The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will extend the deadline on implementation of the recently revised provisions to the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides. The deadline will be extended until necessary guidance and training have been completed to ready state agencies to implement the changes. The announcement came in a May ...
Western Growers and AgSafe will be hosting a series of workshops throughout June and July to assist fresh produce companies in meeting training requirements under the final FDA’s produce safety rule “Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption.” These two-day workshops will be offered in 11 different locations. During ...
Stay fresh with the latest information on packaging law and design by attending one of two upcoming Produce Packaging Seminars: June 7, 2017, in Visalia or June 20, 2017, in Sacramento. In the fresh produce industry, where products are perishable, food safety is critical, margins are tight, regulations are abundant, retailers are demanding and consumers ...
The Agricultural Personnel Management Association (APMA) will be offering a series of courses in Bakersfield and St. Helena designed specifically for agricultural human resources professionals and others who address personnel matters for their company. Classes can be taken individually or as part of a curriculum leading to a certificate and designation. Western Growers is a ...
Western Growers and AgSafe will be hosting a series of workshops throughout June and July to assist fresh produce companies in meeting training requirements under the final FDA’s produce safety rule “Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption.” These two-day workshops will be offered in seven different locations. During ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced earlier today its intention to extend the compliance dates for the agricultural water standards established by the Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA) produce safety rule. FSMA’s produce safety rule sets microbial quality standards for agricultural water, including irrigation water that comes into contact with produce. After receiving…
On July 1, 2017, Arizona’s new Paid Sick Time law goes into effect. To help members prepare and comply with the new rules, Western Growers will be conducting a live webinar on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. The webinar will highlight topics including the following: Minimum paid sick time benefits and alternatives Qualifying ...
Last year, the Society for Human Resource Management reported a case where having a detailed policy prohibiting harassment in the workplace is not always enough to shield an employer against liability for sexual harassment. An employee of the Caddo Parish School Board in Louisiana felt that she was being verbally and physically harassed by her ...
Launched in 2006, the Western Growers Transportation Program has made strides in offering a full array of turnkey supply chain solutions for its member shippers. With the growth of the logistics industry, the program and partnership with C.H. Robinson continues to strengthen. The Program offers WG members access to consultative account management, tailored pricing options, ...
Western Growers and AgSafe will be hosting a series of two-day workshops throughout June and July to assist fresh produce companies in meeting training requirements under the final FDA’s produce safety rule “Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption.” During the first day, participants will have the opportunity to ...
Stay fresh with the latest information on packaging law and design by attending the Produce Packaging Seminar on June 20, 2017, in Sacramento. In the fresh produce industry, where products are perishable, food safety is critical, margins are tight, regulations are abundant, retailers are demanding and consumers are fickle, the challenges to creating the perfect ...
With hot weather anticipated for the foreseeable future, California Ag employers should be sure that they are in compliance with the state’s Heat Illness Prevention (HIP) standard for outdoor employment before Cal/OSHA pays a visit. In fact, employers in all states would do well to have a Heat Illness Prevention Plan that includes the following: ...
Western Growers and AgSafe are hosting a series of two-day workshops in July to assist fresh produce companies in meeting training requirements under the final FDA produce safety rule, “Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption.” During the first day, participants will have the opportunity to take the Produce Safety ...
Western Growers will honor David Gill, who has become one of the agricultural industry’s most distinguished pioneers, with the 2017 Award of Honor. The Award of Honor is Western Growers’ highest recognition of industry achievement and is given to individuals who have contributed extensively to the agricultural community. “I’ve seen the caliber of individuals who ...
WG will award David Gill the prestigious 2017 Award of Honor on October 30 IRVINE, Calif. (June 26, 2017) – Western Growers will honor David Gill, who has become one of the agricultural industry’s most distinguished pioneers, with the 2017 Award of Honor. The Award of Honor is Western Growers’ highest recognition of industry achievement ...
Stay fresh with the latest information on packaging law and design by attending one of two upcoming Produce Packaging Seminars: June 7, 2017, in Visalia or June 20, 2017, in Sacramento. In the fresh produce industry, where products are perishable, food safety is critical, margins are tight, regulations are abundant, retailers are demanding and consumers ...
P.J. O’Rourke, America’s premier political satirist and the best-selling author of 17 books, will be the PAC Lunch speaker during Western Growers 92nd Annual Meeting in Las Vegas on October 31. O’Rourke will comment on the inner workings of Washington bureaucracy and the shifting political and economic landscape. His razor sharp insights on national and ...