E: [email protected]/P:949.241.5337 Kara Timmins is the Communications Manager for Western Growers. She has worked in marketing and publishing for over ten years. She has a keen interest in biological evolution and how science can be used to find solutions to human issues. Kara received her undergraduate degree in Anthropology from the University of […]
In recognition of the value of a strong network of international connections, Western Growers executives and members of the board visited Peru this week to learn more about the agricultural successes of the country. The trip includes a meeting at the U.S. Embassy and tours of Vanguard International, Beta Agroindustrial, Mission Produce and more. The trip included Western Growers Dave…
To gain insight into current field equipment cleaning and sanitation methods, Western Growers is working with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo─in collaboration with University of California-Davis and Virginia Tech─to create and conduct a survey about sanitation methods of fruit, nut and vegetable growers. Results from this survey will help develop a better understanding of existing cleaning and…
Listen to this week's Voices of the Valley episode here. In this week’s episode of Voices of the Valley, we’re breaking through misconceptions in agriculture with Coachella Valley farmer Celeste Alonzo. Alongside her family, Celeste grows bell peppers and corn at Junior Enterprises. She joins Julia Nellis, Social Media Manager at Western Growers, to answer questions WG received on…
Western Growers Association’s Next Gen Ag Program has garnered additional support from Bank of America as part of its workforce development focus to help connect students and young adults to high demand careers, often funding stipends and other paid opportunities. The bank’s $25,000 grant and longtime partnership will allow Western Growers and the Next Gen Ag Program to continue the work…
Cal Fleet Advisor offers a no-cost assistance program to California commercial trucking fleets and independent owner-operators to help navigate the process of obtaining medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles, chargers and funding. Through this service, an advisor can help you understand your zero-emission vehicle and charging options, connect you with dealers and funding opportunities and…
As part of the Western Growers Science team’s ongoing engagement on food safety, De Ann Davis, Senior Vice President, Science, participated in a panel discussion with other industry experts about Closer to Zero, an action plan to reduce exposures to lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury from foods commonly consumed by babies and young children to the lowest extent feasible. The panel…
In the first episode of the new season of Voices of the Valley, Western Growers’ Dennis Donohue, Center for Innovation & Technology Director, and Jeana Cadby, Environment and Climate Director, discuss how agriculture is addressing its biggest challenges this year in both innovation and science. Dennis and Jeana discuss how the organization and its team are actively addressing issues…
