Richard Matoian

Executive Director at American Pistachio Growers

Richard Matoian serves as Executive Director of the American Pistachio Growers (APG), a trade association representing over 825pistachio member growers from the states of California, Arizona,New Mexico and Nevada. APG conducts pistachio nutrition research and domestic and international marketing and PR activities.These activities account for over 80percent of the APG’s annual budget, which totaled $11.8million in 2018. APGis also an advocate for growers at the state and federal levels and works on a wide variety of issues that affect the growers’ bottom line. Matoian has served as APG’sExecutive Director since May 2008.

Matoian also farms table grapes in a partnership with his brother. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business from California State University,Fresno in 1984.

All Sessions by Richard Matoian

  • Day 3

    April 3, 2019

  • 3:30 PM  - 5:00 PM
    Get the latest news from proven experts at this industry update panel discussion! Tom Jones of Safe Food Alliance will be moderating the session as the five industry experts discuss the latest topics impacting the food system. The panel will cover issues including Proposition 65, theLabelling Rule, trade disputes, labor and immigration, and other issues impacting the industry at large. Each section will offer attendees the opportunity to ask questions and get answers to topics that specifically relate to their companies and their success.In this session, you will hear from: Trudi Hughes, Government Affairs Director at California League of Food Processors, Richard Matoian, Executive Director at American Pistachio Growers, Josh Rolph, Federal Policy Manager at California Farm Bureau Federation, Emily Rooney, President at Agricultural Council of California, and Donn Zea, Executive Director at the California Prune Board.
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