Posts By: Chardae Heim

WGCIT Hosts First Colorado Grower Trial Network Event

The Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology (Center) is pleased to announce its first Colorado-focused Grower Trial Network (GTN) event. Join Colorado produce growers and ag experts for a focused, two-day event to learn about specific opportunities for agtech in Colorado, share your solutions with an audience of growers and experts, and receive feedback on ...

Duflock, Donohue to Headline Israel Chamber of Commerce AgTech Event

Join the Western Growers Center of Innovation and Technology and the California Israel Chamber of Commerce for an open discussion on channel distribution in the U.S. agriculture market. On December 9, 2020, WG’s Walt Duflock and Dennis Donohue will join agtech subject matter experts for a Q&A session designed to provide insight on developing technologies ...

Mourning the Passing of Richard Rominger

The Western Growers family is saddened to learn of the passing of Richard Rominger at the age of 93. Mr. Rominger, a Yolo County farmer, served as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and contributed generously to many industry initiatives and charitable causes. ...