Julia Nellis
Social Media Manager
Julia Nellis serves as the Social Media Manager for Western Growers, where she is responsible for cultivating and maintaining the Association’s social media presence. She has experience with local government, campaign management, and social media strategies. Julia received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Political Science and Communications, respectively, from Minnesota State University, Mankato. When […]
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WGCIT Startup Helps Unlock New Secrets to Plant Growth
The world’s population is projected to reach nearly 9.77 billion by 2050, requiring our world’s growers to increase their yields by more than 60 percent to keep up with demand, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Experts project that production in developing countries will need to nearly double their output. To meet these demands growers will need to increase the amount of…
Western Growers Hosts Plant and Food Research for Membership Tour
This week, Western Growers welcomed industry colleagues at Plant and Food Research for a comprehensive tour showcasing a handful of innovative agricultural operations. At Plant and Food Research, they are using world-leading science to improve the way we grow, harvest and share food. With over 1,000 people working across Aotearoa New Zealand and the globe to help deliver foods from our most…
Western Growers Science Team Honored to Receive IAFP Most Viewed Peer-Reviewed Research Publication Award
The editorial board of Food Protection Trends congratulates the Western Growers Science Team on their paper, “Fresh Produce Harvesting Equipment – A Review of Cleaning and Sanitizing Practices and Related Science,” for winning the 2024 Most Viewed Peer-Reviewed Publication Award. The award will be presented at The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) meeting on July 17,…
A Buzzworthy Celebration: Pollinator Week 2024 Celebrates Role of Pollinators in Agriculture
Pollinators, bees in particular, are indispensable to farming, ensuring we are able to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables year-round. Their tireless work contributes to more than $18 billion in crop production revenue annually. Over 100 crops grown in the U.S., including almonds, berries, melons and squash, depend on these vital pollinators. Bees visit flower after flower, collecting and…
Western Grower & Shipper May/June Digital Issue Available Now
The May/June 2024 digital issue of the Western Grower & Shipper magazine is available for online viewing. This issue includes the articles “Spiraling Labor Cost and the Opportunities Lost”; “Growing the Global Network: Western Growers Visits New Zealand and Australia”; “WGCIT Startup Helps Unlock New Secrets to Plant Growth” and more. The cover article features Joe Pezzini,…