Cherie Watte
October 7, 2026 (Monterey, CA) — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) is pleased to announce that Cherie (Cher) Watte, executive director of the Buy California...
Gladys Wotring
September 17, 2026 (Monterey, CA) — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) announces Gladys Wotring, vice president of human resources at J.G. Boswell Company,...
Annual celebration recognizes outstanding leadership and service to California agriculture.
August 25, 2026 (Monterey, CA) — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) will honor...
June 23, 2026 (Monterey, CA) — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) has named Erin O’Donnell (Class 50) and Michael Frantz (Class 36) to its board of directors.
O’Donnell...
Could the U.S. Supreme Court Hear a New Wine Case?: Opponents of Arizona's ban on sales by out-of-state wine retailers are petitioning justices to intervene and clarify a confusing legal tangle...
January 20, 2026 (Monterey, CA) — Applications are now open for Class 56 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP), a transformative leadership experience for individuals shaping the...
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Sold to Washington-Based Agribusiness Family: The Washington State-based Wyckoff family acquired Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) for an undisclosed amount on Dec. 4, the family...
December 9, 2025 (Monterey, CA) — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) is proud to announce the upcoming Ag Leadership breakfast fundraisers at the Colusa Farm Show and World...
13th Annual WIN Expo Attendee Registration Opens: Wine Industry Network has opened registration for the 13th Annual North Coast Wine Industry Trade Show & Conference (WIN Expo), scheduled for Thursday,...
August 19, 2025 (Monterey, CA) — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) is proud to announce the selection of Class 55 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP),...
The WHO's 'Tobacco Playbook' Targets Alcohol: The global drinks industry faces an existential threat as the World Health Organisation adopts a zero-tolerance stance on alcohol, echoing tobacco control...
July 1, 2025 (Monterey, CA) — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) is pleased to announce the hiring of Anna Nicholson as its new Alumni Engagement and Event Manager, effective...
June 24, 2025 (Monterey, CA) — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) is proud to announce that California State University, Chico has been formally added as a partner university...
MONTEREY, June 2, 2025 – Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 California Educational Exchange Program (CA Exchange). Applicants should be individuals who have an influence over policy issues...
Davidson Pattiz, CEO of Zenith Insurance Company
MONTEREY, March 20, 2025 – Davidson Pattiz, CEO of Zenith Insurance Company, has joined the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) board...
A Breakthrough Year for Low-Alcohol Wines: Dealcoholized wine has been around for some time—the first patents date back to the early 20th century—but the recent moderation trend has driven rapid growth...
