Posts By: Emily Lyons
Sustainability Expert Gina Colfer Joins WGCIT for November Lunch and Learn
The November Lunch and Learn event at the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology (WGCIT) featured an insightful presentation by Gina Colfer, a licensed Pest Control Advisor (PCA) and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) with a specialty in sustainability. WGCIT Director Dennis Donohue served as the emcee while Colfer shared her extensive experience and knowledge in organic farming and…
New Age Labs: A Partner in Progress
Since its inception in 1998, New Age Labs (NAL) has been a beacon of innovation and support for the agricultural community. With a focus on providing farmers with tangible returns on investment, NAL has become the premier North American laboratory for plant sap analysis, a testament to their commitment to enhancing the quality and yield of crops. Their mission, “to provide analytical data with…
Ann Donahue Joins WGCIT for Media Training Event During September Lunch & Learn
The Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology (WGCIT) in Salinas welcomed Ann Donahue, Director of Marketing and Communications for Western Growers, as the speaker for its September Lunch & Learn event. The special event focused on media training for the representatives from the 20 agtech startups in attendance. With her extensive background as an entertainment journalist, Ann…
David Gill from Rio Farms and Gill’s Onions Joins WGCIT for Lunch and Learn
David Gill's journey in agriculture is a testament to the enduring spirit of innovation and resilience in the farming community. His early experiences on the family farm laid the foundation for a robust career that has spanned decades, marked by the establishment of successful ventures, such as David Gill Ranch, Rio Farms and Gill's Onions. His commitment to the industry is evident not only…
Tony Alameda from Topflavor Farms Joins WGCIT for May Lunch and Learn
The Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology (WGCIT) in Salinas hosted its May Lunch & Learn, featuring Tony Alameda of Topflavor Farms. Dennis Donohue, Executive Director of the WGCIT, introduced Tony to a packed house of agtech startups, reminiscing about his radicchio sales days when Tony achieved double the yields on a challenging chicory crop. This success solidified…
Tony Alameda from Topflavor Farms Joins WGCIT for May Lunch and Learn
The Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology (WGCIT) in Salinas hosted its May Lunch & Learn last week, featuring Tony Alameda of Topflavor Farms. Dennis Donohue, Executive Director of the WGCIT, introduced Tony to a packed house of agtech startups, reminiscing about his radicchio sales days when Tony achieved double the yields on a challenging chicory crop. This success…
Craig Johnson, Vice President of Agricultural Operations for Del Monte Fresh, Visits CIT
The March Lunch & Learn at the Center for Innovation and Technology featured Del Monte Fresh’s Vice President of Agricultural Operations, Craig Johnson. Johnson shed light on the intricate dynamics of farming year-round and its implications on the industry and eloquently emphasized the significance of understanding seasonality in agriculture, highlighting how it shapes the rhythm of…