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Dr. Barzin Moradi, Branch Chief for CDFA\u2019s Center for Analytical Chemistry (back row-6th from right), was one of the graduating members this month of the Class of 48, California Agriculture Leadership Foundation,<\/strong><\/a> an organization committed to leadership training and extensive learning experiences. The foundation supports the longest continuously-operating leadership training experience of its kind in the United States. Other Ag Leadership graduates at CDFA include Secretary Karen Ross, who completed her course work many years ago in Nebraska, and Undersecretary Jenny Lester-Moffitt. Congratulations, Barzin!
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