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Western Growers Welcomes Our New 2015 Members
We would like to recognize and thank the companies who became part of the Western Growers family. Your patronage is appreciated. We look forward to working with you and your employees in 2015 and beyond. Members Belmont Produce Sales Black Jack Farms Cardenas Brothers Farming Inc Desert Custom Farming Inc Double Date Packing Inc Earthbound ...
Register for the 2016 Colorado Governor’s Ag Forum
Governor John Hickenlooper and the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program, in conjunction with the Colorado Department of Agriculture and Colorado State University are set to host the 25th annual Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture on February 18 in Denver. The focus of the 2016 Governor’s Ag Forum will be “The Next Generation of Agriculture” and will ...
Center for Produce Safety Announces $20M Fundraising Initiative
The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) issued a press release today announcing the “Campaign for Produce Safety,” a major fundraising initiative designed to secure $20 million in funding over the next five years. To read CPS’ press release in its entirety and to see a list of past and present contributors, CLICK HERE.
Social Media Helps Get the Story Out
Today’s VICE News piece, Flooding Fields in California’s Drought, epitomizes “journalism” at its worst. The hit piece on California farmers’ water use provided little balance to a story that is misleading and, at times, nonfactual. The California Farm Water Coalition issued a fantastic response on its webpage dispelling many of the assertions made in ...
90th Annual Meeting Early Bird Registration Rates End October 1 – Register Now
Have you registered for the 90th Annual Meeting yet? If not, now’s the time to do it since the early bird registration deadline of October 1 is quickly approaching. Why delay getting registered after the deadline and pay more for the same great events, workshops and festivities? Just a reminder that this year’s meeting is ...
Pollution Liability-Forgotten, But Needed Coverage
Most companies are very aware of their property and liability exposures. They buy insurance coverage to protect their buildings and equipment and secure liability coverage to pay for losses from automobile accidents, product defects and other types of third party incidents. What most companies fail to realize is that they may have pollution exposures as ...
14 Members of CFVGA join Western Growers
Western Growers would like to recognize and extend a special welcome to the following companies that have become members of Western Growers through our strategic relationship with the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA). New Colorado Grower And Allied Members American Ag Credit Kaiser Permanente Kunugi Farms Local Food Catalysts LLC Matt Proctor Farms ...
Experts to Discuss Water Rights and Use at 90th Annual Meeting Workshop
In California, legal and political conflict over water rights and allocations has erupted as the enduring drought tests the state’s complex system of laws and districts in unprecedented ways. In Arizona, water managers have started planning for historic reductions from the Colorado River even as the state’s political leaders must plan for the water demands of ...
Renew Your WG Membership and Stay Connected
Western Growers is your connection to success. From government affairs to health care and human resources needs to innovation, we exist to support you. 5 Reasons to Renew Your Membership Today To make sure your voice is heard. Our federal and state government relations team interacts with decision makers to address water, immigration, environment, crop ...
90th Annual Meeting Sponsors Deserve Your Continued Support in 2016
Our 90th Annual Meeting held this past November was a productive, elegant and memorable event. Much work goes into preparing the meeting, and a great deal of the meeting’s success is owed to our sponsors. Over the course of the year, Western Growers likes to remind members about those companies who acted as sponsors and ...
Tom Papa to Perform During the 90th Annual Meeting Award of Honor Dinner
Comedian Tom Papa will be the performer during the entertainment portion of this year’s Award of Honor Dinner. Papa, a 20 plus–year veteran in stand-up comedy, has been showcased in a variety of entertainment mediums that include the silver screen, TV, radio, and the live stage. His first hour-long special, Tom Papa Live in New ...
Lunch and Learn Webinar — How Does California Deal with Invasive Species?
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 ...
Weather Service Issues High Heat Advisory Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a high heat advisory, as above-normal temperatures will make it feel more like summer than early fall along much of the California coast. Outdoor employers are reminded to: Provide workers with plenty of fresh, cool and accessible water; Encourage and remind workers to drink water before they become thirsty ...
Register for the Preventive Controls for Human Food Webinar October 2
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 ...
Register for the ACA Dashboard Road Show
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 ...
Reserve Your Spot for WGs’ 90th Annual Meeting at the Grand Del Mar
This November, Western Growers will hold our 90th Annual Meeting at the Grand Del Mar in San Diego. Like our previous Annual Meetings, this year’s event promises to be memorable, featuring one of Southern California’s most spectacular resorts. For three days, you will have the opportunity to connect with old friends, make new ones, and ...
FDA Finalizes Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule
Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that two rules developed as a result of the passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act in 2011 have been finalized. The Preventive Controls for Human Food rule and the Preventive Controls for Animal Food rule require companies that process food for humans and animals to implement ...
90th Annual Meeting — Don’t Miss This Year’s Workshops
Some of the most anticipated events during the Annual Meeting are our workshops. This year’s line-up of workshops will be no different, featuring discussions on some of the hottest topics in the industry. Full registration to the Annual Meeting not only gets you into all four workshops, but also includes admission into the Welcome Reception, ...
Register for the September 30 Lunch & Learn Webinar on Invasive Species
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 ...
Book your Room for the 90th Annual Meeting Now
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 ...