Western Growers Women program is set to relaunch and is now accepting applications.

This program is designed to support and develop leadership, advocacy and media skills for women working for a member agricultural company. Click here to apply.

Western Growers Women 2023-2024 Schedule

Social Media Training – November (virtual)

A two-part social media workshop designed to empower you to use social media as a tool for industry advocacy. Discover your social media archetype and how to tell the right stories, at the right time, to the right people, in the right way. Learn how to engage in the conversation and influence your target audience. Sign up here to register!

Media Training – December (virtual)

Provides an overview of working with the media, what they are looking for and how to be successful in interviews. Includes proactive media outreach, including letters to the editor, op-ed writing and pitching story ideas. WG Women will be better prepared to get their message across and handle any news media situation.

Performance Coaching: Managing Performance Effectively (virtual)

Tailored for managers, supervisors, and HR professionals, especially in agriculture, this course equips you with the Performance Management Model and proactive employee management strategies. Master the gradual release of responsibility concept and GROWTH coaching elements to excel in leadership and cultivate thriving agricultural teams.

Government 101 – February (virtual)

Provides an overview and understanding of the inner workings of state and federal government and how public policy is made. WG Women will have the opportunity to influence elected and administration officials through local political events and state and federal lobbying trips.

Political Advocacy – March (virtual)

Provides an overview and understanding of advocating within public policy. Learn how to best support an issue on a local, state, or federal level. WG Women will be better prepared to enact change at all levels of government.

Leadership Training: Arbinger – April (Napa, CA)

Based on curriculum developed by the Arbinger Institute, which aims to help people and organizations shift from a self-focused, inward mindset to an impact-focused, outward mindset for individual development, creating a high-performing team, or transforming an organization.

DC Advocacy Trip – May (Washington, DC)

A select number of WGW participants will join the Western Growers Board of Director’s at their May Board Meeting in Washington, DC. The participants will get opportunities to meet with elected officials, agriculture advocates, and various women in leadership positions.

Birkman Method Assessment with One-On-One Coaching (virtual)

The Birkman Method measures personality characteristics that influence behaviors, motivations, and perceptions.

Using an assessment and coaching approach, participants will experience the impact self-understanding can have on both professional and personal development, achievement and well-being. As part of the WG Women’s program, we will also collectively experience a Teambuilding Workshop.

Using the Birkman Method and the latest research on team dynamics, this engaging workshop demonstrates how to accelerate trust, understanding and use of talent among members of a team.

Mentorship Program – Ongoing/Optional

The WG Women Mentorship Program is formal mentoring program. WG Women will have the opportunity to be mentored by experienced, accomplished women in production agriculture.

Community Outreach – Ongoing/Optional

Develop and execute projects aimed at addressing specific community or industry needs.