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Illogical Federal Water Allocation to Farmers South of Delta
IRVINE, Calif., (March 22, 2017) — In response to the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation’s initial water allocation announcement of 65% today for farmers south of the Delta served by the federal Central Valley Project, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “With record-level precipitation and flooding, and fear of more to ...
PRESS RELEASE: Farm Groups Join to Oppose UFW Safe Harbor Exclusion Clause in Piece-rate Bill
THE FOLLOWING IS A JOINT-PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY WESTERN GROWERS AND THE CALIFORNIA FRESH FRUIT ASSOCIATION: Western Growers and California Fresh Fruit Association to file “friend of the court” brief in support of constitutional challenge to AB 1513 (2015) excluding two companies, and thousands of farm workers IRVINE, Calif. (March 24, 2016) — Western Growers ...
PRESS RELEASE: Western Growers Hammers Feds on “Measly” South-of-the Delta Water Allocation
Declares “government has lost its moral compass” IRVINE, Calif., (April 1, 2016) — The following statement was issued by Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif in response to the announcement by regulators of the Central Valley Project (CVP) that farms and cities south-of-the-Delta will receive only a five percent water allocation this year: “For ...
MEDIA ALERT: WG Files Joint Amicus Brief on Safe Harbor Carve-out Provision
IRVINE, Calif. (April 5, 2016) — Western Growers and industry partners have filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of provisions of AB 1513 that effectively carve out two growers from taking advantage of the bill’s safe harbor provisions. The brief was drafted by Pacific Legal Foundation on behalf of ...
PRESS RELEASE — Western Growers Applauds USCIS & State Department on Streamlining H-2A Application Process
IRVINE, Calif. (May 10, 2016) — While in Washington, D.C. for the Association’s Annual Board Fly-in, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif heralded the announcements made by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) to streamline the H-2A application process: “Yesterday’s announcements are welcome news for our ...
PRESS RELEASE: Western Growers Encourages Senate Committee to Act on Western Water Bill
IRVINE, Calif. (May 17, 2016) — Statement by Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif encouraging the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to move to mark-up of Western drought legislation: “We are pleased that the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee remains committed to resolving the short- and long-term challenges related to the ongoing ...
PRESS STATEMENT: WESTERN GROWERS REITERATES SUPPORT FOR TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
IRVINE, Calif. (May 19, 2016) — Statement by Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif reiterating support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement following the release of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) analysis of its likely impact on the U.S. economy: “The ITC report released yesterday confirms that the recently-concluded TPP agreement will be ...
PRESS RELEASE: Western Growers Commends House on Passage of Senate Energy Legislation with Water Provisions
IRVINE, Calif. (May 26, 2016) — Statement by Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif commending the U.S. House of Representatives on passage of an amendment to the Senate-passed energy bill that includes drought relief legislation introduced by Representative David Valadao (CA-21): “We are pleased that the House has incorporated Representative Valadao’s drought relief legislation…
Tom Nassif Wins Agriculturalist of the Year Award
IRVINE, Calif. (April 12, 2017) – The California State Fair announced that Tom Nassif, Western Growers President & CEO, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2017 Agriculturalist of the Year Award for his extensive contributions to the California agricultural industry. In selecting Nassif for the recognition, the California State Fair Ag Advisory ...
Statement — Western Growers’ Statement Supporting Trump’s Decision Not to Withdraw from NAFTA
IRVINE, Calif., (April 27, 2017) – Responding to President Trump’s decision to not immediately withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “We agree with the President’s determination not to immediately withdraw from NAFTA. The benefits of this agreement have not been uniformly felt…
Western Growers’ Statement on Senate Immigration Legislation Addressing Existing Farm Workforce
IRVINE, Calif., (May 3, 2017) —Following the introduction of the Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2017 in the Senate, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif released this statement: “With the introduction of immigration legislation, the Senate elevates an issue often overlooked in the immigration reform debate: Retention of the existing agricultural workforce. To…
Western Growers’ Statement in Support of SB 623
IRVINE, Calif. (August 23, 2017) – Western Growers Executive Vice President Dave Puglia released the following statement following the press conference that was held in support of SB 623 (Monning — Carmel), a bill that provides clean drinking water to disadvantaged communities that do not have access to or cannot afford clean drinking water: “The ...
Western Growers Applauds Passage of Goodlatte AG Act by House Judiciary Committee
IRVINE, Calif., (October 25, 2017) — Today, following the passage of the AG Act by the House Judiciary Committee, Western Growers’ President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement applauding the action: “We applaud Chairman Goodlatte and the Committee for advancing this legislation. During the committee process several changes were made to the legislation…
Western Growers’ Statement on the 2017 California Wildfires
IRVINE, Calif. (December 12, 2017) — Western Growers’ President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement regarding the Southern California wildfires: “Our hearts go out to the people, communities and businesses affected by these devastating fires, including our farmers and their workers who grow produce in and around the areas ravaged by them. Western Growers has…
PRESS RELEASE: Western Growers Urges Immediate Senate Action on Western Water Bill
IRVINE, Calif. (October 27, 2015) — Statement by Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif urging the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to act on Western drought legislation prior to the Thanksgiving recess: “We join forces with more than 100 regional and state organizations – representing the spectrum of agricultural and urban and ...
PRESS RELEASE: PRESS CALL WEDNESDAY: Conservative Leaders Show Depth of Support for Immigration Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C., (October 27, 2015) — In advance of the House Republicans’ election for the next speaker and the GOP presidential debate in Boulder, conservative leaders are joining a telephonic press conference on Wednesday to voice their support for immigration reform. These national and local leaders are remaining focused on the long-term need for immigration ...
PRESS RELEASE: Western Growers Supports Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement; Nassif applauds deal as beneficial for U.S. fresh produce growers
IRVINE, Calif. (November 5, 2015) — Today, negotiators released the entire text of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement. The agreement, once implemented, addresses two issues of particular concern to the fresh produce industry. In response to the text release, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “I applaud ...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Grand Opening of Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology
SALINAS, Calif. (December 4, 2015) — December 10 will feature the grand opening of an agricultural technology incubator aimed at bringing innovative entrepreneurs together with farmers and other agricultural companies to bring forward creative solutions to the biggest challenges facing agriculture. What A grand opening ceremony to launch the Western Growers Center for Innovation &…
Fresh or Frozen, Muzzi Family Farms Has It Covered
Muzzi Family Farms may have only been established in 2012, but the family who owns and operates the Salinas, CA, based company has roots in agriculture dating back well over 50 years. To hear the brother and sister team of Dominic Muzzi Jr. and Lisa Muzzi talk about their family’s rich agriculture history is to ...
Blythe’s Soon To Be Centenarian Still “Growing” Strong
Nish Noroian Nish Noroian Farms Blythe, CA Member Since 1975 On July 9, 2015, Nish Noroian, the patriarch of Nish Noroian Farms, in Blythe, Calif. turns 100. This member profile piece highlights the 80-plus years he has spent in agriculture. Nish’s daughter Nisha recently gave an interview about her family’s farming history and about her ...