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Dr. Frieda Rapoport Caplan, Industry Visionary and Founder of Frieda’s Specialty Produce, Passes Away

Agriculture industry trailblazer and icon, Dr. Frieda Rapoport Caplan, passed away on January 18, 2020, at the age of 96. One of the first women to own and operate a business in the U.S. fresh produce industry, Dr.

Chardae Heim Jan 21 2020 in

Time is Running Out to Register for the January 27 Salinas Valley Energy Forum

The Salinas Valley Energy Forum is just a few days away, don’t miss your chance to gain insight into the energy industry.

Chardae Heim Jan 21 2020 in Sustainability

January/ February 2020 Digital Edition of WG&S Magazine Now Available

The latest and first 2020 edition of Western Grower & Shipper magazine is now available online and in print.

Chardae Heim Jan 21 2020 in Agriculture

WG Set to Launch Leadership Program for Women in Fresh Produce Industry

On February 26th, 2020, Western Growers is set to launch the WG Women program, which aims to identify and prepare women for positions of leadership within WG member companies and the broader fresh produce industry.

Cory Lunde Jan 21 2020 in Agriculture

DOL Rolls Back Obama Joint Employer Rule

On January 12, 2020, the U.S.

Jason Resnick Jan 16 2020 in Farm Labor

Latest Events

Salinas Valley Energy Forum

Energy along the 101 corridor in the Salinas Valley is a pain point for anyone involved with produce. With questionable power quality and potentially 10 years of PG&E power shut offs ahead of us, unreliable energy poses a major disruption to businesses.

January 27, 2020 - 8:30am to 11:00am

WGIS Let's Grow Roadshow - Sacramento - Leave Laws

The topic covered in this roadshow will be Federal and State Leave Laws. This training will discuss the Family Medical and Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), and New Parent Leave Act (NPLA). In addition, you will learn:

January 29, 2020 - 8:00am to 10:30am

The New Mexico Chile Conference

Don't miss the 2020 New Mexico Chile Conference at a new location!

February 3, 2020 - 4:00pm to February 4, 2020 - 6:00pm

World Agricultural Expo

It's all about Agriculture! From seminars given by experts in the field to tours of state-of-the art facilities, you won't want to miss the World Agricultural Expo.

February 11, 2020 - 9:00am to February 13, 2020 - 4:00pm

WGIS Let's Grow Roadshow - Yuma - Food Safety

In this highly requested food safety training, you will discover if your business is ready for a regulatory visit and learn more about the claims side of things, should a contamination event occur. Expect to gain insights from your peers while hearing more about the following:

February 13, 2020 - 8:00am to 10:30am