Western Growers invites you to participate in this month’s Lunch and Learn Webinar on the current procedures the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has in place to identify, control and contain invasive species. Dr. Jason Leathers, CDFA’s primary state entomologist, will provide an overview of current procedures and showcase some examples of situations ...
Have you booked your room for Western Growers 90th Annual Meeting yet? Don’t miss out on your chance to stay at one of Southern California’s most luxurious resorts, The Grand Del Mar. Rooms are going fast. Based on availability, if you have missed your chance, don’t fret! Western Growers has an overflow room block available ...
The 2015 California legislative year was completed early Saturday morning following final action on bills. The focus now shifts as the governor will decide the fate of the bills that were passed. Below is a brief snapshot of key bills of importance to WG. AB 465 (Roger Hernandez, D – West Covina) Oppose: AB 465 ...
With the publication of FDA’s final Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rule for Preventive Controls for Human Food and Animal Feed, the produce industry has come together to provide a FREE series of webinars to help industry members understand the final rules and implications for their businesses. FDA’s final FSMA regulations will have a significant ...
When “chef-testant,” Shirley Chung was eliminated from the Top Chef show’s final four episode in Hawaii in 2014, she graciously lamented about her performance saying, “I feel like I disappointed a lot of people, but I have to be honest and say that I agreed with the judges. I was simply not at my best ...
Is your company prepared for the 2016 employer mandates under the Affordable Care Act? If not, you need to act fast in order to avoid IRS penalties. Don’t understand what’s expected? Western Growers can help. We are hosting events in Modesto and Bakersfield next week to help guide you through the tangled web of ACA ...
The University of Arizona’s Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture is hosting a Fusarium Wilt Conference on Wednesday, November 12, 2015. The Conference will take place in Yuma and run through Friday, November 13. Attendees will hear from Fusarium Wilt experts from Arizona, California, Italy and Brazil and will also have the opportunity to ...