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Western Growers Insurance Services Hires Eric Trost as VP of Employee Benefits
IRVINE, Calif. (May 13, 2019) – Western Growers is pleased to announce that Eric Trost has joined its Insurance Services team as Vice President of employee benefits. In this role, Trost will lead the expansion of Western Growers Insurance Services’ Employee Benefits capabilities, solutions and resources available to employers of all sizes. He will also support ...
Western Growers Statement on Confirmation of Ken Barbic for Key USDA Post
Western Growers’ Ken Barbic to serve as USDA Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations IRVINE, Calif. (April 26, 2018) – The U.S. Senate today confirmed President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Ken Barbic to serve as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations. Barbic joined Western Growers in 2009, and in his role ...
Ganaz, GroGuru Win $500,000 in Seed Funding to Develop Automation to Help Relieve Ag Labor Woes
IRVINE, Calif. (June 26, 2018) – Answering the call to help solve agriculture’s severe labor shortage, Western Growers and Radicle Growth today awarded Ganaz and GroGuru each with $250,000 in seed funding to advance their automation technology. “The labor shortage in agriculture has reached a critical stage, and without legislation for workable ag immigration reform, ...
Steve Patricio Honored for His Significant Contributions to Agriculture
Western Growers will award Patricio the prestigious 2018 Award of Honor on October 30 IRVINE, Calif. (July 12, 2018) – Western Growers will honor Stephen (Steve) Patricio, whose visionary leadership has advanced the agricultural industry by leaps and bounds, with the 2018 Award of Honor. The Award of Honor is Western Growers’ highest recognition of industry ...
Western Growers Partners with Agritech New Zealand to Connect Global AgTech Markets
Western Growers signs MOU with Agritech New Zealand to increase international connectivity and support agricultural innovation IRVINE, Calif. (August 30, 2018) – Western Growers (WG) has formalized a new strategic partnership with Agritech New Zealand to strengthen, share and accelerate the development of agricultural technologies, as well as help businesses in both countries access…
Western Growers Statement on CA Supreme Court Rejecting ALRB Appeal Petition
IRVINE, Calif., (September 12, 2018) — In response to the decision of the California State Supreme Court to reject the Agricultural Labor Relations Board’s appeal petition, Western Growers President & CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “Workers have the right to choose whether they wish to be represented by a union. Nearly five years after the ...
Western Growers Statement in Response to Gerawan Election Results
IRVINE, Calif., (September 18, 2018) — In response to the outcome of Gerawan Farming’s UFW decertification election, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “It took a decision of California’s highest court to force, once and for all, the ALRB to do the right thing and count the votes of Gerawan Farming’s workers. ...
20 Schools Receive New School Gardens through Western Growers Grant
K-12 schools in California and Arizona receive $1,500 to support new garden IRVINE, Calif. (December 27, 2017) – In an effort to promote hands-on learning and interactive STEM – science, technology, engineering and math – education, Western Growers has awarded 20 K-12 schools a grant for $1,500 to support a new school garden. Through these ...
Applications Now Open for The Radicle Automation Competition
Startups specializing in agriculture automation can now apply for a $250,000 minimum investment IRVINE, Calif. (April 10, 2018) – Western Growers and Radicle Growth have partnered to create The Radicle Automation Challenge, a competition where AgTech automation entrepreneurs are eligible to compete for a minimum of $250,000 in investment capital and exclusive access to farm ...
Press Release: Western Growers, S2G Ventures Partner to Launch “Live” AgTech Initiative
AgSharks™ event to identify and advance key innovations for agriculture IRVINE, Calif., (September 5, 2017) — Western Growers (WG) has partnered with S2G Ventures (Seed 2 Growth) to launch AgSharks, a new initiative to identify key innovations in the fresh produce industry. The AgSharks showcase event, sponsored by S2G will premiere at Western Growers 92nd Annual ...
Western Growers’ Statement on Passage of Valadao Water Bill by the House
IRVINE, Calif., (July 12, 2017) — In response to the passage of H.R. 23, Gaining Responsibility on Water Act of 2017, by the U.S. House of Representatives, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “We appreciate the efforts of the House to pass the Valadao water bill, which aims to restore ...
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