All About Blockchain and Food Safety with Ripe.io in Upcoming Webinar

June 2nd, 2020

Join ripe.io this Thursday, June 4th, for an “Innovating in Challenging Times” webinar about new technology that is transforming the food system narrative by working with every actor along the food supply chain.

Ripe.io’s cutting-edge technology increases food confidence, builds brand integrity and digitizes food business models. The company enables customers to track and trace their food from a mobile app, as well as in real time from a dashboard. Ripe.io is actively building long-lasting trust and confidence in the food supply chain through a platform where everyone can access transparent and reliable information on the origin, journey and quality of their food.

As previously reported in Spotlight, the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology (WGCIT) has launched the “Innovating in Challenging Times” webinar series to demonstrate how technological development continues to advance during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The series, which is moderated by WGCIT Director Dennis Donohue, features entrepreneurs from different agtech startups who share how the crisis has impacted their company as well as the creative methods they are implementing to move business forward.

WEBINAR DETAILS

Presenter: Ripe.io

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2020

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT

RSVP: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For more information, contact Dennis Donohue at [email protected] or (831) 594-4883.

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Register Now for the Final LGMA Metrics Ag Water Webinar Discussion

June 9th, 2020

Western Growers invites you to join the last web discussion to review proposed changes to the LGMA-approved guidelines related to Agricultural Water. This webinar is being held June 11, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PDT and is part 4 of the webinars on Agricultural Water. This webinar will offer an opportunity to review proposed changes to the LGMA-approved metrics and provide feedback.

 Click here to view the working draft. This upcoming webinar will begin at comment #55.

Don’t miss this discussion and register for the June 11 webinar now!

WEBINAR DETAILS

LGMA Guidelines Discussion: Agricultural Water pt. 4

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2020

Time:  2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT

RSVP: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For questions, contact Sonia Salas at (949) 885-2251.

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Real-Time Spray Tech Featured in Thursday Webinar

June 9th, 2020

Join David Berry of Fieldin this Thursday for an “Innovating in Challenging Times” webinar  on the importance of remote visibility and actionable data. He will discuss Fieldin’s Remote Farm Management Platform, which leverages real-time data from spraying, harvesting and other mechanized field activities to help specialty crop growers improve operational efficiencies. He will also be sharing aggregate benchmark data from the past seasons in California.

As previously reported in Spotlight, the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology (WGCIT) has launched the “Innovating in Challenging Times” webinar series to demonstrate how technological development continues to advance during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The series, which is moderated by WGCIT Director Dennis Donohue, features entrepreneurs from different agtech startups who share how the crisis has impacted their company as well as the creative methods they are implementing to move business forward.

To learn more about Fieldin, read the “Fieldin: Real-Time Spray Tech Startup Started by Growers for Growers” story recently featured in WG&S Magazine and tune in to the webinar this Thursday.  

WEBINAR DETAILS

Presenter: David Berry, Director of Sales, Fieldin

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2020

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT

RSVP: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For more information, contact Dennis Donohue at [email protected] or (831) 594-4883.

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California Department of Public Health Releases Updated Face Covering Guidance

June 18th, 2020

Today, the California Department of Public Health released updated guidance on face coverings, requiring Californians to wear a face covering in high-risk settings and the use of cloth face coverings by the general public when outside of the house. Scientific research has proven that face coverings, in addition to physical distancing and frequent hand washing, will reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Californians must wear face coverings in the following situations:

  • Inside of, or in line to enter, any indoor public space; 
  • Obtaining services from the healthcare sector in settings including, but not limited to, a hospital, pharmacy, medical clinic, laboratory, physician or dental office, veterinary clinic, or blood bank; 
  • Waiting for or riding on public transportation or paratransit or while in a taxi, private car service, or ride-sharing vehicle; 
  • Engaged in work, whether at the workplace or performing work off-site, when: 
    • Interacting in-person with any member of the public;  
    • Working in any space visited by members of the public, regardless of whether anyone from the public is present at the time;  
    • Working in any space where food is prepared or packaged for sale or distribution to others;  
    • Working in or walking through common areas, such as hallways, stairways, elevators, and parking facilities;  
    • In any room or enclosed area where other people (except for members of the person’s own household or residence) are present when unable to physically distance. 
  • Driving or operating any public transportation or paratransit vehicle, taxi, or private car service or ride-sharing vehicle when passengers are present. When no passengers are present, face coverings are strongly recommended. 
  • While outdoors in public spaces when maintaining a physical distance of six feet from persons who are not members of the same household or residence is not feasible. 

Click here for more information about the state’s COVID-19 guidance

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Get the Latest COVID-19 Related Scientific Information During Upcoming CDC Call

June 18th, 2020

On Monday, June 22, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will host the next call in a series of weekly private sector calls for updates on the COVID-19 response. As previously announced in Spotlight, the CDC is conducting private sector calls detailing what the CDC knows and what it is doing in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The CDC plans to host calls every Monday for the foreseeable future.

Webinar Details

Date:               Monday, June 22, 2020

Time:               12:00 p.m. PDT

Presenters:     Dr. John Brooks (CDC’s Chief Medical Officer for the COVID-19 response)

Dr. Emily N. Ussery (CDC’s Community Interventions and Critical Populations Task Force)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Dr. Brooks will share updates on CDC’s COVID-19 response, including the latest scientific information and what everyone should know about protecting themselves and others. In addition, Dr. Ussery will review CDC’s new updates on Considerations for Daily Life including tips for going out, running errands, and personal and social activities.

To submit questions in advance, please email [email protected] with “Partner Call 6/22” in the subject line. The call will be recorded and posted on CDC’s website. 

Click here to access the transcript from the June 15th CDC Private Sector Call.

Click here to listen to the June 15th CDC Private Sector Call

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U.S. Department of Labor to Host Compliance Assistance Webinar for Agriculture Industry

June 18th, 2020

The U.S. Department of Labor will be hosting a series of webinars in June and July to discuss how the Department is helping workers and employers by reducing regulatory burdens and making it easier to understand and comply with the law. The first in the series is dedicated to the agriculture industry and will feature speaker Wage and Hour Division Administrator Cheryl Stanton. The webinar will provide an opportunity for workers, employers, and state and local governments to ask questions and discuss how the Department can expand and improve access to its compliance assistance materials.

Webinar Details

Compliance Assistance Webinar: Agriculture

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. PT

Click here to register 

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USDA Mentoring Program Couples Experienced Producers with New NCRS Employees

June 18th, 2020

In an effort to grow critical relationships with the producers while also advancing employee knowledge of production agriculture, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is urging farmers, ranchers, and foresters to join the Conservation Agricultural Mentoring Program (CAMP).

CAMP matches skilled and experienced producers with an NRCS field employee. Once matched with a producer mentor, the employee will go out on the land with them 6-12 times per year for a period of 12-18 months – always during agreed upon times that are convenient for the producer.

Producer mentors provide a safe, low-risk learning environment for employees to advance their knowledge of:

  • Common agricultural practices, equipment, inputs and other topics.
  • The types of daily challenges and decisions producers face.
  • Local resource problems and concerns.
  • How producers use conservation practices to address resource concerns.

For more information on the CAMP program, click here.

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