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Celebrating the life of John B. Smith, a forward thinking agriculture leader

The following is a press release issued by JV Smith Companies on the death of John Smith, founder and chairman of Skyview Cooling Company (A JV SMith Company), and father of Vic Smith, Western Growers board member and senior vice chairman.

The Western Growers family wishes to express its deepest condolences to Vic and his family during this difficult time.

Western Growers Oct 15 2014 in

Register Today for the 89th Annual Meeting PAC Luncheon and Golf Tournament

Western Growers’ 89^th Annual Meeting in Las Vegas promises to be a big hit due to many exciting events taking place during the course of the week. Two of meeting’s hottest events, the Political Action Committee Luncheon and the Golf Tournament, continue to gain critical mass with the number of registrations continuing to climb.

Randy Hause Oct 14 2014 in Immigration

"We Grow What We Sell" Legislation Will Affect Farmers’ Markets in 2015

Legislation signed recently by Governor Jerry Brown will provide the necessary funding to support enforcement of ensuring that produce sold at certified farmers’ markets is produced in California. AB 1871 is considered by the California Alliance of Farmers’ Markets as the most significant piece of legislation to affect farmers markets since the 70’s.

Tom Oliveri Oct 14 2014 in Agriculture

Asian Citrus Psyllid Creeps North into San Joaquin and Santa Clara Counties

San Joaquin Agriculture Commissioner Tim Pelican is working closely with the California Department of Food Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) after the discovery of Asian citrus psyllids in San Joaquin County. The psyllids were found in residential neighborhoods in Manteca and Lodi, but due to the close proximity of agriculture in the area, the detections raise serious concerns about the possibility that the pests can spread to those areas.

Ken Gilliland Oct 14 2014 in Agriculture

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