Though several Western Growers members are using the U.S. Department of Labor’s H-2A Program, which is the only agricultural worker visa program, they seem to be doing it reluctantly and even after years of use, still call it “cumbersome” and “very difficult to use.” “We use it because it is our only option,” said Carmen ...
Tim York President Markon Salinas, CA BETTER THAN MILITARY SERVICE: As Tim York was graduating from San Diego State University in 1977 with a liberal arts degree, he was considering a career in the military. “My paternal grandfather was career cavalry, my maternal grandfather was a lieutenant colonel in artillery and my father was also ...
Editor’s Note: TerrAvion was one of the companies that took part in the technology Innovation Arena session held during Western Growers Annual Meeting in San Diego in November. The firm received the audience award for best idea and as such is rewarded with this feature story.) Robert Morris admits it would be “cooler” and easier ...
(Editor’s Note: The questions and answers have been paraphrased for brevity and clarity.) Steve Montenegro, a Republican, was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2008 to represent District 12. Redistricting has changed his districts to now be number 13. He is currently serving his fourth term. He was chosen by his colleagues ...
Doug Ducey has not wasted any time accomplishing the goals he set forth when he was elected as Arizona’s 23rd governor in the fall of 2014. Priorities such as reducing government regulations, enhancing the economy and lowering taxes dominated the platform during his inaugural speech in January of 2015. With the help of leadership in ...