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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Fresh Produce Safety Discussions: De Ann Davis Presents at the National Academies of Science
On September 4-5, 2024 the Food Forum at the National Academies of Sciences (NAS) hosted a workshop titled “Safeguarding the Food Supply: Integrating Diverse Risks, Connecting with Consumers, and Protecting Vulnerable Populations.” This event explored hazard and risk-based approaches to food safety, covering nutrition, economics and equity implications. De Ann Davis, PhD, SVP of Science…
Highlights from Our Sampling and Testing Integrity Workshop
On September 17th, Western Growers Science hosted a successful Sampling and Testing Integrity Workshop at the Grower-Shipper Association in Salinas, Calif. Led by our dedicated team members Joelle Mosso, Science Program Associate Vice President, and Gustavo Reyes, Food Safety Manager, this event brought together industry professionals to explore the critical aspects of sampling and testing in…
Farming, Monarch Butterflies, and the New EPA Workplan: What Does this Mean for Farmers?
What Growers Need to Know About the Federal ESA Listing of the Monarch Butterflies & New EPA Regulations Join Dr. Chip Taylor of Monarch Watch and Brigit Rollins from the National Agricultural Law Center for an informative webinar that will cover: The history of this important species Crucial insights on the anticipated federal ESA listing of the monarch butterfly Its impact…
AgTechX Ed: Developing The Next Generation of Tech-Savvy Ag Workers
The Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology, California Department of Food and Agriculture and San Joaquin Delta College have partnered to host AgTechX Ed – a half-day event dedicated to developing the next generation of tech-savvy agricultural workers. The AgTechX Ed Summit at San Joaquin Delta College will include three panel covering the following topics: industry issues…
Volunteers Needed to Review Pre-Applications for Specialty Crop Research Initiative—Honorarium Available
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is recruiting industry representatives (growers, packers, shippers, staff from organizations that represent specialty crops, etc.) to review pre-applications for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) for 2025. This is an opportunity for commodity sectors to make sure that SCRI projects are tackling a critical need for the…
CDFA Unveils New PSP Portal Website
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program (PSP) has officially launched its new Farm Data Repository website, known as the PSP Portal. This digital platform is designed to help California produce growers manage their farm inspections and comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule more effectively. Key Benefits of the PSP…