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Poll – Arizonans' Approve of Ag’s Use of Water

The Arizona Agriculture Water Summit, an event that brought together over 60 representatives from the farming, ranching and agriculture industry, wrapped up today in Glendale, Arizona. Several staff members from Western Growers participated in the event, the purpose of which was threefold: 1) to provide a forum for conversation about agricultural water users in Arizona; 2) to present the outcome of research and polls conducted on attitudes of Arizona voters on water issues; and 3) to spark future dialogue and coalition building.

Jeff Janas Sep 17 2015 in Water Supply

Join Central Valley Farmers and Families at a Rally to “Take Back Our Water”

The following is an invitation issued by the California Water for Food and People Movement, My Job Depends on Ag, and Assemblyman Jim Patterson about a water rally occurring on October 2 in Mendota, California:

Please join The California Water for Food and People Movement, My Job Depends on Ag, and Assemblyman Jim Patterson, at a rally in support of farmers and families who want to send a message to Sacramento and Washington D.C. that our voices must be heard.

Jeff Janas Sep 17 2015 in Water Supply

NASA Workshop Highlights Use of Satellite Data in Irrigation Management

This week, the NASA Applied Sciences Program and The World Bank co-sponsored an international workshop on Evapotranspiration Mapping for Water Security in Washington, D.C.. WGs’ Sonia Salas was invited to participate in the workshop and shared her perspectives on the current and potential use of ET in irrigation management.

Jeff Janas Sep 17 2015 in Agriculture

Produce Industry Webinar Series on FSMA Final Regulations Begins October 2

With the publication of FDA’s final Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rule for Preventive Controls for Human Food and Animal Feed, the produce industry has come together to provide a FREE series of webinars to help industry members understand the final rules and implications for their businesses.

Jeff Janas Sep 17 2015 in Regulations

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