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Airbnb of Farm Equipment Leads Tech Talk Next Week
HarvestPort, one of 27 agtech startups in the WG Center for Innovation & Technology, will be leading a Tech Talk on January 24 where they will demonstrate new technology that will helps farmers monetize idle equipment during their off-season. This Tech Talk will be available both online and in person at the Center in Salinas, ...
Food Safety Training in Colorado – Registration Deadline Approaching
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules and provisions are already in effect, and Western Growers is providing additional training to help members stay in compliance. Last October, WG offered training in Salinas, California, for the new FDA Preventive Controls for Human Food rule, which is intended to ensure safe manufacturing/processing, packing and holding of ...
Washington Post Emphasizes Produce Safety over Pesticide Fear
Yesterday, the Washington Post published an article highlighting how “a diet rich in fruits and vegetables outweighs the risks of pesticides.” The story reflects the Alliance for Food and Farming, USDA and Western Growers messaging: U.S. fruits and vegetables are safe and we should all be consuming more, regardless if conventionally, or organically grown. Washington ...
WG Center for Innovation & Technology Celebrates One Year
Nearly 80 agtech entrepreneurs, community leaders and pioneers in the agricultural industry came together yesterday to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology®. The Center first opened its doors on December 10, 2015, with six agtech start-up companies. In just one year, the Center has transformed into a hub ...
Food Safety Training in Colorado – Registration Deadline on Wednesday
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules and provisions are already in effect, and Western Growers is providing additional training to help members stay in compliance. Last October, WG offered training in Salinas, California, for the new FDA Preventive Controls for Human Food rule, which is intended to ensure safe manufacturing/processing, packing and holding of ...
Airbnb of Farm Equipment Leads Tech Talk on Tuesday — Register Today
HarvestPort, one of 27 agtech startups in the WG Center for Innovation & Technology, will be leading a Tech Talk on January 24 where they will demonstrate new technology that will helps farmers monetize idle equipment during their off-season. This Tech Talk will be available both online and in person at the Center in Salinas, ...
Last Day to Register for Food Safety Training in Colorado is TOMORROW
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules and provisions are already in effect, and Western Growers is providing additional training to help the produce industry stay in compliance. WG offered training for the new FDA Preventive Controls for Human Food rule in Salinas, California last October and Yuma, Arizona earlier in January. This new FDA ...
Due Date for 1095-B and 1095-C Reporting Has Been Extended
The IRS recently issued a notice granting an extension of the 1095-B and 1095-C reporting. Specifically, the notice extends the due date for furnishing the 2016 Form 1095-B, Health Coverage, and the 2016 Form 1095-C, Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage, from January 31, 2017, to March 2, 2017. Following consultation with stakeholders, the Department of…
Produce Testing Benefits and Challenges to be Discussed During Tuesday’s Lunch & Learn
While product testing is used extensively by the food industry, several technical and operational challenges still remain for the fresh produce industry. During Tuesday’s Lunch & Learn webinar, Dr. Trevor Suslow of UC Davis will highlight how the produce industry can utilize product testing. Product testing is a valuable tool and can be part of ...
FDA Develops Guidance Documents in Collaboration with Western Growers
On Tuesday morning, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition published a Constituent Update that discussed “How to Work with FDA on Food Guidance Documents.” The update contained links to two documents on best practices for working with the agency to develop guidance documents for regional, industry or ...
February 16 Webinar Provides Tips to Hiring the Best Employees
To complement the annual Professional Compensation and HR Practices Survey, Western Growers will be offering a free webinar on Thursday, February 16, to provide insight on attracting the best employees. The webinar will cover topics including: Proactive planning for a total rewards strategy; Using data to make well-informed compensation decisions; Newly added compensation and HR ...
WG Center for Innovation Hosts Israel AgTech Innovation Showcase
In an effort to connect agtech innovation centers in Israel with those in California, a delegation of Israel companies will be hosting the “Israel AgTech Innovation Showcase” at the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology in Salinas on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. The event will feature a series of events that aim to foster ...
Repeal and Replace: Health Benefits Updates
On January 20, President Trump signed an executive order regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA), creating a broad policy statement about how the leaders of ACA-related agencies are to conduct themselves. While executive orders may not be used to modify laws or regulations, Trump’s order did include directions to: Avoid cost burdens on states, individuals, ...
Nassif Analyzes Trumps First 100 Days in Blog Series
During President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif will be providing an in-depth analysis on how proposed federal policies will affect agriculture. Nassif will offer regular updates through Nassif Notes, detailing how issues such as healthcare, tax reform, immigration and trade will impact ag and ag-related businesses. ...
Professional Compensation and HR Practices Survey Now Open
Western Growers is offering members an important tool to help attract and retain the best employees in California and Arizona’s produce industry. The annual HR Practices and Compensation Survey collects data to provide members with crucial information needed to keep compensation competitive—and your participation this year is needed! Every WG member who participates in the ...
Russell Pacific Brings Innovative Solar Technology to WG Members
Russell Pacific will be hosting a Tech Talk on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, to educate members on how to offset high operating costs with clean, solar powered energy. This startup is one of 27 agtech companies in the WG Center for Innovation & Technology. Russell Pacific, a specialty wholesaler, has taken on the responsibility of ...
Repeal and Replace: Health Benefits Timeline Update
President Trump’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) executive order may not affect your health benefits in the short term, but his promise to repeal and replace the ACA makes it likely that major changes are on their way. Once the Trump administration assembles its team, the new republican Congress can use a majority vote to unilaterally ...
Webinar Offers Tips to Hiring the Best Employees — THURSDAY
To complement the annual Professional Compensation and HR Practices Survey, Western Growers will be offering a free webinar on Thursday, February 16, to provide insight on attracting the best employees. The webinar will cover topics including: Proactive planning for a total rewards strategy; Using data to make well-informed compensation decisions; Newly added compensation and HR ...
Don’t Forget to Fill Out the Professional Compensation and HR Practices Survey
Western Growers is offering members an important tool to help attract and retain the best employees in California and Arizona’s produce industry. The annual HR Practices and Compensation Survey collects data to provide members with crucial information needed to keep compensation competitive—and your participation this year is needed! Every WG member who participates in the surveys…
1095-B and 1095-C Reporting Deadline Approaching
The due date for furnishing the 2016 Form 1095-B, Health Coverage, and the 2016 Form 1095-C, Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage, is March 2, 2017. The IRS issued a notice late last year granting an extension of the 1095-B and 1095-C reporting from January 31, 2017, to March 2, 2017. Following consultation with stakeholders, the Department of the…