Family owned and operated, Franscioni & Griva Corporation is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Since 1868, Franscioni & Griva has been an agricultural staple in the Central Coast, growing from a dairy farm into a diversified produce operation. The farm credits its dedication to diversification as a major reason for the company’s longevity and ...
Western Growers kicked off its 93rd Annual Meeting last night with a welcome reception held at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa’s Rockwood Grill Patio. This year’s Annual Meeting brings together nearly 500 agricultural leaders to innovate and promote new ideas to help the fresh produce industry thrive. The three-day meeting will feature a ...
Western Growers Political Action Committee Chairman Albert Keck opened the PAC Lunch thanking attendees for their support of Western Growers PAC. WG’s PAC provides critical campaign support to elected officials and candidates who support our industry. “Your support here today will help amplify our members’ voices in political contests in California, Arizona and across the ...
Sammy Duda, senior vice president of national operations at Duda Farm Fresh Foods, emceed the Genomics Workshop yesterday afternoon. During the workshop, leading experts in genomics discussed how advances in genomics could transform agriculture. To kick off the event, Juan Enriquez, one of the world’s leading authorities on the uses and benefits of genomic research, ...
The 2018 Western Growers Party with the Partners was a night filled with celebration and kudos. In addition to thanking all of WG’s tremendous industry partners, the event was dedicated to recognizing the family farms who have been WG members for 50, 60 and 70 or more years. “They are a testament to the staying ...
Words of inspiration filled the room yesterday during the Chairman’s Luncheon & Keynote. The event included a moving farewell address from outgoing chairman Craig Reade. “The increasing regulations on agriculture are an increasing burden,” said Reade. “Technology allows us to overcome these regulations. Millennials understand how to adapt to use technology and the innate…
The topic of company culture was top of mind during the “Changing Minds to Influence Results with Arbinger” session yesterday afternoon. Mike Merchant, senior consultant for the Arbinger Institute, started the workshop with a brief overview of philosophical underpinnings of Arbinger and later went one to facilitate two hands-on sessions to further demonstrate the principles ...
Western Growers honored Stephen (Steve) Patricio with the 2018 Award of Honor last night. Patricio, whose visionary leadership has advanced the agricultural industry by leaps and bounds, was honored with Western Growers’ Award of Honor. In addition to the Award of Honor, Patricio was also presented a resolution from the California Legislature – a Joint ...