MAZATLÁN, SINOLOA, MEX - Former President of the Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture (AMHPAC) César Campaña Acosta passed away this week. He was known as a visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in the agricultural industry.

An accomplished grower, Campaña Acosta was born and bred into the industry. He and his brother Francisco were the third generation to oversee Agricola Campaña, a producer and exporter of grains and vegetables, according to a press release from Eleven River Growers.

Campaña Acosta was passionate about growing and committed to the positive impact the industry could have.

“Agriculture is a way of life,” the veteran grower said, according to news source El Debate. “It’s a noble activity; it’s to provide food for humanity.”

The industry veteran had recently been named President of the Commission for Research and Defense of Vegetables (CIDH) and had previously served as President of AMHPAC, in addition to being an active member of the Farmers Association in Culiacan (AARC), the Confederation of Agricultural Associations of the State of Sinaloa (CAADES), and Eleven River Growers.

Campaña Acosta passed away on December 12.

We at AndNowUKnow would like to offer our deepest condolences to Campaña Acosta’s family, friends, and the many affected by his passing.