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Managing Employee Compensation Workshop Available on May 24
Competitive compensation is one of the major issues every organization must face in balancing productivity with cost. On May 24, Western Growers’ Senior Vice President of Human Resources Karen Timmins will lead a workshop that explores current concepts, approaches, and techniques that shape the development of compensation strategy, plans and policy. Attendees will also learn ...
May 23 Tech Talk Highlights Aerial Imagery for Agriculture
During this month’s Tech Talk, TerrAvion will reveal how to utilize aerial imagery to make farming operations more profitable. TerrAvion Vice President Bob Westbrook will discuss how their aerial imagery subscription service delivers weekly images at plant or row-level resolution to guide management, agronomy, pest protection and forecasting. TerrAvion, an agtech startup in the Western ...
Produce Safety Workshops Available in June and July
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 12 different locations. During ...
OSHA Postpones Electronic Recordkeeping Rule
A rule scheduled to take effect July 1 requiring employers to electronically submit workplace injury and illnesses information to the government has been delayed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA had originally issued the rule requiring most employers to post such information in May 2016. However, OSHA has ...
Cal/OSHA Urges Continued Diligence in Protecting Workers from High Temperatures
As California braces for triple digit temperatures this year, Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to be diligent in protecting their workers during the current and future heat waves. California’s outdoor workplace Heat Illness Prevention regulations require employers to take four steps to prevent heat illness: Training – Train all employees and supervisors on heat illness prevention. ...
Lunch & Learn TOMORROW – Producers, Applicators and Beekeepers Supporting Bee Health
Honey bees play a key role in the pollination of several specialty crops, and on May 24, you can explore best practices for keeping bees healthy and increasing their population. Colony numbers have changed over time due to several challenges, including parasites, diseases, less genetic diversity, lack of forage diversity, poor bee nutrition, exposure to ...
Register for WG’s 92nd Annual Meeting in Vegas
Join us at Western Growers’ 92nd Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 29 – November 1, 2017. This year’s meeting will focus on the latest topics impacting the agricultural industry, including cannabis industry growth, healthcare reform, immigration and innovation. It will highlight the hottest trends in technology, as well as analyze how data ...
Electrocution Incident Reminds Employers to Develop Illness and Injury Prevention Plan
After criminal charges were recently filed against an employer for an electrocution of its employees in 2014, Western Growers Insurance Services would like to remind WG members to reinforce their personal and business risks associated with safety. In 2014, a two-man crew had been hired to hang a banner at a high school stadium. The ...
Register Today for Forbes AgTech Summit — WG Members Receive Discount
Mark your calendars! The Forbes AgTech Summit is returning to Salinas on June 28- 29, 2017, where 600 of the smartest and most entrepreneurial minds in Silicon Valley and global agriculture will come together to tackle some of the world’s most critical challenges. Held for the third straight year, the Summit fosters lively debate and ...
Last Chance to Provide Input on LGMA Changes
There is only one webinar left to learn about and provide input on the potential changes to the Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA)-approved food safety metrics. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PDT. In May, Western Growers (WG) hosted a series of in-person listening sessions ...
Register Today! Produce Safety Workshops Start Next Week
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 ...
EPA Delays Final Rule on Worker Protection Standard
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 ...
Produce Safety Workshops Start Next Week — Register Today!
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 ...
Produce Packaging Seminar Series Continue Tomorrow
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 ...
Human Resource Professional in Agricultural Courses Available This Week
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 ...
Register Today! Produce Safety Workshops Start Thursday
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 ...
FDA Intends to Extend Compliance Dates for Ag Water Requirements
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…
WG Hosts Webinar on Arizona’s New Paid Sick Time Law
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 ...
Policy on Harassment and Discrimination Not Enough to Minimize Employer Liability
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 ...
WG Partnership with C.H. Robinson Strengthens as Logistics Industry Grows
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, ...