Posts By: Stephanie Metzinger

Save the Date for WG’s Annual Meeting 2018 in Palm Desert

Western Growers will be hosting its 93rd Annual Meeting on October 28 – 31, 2018, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California. Registration will open shortly.  More information can be found at http://www.wgannualmeeting.com/. To become a sponsor for this year’s annual meeting, contact Kim Sherman at (949) 885-2265.

Rick Antle, T&A CEO and Ag Visionary, Passes Away at 61

 It is with heavy heart to report that Rick Antle, president and CEO of Tanimura & Antle, passed away on Saturday, April 14, following a brief battle with cancer. Antle was 61 years old. “Rick was the driving force of much of the success at T&A and his leadership is credited with countless innovations and ...

Western Growers Expands Insurance Services with Two New Hires

Insurance veterans lead employee benefits expansion throughout California IRVINE, Calif. (April 12, 2018) – Western Growers Insurance Services (WGIS) is pleased to announce two senior appointments—Paul Barry and Kris Hansen—to further strengthen and expand tailored insurance offerings throughout California.   “As we continue to expand our insurance offerings in regions across…

Western Growers Endorses California Water Bond

IRVINE, Calif. (April 23, 2018) – Western Growers has endorsed a water bond initiative likely to appear on the November 2018 California ballot. The measure would invest $8.877 billion in water infrastructure and programs throughout the state. Following a board discussion and vote on the matter, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following ...