California Fresh Fruit Association Announces Keynote Speakers for its Upcoming 89th Annual Meeting; Daniel Hartwig Comments
FRESNO, CA - The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) is pleased to announce the speakers that will headline the Industry Workshops during its upcoming 89th Annual Meeting on March 9-11, 2025, at the Ojai Valley Inn.
This year’s Industry Workshops will feature three sessions, two on Monday and one on Tuesday.
On Monday, March 10, the Industry Workshop will feature a keynote presentation by Nicola Twilley, author of “Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves.” She will provide a discussion on the history of the most important invention to the food system and the impact it has had on our world.
Immediately following, attendees will hear from Ron Barsamian, of Barsamian and Moody with an update on California labor laws.
On Tuesday, March 11, the Industry Workshop will feature a panel discussion focusing on the political climate and post 2024 Presidential election. A new President and Congress in Washington, a new Legislature in California, and a battle between the federal and state governments in the Golden State.
Louie Brown of Kahn, Soares, Conway, LLP, Lorren Walker of Elias Walker and Josh Walters of the Alliance of California’s Farmers and Ranchers will provide their insight on how we got here, what we can expect from both DC and Sacramento, and how California agriculture can navigate the aftermath of the 2024 elections.
CFFA President Daniel Hartwig stated in a recent press release, “The Association looks forward to celebrating CFFA’s 89th Annual Meeting with our membership at the Ojai Valley Inn. Additionally, we are excited to hear from the esteemed speakers that are headlining our Industry Workshops. They will provide relevant and interesting discussions for our membership.”
Information regarding CFFA’s 89th Annual Meeting can be found here.
