California Appellate Court Rules Bees are Protected “Fish”

A California Court of Appeal has ruled that bumblebees are eligible for protection as threatened or endangered “fish” under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The opinion reversed the trial court’s ruling in favor of Western Growers and six other agricultural groups. The trial court had concluded that the CESA, which extends to fish, mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and plants does not extend to insects.

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Jason Resnick

There is Still Time to Register for June 9 Everything DiSC - Productive Conflict Workshop

Join us on June 9 as we present this personalized learning experience on how to effectively respond to the uncomfortable and unavoidable challenges of workplace conflict. This workshop combines the personalized insights of DiSC® with the proven science of cognitive behavioral theory. Learn how to curb destructive behaviors so that conflict can become more productive, ultimately improving workplace relationships and results.

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Anna Bilderbach

Comment Period to Revise LGMA-Approved Guidelines Now Closes June 15

The comment period closing date associated with revisions on Pre-harvest Product Testing in the LGMA-approved guidelines has been extended to June 15, 2022 to grant interested parties additional time to draft proposed revisions to the metrics or submit comments. Western Growers will host a web discussion to publicly present and discuss all proposed changes and comments received during the comment period. The webinar date will be confirmed once the comment period concludes.

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Sonia Salas

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