Ann Donahue
Western Growers, Director, Marketing and Communications
Ann Donahue serves as Director, Marketing and Communications for Western Growers, where she is responsible for external communication efforts and publicizing the Association’s executives, initiatives, and members across all media platforms. Ann spent more than 20 years as an editor and reporter covering entertainment journalism, with bylines at publications including Variety, the L.A. Times, Billboard, […]
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California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Regenerative Agriculture on December 3, 2024
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will meet on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, to discuss the definition of regenerative agriculture. This meeting will be an important step in the ongoing effort to shape state policies around regenerative farming practices, a process that has been underway for over a year. The meeting will take place virtually from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM…
CDFA’s Produce Safety Program Hosting Workshops in December
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program (PSP) is hosting in-person PSP Portal Training Workshops in December, offering valuable resources for growers and producers. Each session will feature a presentation on the CDFA Produce Safety Program and a live tutorial on navigating the PSP Portal. The first hour will cover the training presentation, with…
USDA to Invest $14 Million to Strengthen Food Safety Research and Training
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced a $14 million investment to enhance food safety through research, outreach and workforce training. This funding will support efforts to reduce food contamination risks and strengthen the safety of the nation’s food supply. A major portion of this investment—$4.5…
Stay Informed on STEC: Insights from Recent CPS Webinar
With recent outbreaks of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC), or EHEC, making headlines, food safety professionals are more focused than ever on understanding how these pathogens behave. As with all areas of science, our understanding of STEC/EHEC continues to evolve. Staying ahead of evolving scientific research to support food safety efforts and providing deeper insights into these…
What is GreenLink®? The Future of Data-Driven Food Safety
In today’s fast-paced landscape, data is essential for improving food safety risk management and making informed decisions. But how can growers be sure that their data is of high quality, secure and actionable? That’s where GreenLink® comes in. GreenLink® is a private, confidential data-sharing platform developed by Western Growers to support food safety initiatives and…
De Ann Davis to Speak at Virtual Symposium on Cadmium in the Food Supply – November 14
De Ann Davis, Senior Vice President of Science at Western Growers, will speak at the Symposium on Cadmium in the Food Supply on Thursday, November 14. During the session, she will deliver a Statement on the Challenges and Opportunities related to managing cadmium in food supply. De Ann will also moderate a panel on Mitigation Measures, where experts will discuss the latest research, success…
Western Growers to Present at the 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Summit
We are excited to have Joelle Mosso, AVP of Science Programs and Jeana Cadby, Environment and Climate Director at Western Growers, presenting alongside panelists at the 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Summit on November 20, at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis. This sold-out event, which is expected to attract 950-plus attendees, marks a decade of progress in advancing sustainability across U.S.…