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Sign-up Now -- Managing Irrigation, Nutrients and Water Quality Webinar

Water and water management is one of the most critical issues farmers face these days. Enhancing irrigation efficiency goes beyond addressing challenges related to water supply, it also impacts nutrient and water quality management and it is critical for business operations. Western Growers understands the issues farmers face and is sponsoring a webinar to provide an overview of the benefits of good irrigation management and techniques to improve irrigation efficiency and nutrient management through irrigation systems.

Sonia Salas Dec 16 2014 in Agriculture

Register for the 2015 California Employment Law Update Webinar on December 18

Whether you own and operate a company in California or you just do business here, you need to be aware of new employment laws taking effect as soon as a few weeks from now. To bring you up to speed on key California legislative and case law developments that will help your business prepare for 2015, Western Growers is sponsoring a free webinar for members.

Jason Resnick Dec 16 2014 in Legal

Arizona Legislators and Staff Participate in Yuma Ag Tour

In association with the Yuma Area Ag Council, Western Growers helped sponsor the Biennial Yuma Legislative Ag Tour. The two-day bus tour takes place every election year and is designed to educate Arizona legislators about the Yuma Ag Industry. Fifteen legislators, including Speaker-elect David Gowan and Senate Majority Leader-elect Steve Montenegro, participated in the tour this week, as well as ten House and Senate staff members.

AnnaMarie Knorr Dec 16 2014 in Legislative

California Emergency Drought Relief Bill Passes House but Senate Action Unlikely

Despite its passage in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this week, HR 5781, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014, is not expected to be acted upon by the Senate, effectively ending hope of federal legislation impacting the current water year.

Dave Puglia Dec 11 2014 in Water Supply

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