appointed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s task force on business and jobs recovery. The task force will work to develop actions that government and businesses can take to help Californians recover from the COVID-19-induced recession.
Jose Aguiar (39) retired after
working for 28 years as a vegetable crops small farm advisor for the University of California Cooperative Extension in the Coachella Valley in Riverside County.
Cannon Michael (39) was featured in an Audubon California article titled “How Bowles farming company supports people and birds—even during a pandemic.” In the article, he talks about the diversity of birds on the farm and the modifications and accommodations the company has made to keep employees safe during the pandemic.
Mike Wackman (24) and Lindsey Liebig (50) were featured in a
June Ag Alert article titled “Water recycling project promises supply for farms” about the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District’s plan to construct new transmission and distribution pipelines to deliver recycled water from its treatment facility in Elk Grove to irrigation systems in southern Sacramento County.
Darrell Cordova (35) ended his
two-year term as president of the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau. Jake Wenger (49) was elected in May to serve as his successor.
Classes 40-49
Denise Junqueiro (42) was
featured in an article titled “Women in produce—Denise Junqueiro” for The Packer about how she creates plans for progress in her personal development, the development of her team and the development of the company’s merchandising programs for customers.
Casey Creamer (47) was quoted
in an April Cal Matters article titled “Trump is considering cutting
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