The Ag Land Trust is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Mr. Henry Carrasco to our Board of Directors. Mr. Carrasco has served the agriculture industry in the Salinas Valley as an agricultural consultant for over five decades. Henry is a graduate of North Salinas High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Crop Sciences from Cal Poly SLO. He began his career as an entomologist here, and he has dedicated his life to the industry that is the cornerstone of our history and our economy.
Over the past fifty years, Henry became known for his strong advocacy for Central Coast agriculture and for his dedication to farm worker safety. He was a past President of the California Agricultural Consultants Association (CAPCA). During the course of his impressive career, Henry has become recognized for his exceptional expertise and knowledge regarding integrated pest management, consumer safety, and the nuanced regulatory complexities currently facing farmers throughout California. Additionally, he has also served on the Boards of Directors of Legal Services for Seniors, the Monterey County Fair, and the Clint Eastwood Recovery Youth Program.
ALT is proud and grateful to have Henry’s expertise to assist us in preserving and protecting the “Salad Bowl of the World”.
