The January/February issue of Western Grower & Shipper is now available online. This issue includes: Ratto Bros. Thrives with Unique Niche Modesto,CA-based Ratto Bros Inc. has a long family history in agriculture and overtime has developed its own unique niche that sets them apart from other growers and shippers in the industry. Ron Ratto, currently serving ...
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced yesterday that many Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will temporarily reopen amidst the government shutdown to perform limited services for farmers and ranchers. The following FSA offices will open for Farm Loan Program Services on January 17, 18 and 22 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: ...
In an effort to provide consumers with an inside look into farming, Western Growers hosted its first Instagram Takeover last week. The social media posts during the Instagram Takeover, which featured Jack Vessey of Vessey & Co., reached more than 22,830 people – a 305 percent increase from the week prior. Vessey is a ...
ZAG Technical Services, Inc.—a leading IT consulting and services company—joined the Western Growers (WG) family a few years ago as a Partner Sponsor for its Center for Innovation & Technology (WGCIT) in Salinas, CA. In addition to assisting agtech start-up companies in bringing their inventions from development to market, ZAG is dedicated to helping its ...