Glenn Anderson has been a director on the EMRCD board since its formation. A wealth of experience in different aspects of agriculture and a visionary perspective make him well-qualified to serve on the board. He has been successfully growing and marketing Farm and Market Certified Organic Almonds raised on the 40 acre family farm - the Wertzba Place near Hilmar - for the past 12 years. 

In addition to his work with the EMRCD, Glenn's professional affiliations and experience include:

• Member, California Certified Organic Farmers, 12 years;

• Member, Community Alliance with Family Farmers, 13 years;

• Member, Dean's Advisory Board, College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences, California State University Stanislaus;

• Member, Management Team, Biological Integrated Orchard Systems;

• Graduate, Modesto Junior College, degree in Dairy Management;

• Graduate, University of Hawaii, degrees in General Agriculture Technology and Ecological Studies;

• Farm Manager, Taputimu Experimental Farm, American Samoa;

• Dairy Farmer, Hilmar, CA, 15 years; and

• US Army, 2 years.

Glenn has been married for 30 years, has 4 children and 4 grandchildren. Learn more about Glenn by visiting his Website: