Posts By: Chardae Heim

Entrepreneurs to Discuss AgTech & Military Service During WGCIT Veterans Day Event

Join the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology on Tuesday, November 10th, for its Veteran’s Day Salute, where agtech innovators will discuss how the military prepared them for their current roles. They will also be sharing the significance of Veterans Day to them as well as be providing insight on agtech trends. Western Growers ...

Western Growers Launches The Western Growers University

Western Growers is committed to excellence and the continued delivery of education, development and mentorship throughout our agricultural landscape. That is why we are happy to announce the official launch of the Western Growers University, an online campus and educational experience focused on the growth and development of both the leaders of today and those of ...

Veterans Day Salute at the Center was Huge Success, Recording Available Now

Today, the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology (Center) hosted a one-of-a-kind 2020 Veterans Day Salute, a webinar where agtech innovators discussed the intersectionality between the military and the ag industry. Center Director Dennis Donohue was joined by panelists Amy Tomlinson and Brian Curtis of Concentric Power, Dr. John Skardon of Tailwater Systems, and Nathan…

Final 2020 Digital Edition of WG&S Magazine Now Available

The November/December 2020 edition of Western Grower & Shipper magazine is now available both online and in print. To wrap up the year, WG&S magazine highlights philanthropy within the industry and how ag gives back to the younger generation. Click here to access the electronic version of the magazine. Some features from this issue include ...

Dave Puglia to Moderate Upcoming OGS Grower Roundtable 2020, Registration Now Open

Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia will be moderating the virtual OGS Grower Roundtable 2020, scheduled for December 9. Unlike previous years, the 2020 summit is a virtual keynote event featuring three industry trailblazers. Puglia will be joined by Bruce Taylor of Taylor Farms, Vic Smith of JV Smith Companies and Soren Bjorn of ...

Legislator Profile: Making Sure Government Works For the People Q&A with Congressional Champion Jimmy Panetta

By Chardae Heim Jimmy Panetta, who proudly serves California’s 20th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, has continually demonstrated a steadfast commitment to ensuring the sustainability and success of the nation’s food supply. Since being sworn into office in 2017, Rep. Panetta has fought for everything from immigration reform and accessible healthcare to ...