“APEC is the one place we can engage in meaningful engagement for immense benefit to the region and the world. Geopolitics have changed. We must signal we are here to work together to strengthen collaboration.” Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, “We were absent in the Indio-Pacific region for almost 5 years. We have to show up economically and deepen relationships to be good partners.” #APEC2023

Grateful for awesome hard-working CDFA and GoBIZ for the impressive CA exhibit @APEC! A partnership of #CAGROWN and #VISITCA

Fascinating discussion about artificial intelligence and its application in ag tech at #CSUMonteryBay Ag Jobs: Bringing a Greater Vision. @WesternGrowers @growershipfound

Terrific ag automation and robotics demonstrations and student projects at 2023 #FIRA USA. Thank you #WesternGrowers! Fun to open the session with #SenatorJohnLaird and #UCANR VP Glenda Humiston.

Congratulations to the 11th class of the CA Farm Academy Beginning Farmer Training Program at their graduation ceremony this afternoon. An honor to be asked to provide comments. All the best - we need you!! #BoycottDove centerforlandbasedlearning.

Congratulations Oklahoma Ag Secretary Blayne Arthur the new @NASDA president!!!’n

Thrilled to reconnect with the amazing @USDA Undersecretary Yolanda Jacobs Young whose portfolio includes all research, ag statistics, and office of the chief science officer. I feel lucky to have worked with her during my time at USDA and respect her leadership! #NASDA

A home-run panel discussion on biobased economy and bright future of agriculture leading on solutions. #NASDA #USDA #PivotBIO #NatureWorks

Always learn from and enjoy listening to my friend Undersecretary Bonnie @USDA about the effective approach of voluntary, incentive-based, grower-led conservation and biodiversity initiatives for climate adaptation that keeps farmers farming! #climatesmartag.

Finishing a very productive meeting with Dr Don Prater and FDA colleagues on partnership and collaboration on food safety and prevention of food borne illness. Exciting progress reported from Dr Janet Woodcock on the integrated human foods program! Thank you FDA! #NASDA #FDA

On this day of solemn remembrance the annual @NASDA meeting opens in Cheyenne, WY with flag presentation, men’s choir from University of Wyoming, an inspiring welcome from Governor Gordon and the current NASDA president and WY ag commissioner Doug Miyamoto. #NASDA

So happy to join CA Milk Advisory Board for an Exclusive CA Cheese Chef’s Table with Chef Barbara Alexander on our last day of the @NASDA Emerging Market mission in Jakarta. #realcaliforniamilk

Wonderful opening Youth Leadership Panel at the 2023 WASDA conference thank you for hosting us Colorado #Commissionerkategreenberg; #COdepartmentofag; #MANNRS; #FFA

I’ve always enjoyed my corner office view of the Capitol. The annex building is coming down fast after a year of prep work. Change is the one constant!!

Such an honor to introduce Secretary Leon Panetta as the speaker to close a very impactful 2023 Salinas Biological Summit. Thank you #westerngrowers and #wharf42

Appreciated insights from #dunhamtrimmer team reacting to each stakeholder panel at yesterday’s #salinasbiologicalsummit. Lots to think about as we structure grower incentives and grant programs to support the #sustainablepestmanagementroadmap2050.