Posts By: Wendy Fink-Weber
WG Board Members Conclude Sacramento Meeting
The Western Growers Board of Directors wrapped up its Sacramento board meeting today with Chairman Vic Smith leading board members through a comprehensive discussion of issues affecting the industry, including water, labor and workplace rules, food safety, trade, and transportation issues. Governor Jerry Brown visited with Executive Committee members on Monday to begin this week's ...
Statement from Western Growers’ President and CEO Tom Nassif on Governor Jerry Brown’s $1 Billion Emergency Drought Legislative Package
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For interviews, contact: Wendy Fink-Weber Senior Director of Communications (949) 885-2256 or Jeff Janas Communications Manager (949) 885-2318 “Today the Governor said that if the drought continues, ‘there will be restrictions’ on water use by all Californians. This may be interpreted by some to mean that so far, there…
David M. Gowan, Sr. Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives
“Coming from a rural district like mine, we believe in our liberties and freedom. We believe so much in family values and freedom…just freedom.” (Editor’s Note: The questions and answers have been paraphrased for brevity and clarity.) David Gowan, a Republican, was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2009. He ...