Barry Bedwell

California Agricultural Leadership Foundation, Former President

Barry Bedwell, a Class 13 alumnus of the Ag Leadership Program, has been president and CEO of the California Fresh Fruit Association since 2003. He has served in leadership positions for numerous organizations, including United Fresh Produce Association, California Association of Winegrape Growers, Fresno State Bulldog Foundation, Alliance for Food and Farming, Agricultural President’s Council and USDA’s Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Fruits and Vegetables. He is a well-known public speaker and has worked extensively with diverse groups and government officials. Bedwell graduated from Fresno State with a degree in business administration in 1974.