Statement from CDFA secretary Karen Ross:
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“It was a pleasure to meet with the California Cut Flower Commission board of directors recently. There is not shortage of challenges facing flower growers and I always learn a lot from our discussions.
“They have been blessed with outstanding leadership from their CEO Kasey Cronquist. He is a creative, effective and passionate Ambassador for CA Grown flowers and I am sad he will be leaving the Commission to take on new and exciting adventures in another sector of agriculture. Thank you for your leadership and your friendship, Kasey!”
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