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Produce Research Symposium to Highlight Ag Water Safety
Western Growers’ members are invited to learn about the latest produce food safety research findings during the 2018 Center for Produce Safety (CPS) Symposium on June 19 – 20 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Produce industry leaders, government officials and food safety research scientists will gather to learn about topics such as irrigation water advancements; identifying ...
Bloggers Visit WG Members to Connect Food with Farmers
On June 8, Western Growers and California Farm Water Coalition hosted a farm tour where four bloggers visited ag operations throughout Monterey County to learn what it takes to feed a nation. These lifestyle, mommy and food bloggers had the opportunity to hear about the labor challenges facing agriculture, learn about innovation being developed to ...
Five Dynamic Speakers Scheduled for Western Growers Annual Meeting
Join us for this year’s Annual Meeting where we hear from five thought leaders about topics ranging from the state of politics and the media to inspirational stories about overcoming the most challenging obstacles. Western Growers Annual Meeting will be held at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa on October 28-31, 2018. This year’s ...
Western Growers Launches First Podcast – Voices of the Valley
Western Growers has launched ‘Voices of the Valley,’ a new podcast where Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology Lead Dennis Donohue interviews leaders in agricultural technology and innovation. Voices of the Valley is now available on iTunes – Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music. The Center works with farmers, entrepreneurs, educators and technologists to ...
Connectivity a Trending Theme at AgTechX at Harris Ranch
A crowd of nearly 150 people attended AgTechX – Harris Ranch on Tuesday to hear about the types of challenges farmers are facing in the Central Valley and discuss new technologies needed to help solve those issues. AgTechX—an event bringing together farmers, academia and technologists to discuss innovation—kicked off with a farm tour where ...
Feature from the Farm: Franscioni & Griva Celebrates 150 Years
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 ...
Make a Holiday Donation Help Grow a School Garden
The holiday season may be a time for getting, but it is also a time for giving, especially to charity. Help us create and sustain an edible garden in schools by making a holiday donation to Western Growers Foundation. Holiday donations can be a great way to give back – and you can also get ...
STEM Students Receive Education in Ag during December Careers in Ag Tour
Western Growers completed its seventh Careers in Ag tour last week, exposing nearly 30 students from UC Davis, Cal Poly Pomona and University of Arizona to the multitude of career possibilities in agriculture. The Careers in Ag Program aims to encourage students who are in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degree programs to pursue ...
WG Science & Tech Leaders to Speak at Western Food Safety Conference
Register today for the Western Food Safety Conference, a two-day event in May where attendees will learn about the latest innovations and best practices in field-to-fork safeguards for consumers. The event – which will be held on May 4-5, 2022, both in-person and online – will focus on the culture of food safety. The sessions ...
K-6 Schools Now Eligible to Apply for Grant for New Garden
California and Arizona schools, grades K-6, can now apply for a grant up to $3,000 to support a new school garden. In order to be eligible for the Western Growers Foundation School Garden Grant, the school or entity must be classified as one of the following: Grade Level K-6 Public School Private School with 501(c)3 ...
AgTech Workforce Development Summit Comes to Salinas
Register today for the AgTechX Ed Summit – a special industry event with California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross dedicated to developing the next generation of tech-savvy agricultural workers. The Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology, California Department of Food and Agriculture and Hartnell College have partnered to host AgTechX Ed ...
March/April 2022 WG Magazine Now Available
The digital edition of the newest Western Grower & Shipper Magazine is now available at https://online.flippingbook.com/view/585757967/. This March/April 2022 edition includes stories and columns that provide an in-depth analysis on topics affecting the agricultural industry – everything from supply chain pressures and battling PAGA extortion to ag water management evolution and ensuring a…
Western Growers Partners with FME to Launch International Robotics Academy
Western Growers (WG) formalized a new strategic partnership with FME to, together, solve ag food tech challenges by connecting members, advancing collaboration and boosting technical development and application, both in the United States and the Netherlands. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed and announced during the World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif., on February ...
Western Growers Unveils New AgTech Directory
Western Growers has officially launched an interactive directory that acts as a marketplace for agtech startups. The Western Growers AgTech Innovation Directory allows users to identify, research and connect with start-up companies within the WG Center for Innovation & Technology (Center). These startups are specializing in everything from data management and mechanization to traceability…
WG Videos on CA, AZ Local Farms Go Viral
Two infographic videos have educated nearly 310,000 consumers on the importance of California and Arizona farmers and their role in producing the nation’s fresh fruits, vegetables and tree nuts. These videos, which showcase statistics and facts about agriculture in California and Arizona in a compelling video, were posted on Western Growers’ (WG) Facebook and Twitter ...
WG Directors and Friends Bid Farewell to McInerney During Sacramento Board Meeting
Western Growers directors and industry friends celebrated the achievements of Matt McInerney, WG’s senior executive vice president, during the March 2019 Board of Directors meeting. The three-day meeting concluded yesterday in Sacramento. During the meeting, WG directors discussed state and federal legislative and regulatory priorities impacting the fresh produce industry, and received updates…
CDFA Offering On-Farm Readiness Reviews
In preparation for official Produce Safety Rule on-farm inspections beginning in 2019, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now offering non-regulatory On-Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRR). These are designed to give farmers a better understanding of what they can expect from a routine produce safety inspection. During the OFRR, CDFA’s new team of ...
Enterprise Donates $1,500 to WG Foundation
Enterprise Holdings, which offer extensive car rental and transportation services, donated $1,500 to the Western Growers Foundation yesterday to support its School Garden and Careers in Ag programs. Both programs are geared toward advancing knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) topics in areas related to farming and agriculture among students, from elementary school…
WG Educates 50 Students on Careers in Ag
This month, Western Growers brought 50 students from Cal Poly Pomona, UC Davis, Cal State L.A., Fresno State and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to agricultural operations throughout Monterey County and Central Valley to educate them on the different career possibilities available in the industry. The tours were part of WG’s Careers in Ag Program, ...
Nassif Represents Produce Industry at U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement Signing
Yesterday, Western Growers President/CEO Tom Nassif attended the signing of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement in the Roosevelt Room at the White House. The trade agreement opens up market opportunities for the fresh produce industry, and WG members will now have access to the Japanese market on equal footing with the Asia-Pacific signatories of the Comprehensive ...