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 […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting nominations for Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee members. Nominations for the 2023 election will need to be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2023, and the elections will occur later this year. Nominations are open for those who participate or cooperate in a USDA program and live in the Local…
It’s Cyclospora season. Cyclospora cayatenensis is a waterborne parasite that can cause intestinal illness year-round, but we typically see outbreaks of Cyclospora during its peak season in spring and summer. Western Growers’ very own Afreen Malik, Science Programs Director, talked about the growing concern of Cyclospora, and things you should know as we face peak season, in a recent article…
The Agricultural Personnel Management Association (APMA) is excited to offer the certificate program for the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers Visa Program. This educational certificate program is designed to broaden your knowledge and better navigate the complex H-2A program for the novice and experienced H-2A user. Western Growers H-2A Service’s Jason Resnick will be teaching several of…
Don't miss Western Growers’ most popular annual event. Western Growers is proud to bring together the key decision-makers among America's premier growers, shippers and processors, including suppliers and fresh produce-industry allies, for Western Growers’ 97th Annual Meeting on Nov. 12-15, 2023. Surrounded by the beauty of Hawaii at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, attendees…
The Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology (WGCIT) in Salinas had the opportunity to tour the re-opened Taylor Farms Foodservice Plant on June 12 following the devastating fire that destroyed its facility in April of last year. Hosted by Tano Padilla and Jason Sedano from Taylor Farms’ Innovation team, 15 WGCIT startup representatives were in attendance to view the rebuilt…
Amy Roberts, Director of Regulatory Affairs for Lallemand Plant Care, a business unit of Lallemand Inc., will be joining the 2023 Salinas Biological Summit to contribute her more than 30 years of expertise in biopesticide registration for products in the U.S. and internationally. Through her strong working relationships with U.S. and international regulators, Amy focuses on policy…
Rick Melnick, Partner and VP of Global Business for DunhamTrimmer, will be speaking at the Salinas Biological Summit on June 20-21, 2023. A 30-year veteran of the global commercial ag space, Rick has a deep understanding of biopesticides, crop protection, branding, marketing and strategic marketing communications. Previously, Rick served as the Corporate Editorial Director for Meister Media…
