![Dale Woods retires from CDFA after 35 years of public service.](https://blogs.cdfa.ca.gov/CDFAInspectionServicesBlog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Dale-Woods-Retirement-1.jpg)
Dale’s accomplishments at CDFA include assisting on Medfly and Mexican fruit fly detection and eradication projects, advising CDFA on all aspects of plant pathology as the Primary State Plant Pathologist, and helping to improve efficiency and effectiveness in weed biological control.
“I stayed with CDFA as long as I did – with three different programs – because I loved every one of them, and especially my knowledgeable and kind colleagues,” Dale said. “All my years at CDFA with its people were fun, challenging and fulfilling.”