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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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes Opens Listening Session for Proposed Kroger-Albertsons Merger
Editor's Note: The next listening session has been postponed. Please check back for future opportunities to hear about this issue. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes will be at the Prescott City Council 201 N Montezuma St, Prescott, AZ 86301 Suite 302 on Wednesday, April 12 from 3pm-5pm to discuss the proposed merger between the Kroger Co., parent company of Smith’s and Fry’s Food &…
Western Growers Joins Other Researchers to Investigate Harvesting Equipment Sanitation Practices
The March – April 2023 issue of the Food Protection Trends (FPT) from the International Association for Food Protection features the article Fresh Produce Harvesting Equipment ─ A Review of Cleaning and Sanitizing Practices and Related Science. This peer-reviewed article investigates the best practices for routine cleaning and sanitation of food-contact and adjacent areas of harvesting…
Western Growers SVP of Science De Ann Davis Responds to FDA Update on Reform Efforts
As the process of updating operational processes within the FDA continues to unfold, the agency released an update on the progress made, noting that a search for a new Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods is underway. “I’m looking forward to starting the interview process and making a selection for this important position as soon as possible,” said FDA Commissioner Robert M.…
Salinas Biological Summit Sponsorship Opportunities Available Now
The 2023 Salinas Biological Summit will take place on June 20-21 in Salinas, Calif. This premier event will showcase a rich schedule of speakers and demonstrations to provide the best platform for highlighting the innovations and solutions for improving soil and plant health. Sponsorship opportunities for this valuable event are now available. Being a sponsor offers the following…
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes Opens Listening Session for Proposed Kroger-Albertsons Merger
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes will be at the Catalina High School Auditorium 3645 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ 85716 on Tuesday, March 28 11am-1pm to discuss the proposed merger between the Kroger Co., parent company of Smith's and Fry’s Food & Drug Stores, and Albertsons Companies, which operates supermarkets under the Albertsons and Safeway brands in Arizona. Mayes has launched an…
Western Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference Event Open for Registration
In its event debut, the National Agricultural Law Center is hosting the Western Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference on May 4-5, 2023 in Reno, Nev. at the Peppermill Reno Resort. Western Growers’ Dennis Nuxoll, VP, Federal Government Affairs will be participating in the panel Update from the Potomac: 2023 Farm Bill & Related Federal Issues on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. to…
The New WG Member Community Resource Hub is Here!
Active Western Growers contacts now have access to the new Member Community Resource Hub. If you haven’t received an email with your new member login information by March 1, 2023, please contact [email protected]. Previous login passwords to access resources on wga.com will no longer work after this date. Western Growers members now have streamlined access to news, events and…
Western Growers Welcomes Jeana Cadby as Director, Environment and Climate
In the first role of its kind within Western Growers, Jeana Cadby has accepted the job of Director, Environment and Climate. Jeana will implement strategic initiatives that support the environmental performance of Western Growers’ members. She will work to ensure that members have access to resources related to pressing issues like crop inputs, integrated pest management, water quality, soil…
Voices of the Valley: California Farmworker Foundation Executive Director Hernan Hernandez on Working to Give Farmworkers a Voice in Politics and Policy
On this episode of Voices of the Valley, Hernan Hernandez, Executive Director of the California Farmworker Foundation, shares his background about growing up in a farm community to becoming a voice and force for policy change. “What really got me more involved with the population of farmworkers who I serve today is that I always felt that farmworkers needed to improve their quality of…
Western Growers Welcomes Priscila Cisneros, Training and Development Manager for Western Growers University
Western Growers welcomes Priscila Cisneros, SHRM-CP, as the Training and Development Manager for Western Growers University. Priscila brings 15 years of experience in Human Resources, Organizational Development, business administration and community engagement to her new role. She earned her Executive MBA from California Lutheran University and a BA in Chicana/o Studies with a minor in Political…
