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 […]
The 2023 Salinas Biological Summit kicked off its inaugural debut by drawing key growers, startups, investors, representatives and educators for two days of connection, conversation and plans. Speakers at the event included Dave Puglia, President and CEO of Western Growers; Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture; Don Cameron, Vice President and General…
With over 25 years of experience as the President of Taylor Farms, Mark Borman will be sharing valuable grower-operation insight at the 2023 Salinas Biological Summit. The pride that Mark takes in being part of the growth at Taylor Farms is exemplified in the success and much-loved products created by Taylor Farms. In his role, he has guided the development of a company that’s innovative in…
Attend the first-ever Salinas Biological Summit happening on June 20-21, 2023 at CSU Monterey Bay’s Salinas City Center. Co-presented by Western Growers and New Zealand-based agrifood tech consultancy Wharf42, the 2023 Salinas Biological Summit will provide an opportunity for growers to increase their awareness of available biological solutions to address their soil and plant needs, as well…
Dr. Frank Wong, one of Bayer's Industry Affairs Directors, discusses his shift in opinion about biological solutions on this week’s episode of Voices of the Valley. “I would say that [during] the last two decades of my career, I’ve always been really cynical about biologics,” Frank says. In this episode, he discusses how and why he’s a recent convert on the issue. In the end, he says,…
Starting on October 1, 2023, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will enact changes to its rates for voluntary grading, inspection, certification, auditing and laboratory services for a variety of agricultural commodities, including fruits and vegetables. According to the USDA, these increases are based on cost-based analyses that indicated the need to increase user fee rates to offset…
