Regulations

Ag Law and Regs Class for Grower and FLCs: Holtville

Wed, 09/26/2012 - 8:00am

Growers and Farm Labor Contractors have an opportunity to attend a class on agricultural laws and regulations. AgSafe will host the event in Holtville Sept. 26. All topics will be covered for both beginning and advanced FLCs at a level that is appropriate for their experience

Member Price: Free

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.

WG TOOLBOX Web-Based Platform to Aid Growers Track & Accumulate Data

2013 April 1.

For several years now, Hank Giclas, Western Growers senior vice president of science, technology and strategic planning, has had a vision for a web-based platform that could help growers accumulate, store and regurgitate the data they need to provide to both government officials and the buyer community about the products they grow and ship.

PRODUCE TRACEABILITY FSMA Pilot Projects Report Recommends Increased Clarity & Better Data

2013 April 1.

The product traceability pilot projects required by the passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act have been completed and, not surprisingly, the overarching finding is that the current traceability systems that are typically being used today make it “very challenging” for the Food and Drug Administration to conduct a successful investigation following a food-borne illness outbreak.

Insurance Corner: Night Shifts in Agriculture

2013 April 1.

As we approach the spring months and warming temperatures, companies may begin to consider how they can be more productive and generate more profits.  One way to increase productivity is to increase the use of your fixed resources by adding additional work shifts, including shifts that work through the night.

Heat Illness Regs Warm Weather Means a Return of Cal-OSHA Scrutiny

2013 April 1.

The weather is already starting to warm up in the Coachella Valley and it won’t be long before summer is upon us and the mercury starts rising quickly.  That means it is also a good time for each company to review its heat illness prevention policy.