The January/February 2022 edition of Western Grower & Shipper Magazine will hit mailboxes this week and includes insightful stories about everything from alleviating the Western water crisis to agriculture’s collaborative role in climate change management. This edition can also be read (and downloaded) here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/981129293/ Additional highlights from the…
By Stephanie Metzinger As the protector of twin ports Long Beach and Los Angeles, California State Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell has long advocated for efficiencies in and support of the ports. O’Donnell, a Democrat, has served as the 70th District Assemblymember since 2014. Throughout his term, he has accelerated the protection of natural resources, advanced state ...
By Stephanie Metzinger, Senior Communications Manager Social media platforms are a dime a dozen. A plethora of new platforms and apps come online each year, leaving marketers to guess at which one(s) to pursue—all in hopes that their gamble pays off and their blind choice will be the winning platform that gains sudden popularity. As ...
Wielding more than 20 years of experience, business mogul Steve Mangapit steps in as Western Growers (WG) first Chief Operating Officer. He focuses on advancing and elevating operational efficiencies, improvements and innovations throughout the Western Growers Family of Companies. Q. Can you share a snapshot of your professional background? A. When I was younger, I ...
Lacy Litten Teixeira Farms, Santa Maria, Calif. Lacy initially started her career in agriculture as a human resources manager. Hungry to learn more about the industry, she quickly added on responsibilities in safety and food safety, and eventually was selected to head up food safety at Innovative Produce. Today, she serves as a “jack of ...