Kara Timmins
Western Growers, Communications Manager
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 […]
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Alex Cochran Discusses the Value of Biologicals in Agriculture in This Week’s Voices of the Valley Episode
Alex Cochran, Chief Technology Officer at DPH Biologicals joins Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson on this week’s episode of Voices of the Valley to discuss the realities and possibilities of utilizing biological solutions in agriculture. In this episode, Alex shares his insight into how to optimize the benefits of biologicals, which, he says, starts with the relationship with growers:…
A Global Approach to Consumer Desires with David Magaña on Voices of the Valley
David Magaña is Vice President and Senior Analyst of Rabo Research in North America for fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts, and he shares his global perspective on the present challenges in agriculture on this week’s episode of Voices of the Valley. Together with hosts Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson, David discusses the global factors of water, land, logistics and inflation that put…
Ethy Levy, Founder of Impact Innovation Israel, Speaking at the 2023 Salinas Biological Summit
The 2023 Salinas Biological will gather some of the best minds in innovation, and Ethy Levy will contribute her expertise in strategic tech innovation the event. Ethy works across multiple technology sectors and advises multi-national corporations as well as academia and government. Her company, Impact Innovation Israel, fosters social and environmental impact by connecting aspiring…
Upcoming Webinar: The Future is Now – How Data Sharing Enhances Food Safety – Featuring GreenLink™
Save the date for the next CONTACT’S Produce Safety Webinar “The Future is Now: How Data Sharing Enhances Food Safety,” hosted by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, which will feature Sonia Salas, Assistant Vice President of Science with Western Growers, Cronan McNamara, Founder and CEO of Crème Global, De Ann Davis, ...
VoV Podcast: Radicle Growth CEO and Managing Partner Kirk Haney on the Secret to Successful Agtech Investing
In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Kirk Haney, CEO and Managing Partner of Radicle Growth, joins Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson to share some of the expertise he has gained from launching multiple startups and a deep portfolio of agtech investments. “You learn a lot from every investment you make and every company you run,” Haney says. Haney shares his insight into the…
WG Member Discount Available for 2023 Salinas Biological Summit
The 2023 Salinas Biological Summit is happening on June 20-21, 2023 in Salinas, Calif., and tickets are now available for purchase. Western Growers and global agritech consultancy Wharf42 have partnered to provide the space for growers to deepen their knowledge of globally applied biological solutions. This two-day event will showcase plenary sessions and panel discussions and allow for…
Save the Date: 2023 Salinas Biological Summit
Mark the calendar for June 20-21, 2023 for the Salinas Biological Summit. Western Growers and Wharf42 have come together to organize the Salinas Biological Summit to showcase science-based biological applications with leading industry experts. The plans for the summit include keynote speakers, plenary sessions and targeted panel discussions, as well as an exhibition of biological ...
GreenLink™: The Online Platform for Food Safety Risk Management
Developed by the Western Growers Science team, GreenLink™ provides a secure, anonymous online network that enables users to share data in the field of food safety. With this aggregated data information, users have access to valuable anonymized data that can help them strategically anticipate, predict, and plan food safety strategies. De Ann Davis, Senior Vice ...
Webinar Opportunity: Prevent Discrimination and Harassment
This year, over 25,000 harassment complaints were filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) — could you be one of them? The EEOC and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) enforce laws that make it illegal to discriminate against job applicants and employees. Employers who fail to comply with these laws ...
GreenLink™: The First Fresh Produce Online Platform for Food Safety Risk Management
Developed by the Western Growers Science team in collaboration with Western Growers member companies, GreenLink™ provides a digital, secure and confidential online platform that enables users to share food safety data. The platform allows users to analyze their internal food safety data and to learn from aggregated, anonymized data that can help them anticipate, adjust, and ...
Panel Audio from the Organic Grower Summit 2022 is Available Now!
From Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2022, experts in the organic agriculture space came together at OGS in Monterey, Calif. to share their expertise on innovation, technology and food science and how it relates to the present and future of organic growing. The recordings from OGS are available now for those who couldn’t make the event. The ...
Sustainable Groundwater Management LandFlex Financial Incentive Program Open for Comments Through December 29
In an effort to protect drinking water wells, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is incentivizing growers to limit groundwater pumping with the LandFlex Program. Using a $25 million grant awarded by the State of California, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is working with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to distribute ...
Lineup Is Available for the 42nd Annual APMA Forum!
Registration is open for the Agricultural Personnel Management Association (APMA) Forum, a must-attend event for human resources, labor and safety professionals working in agriculture. The APMA Forum will take place on January 18-20, 2023, at the Monterey Plaza Hotel. A packed schedule of seminars is filled with content to fulfill the promise of the event’s ...
VofV Podcast: Netafim’s President and CEO Mike Hemman Discusses How Growers Can Respond to California’s Record Drought
Netafim’s President and CEO Mike Hemman Discusses How Growers Can Respond to California’s Record Drought Mike Hemman, President and CEO of Netafim, joins Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson on this week’s episode of Voices of the Valley to discuss the short- and long-term strategies for adapting to the nuanced water needs growers have amid the ...
The University of Arizona’s New Commission: A Response to A Drying Climate
Robert C. Robbins, President of The University of Arizona, has formed a Presidential Advisory Commission on the Future of Agriculture and Food Production in a Drying Climate to “provide recommendations on concrete steps the University can take to make our state a global leader in creating and applying transformational technologies and climate-resilient sustainable agricultural and ...
Census of Agriculture Now Available to Complete in Paper and Online Versions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed paper questionnaires to agriculture producers in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming the week of Dec. 19, 2022. Producers now have the option to complete the ag census at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. Responding to the Census of Agriculture is required by law under Title 7 ...
VoV Podcast: Central Valley Foundation CEO and Former Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin: Focused on A Better Future
“Food is culture. Culture is people. People are stories.” So says Ashley Swearengin, the CEO of the Central Valley Foundation and former mayor of Fresno, who joins Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson on this episode of Voices of the Valley to share her visions, goals and accomplishments about building a bridge to a brighter future. ...
Western Growers Mourns the Passing of Joe Marchini
Joe (Giuseppe) Marchini, 84, passed away surrounded by his family on Dec. 28, 2022. He accumulated a few titles in his life as a farmer: Mr. Radicchio, the original radicchio grower in the United States and Joe Man being a few. His life as a farmer started early, and it all began with his watchful ...
This Valuable Employee Education Opportunity is Expiring Soon
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” ― Benjamin Franklin At Western Growers, we believe that the best companies invest in people development. An empowered and supported workforce are a vital asset to any organization. Employees who have the tools and education to thrive in their position are the core to long-term success. ...
Farm from a Box’s Brandi DeCarli on Creating Local Food Access Through Entrepreneurship
Brandi DeCarli, CEO and Founding Partner of Farm from a Box, joins Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson to discuss the dynamic and sustainable future of agriculture. A listening experience that’s the perfect start to the new year, DeCarli shares a palpable excitement for the coming years in ag, and sees challenges as opportunities. Whether it’s ...