Derek Azevedo

Executive Vice President, Bowles Farming Company; Gustine, CA

Derek Azevedo is executive vice president of Bowles Farming Company, a 6th generation, 160-year-old, 12,000-acre diversified farm striving to produce food and fiber in the most ethical and sustainable ways possible in rural Los Banos, California. Derek's roles on the farm involve strategic crop planning, contract negotiations, and oversight of special projects, including on-farm composting and habitat restoration. Prior to joining the Bowles' team, Derek spent 12 years in the food processing industry working with farmers throughout the San Joaquin Valley, coordinating the purchase and delivery of raw of fruit and farm services. Derek is a graduate of Kansas State University, the California Ag Leadership class 45, and currently resides in Gustine, California. (Gustine, CA)

Derek is participating in the “Supplier-Operator Roundtable: What Does Plant-Forward Look Like in the Post COVID-19 Era?” session on June 10 (Week Five).