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Grower Trial Network Holds Second Meeting to Accelerate Tech in Fields
On Tuesday, Western Growers held its second Grower Trail Network meeting at its Center for Innovation & Technology in Salinas, Calif. Nearly 30 growers and agtech start-up companies were in attendance, collaborating on the types of technologies possible for deployment in the field. The Grower Trail Network is an organized group of WG members who ...
Opening Reception Kicks off WG’s 93rd Annual Meeting in Palm Desert
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 ...
Fox News’ Andrew Napolitano Shares Insight on Current Political Environment during PAC Lunch
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 ...
Advances in Genomics Discussed during Educational Workshop
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, ...
WG 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…
Anniversaries, Golf Tournament Winners Lauded at Party with the Partners
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 ...
Honor Nassif as 2019 Award of Honor with Congratulatory Ad
Recognize Tom Nassif, this year’s Award of Honor recipient, with a custom, full-page ad. The deadline to submit your ad is this Friday—September 20, 2019. All ads will be prominently featured in the Award of Honor Dinner program at Western Growers’ Annual Meeting on November 12, 2019. Nassif has been named the 2019 Award of Honor recipient ...
Craig Reade Gives Farewell during Chairman’s Lunch
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…
Guests Leave Arbinger Workshop with Tools to Influence Results
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 ...
Steve Patricio Honored for His Significant Contributions to Ag
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 ...
Western Growers Office Closed November 22, 23 for Thanksgiving
In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Western Growers offices will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23. Western Growers wishes you a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
U.S. Senator McSally, WG Leadership to Headline Water Panel in Arizona
Western Growers, in partnership with Phoenix Business Journal, is hosting a special event on May 29 where U.S. Senator Martha McSally and members of the Arizona agricultural industry will discuss challenges surrounding Arizona’s water supply and quality. The event will also cover emerging precision agricultural technologies that aim to solve those issues. Senator McSally, a ...
WG Offices Closed On December 24 and 25
Western Growers wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas! As a reminder, our offices will be closed on Monday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 25.
WG Members Receive Special Discount for Growing Innovations Conference
Western Growers members are invited to GROWING INNOVATIONS—a breakthrough conference and exhibition specifically created to gather growers and advisors from across all specialty crops to resolve the industry’s most pressing challenges. The conference aims to help farmers adapt their operation to the realities of today’s ever-changing farming ecosystem. The event will be held on…
Registration Now Open for WG’s Annual Meeting in Palm Desert
Western Growers will be hosting its Annual Meeting on October 28 – 31, 2018, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California. Registration is now open. This year’s annual meeting will include riveting sessions on topics ranging from genomics and agtech to changing mindsets to influence results. Click here for the ...
30 UC Davis, Cal Poly Pomona and Cal State L.A. STEM Students Learn about Ag
Nearly 30 students from UC Davis, Cal Poly Pomona and Cal State L.A. visited agricultural operations throughout Monterey County this week to learn about career possibilities in agriculture. This tour was part of Western Growers Careers in Ag Program which aims to encourage college students to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers within ...
Congratulatory Ads, Tables for Steve Patricio Award of Honor Event Now Available for Purchase
Western Growers will honor Stephen (Steve) Patricio, whose visionary leadership has advanced the agricultural industry by leaps and bounds, with the 2018 Award of Honor during Western Growers 93rd Annual Meeting in Palm Desert, California. Patricio’s accomplishments and passion for shaping the ag industry will be recognized at the Award of Honor Dinner Gala on ...
WG Annual Meeting Sponsor Bayer Looking for Youth Ag Summit Talent
Bayer, a platinum sponsor of Western Growers 93rd Annual Meeting, is hosting a Youth Ag Summit on November 4 – 6, 2019, and is looking for youth to participate. The 2019 Youth Ag Summit will take place in Brasilia, Brazil, where 100 people between the ages of 18 and 25 from across the globe will ...
Register for Golf at WG Annual Meeting in Palm Desert
The Western Growers Golf Tournament is back! This year’s shotgun “Scramble” golf tournament will begin at 11:00am on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at the beautiful Desert Springs Golf Club located on site at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa and designed by famous golf architect Ted Robinson. The Western Growers’ Golf Tournament includes: Unlimited ...
WG #InnovationWeek Spreads Awareness of AgTech Innovation through Social Media
Western Growers and its Center for Innovation & Technology recently hosted #innovationweek where all WG and WGCIT social media accounts—Facebook, Twitter and Instagram—spread awareness about the innovations coming out of the Center, as well as highlighted the WG members who are implementing creative solutions on their farm. The social media pages featured posts such as ...