Membership

The demands of farming specialty crops in California coupled with constant and changing demands from the marketplace have made our jobs of growing and selling fresh table grapes ever more challenging. Add the constraints of increasing regulatory issues, food safety, and relentless politics and our job truly becomes challenging. We rely on Western Growers as a partner in fending our position in the industry.

Jim Llano
Castle Rock Vineyards, Delano, California

Being a member of Western Growers has saved me thousands of dollars over the years.”

David Gill
Rio Farms, Salinas, CA

...Western Growers is the strongest voice western agriculture has…Especially in the last 10 years, the leadership at Western Growers has performed at the highest level…My brother and I are very appreciative of everything Western Growers does.

Joe Colace
Five Crowns Inc., Brawley, CA

We can’t do this alone. I rely on Western Growers to represent us on costly regulatory matters that affect our business – they have proven to be a consistent and powerful front for our industry.”

Craig Reade
Bonipak, Santa Maria, CA

Western Growers allows each farmer in California and Arizona one voice when tackling issues that affect all farmers and the future of agriculture. This is extremely important for each grower to be able to work collaboratively to achieve one goal to sustain farming in California and Arizona.

Ryan Van Groningen
Van Groningen & Sons, Inc., Manteca, CA

Western Growers offers many great services…but the major reason we belong to the association is because of the representation. Western Growers represents our interests and they are one of the strongest voices for agriculture that there is.

Phil Henry
Henry Avocado Corp, Escondido, CA

I am a firm believer of organizations such as Western Growers, which can get things done that we cannot get done for ourselves.”

Brent Harrison
Al Harrison Company, Nogales, AZ

I would be lost in this industry without [Western Growers]. I receive phenomenal advice in many areas including the technical aspects of buying and selling fresh produce…it’s like having an expert in your own backyard.

Douglas E. Schaefer
E J’s Produce Sales Inc., Phoenix, AZ

Western Growers is in my corner, working for me and fighting the good fight for our industry. We remain loyal members because they have consistently shown us value.

Robby Barkley
Barkley Ag Enterprises, Inc., Yuma, AZ

Member Services

Our products and services are designed with you in mind - from our health benefits tailored for agriculture to government advocacy, logistics solutions, employee training, industry compensation data, networking and more – we are here to support the success of our industry. Western Growers is on your side—let us know how we can help you.

Membership Guide to Products and Services

Get an at-a-glance view of just some of the member benefits available to you as a Western Growers member!

Membership Guide

Networking

When you become a member of the Western Growers family, you are instantly connected to a vast network of industry leaders who supply almost half of the nation’s fresh fruit, vegetables and tree nuts. Western Growers members represent the bulk of the specialty crop industry. Each year, members gather together for our Annual Meeting to network, learn and share experiences, insights and the latest developments in our field.

We Fight For You

We aggressively advocate and lobby on your behalf at both state and federal levels. Our political relationships allow us to represent your interests in the halls of government and limit burdensome government regulations on the agriculture industry. We never stop working to make sure you have what you need to produce the healthy food that feeds the world.

Our Expertise

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Vice President, Membership
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Manager Member Relations
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Event Calendar

Annual Meeting
11/12/2012 - 2:30pm
Annual Meeting
11/12/2012 - 9:00am