President of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture
Don is the President of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture.
Since 1987, Don has been the Vice President and General Manager of Terranova Ranch, Inc. located 25 miles southwest of Fresno, California. Terranova farms approximately 6,000 acres, in addition to 1,500 acres custom farmed for other clients. The farm has a mix of conventional, organic and biotech field crops including conventional and organic processing tomatoes, peppers, onions, seed product, corn and a diversity of other annual crops.
Don currently serves as chairman for the California Cotton Alliance, director and past chairman for the California Tomato Growers Association and a director for Western Growers Association.
As one of California's most innovative growers, Don shared his experiences and hopes for the future with Dennis & Peter. For growers everywhere, Don's insights in this 'The Grower Talks' podcast will be immense.