WG’s Jason Resnick Honored for Leadership at APMA Forum 2025
The 44th Annual Agricultural Personnel Management Association (APMA) Forum, held Feb. 5-7, 2025, in Monterey, California, brought together more than 500 attendees for an engaging and informative event. This year’s conference was particularly meaningful as it included a special recognition for Jason Resnick, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Western Growers, in honor of his dedicated service as APMA President from 2022 to 2024. During the opening remarks, Resnick was celebrated for his instrumental role in advancing APMA’s mission and expanding its reach within the agricultural industry. Under his leadership, the organization achieved significant milestones, including the launch of the virtual H-2A Certificate Program, substantial growth in Forum attendance and membership and the resuming of the H-2A Roundtables, among other accomplishments. As APMA looks to the future, Resnick’s contributions will continue to shape the organization’s efforts in supporting agricultural employers. Congratulations, Jason! -Michelle Rivera
WG’s Jeana Cadby Graduates from CA Ag Leadership Class 53: Advancing Leadership in Agriculture The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) celebrated the commencement of Class 53 on Saturday, Feb. 8, in Fresno, California. This event marked the end of an intensive leadership training journey for fellows representing the ag industry throughout California. Jeana Cadby, Environment and Climate Director at Western Growers, was selected as one of 24 fellows to join the 53rd class of the California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP). This program helps young professionals in agriculture develop leadership skills to advance their careers and the industry. It is committed to leadership training and transformational learning experiences in partnership with four California universities: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; Cal Poly Pomona; California State University, Fresno; and the University of California, Davis. The program equips future leaders in agriculture with the skills and knowledge needed to drive innovation, policy change and sustainability in one of the nation’s most vital industries. Cadby said, “As California faces challenges like climate change, labor shortages and global competition, the leadership fostered by programs like CALP is
Joelle Mosso, Jeana Cadby, De Ann Davis
essential to ensuring that agriculture remains a resilient and innovative industry for years to come.” -Michelle Rivera
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