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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Get a Free Soil Test from the Soil Health Institute
Find out how healthy your soil is and how healthy it can become by taking part in a study by the Soil Health Institute (SHI). Through November 15, SHI is collecting soil samples from farms primarily in Merced, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern counties. Participating growers will receive: Comprehensive soil health and carbon stock report $100 check following a farm visit and an…
Western Growers Science at the 2025 Organic Grower Summit
The Organic Grower Summit (OGS) returns December 3-4, in Monterey, Calif., bringing together organic producers, suppliers and innovators to explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of organic agriculture. This year, Joelle Mosso, AVP of Science Programs at Western Growers, is helping guide the event as a member of the OGS Advisory Panel, a group of thought leaders and…
Western Growers Nexus: Where Food Safety Expertise Meets Collective Action
The Western Growers Nexus is an upcoming educational and professional development program designed to advance the practice of food safety risk management in the fresh produce industry. Spearheaded by Joelle Mosso, AVP of Science Programs, and the Western Growers Science team, Nexus will bring together professionals from across the supply chain to learn, collaborate and apply science-based…
CDFA Seeks Public Comment for California’s Climate Resilience Strategy for Agriculture
Comment accepted through Friday, November 7, 2025. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has released its Climate Resilience Strategy for California Agriculture for public comment. The plan helps agricultural communities prepare for and adapt to a changing climate. “We are already feeling the effects of climate change and want to do all we can to build…
Register for the WGU Having Tough Conversations Webinars
HRCI credit is available. Are you struggling to give direct feedback and helpful corrections? This interactive session will provide you with tools to structure difficult conversations in ways that are both respectful and productive. You’ll learn seven proven tips to navigate tough discussions that build more authentic, meaningful working relationships while driving stronger performance…
New Research Article Reviews Cadmium Mitigation Strategies in Spinach and Carrots
A new article published in HortScience, “Factors Affecting Cadmium Accumulation and Mitigation: A Literature Review to Inform Spinach and Carrot Producers,” explores how cadmium (Cd), a nonessential element with potential adverse health consequences, can potentially enter the human food system predominantly through plant uptake from soils and the available agronomic practices used to reduce…
Western Growers Gustavo Reyes Among the 2025 “40 Under 40” Leaders in Food Safety
We are proud to celebrate Gustavo Reyes, Senior Manager of Food Safety and Predictive Analytics at Western Growers, for being named to the 2025 “40 Under 40” by the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness. This recognition honors rising leaders under 40 who are making significant contributions to food safety. At Western Growers, Gustavo develops data programs through the GreenLink®…
CDC Releases 2023 Summary of Multistate Enteric Disease Outbreaks
The CDC has released a summary of possible multistate outbreaks of enteric diseases for 2023, highlighting key trends in foodborne animal-related illnesses. The CDC and state and regulatory partners investigated 181 possible multistate outbreaks caused by Salmonella, STEC, Listeria and Campylobacter. Of these, 84 were confirmed as outbreaks, and investigators were able to solve 50,…