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Western Growers Applauds Senate Ag Committee Perdue Vote
IRVINE, Calif., (March 30, 2017) — In response to the Senate Agriculture Committee vote to favorably report the nomination of U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary-designate Sonny Perdue to the full Senate, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “On behalf of the 2,500 Western Growers members who collectively grow more than half ...
PRESS RELEASE: Western Growers Condemns Alleged Arson of Migrant Farmworker Housing
IRVINE, Calif. (April 7, 2016) – Statement by Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif condemning the alleged arson of a migrant farmworker housing project on Mads Place in Nipomo, Calif., the evening of April 6th. “These family farmers are trying to do things the right way. They are going through the proper (and extremely ...
PRESS RELEASE: U.S. District Court Grants Western Growers’ Amicus Status in Organic Compost Case
IRVINE, Calif. (May 3, 2016) – Today, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted Western Growers amicus status in a lawsuit challenging the National Organic Program’s (NOP) Guidance 5016: The Allowance of Green Waste in Organic Production Systems. In this lawsuit, the plaintiffs – Center for Environmental Health, Center for Food ...
Western Growers Supports Justice Department’s Focus on Felons, Not Farmworkers
IRVINE, Calif. (March 31, 2017) – In response to Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ statement on Fox News clarifying that the Justice Department does not intend to target illegal immigrants who have not committed crimes beyond illegally entering the country, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “We are encouraged by Attorney General ...
Western Growers’ Member Health Plan Celebrates 60th Anniversary and Opening of Newest Health and Wellness Center in Oxnard with Open House Series
Western Growers Assurance Trust, a group health plan offered to the members of Western Growers, will host a series of open house events showcasing their industry-leading health centers in four California locations IRVINE, Calif., (May 2, 2017) — Western Growers Assurance Trust (WGAT) celebrates 60 years of leadership in offering quality health care options to the ...
Western Growers Honors Achievements of Agricultural Pioneer David Gill
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 ...
PRESS RELEASE: Western Growers Now Accepting Applications for School Gardens Grants
CA, AZ K-12 schools can now apply for up to $1,500 grant IRVINE, Calif. (September 15, 2017) – The Western Growers Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2017 School Garden Program. Schools, grade K-12, in California and Arizona can now apply for a grant up to $1,500 to support a new or existing school ...
United Fresh and WG Team Up to Provide Recall Insurance to Fresh Produce Industry
IRVINE, Calif. (September 18, 2017) – The United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) and Western Growers (WG) have entered into a formal marketing agreement to jointly promote the Western Growers Shield™, a first-of-its-kind insurance program specifically designed to protect food companies from recall liability. “This program represents an innovative solution to a critical bottom line…
Western Growers Releases 2017 Compensation, HR Practices Data for Ag
Professional Compensation & HR Practices Surveys now available for purchase IRVINE, Calif. (September 19, 2017) – Western Growers has released its 2017 Professional Compensation and HR Practices Surveys, exclusive data on base pay, incentive pay, merit increases and health plan coverages of the California and Arizona produce industry. Information from the surveys provide valuable insight…
Almond Alliance Partners with Western Growers to Expand Insurance Services
Almond Alliance Signs MOU with Western Growers on Health Benefits, Insurance Services Modesto, Calif. (October 2, 2017) – The Almond Alliance of California, an association dedicated to ensuring the sustainability and success of the California almond community, has developed a strategic alliance with Western Growers Insurance Services Inc. (WGIS) to advance the breadth of health ...
Western Growers Rolls Out New Insurance Solution for H-2A Users
Responding to industry need, WG develops coverage tailored to H-2A Temporary Ag Labor Program IRVINE, Calif. (October 17, 2017) – Responding to the significant increase in H-2A usage throughout the agricultural industry, Western Growers has created new insurance options for employers who use the temporary ag labor program. The H-2A temporary ag program allows agricultural ...
Six AgTech Companies Selected to Compete for Up To $250,000 Equity Investment, Farmland in New AgSharks™ Competition
IRVINE, Calif. (October 20, 2017) – Western Growers and S2G Ventures have selected the six finalists who will be competing in AgSharks™ for equity investments totaling up to $250,000 to support the development and growth of their businesses, as well as for acreage to pilot their technologies. These start-up companies will pitch their ideas to ...
Western Growers Hires Drew Triplett as Vice President of Insurance Services Operations
IRVINE, Calif. (October 25, 2017) – Western Growers is pleased to announce the recent hire of Drew Triplett, who will join the Insurance Services team as Vice President of Operations. Triplett will be responsible for developing innovative processes and models that integrate cutting-edge technologies to help Western Growers further provide tailored insurance solutions for clients. ...
Hazel Technologies, AgVoice Offered $2.25 Million in Equity Investment during AgTech Pitch Competition
Western Growers’ AgSharks™ is the first agricultural technology competition to offer real-time investment opportunities and decision-making in front of a live audience IRVINE, Calif. (November 3, 2017) – Hazel Technologies, a start-up company that develops products that extend the shelf life of fresh produce, and AgVoice, the world’s first voice and data management startup that…
Western Growers Hires Devorah Allen to Boost Human Resources Training Programs
Veteran Brings More Than 15 Years of Experience in HR-related training IRVINE, Calif. (January 3, 2018) – Western Growers is pleased to announce the recent hire of Devorah Allen, who will join the human resources team as Human Resources and Learning Development Consultant. In this role, Allen will be responsible for conducting training for Western ...
Western Growers Statement on California Gas Tax (SB 1) Repeal Efforts
IRVINE, Calif. (January 4, 2018) – Western Growers has provided financial support for qualification of an initiative to repeal SB 1, the California gas and diesel tax increase enacted last year. Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “Western Growers opposed SB 1, the $55 billion gas and diesel tax increase, ...
Western Growers Applauds Finalized “Waters of the United States” Applicability Date
IRVINE, Calif. (January 31, 2018) — In response to today’s news that the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have finalized the applicability date of the 2015 Clean Water Rule, providing an additional two years for the agencies to reconsider the “Waters of the United States Rule,” Western Growers Vice President of ...
Western Growers Board of Directors Votes Unanimously to Oppose Flawed Immigration Bill
H.R. 4760, The “Securing America’s Future” Act IRVINE, Calif., (February 23, 2018) — Legislation that would worsen the worker shortage crisis for farmers throughout the country has received unanimous opposition from the board of directors of Western Growers, whose members supply more than half the fresh fruits, vegetables and tree nuts, grown both conventionally and…
Western Growers Board of Directors Endorses Senator Feinstein
IRVINE, Calif., (March 23, 2018) — This week, the Western Growers Board of Directors voted unanimously to endorse Senator Dianne Feinstein in her 2018 reelection bid. After the vote, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “During her tenure in office, Senator Feinstein has demonstrated a willingness to approach the concerns of ...
Western Growers Expands Insurance Services with Two New Hires
Insurance veterans lead employee benefits expansion throughout California IRVINE, Calif. (April 12, 2018) – Western Growers Insurance Services (WGIS) is pleased to announce two senior appointments—Paul Barry and Kris Hansen—to further strengthen and expand tailored insurance offerings throughout California. “As we continue to expand our insurance offerings in regions across…