FRESNO, CA - The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) has recently made another addition to its leadership team, announcing the appointment of Adam Borchard as Director of Government and Public Policy. Borchard comes to the association after serving as a Regulatory Advocate at the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA).

“I have had the privilege of knowing Adam over the past two years during his time as a part of Class 49 for the California Agriculture Leadership Program,” said President Ian LeMay. “We are extremely fortunate to have Adam join the CFFA team. Adam brings an extensive educational and professional background to this position, and we are excited to see what he can accomplish on our members behalf. We believe that Adam is a natural fit, along with our current staff, to continue to bring value to CFFA members and to serve the California fresh fruit industry.”

Borchard is a graduate of thr University of California, Davis, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences Management with a minor in Managerial Economics, according to a press release. He earned his Juris Doctorate with a Certificate in Public Law and Policy and Environmental Law from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. Additionally, he is a recent graduate of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, Class 49. Borchard’s first day at the Association will be Monday, March 9.

“We are thrilled that Adam has agreed to become a part of the team at CFFA. His personal background and education, as well as his extensive experience working on water resource issues on behalf of ACWA will bring great value to our membership,” stated Chairman of the Board, Randy Giumarra of Giumarra Vineyards Corp.

Congratulations to Adam Borchard on this incredible next step in his career!

California Fresh Fruit Association