As the premier compensation survey within the agricultural industry, the Western Growers Compensation and HR Practices Survey provides leading competitive pay data that provides you with the resources needed to manage costs, maintain and retain top-tier talent and develop a stronger workforce.

Now is the time for you to participate in this exclusive Western Growers member-only initiative. Your valued participation helps strengthen our industry and the agricultural community. Participants in the survey receive the survey results at no cost, a valuable asset for your business and your growth.

Be sure to submit your survey by April 2, 2021 in order to obtain your free results. The surveys include key insights, analytics, and data that is vital to keeping compensation, human resource practices, and employee programs current and competitive. And most importantly, this type of industry data is unprecedented in our industry.

Click here to participate in the 2021 Compensation and HR Practices Survey.

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By participating in the 2021 Compensation and HR Practices Survey, you will automatically be entered in a raffle to win a free MacBook!

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The impacts of climate change on the global supply chain present complex challenges. Western Growers supports outreach efforts on this topic, including the opportunity for the produce industry to learn more about climate change from Cornell University experts.

Join the Climate Change Leadership course hosted by Cornell University. This course will cover climate change science and its impacts on the global food system. After completion of the course, participants will walk away with the ability to:

• Assess potential impacts posed by climate change on their organization
• Incorporate important climate change terminology in daily dialog, culture, planning, and operational decisions
• Analyze risks and opportunities related to supply chain and transportation
• Define risks and opportunities in the processing, packaging, and storage of products

Ultimately, participants will walk away being better prepared to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change on their businesses and contribute to potential solutions.

Who should enroll?

• Organizational decision-makers
• Risk and supply managers
• Anyone interested in understanding the impacts of climate change and working towards solutions

Course Details:

Length: 4 weeks

Effort: 3-5 hours per week

Format: Online; instructor-led

Cost: $149 with $100 discount code for WG members – CLIMATE100 ($249 without code)

The first session launches on February 17, 2021, and runs through March 16, 2021, although other sessions will occur throughout the year.

Course overview and enrollment link https://www.ecornell.com/courses/leadership-and-strategic-management/climate-change-leadership/#