“APEC is the one place we can engage in meaningful engagement for immense benefit to the region and the world. Geopolitics have changed. We must signal we are here to work together to strengthen collaboration.” Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, “We were absent in the Indio-Pacific region for almost 5 years. We have to show up economically and deepen relationships to be good partners.” #APEC2023
Terrific ag automation and robotics demonstrations and student projects at 2023 #FIRA USA. Thank you #WesternGrowers! Fun to open the session with #SenatorJohnLaird and #UCANR VP Glenda Humiston.
Congratulations to the 11th class of the CA Farm Academy Beginning Farmer Training Program at their graduation ceremony this afternoon. An honor to be asked to provide comments. All the best - we need you!! #BoycottDove centerforlandbasedlearning.
Thrilled to reconnect with the amazing @USDA Undersecretary Yolanda Jacobs Young whose portfolio includes all research, ag statistics, and office of the chief science officer. I feel lucky to have worked with her during my time at USDA and respect her leadership! #NASDA
Always learn from and enjoy listening to my friend Undersecretary Bonnie @USDA about the effective approach of voluntary, incentive-based, grower-led conservation and biodiversity initiatives for climate adaptation that keeps farmers farming! #climatesmartag.
Finishing a very productive meeting with Dr Don Prater and FDA colleagues on partnership and collaboration on food safety and prevention of food borne illness. Exciting progress reported from Dr Janet Woodcock on the integrated human foods program! Thank you FDA! #NASDA#FDA
On this day of solemn remembrance the annual @NASDA meeting opens in Cheyenne, WY with flag presentation, men’s choir from University of Wyoming, an inspiring welcome from Governor Gordon and the current NASDA president and WY ag commissioner Doug Miyamoto. #NASDA
So happy to join CA Milk Advisory Board for an Exclusive CA Cheese Chef’s Table with Chef Barbara Alexander on our last day of the @NASDA Emerging Market mission in Jakarta. #realcaliforniamilk
I’ve always enjoyed my corner office view of the Capitol. The annex building is coming down fast after a year of prep work. Change is the one constant!!
Grateful to serve as the 71st Speaker of the California Assembly. I am humbled by the trust placed in me and I am proud to lead the Assembly. Let’s get to work! #caleg
Such an honor to introduce Secretary Leon Panetta as the speaker to close a very impactful 2023 Salinas Biological Summit. Thank you #westerngrowers and #wharf42