Posts By: Hank Giclas

WG Brings Innovation to Imperial Valley during AgTech Event

On February 8, Western Growers will be hosting “Innovation in the Imperial Valley,” a lively event where growers, researchers, technologists and entrepreneurs will come together for riveting discussions about future farming technology. This event will feature educational forums and robust networking opportunities while showcasing cutting-edge innovations for the agricultural community.…

Learn How to Grow 12 Times More Produce During Upcoming Tech Talk Session

Join us for the January 25 Tech Talk® as PowerGrow shares how its innovative Greenhouse as a Service model can help farmers grow eight to 12 times more produce per acre, while using 95 percent less water. PowerGrow, one of 52 start-up companies housed in the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology, builds patented, renewable ...

Venture Capitalist, Best-Selling Author Richard Moran to Keynote Imperial AgTech Event

Richard Moran—a San Francisco-based business leader, workplace pundit, bestselling author and venture capitalist—will be the keynote speaker during Western Growers’ Innovation in the Imperial Valley Summit on February 8. Moran will comment on the latest in innovation and the future of agricultural technology. As a venture capitalist, he has been involved in development of companies,…

WG Partners with Phoenix Business Journal to Host Next Generation AgTech Panel

On February 27, the next generation of farmers will come together to have an in-depth discussion about the challenges currently faced on the farm and the possibilities of the agricultural technology. The “Power Breakfast: AgTech – View from the Farm” event features a panel of future farming leaders in the Arizona region who will share insight ...

Small Business Target of Cyber Attackers

open and found an official looking link to a file sharing service (that I am familiar with) asking me to open and review the attachment. Even though this was from someone I know—and trust—the language and lack of detail just seemed a bit fishy (phishy?) to me. Instead of opening the link—I opted to reach ...