Topic
The Impact of California Agriculture in the International Arena
Speaker
Overview
By a large margin, California remains the national leader in agricultural production and exports. In 2017, California farms and ranches produced over $50 billion in total cash receipts for over 400 crops grown. Exports of our state’s agricultural goods totaled more than $20.5 billion, almost double the amount from 10 years ago.
However, the Golden State’s agricultural producers face increasing challenges as they strive to meet the growing domestic and international demand for food. Our guest, Barry Bedwell, will discuss some of these challenges and what they mean for the future, in terms of both innovation
and leadership.
Barry Bedwell has been president of the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation since 2016. The Foundation is a nonprofit, public benefit corporation engaged in leadership training with four California universities: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Cal Poly, Pomona; CSU, Fresno; and UC Davis. Previously, he was president of the California Fresh Fruit Association, a voluntary nonprofit agricultural association specializing in public policy issues. The Association is one of the oldest agricultural trade associations in California. Earlier in his career, he was president of Allied Grape Growers, a statewide grower’s marketing cooperative.
Mr. Bedwell earned a B.A. in Business Administration from CSU, Fresno. He was born and raised in Madera, California, and now resides in Pacific Grove.
Agenda
- Wednesday, April 24, 2019
- 11:30 am: Registration
- 11:50: Luncheon
- 12:45 pm: Program
Luncheon Menu
- Apple Cider Salad topped with Grilled Chicken,Pecans, Dried Cranberries,and Bleu Cheese Crumbles
- Fresh Rolls and Butter
- Coffee
- Vegetarian Option: Apple Cider Salad
Luncheon Cost
- $31 for members
- $40 for guests
Registration
Reservations are due by April 21 for this April 24 event.
Refunds are not available after April 19.
Registration for the luncheon is now closed. Audience seating for the lecture only may be available, depending on room capacity, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location
Palo Corona Regional Park Headquarters
(formerly Rancho Canada Golf Club)
4860 Carmel Valley Rd
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923