Central Coast ag sector misses out with Perdue nomination

By Marissa Nall  /  Thursday, January 19th, 2017  /  Agribusiness, Central Coast, Latest news, Top Story, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on Central Coast ag sector misses out with Perdue nomination

In a blow to the hopes of California farmers, President-elect Donald Trump filled the final vacant position in his cabinet, nominating former Georgia governor Sonny Perdue to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite reports naming him as a front-runner, Trump passed over Abel Maldonado, formerly lieutenant governor of California and ex-mayor of Santa Maria. Read More →