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Six Things You Can Do to Be Cited by OSHA
Every business works hard to avoid injuries and serious accidents. Accidents not only harm employees, but also negatively impact the business. In addition to suffering lost time and income from a productive employee, a business might be subject to an OSHA inspection and possible fines if it is determined that they were not following proper ...
WG Member Honored by White House for Being a Champion of Change
Yesterday, twelve individuals were honored as “White House Champions of Change for Sustainable and Climate-Smart Agriculture.” Jesus (Jesse) Rodriguez, farm manager at Sano Farms, was one of those recognized during the ceremony. Sano Farms is a Western Growers member that operates out of Firebaugh, California. The White House Champions’ of Change Program honors farmers, ranchers,…
Catch Stuart Varney in Action at PAC Lunch
Fox Business Network anchor Stuart Varney is bringing his views on America’s economy to Western Growers’ 90th Annual Meeting. Varney will headline this year’s PAC Lunch on Monday, November 9 which promises to be an entertaining and informative luncheon. Never seen Varney in action? Check out this recent video clip: [VIDEO::https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpvh3o4yXkk::aVideoStyle] The…
State Agencies Begin Groundwater Management Meetings This Week
The State Water Resources Control Board and the Department of Water Resources released information about a series of informational meetings they will hold to discuss the implementation of Suitable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and to answer questions from the public. The first two meetings start tomorrow, October 21 in the Los Angeles area. Two meetings ...
Thursday November 5 — WGAT ACA Webinar
If you missed the Affordable Care Act Road Show events we held in Modesto, Bakersfield, Imperial, Fresno, Visalia, Salinas and Santa Maria, here’s your chance to get the information you missed! Western Growers Assurance Trust (WGAT) is hosting a webinar on Thursday, November 5, to cover upcoming Affordable Care Act requirements. Resident ACA expert and ...
90th Annual Meeting – Play Golf and Have a Chance to Win $50,000
The 90th Annual Meeting will undoubtedly send attendees home feeling enriched from their networking and information gathering experience. But if you are registered for and playing in the Western Growers 2015 Annual Golf Tournament, sponsored by Rabobank, one lucky person may go home feeling enriched in a completely different way. Not only is golfing on ...
Quaker City Produce to Close Tomorrow – Know your PACA Rights and Remedies
Quaker City Produce, a wholesaler located in Philadelphia that originally opened in 1940, is set to close its doors tomorrow, Friday, October 30. The closing comes on the heels of the death of the company’s patriarch Jimmy Storey on October 13. If you are currently owed money from Quaker City and have questions about your ...
ACA Roadshow Rolls On – Catch an Event Near You
Is your company prepared for the employer mandates that become effective in 2016 under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? If not, you need to act fast in order to avoid IRS penalties. Don’t understand what’s expected? Western Growers can help. In response to our successful road show events held recently in Modesto and Bakersfield, we ...
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 ...
FDA and Produce Industry to Hold Final Rule Webinars on FSMA in December
In October, following the publication of FDA’s final Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules for preventive controls for human food and animal feed, the produce industry came together with FDA to co-sponsor a series of webinars to help industry members understand the final rules and implications for their businesses. Yesterday, the FDA submitted three additional ...
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 ...
WG Staff to Lead Certification Classes for Ag Professionals in Human Resources
The Agricultural Personnel Management Association (APMA) has partnered with the San Diego County Farm Bureau to offer a series of courses in San Diego designed specifically for agricultural human resources professionals and others who address personnel matters for their company. Classes can be taken individually or as part of a curriculum leading to a certificate ...
CDFA Proposes to Lift San Diego Fruit Fly Quarantine Boundary
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) issued an update indicating that it is proposing to remove the San Diego County Mediterranean Fruit Fly Quarantine effective October 29, 2015. According to the email update, the quarantine boundary is being removed because there have been no additional flies trapped in three lifecycles. The proposed boundary ...
Last Chance — Register for ACA Compliance and Reporting Webinar on November 5
Did you miss one of the Affordable Care Act Road Show events we held in Modesto, Bakersfield, Imperial, Fresno, Visalia, Salinas and Santa Maria? Or have we not made it to your region? Well here’s your chance to get the information you missed! Western Growers Assurance Trust (WGAT) is hosting a webinar on Thursday, November ...
CDFA Now Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Proposals for 2016
The following is a press release from the California Department of Food and Agriculture announcing it has begun accepting proposals for 2016 specialty crop grants: The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process to ...
House Considers Federal Highway Legislation and WG Supported Amendments
Today, the House began consideration of H.R. 22, the DRIVE Act. The legislation would reauthorize the Federal Highway Trust Fund as well as a number of transportation-related programs for six years. The House will be considering amendments tonight and will likely vote on final passage later this week. The Senate has already passed legislation, and ...
Western Growers Issues Statement Following Release of Trade Agreement Language
Today, President and CEO of Western Growers issued a statement following the release of text of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement. A deal between the United States and the 11 other Pacific Rim countries participating in the negotiations was reached on October 5, 2015. TPP is critical for the U.S. fresh produce industry as ...