Background
Grossi, Ralph Edward was born on February 16, 1949 in San Rafael, California, United States. Son of James Joseph and Rose Marie (Halter) Grossi.
farmer organization executive rancher
Grossi, Ralph Edward was born on February 16, 1949 in San Rafael, California, United States. Son of James Joseph and Rose Marie (Halter) Grossi.
Bachelor of Science, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1971.
Managing partner, Marindale Dairy, Novato, California, 1971-1987;
managing partner, Marindale Ranch, Novato, since 1987;
president, American Farmland Trust, Washington, since 1985;
also board directors, American Farmland Trust, Washington. Founder, board directors Marin Agricultural Land Trust, Marin County, California, 1980-1984, chairman, 1980-1982. President Marin County Farm Bureau, 1979-1981.
Member water advising committee California Agricultural, Sacramento, 1979-1981, United States Implementation Board of North America Waterfowl Management Plan, Washington, 1988-1994.
Advisory committee California Polytechnic State University School Agriculture, since 1988. Board directors Wildlife Habitat Enhancement, Washington, 1989-1994. Vice president Alpha Gamma Rho Foundation, Kansas City, Missouri, 1991-1994.
Active Yale Forest Forum, since 1998, University Calf. President's Commission on Agriculture and Natural Resources, since 2000. Member Soil and Water Conservation Society, California Farm Bureau Federation (Outstanding Young Farmer and Rancher award 1976).
Married Judy Arlene Lamb, September 9, 1972. Children: Amy, Erin, Kathryn.