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Posts By: Jeff Janas

Expert to Discuss Biofuel Production Opportunities for the Produce Industry during Webinar

Join Western Growers on Thursday, October 29, for this month’s Lunch and Learn Webinar to hear about the current state of biofuel production and related challenges and opportunities for agricultural operations. Dr. Stephen Kaffka, Director of the California Biomass Collaborative, will provide an overview of the current science and efforts related to biofuel production in ...

Western Growers Welcomes 40 New Members

We would like to recognize and thank the companies who became part of the Western Growers family. Your support is appreciated. We look forward to working with you and your employees through 2015 and beyond. REGULAR Harvest Sensations LLC Irigoyen Farms Inc Never Bend LLC NON-FRESH REGULAR California Heritage Mills Inc Joe Muller & Sons Galen Olesh ...

Piece-rate Compensation Law & Compliance Webinar Now Available Online

Western Growers members can now log in and view the presentation and slides from the Piece-rate Compensation Law & Compliance webinar that was held on October 20, 2015. The webinar was conducted by WG Vice President and General Counsel Jason Resnick and was held exclusively for WG members to help clarify what the new piece-rate ...

EEO-1 Report Due October 30

Western Growers’ members are reminded that the deadline to file this year’s EEO-1 Report is due October 30, 2015. Normally, the report is due each September 30, but was extended this year due to new filing requirements.   The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has also updated its FAQ and Fact Sheet. Members that are required ...

90th Annual Meeting – Diverse Panel to Discuss GMO Labeling Issues

If you haven’t already heard, GMOs are causing quite a stir. One issue in particular — labeling — has the potential to affect the fresh produce industry. Mandatory labeling efforts have sprung up in many states and the issue is being debated in the halls of Congress. Both consumers and retailers are focused on and ...