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Western Growers Directors Raise Specialty Crop Issues in D.C.

IRVINE (May 12, 2010) - Western Growers Board of Directors (BOD) are in Washington, D.C., this week meeting with representatives from President Barack Obama’s Administration, members of Congress and officials from other agricultural trade associations about the issues that directly affect the nation’s specialty crop growers, packers and shippers.

Wendy Fink-Weber May 12 2010 in Agriculture

Herger, Local Farmer & Western Growers Foundation Celebrate Success of Local School Garden

IRVINE (April 30, 2010) - To celebrate the sustainability and academic success of the school’s garden, Rep. Wally Herger (R-Chico) and representatives from Western Growers Foundation (WGF) and Butte County’s Wil-Ker-Son Ranch are joining students and teachers today from 10:15 to 11:40 in Chico Country Day School’s outdoor classroom for a surprise presentation.

Wendy Fink-Weber Apr 30 2010 in Agriculture

Western Growers Supports Regulatory Relief with Passage of SB 960 and AB 1833

IRVINE (April 2, 2010) - A package of bills has been introduced in the California State Assembly and Senate aimed at creating jobs and easing the onerous financial burden of regulatory compliance on businesses. Several of these would alleviate burdens on farming companies and increase the ability of farmers to hire more workers and better compete with farm producers in other states and countries where regulations are fewer and less costly.

Wendy Fink-Weber Apr 02 2010 in Agriculture

Western Growers Insurance Services, Fresh Produce Association of the Americas Partner to Provide Member Benefits

IRVINE (March 25, 2010) - The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has endorsed Western Growers Insurance Services (WGIS) as the recommended insurance provider for its members.

Wendy Fink-Weber Mar 25 2010 in Agriculture

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