Immigration

An immigration reform compromise was reached by the major ag players.

IMMIGRATION REFORM Compromise reached on agricultural component; much debate and political posturing forthcoming

2013 May 3.

It was a remarkable scene as WG President and CEO Tom Nassif sat in front of news cameras with United Farm Worker President Arturo Rodriguez, as well as other members of the Agriculture Workforce Coalition on April 18, and touted the compromise the ag leaders had reached on the agricultural guest worker component of comprehensive immigration reform.

PRESIDENT’S NOTES Industry Teamwork Gets the Job Done

2013 May 1.

“Cooperation is the thorough conviction that nobody can get there unless everybody gets there.” ~Virginia Burden, author

 

The mission statement of Western Growers is ever-present in my mind and in the minds of everyone who works on behalf of our members.  Our mission:  “To enhance the competitiveness and profitability of our members and to lead our members and the fresh produce industry toward a healthy, sustainable and profitable future.