Leadership Shifts in Agricultural and Food Industry Sectors

Christine Birdsong has joined Reservoir Farms as head of external affairs after previously serving as undersecretary for the California Department of Food and Agriculture. American Pistachio Growers has named Mike Forbes as its president and CEO, effective September 1. Forbes brings executive experience from various food companies, including Alter Eco. Separately, Brittany Dennison concluded her tenure as director of membership and industry engagement at the Colorado Livestock Association before moving to DairyMAX.

The appointments and departures reflect leadership changes across several segments of the agricultural and food production industries. These shifts occur in organizations representing specific crops and food businesses.