Catherine Fanucchi

Catherine Fanucchi

Bakersfield, California

Catherine Fanucchi serves on the AgWest Board of Directors and previously served on the Farm Credit West Board of Directors. She is a partner, grower and operator for Poso Ridge, LLC in the Southern San Joaquin Valley near Bakersfield, California, which is a multigenerational family farm growing fruit, vegetables, almonds and wine grapes. 

In addition to serving on the AgWest Board of Directors, Catherine serves on the Arvin Edison Water Storage District Board, Western Growers Association Board of Directors, and is currently serving on the International Trade and Water Committees. She continues to learn about the industry via participation in current and relevant programs such as UC Davis Agribusiness Executive Seminar and is a California Agricultural Leadership Fellow Class '30.

Catherine is a third generation California farmer. She farms with her father, two uncles and three cousins.

Term of office: 2020 - 2025