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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Contribute to the Western Growers Compensation Survey for Unprecedented Value
The 2024 Western Growers Compensation Survey is now open for Western Growers member companies to contribute their compensation data. Every company that submits data will receive the completed survey for free - a $2,500 value. In addition, any individual who submits data will also be entered to win a 13" MacBook Air. All information submitted will remain anonymous and will NOT be linked back…
Western Growers Board Members and Executives Visit Peru
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…
Help Expand Industry Knowledge by Completing Field Equipment Sanitation Survey
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…
Concept Clean Energy: Shining a Light on Solar Energy Solutions for Growers
Efficient and accessible change happens on a gradient. When it comes to green energy, much of the gradual slope needed to scale the legislative wall ahead is up to the agricultural industry to construct. Concept Clean Energy has been working in synchronicity with grower operations to create versatile energy solutions that work in unison with grower challenges to find pointed solutions to…
Voices of the Valley Podcast: Do You Really Know Where Your Food Comes From?
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…
Bank of America Grant Supports Western Growers Next Gen Ag Program
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 No-Cost Guidance for Transitioning to Zero-Emission Shipping Vehicles
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…
Growers Can Receive Grants for Irrigation Upgrades Through SWEEP
The CDFA has announced that the State Water Efficiency & Enhancement Program (SWEEP) has been suspended until further notice. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) offers financial assistance through their State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) to help realize grower goals to integrate irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save…
WG Update on FDA’s Closer to Zero Initiative
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…
New Episode of Voices of the Valley Podcast Looks Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges
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…
There’s A Compensation Survey Participant Winner!
Everyone who participated in contributing data to the 2023 Compensation Survey was entered to win a 13" MacBook Air. This year, Carrie Jordan from Babe' Farms Inc. took home the prize. Congratulations, Carrie! All companies that participated in the 2023 Compensation Survey received the survey for free, a $2,500 value. This is the only compensation resource of its kind. With compensation…
YCEDA Executive Director Candidates’ Presentations Open to Public
The University of Arizona’s Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture (YCEDA) will showcase presentations from candidates who are in consideration for the Executive Director position. The topic of the presentations will be "Opportunities and Challenges Facing YCEDA in the Next 10 Years.” Presentations will be held on January 3 and 4 at the Yuma Ag Center (6425 W. 8th St.). The…
Have A Say in Field Equipment Sanitation Research
In an initiative to guide future solution and resources, the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) has designed the Sanitation of Agricultural Field Equipment Questionnaire to begin the research process centered around field equipment sanitation. The research will develop a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges associated with field equipment sanitation and work toward…
John D’Arrigo Receives Award of Honor at Western Growers 2023 Annual Meeting
In recognition of his many contributions to the agricultural industry and community, John D’Arrigo was presented with the 2023 Award of Honor at the Western Growers Annual Meeting in Kauai on November 14. Upon receiving his award, John spoke about the future of agriculture and the role that D’Arrigo Brothers will have in that future: “My goal for the future of our company and…
Start Planning for the 98th Western Growers Annual Meeting in 2024
As the 2023 Western Growers Annual Meeting in Kauai comes to a close, sights are set on the next big annual event in Scottsdale Arizona at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa in 2024. Mark your calendar for November 3-6, 2024, to attend the event of the year for industry leaders in agriculture. The 98th Western Growers Annual Meeting will include unrivaled networking…
The CDFA Opens 2024 Fertilizer Research and Education Program Grant Cycle
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced the opening of the 2024 Grant Cycle for its Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP). To qualify for the grant, proposals should address how the funds will be used for “outreach, education, demonstration, and research projects related to the environmentally safe and agronomically sound use and handling of…
Thanksgiving Week Spotlight
Western Growers will not be sending a Spotlight mailing for November 23, 2023. We wish you and your family a great Thanksgiving holiday.
Western Growers Annual Meeting is Almost Here!
It isn’t too late to be a part of the 2023 Western Growers Annual Meeting on November 12-15, 2023. The four-day event in Kauai will feature some of the best networking, events and entertainment that the industry has to offer. Speakers include Dr. Temple Grandin, Michael Shellenberger and Jim Carroll. The Award of Honor dinner honoring John D’Arrigo will conclude with entertainment from…
Western Growers to Continue Reform Efforts with New FDA Foods Coalition
Western Growers is joining the newly launched FDA Foods Coalition, which is made up of consumer advocates, food industry representatives, public health groups and associations supporting state and local regulators. Together the contributing parties will educate policymakers, media and the public about improving the governance of the FDA Human Foods Program. “Industry needs a strong,…
The 2023 Western Growers Annual Meeting Featured Session: What Does Artificial Intelligence Mean for Agriculture and Food?
The 2023 Western Growers Annual Meeting Featured Session will address a timely question: what does artificial intelligence mean for agriculture and food? Panelists will explore questions like what impact will artificial intelligence (AI) have on WG member operations and supply chains? How will AI improve and potentially accelerate automation and biological solutions, and are there over-hyped…