Posts By: Hank Giclas

WG Leadership in AgTech Lauded During Forbes Summit

Western Growers’ leadership in expediting the development of agricultural technologies was widely recognized last week during the fifth annual Forbes AgTech Summit. In addition to sponsoring the summit, WG hosted a star-studded panel that discussed how technologies are being used to advance food safety, hosted the agtech startup Innovation Showcase and provided a keynote address ...

WG to Accelerate Automation through International Partnerships

Twenty agtech companies from New Zealand recently visited the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology, toured several WG members and participated in various ongoing WG automation initiatives to learn how they can further accelerate mechanization globally. “Automation is a global issue, and our Center is leading the charge in building international relationships to solve ...

Registration Now Open for AgTechx King City

Join us for our AgTechx – King City event, as we showcase some of the most innovative minds in agriculture and technology. This AgTechx will take place at the King City Fairgrounds and will feature a keynote speech from Craig Wilson, Vice President of Quality Control & Food Safety at Costco Wholesale. The event will explore ...

Meet AgTechx King City Keynote Speaker Craig Wilson

AgTechx King City will feature a special keynote speech from Craig Wilson, Vice President of Quality Control & Food Safety at Costco Wholesale. Costco’s food safety audit systems, STEC testing of fresh foods, x-ray product inspection, and unique positions on the Global Food Safety Initiative and the global regulatory environment is well known industry wide. ...