Michelle Rivera
Western Growers, Communications Manager
E: [email protected]/P: 949.885.4778 EXT 4778 Michelle Rivera serves as the Communications Manager for Western Growers, where she is responsible for ensuring effective internal and external communications for Western Growers members, industry partners and consumers across all platforms. Michelle has more than 15 years of marketing and communications experience in various industries, including adtech, consumer products […]
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Western Growers at 100: A Century of Championing Agriculture
Founded on March 9, 1926 as the Western Growers Protective Association, Western Growers began with a clear mission: to represent the interests of western produce shippers during a time when the industry faced mounting regulatory and transportation challenges. In the last century, Western Growers has evolved alongside the industry it represents—expanding its services to meet the changing…
Johnston Farms: 80 Years in the Making
The future of Johnston Farms was once a young girl riding her bike through a packing house while her father Dennis loaded produce onto nearby trucks. Today, that girl is Jaclyn Johnston-Green, who is helping to lead a fourth-generation family operation nestled at the base of the Tehachipi Mountains in California. With nearly 80 years of history behind it, Johnston Farms is entering a new…
New Voices of the Valley: Celebrating Women in Ag
This episode of Voices of the Valley highlights the voices and experiences of women shaping the future of agriculture. Hosted by Western Growers’ Michelle Rivera and Cierra Allen, the conversation features Briana Giampaoli of Live Oak Farms and Kristen Camarena of Bonipak, who share their career journeys, challenges and perspectives on leadership in the industry. In recognition of 2026 as the…
Western Grower & Shipper Magazine Q2 2026 Digital Edition is Available Now
The Q2 2026 digital issue of the Western Grower & Shipper magazine is available for online viewing. This special 100th anniversary edition highlights the history of Western Growers, showcases our evolution of support and services and takes you on a visual journey through the years with unique photos unearthed from the Western Growers archives. Find the full digital edition of the issue…
Last Chance: Contribute to WG’s 2026 Compensation and Benefits Survey by May 4 for a Free Copy of Report
Where does meaningful compensation data in agriculture come from? It starts with you. The 2026 Western Growers Compensation and Benefits Survey is still open for Western Growers member companies to contribute their compensation data. The last day to do this is Monday, May 4. All members who participate in the survey will not only receive a free copy but will also be entered to win a…
Customs Sets Up Refund Process for Unlawful Trump Tariffs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released details on a formal refund process for billions of dollars in tariffs imposed under the Trump administration following a February 2026 Supreme Court ruling that found the measures unlawful under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The first phase of its refund system will launch on April 20, 2026, with a new…
Industry Leaders to Tackle Rising Produce Fraud in 2026 Forecast Webinar
As fraud grows more sophisticated across the fresh produce supply chain, industry leaders are coming together to help businesses stay one step ahead. On April 21, 2026, experts from Blue Book Services, the Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC), the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) and Western Growers will host the 2026 Produce Fraud Forecast Webinar. The webinar will be a timely…
California Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss Affordability and Rural Issues at Fresno Forum
An estimated 525 attendees gathered at Fresno State University for the California Gubernatorial Candidate Forum, “Affordability and Rural California,” for a wide-ranging discussion that highlighted the economic pressures facing the state’s rural communities and agricultural industry. Hosted at the Ruiz Event Space in the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union, the event brought…