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🌳🍑 The California Fresh Fruit Association announces a new president, marking a significant leadership transition. Stay informed about the latest developments in agricultural leadership. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eG4wqChb #CaliforniaFreshFruitAssociation #LeadershipUpdate #BusinessNews #AgriculturalLeadership

Bravo Waitrose & Partners - this is exactly the sort of leadership and value chain collaboration the world, and ag/food sector in particular, needs. A great model for others to follow and so exciting to think of the potential application to sectors like apparel. This sort of initiative shows recognition that we - customers, suppliers, society and the environment - are all dependent on each other. https://lnkd.in/eBsEDNge #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativebusiness #regenerativebynature

Want to explore two examples of kind leadership and authority for the successful management of the plant? Read the insightful stories of Sara and Magdalena at the link below 👇 #DiscoverExtraordinaryEveryDay #SucceedingTogether

This is what happened when our World of Regeneration sweepstakes winners, Roni and Justyn, crashed our Leadership Team meeting during their prize winning trip to our farm in Richvale, CA. Roni: “We didn’t realize that all of this stuff happened right here.” Justyn: “Everything that you guys do from beginning to end is insane” Craig Stevenson (our CEO): “It might be, actually”. If doing the “INSANE” thing means doing the right thing, then we’re all in…always!” #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #organicrice #organicfarming #organicfood #familybusiness #cpgbrands #LundbergFamilyFarms 

In this article, B+LNZ and NZMB ex-CEO Sam McIvor reflects on 17 years with the organisation and valuable lessons learned over the last eight years as CEO: https://lnkd.in/gugSxhZ5 The B+LNZ team would like to extend a huge thanks to Sam for his leadership and dedication to NZ's red meat sector. Go well Sam!

Using the right beef genetics in the dairy herd is critical for creating a product desired by the beef supply chain. Thanks to Jim Mattox and Cowsultants for giving me the opportunity to talk about opportunities for dairy producers to maximize their returns from beef x dairy. Join me in Las Vegas for the Global Dairy Experience in December. ABS Global #BeefInFocus #NuEraGenetics #beefondairy #GDX2023

We are proud to share that Vital Farms and our President & CEO, Russell Diez-Canseco, has been recognized at # 3 on the 2024 MO 100 Top Impact CEO Ranking! The recognition presented by Big Path Capital honors the 100 most impactful leaders catalyzing positive social and environmental change through the dynamic companies they run. Check out the 2024 #MO100 ranking to learn more about what drives Vital Farms' work and to view the other incredible leaders listed alongside us: https://lnkd.in/eYfiBhhi “We've been a purpose-driven business since day one, challenging ourselves every day to forge a path that we believe raises the standards in the food industry and positively impacts the future of all our stakeholders. This acknowledgment isn't about me—it's about the holistic impact Vital Farms’ entire stakeholder community is making toward our purpose to improve the lives of people, animals, and the planet through food. We thank Big Path Capital for sharing our mindset that business can and should serve a purpose to create long-term value for stakeholders. We hope together we can inspire others to foster capitalism as a force for good." - Russell Diez-Canseco, President & CEO, Vital Farms.

Real leadership means having the courage to be (gulp) hated. I, for one, cannot claim this super power. Blame my genes. Blame my upbringing. Blame my general wimpiness. I like it when everyone is happy. (And, even better, when no one is mad at me too.) But think about it: Hasn’t every truly transformational leader you’ve ever known been kind of fearless? Actually, scratch “kind of.” They’ve been bold, decisive, and risk-embracing, haters be damned. I can’t be like them, but I can really, truly admire them. Case in point: Uma Valeti, MD, the CEO of UPSIDE Foods, who just today filed a lawsuit against Florida, demanding it reverse its ban on the sale of cultivated meat. https://lnkd.in/e-5ZZ2pW You may find animal-loving, plant-based folks (like me) annoying, overly sensitive, or just plain wrong. But you have to respect a start-up that takes on one of the world’s most powerful and well-funded special interest groups, the U.S. Agriculture Lobby. That is conviction of purpose. When Upside Foods succeeds, and I believe it will, people will speak of the company’s courage. And I will be among them – recalling the first time I tasted cultivated meat in my own kitchen, with Uma and Bruce Friedrich of the The Good Food Institute. Right now, however, Upside is making history with its legal challenge, and it won’t be pretty.  Leadership (gulp again) can’t always be.

Learn more about Mandla Nkomo, our new CEO at Partners in Food Solutions 🙌

Farmers enjoy sharing their farms and life stories with others, but oftentimes they don’t have the resources or time available to facilitate the connection to their consumer(s) and arrange farm tours. This is one of the reasons why Prior to the Plate AgriTours exists – we partner with farmers and engage with groups who are interested in touring farms. It’s important for people to understand how their food is produced and why agriculture is an important component of our economy. We are passionate about sharing the stories of agriculture! If you’ve ever had an interest in touring a farm or think it might be a good fit for your group - we’d love to arrange a tour for you. Farmers are ready and willing to host you! Potential tour groups: onboarding programs, teambuilding activities, school field trips, staff meetings, professional development, leadership courses, legislative groups, meetings & conventions, foodies, chefs, food marketing agencies, grocery stores, food production companies, dieticians, etc. #onboarding #teambuilding #fieldtrip #agriculture #agricultureeducation #farms #farming #storytelling #tours #toursandactivities