Posts By: Melissa Koshlaychuk
Examining SB 54’s Timeline in the Wake of Gov. Newsom’s Pause
California agriculture has long been a powerhouse of innovation—delivering scientific and technological breakthroughs that have transformed not only how we grow food, but also how we think about sustainability, efficiency and resilience. There’s an old saying: “If you get too good at something, you’ll be asked to do more of it.” Well, California ag, you were too good. You solved hard…
WG Submits Comments on SB 54 Final Draft Regulations
On Oct. 7, 2025, Western Growers submitted comments on CalRecycle's latest SB 54 “Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act” Final Draft Regulations. You can find the comment letter here. In addition to submitting our own comments, WG signed on to two coalition letters: CA Chamber of Commerce and Agricultural Council of California. These three letters combined…