By Marlene Hanken What’s your favorite story? At Western Growers, we are interested in the most compelling story of all—the story of your success. But how do we gauge success? What do those metrics looks like and how do we calculate them? Much like how the pirate Billy Bones used a treasure map to find ...
By Mark Petersen, Vice President of Transportation, C.H. Robinson Worldwide While not always predictable, external factors can have a significant impact on supply chains. It is more important than ever for businesses to know exactly where items are in the supply chain at all times. The ability to watch and monitor a supply chain, often ...
By Jonathan Saragen The issue of pesticide safety continues to be demonized and is frequently raised before the court of law, but it’s in the court of public opinion where we should focus our countering efforts. As we all know, crop protection technologies truly aid in providing a steady, nutritious diet to families across ...
IRVINE, Calif., (July 17, 2019) — In response to the proposed rule for regulatory amendments to the H-2A program, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “We appreciate the emphasis the Administration has placed on resolving agriculture’s ongoing labor challenges, and their efforts to incorporate feedback from agricultural employers into the ...
IRVINE, Calif., (July 31, 2019) — In response to the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “The Western Growers family – members and employees across the West – is devastated by the horrific tragedy that occurred at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, resulting in the death of three ...