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Western Growers Forms Partnership with New Mexico Chile Association

IRVINE, Calif., (March 30, 2017) — The New Mexico Chile Association (NMCA) and Western Growers (WG) have announced a strategic collaboration between their respective associations. The two groups have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that allows them to coordinate on business matters and policy issues of mutual interest. Additionally, the MOU gives New Mexico chile ...

Western Growers Earns Second $30K AgTech Innovation Grant from Wells Fargo

IRVINE, Calif. (June 30, 2017) – In a joint effort to accelerate the development of agricultural technologies, Wells Fargo has awarded Western Growers a $30,000 grant for the second year in a row. The grant was presented at a private luncheon at the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology during the 2017 Forbes AgTech ...

PRESS RELEASE: New Careers in Ag Program Links STEM Education to Agricultural Workforce

In an effort to fill the agricultural workforce gap, Western Growers has launched a Careers in Ag Program to encourage college students to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers within the agricultural industry.  

PRESS RELEASE: Western Growers Holds Private Ribbon Cutting to Unveil New Headquarters

IRVINE, Calif. (July 27, 2016) – Western Growers officially unveiled its new headquarters in a private ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday, welcoming members of the Western Growers Board of Directors, spouses and special guests to the company’s new home at 15525 Sand Canyon in Irvine, California. Chairman Larry Cox of Lawrence Cox Ranches [Brawley, Calif.] did the ribbon-cutting honors.…

PRESS RELEASE: Western Growers Revamps Produce Price Index Website to Offer Produce Pricing Comparisons

Western Growers has revamped its “Produce Price Index” (PPI) website to allow consumers to easily identify the price difference between what customers pay at grocery stores for fresh produce and what farmers actually receive for their products.

Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology Supports Startup Weekend Ventura County

Members of Western Growers Association are encouraged to participate in Startup Weekend Ventura County and join in the development of innovative solutions for California’s agriculture industry IRVINE, Calif. (February 15, 2017): The Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology® (WGCIT) announced today its endorsement of Startup Weekend Ventura County (SWVC) and its support of SWVC’s…

PRESS RELEASE: Western Growers Adds Michael Hill to Expand Insurance Services in Sacramento

IRVINE, Calif. (February 3, 2016) – Western Growers is proud to announce and welcome Michael Hill as Sales Executive, further expanding the insurance services team in regions all across California. Hill will focus on new market development and bolstering the insurance services Western Growers offers to current and future members in the greater Sacramento area.

PRESS RELEASE: Western Growers Hires David Duvall to Bolster Insurance Program Development

IRVINE, Calif. (January 4, 2016) – Western Growers is pleased to announce the recent hire of David Duvall, who will join the insurance services team as Program Development Director. In this role, Duvall will be responsible for developing association-based property and casualty solutions for our members.

PACA Seminar and Nitrogen Webinar Set for March 31

On March 31, Western Growers staff will present a FREE 90-minute PACA training seminar in Salinas, while on the same day, WG Science & Technology department will be hosting a webinar devoted to

The May 2015 Edition of WG&S Magazine Will Be Arriving Soon

The May 2015 edition of the WG&S Magazine is in the mail.  Here’s a preview of some of the stories you will see:   COVER STORY Ag Technology WG Announces Major Investment in Future PRESIDENT’S NOTES California’s Worst Drought Tests Gov. Brown

Western Growers Financial Services Business Continuity Planning

Western Growers Financial Services has developed a Business Continuity Plan illustrating how we will respond to events that significantly disrupt our business. Since the timing and impact of disasters and disruptions is unpredictable, we must be flexible in responding to actual events as they occur. With that in mind, we are providing you with this ...

The February 2015 Edition of WG&S Magazine Will Be Arriving Soon

The February 2015 edition of the WG&S Magazine is in the mail.  Here’s a preview of some of the stories you will see:   COVER STORY Industry Innovation WG Takes Proactive Position in Technology Sector PRESIDENT'S NOTES Feeding the World When Global Population Reaches Nine Billion:  Something to Worry About?

The January 2015 WG&S Magazine Will Be Arriving Soon

The January 2015 edition of the WG&S Magazine is in the mail. Here’s a preview of some of the stories you will see:   COVER STORY 2015 Chairman of the Board Vic Smith Takes the Helm   PRESIDENT'S NOTES We are on the Upward Slope of Technological Progress