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WG Annual Meeting: Know Before You Go

The Western Growers 2023 Annual Meeting is right around the corner at the Grand Hyatt Kauai! In anticipation, we have included important information below to help guests prepare for a fun and safe event.  To view the Detailed Schedule, Featured Guest Bios, and more, please visit https://wgannualmeeting.com/ Registration Collect your Name Badge, Official Program, Annual Meeting materials,…

Vote Now for 2023-2024 WG Board of Directors

As a member of Western Growers, your participation in the process of electing the Board of Directors is critical to our continued relevance and influence. It is through your involvement in this process that Board Members are elected to serve your district, and the entire membership, on the key issues facing our industry. Election Ballot ...

Vote Now for 2023-2024 WG Board of Directors

As a member of Western Growers, your participation in the process of electing the Board of Directors is critical to our continued relevance and influence. It is through your involvement in this process that Board Members are elected to serve your district, and the entire membership, on the key issues facing our industry. Election Ballot ...

Vote Online for 2019-2020 WG Board of Directors

Nomination ballots to elect Western Growers Board of Directors to a two-year term encompassing 2019 and 2020 will be emailed to all regular members on June 11, 2018. This is a new electronic balloting process and members are encouraged to complete their electronic ballot promptly on or before June 22, 2018.  As a regular member ...

WG 2019-2020 Board Election Results

We are pleased to announce the results of the 2019-2020 Western Growers Board of Directors elections. The following members have been elected by the membership to serve a two-year term starting in November 2018: D-1 All Arizona except Yuma County      Steve Martori, Martori Farms   D-2  Yuma County (Arizona) Robert Barkley, Barkley Ag Enterprises, LLC …

WG Members Invited to C.H. Robinson Webinar on Tariff Impact and Customs Bond

Rising tariffs increase your risk of having an insufficient bond—and that can lead U.S. Customs to shut down your ability to import. On December 12, C.H. Robinson will be hosting a “Tariff Impact: Is Your Customs Bonds Sufficient?” webinar that will explain how a surety bond differs from an insurance policy. Additionally, the webinar will ...

Matt Jones Joins WG Membership Team as New Industry Relations Manager

Western Growers has hired Matt Jones who will be serving as the Industry Relations Manager. Jones will be based in Fresno, California. As Industry Relations Manager, Jones is now the point of contact for both our Central Valley members as well as prospective members. He is responsible for providing Western Growers’ resources and solutions to ...

Save the Date for the 2022 Western Growers Annual Meeting

We are pleased to announce the 96th Western Growers Annual Meeting will be held at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas November 2-5, 2022. Attended by key decision-makers from Western Growers member companies, the Annual Meeting brings growers, shippers and processors together with allies and suppliers in the fresh produce industry. Be sure to join us ...

2023-’24 WG Board of Directors Nomination Ballots Go Out This Week

Nomination ballots to elect Western Growers’ Board of Directors to a two-year term (2023 and 2024) are scheduled to be emailed to all Regular Members the week of June 6, 2022. Our secure online voting platform focuses on privacy, security and verifiability—all of which are paramount to hosting an honest election.  The nomination ballot is ...

Please Check Your Email for the Western Growers Board of Directors Ballot

Nomination ballots to elect Western Growers’ Board of Directors to a two-year term (2023 and 2024) were emailed to all Regular Members on June 10 and again on June 20, 2022. Our secure online voting platform focuses on privacy, security, and verifiability — all of which are paramount to hosting an honest election.  The nomination ballot ...

The Western Growers Transportation Program Welcomes the Return of Industry Veteran Lauren Singh

The Western Growers Transportation Program (WGTP) is an exclusive benefit for our Western Growers members. Through C.H. Robinson, this personalized program meets the needs of the most challenging supply chains, providing high quality service coupled with the latest logistical technology to optimize distribution patterns and lower delivered costs. WG is thrilled to welcome Lauren Singh ...

Western Growers 2022 Annual Meeting Early Bird Registration Ends Aug. 15, 2022

We are pleased to announce the 96th Western Growers Annual Meeting will be held at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas November 2-5, 2022. Attended by key decision-makers from Western Growers member companies, the Annual Meeting brings growers, shippers and processors together with allies and suppliers in the fresh produce industry. This year, Western Growers will ...

Western Growers Annual Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available

We are pleased to announce the 96th Western Growers Annual Meeting will be held at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas November 2-5, 2022. Attended by key decision-makers from Western Growers member companies, the Annual Meeting brings growers, shippers and processors together with allies and suppliers in the fresh produce industry. Strengthen your company brand, reinforce ...

Join Us at the WG Annual Meeting for a Featured Session: “When Family Farms Give Way to Outsiders”

The 96th Western Growers Annual Meeting will be held from Nov. 2-5, 2022 in Las Vegas, and while the event will have plenty of opportunities for networking and entertainment, it will also host Featured Sessions to help educate members on critical issues facing our industry. The first Featured Session, “When Family Farms Give Way to ...

Western Growers Board of Directors Election Deadline is This Week

The deadline for casting your online 2023-2024 Board of Directors election ballot is Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. Western Growers urges all members to vote! As a member of Western Growers, your participation in the process of electing the Board of Directors is critical to our continued relevance and influence. It is through your involvement in this ...

Leverage the Western Growers, C.H. Robinson Transportation Program for Access to the National Distribution Network and Potential Non-Profit Partners

On April 17 Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the USDA is exercising authority under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to purchase and distribute up to $3 billion of agricultural products to those in need.  USDA will join with regional and local distributors, whose workforce has been significantly impacted by the reduction in ...

Western Growers Board of Directors’ Nomination Ballots Due June 19

Western Growers Board of Directors’ nomination ballots were emailed to all regular members for the two-year term through 2022. Our new, secure online voting platform replaces the old paper-ballot system and focuses on privacy, security and verifiability—all of which are paramount to hosting an honest election.  The nomination ballot is the first step in a ...

Western Growers Board of Directors’ Nomination Ballots Deadline Extended to June 26

Western Growers Board of Directors’ nomination ballots were emailed to all regular members for the two-year term through 2022. Our new, secure online voting platform replaces the old paper-ballot system and focuses on privacy, security and verifiability—all of which are paramount to hosting an honest election.  The nomination ballot is the first step in a ...

REMINDER: Western Growers Board of Directors’ Nomination Ballots Due Friday

As previously reported in Spotlight, the Western Growers Board of Director’s nomination ballots are due Friday, June 26. Western Growers Board of Directors’ nomination ballots were emailed to all regular members for the two-year term through 2022. Our new, secure online voting platform replaces the old paper-ballot system and focuses on privacy, security and verifiability—all ...

September Transportation Outlook

It is expected that the transportation market during the next 30 or so days is going to be challenging, according to C.H. Robinson’s John Stenderup. Stenderup notes that a number of factors may contribute to this environment, including the following: Hurricane Laura recently made landfall along the Texas – Louisiana border. The damage from this ...