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New Western Growers Members

Western Growers welcomes 35 new members. New regular members include: Capay Inc., Fresalva Berry Farms, and Ware Farms LLC. Non-Fresh Regular members are Front Porch Farms, Materra Farming Co. LLC, and Nutrilite. New Associate Members are:

Robert Steinmann Jan 03 2013 in Agriculture

Health Care Reform Workshop: Preparing for 2013 Requirements

2013 is here and that means several Health Care Reform requirements are around the corner. On January 17, Western Growers will be in Phoenix to review PPACA requirements that take effect this year including W-2 reporting, the notice to employees regarding the health care exchange, new summary of benefits and coverage, flexible spending account and annual limit caps, and more. This workshop is designed for small employers (50 employees or less).

Western Growers Jan 03 2013 in Health Care

Immigration Changes to Reduce Family Separations

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced Wednesday new rules that will allow many American citizens to avoid long separations from immediate family members who are in the country illegally as they apply to become legal residents.

Jason Resnick Jan 03 2013 in Regulations

Farm Bill Extension Threatens Funding for Two Specialty Crop Programs

Farm Bill Extension Threatens Funding for Specialty Crops

On Tuesday, the House voted 257-167 to pass legislation already approved by the Senate that will avert the government from going over the so-called “fiscal cliff” by increasing taxes on those making more than $400,000 ($450,000 for couples) along with postponing sequestration cuts for two months. The agreement also includes a one-year (through Sept. 2013) extension of the 2008 Farm Bill. Not all programs from the 2008 bill survived however,

Dennis Nuxoll Jan 03 2013 in Farm Bill

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