Stuart Woolf: Sharing Expert Industry Insight at the Salinas Biological Summit
Stuart Woolf will be one of the featured speakers at the Salinas Biological Summit on June 20-21, 2023. The Summit will host an exhibition of biological solutions and provide a major platform for growers to meet and engage with peers from around the world. Stuart Woolf is President and CEO of Woolf Farming & Processing and the incoming Chair of Western Growers. Woolf Farming &…
Kirk Haney: Learn About Agtech Investing at the Salinas Biological Summit
Kirk Haney will be one of the features speakers at the Salinas Biological Summit on 20-21 June 2023. The Summit will host an exhibition of biological solutions and provide a major platform for growers to meet and engage with peers from around the world. Kirk Haney is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Radicle Growth. Under Kirk’s leadership, Radicle Growth has become a market leader…
Vacancies Available on CDFA’s Shipping Point Inspection Advisory Committee and Standardization Advisory Committee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced available committee spots on both the Shipping Point Inspection Advisory Committee (SPI) and the Standardization Advisory Committee. Shippers of fruit and vegetables are encouraged to apply to the SPI committee. Members of the SPI provide support to the agricultural industry by giving nationally- and…
Bureau of Reclamation Increases Central Valley Project 2023 Allocations to 100 Percent
The surplus of rain and snow from the beginning of 2023 has been enough that the Bureau of Reclamation is increasing Central Valley Project 2023 water supply allocations to 100 percent for contractors both north and south of the Delta. Future water allocation updates will be determined as the year progresses. The revision to the allocation that occurred on April 20, 2023 is a responsive…
California Growers Can Get Support to Create Conservation Plans
Wild Farm Alliance (WFA) is offering support to California farmers to create farm-specific conservation plans. The WFA has received funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture to be used to assist California growers to create the following plans: Beneficial Bird Habitat Plan, Pollinator Habitat Plan and Carbon Farm Plan. If interested, growers can submit their…
Don Cameron, VP and GM of Terranova Ranch, to Speak at Salinas Biological Summit
Don Cameron is bringing decades of growing expertise and agricultural experience to the 2023 Salinas Biological Summit on June 20-21, 2023. Don has been the Vice President and General Manager of Terranova Ranch, Inc. since 1987. Terranova farms encompasses approximately 7,500 acres, in addition to 1,500 acres custom farmed for other clients. Terranova farms has a mix of conventional, organic…
Future Agtech Employees Gain Insight from Industry Leaders at West Hills Lemoore College
Western Growers Association, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and West Hills Lemoore College presented Ag Techx Ed – Developing The Next Generation Of Ag Tech Employees event on May 9th, 2023 at West Hills Lemoore College. In another step toward supporting and onboarding the next generation of specialized agtech professionals from within grower communities, Western…
Dr. Temple Grandin to be the Kickoff Keynote Speaker at the Western Growers Annual Meeting
Western Growers is pleased to welcome Dr. Temple Grandin as the kickoff keynote speaker at the 97th Annual Meeting to be held at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, from Nov. 12-15. Mary Temple Grandin is an American academic and animal behaviorist. She is a champion of the humane treatment of livestock, autism rights and inclusive neurodiversity by employing her gifted insights from her…
Sherry Frey Will Speak at the Salinas Biological Summit
With more than two decades of industry experience, Sherry Frey, Vice President, Total Wellness at NielsenIQ, is scheduled to share her expertise regarding market insight for different consumer demographics at the 2023 Salinas Biological Summit on June 20-21, 2023. Sherry’s knowledge has particular value to the conversation of biological solutions related to the work NielsenIQ does.…
U.S. Small Business Administration Extends Deadline for Federal Disaster Loan
The deadline to apply for disaster assistance for physical damage under Disaster Declaration CA 17842 has been extended to Sept. 1, 2023. Disaster Declaration CA 17842 is characterized as damaged caused by severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides occurring from Feb. 21, 2023 and continuing in the California counties of Kern, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino,…