As the nation’s leader in farm production and home to over 400 commodities, California has often been at the forefront of many industry trends and innovations. But growers are also facing significant challenges with water scarcity, labor and an expensive regulatory environment.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AgPR) May 12, 2025 - As the nation's leader in farm production and home to over 400 commodities, California has often been at the forefront of many industry trends and innovations. But growers are also facing significant challenges with water scarcity, labor and an expensive regulatory environment.

"Our Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit on June 10 provides a great opportunity to explore all of these factors and hear from some of the state's most influential leaders," said Founder and Publisher Sara Wyant. One of the panels, "Perspectives from the C-Suite: Navigating Through Uncertain Times" includes:
• Shannon Douglas, president, California Farm Bureau
• Dave Puglia, president & CEO, Western Growers
• Roger Isom, president & CEO, Western Tree Nut Association
• Alexi Rodriguez, CEO, Almond Alliance
• Natalie Collins, president, California Association of Winegrape Growers

But that's not all! You'll also hear from Tim Johnson, president & CEO, California Rice Commission; Mike Way, president and CEO of Prime Time International; Rob Trice, founding partner, Better Food Ventures; Clark Easter, CEO, Global Water Innovations, Inc; and many, many more. The event will offer a full day of speeches and panel discussions, with both in-person and virtual attendance options at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento. You can see the agenda here. Save your seat today by registering here! www.Agri-Pulse.com

Food & Ag Issue Summit sponsors include: Platinum: California Rice Commission. Gold: Almond Board of California, Western Growers Association. Silver: BASF, California Farm Bureau. Bronze: Bayer, CCI Marketing, CropLife America, Curious Plot, Farm Credit, Morning Star, Nutrien, Prime Time International, Valent, AGR Partners, Syngenta, and TriCal.


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