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Kern and Madera Counties are Latest to Join Housing for Harvest Program

Today, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced the recent addition of Kern County and Madera County to the Housing for the Harvest Program. The program provides temporary housing for agricultural workers who test positive for COVID-19.

Chardae Heim Sep 24 2020 in Human Resources

Sustainability Metrics in Agriculture – Webinar

Increasingly, the marketplace is demanding an accounting of sustainability practices, but how are you measuring and communicating stewardship in your operations?

Sonia Salas Sep 24 2020 in Food Safety

California to Phase Out Gas-Powered Cars by 2035

Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order requiring that, by 2035, all new cars and passenger trucks sold in California must be zero-emission vehicles.

Matthew Allen Sep 24 2020 in Environment

Register Now for Leafy Greens Seasonality Webinar

Join us for part two of the Leafy Greens Seasonality webinar series, which will cover industry best practices before and during transition periods. This series is hosted by Western Growers Science in collaboration with the Arizona and California LGMAs.

Cory Lunde Sep 22 2020 in Food Safety

Imminent FDA Inspections for Certain Leafy Greens Operations

Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released their 2020 Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan.

Sonia Salas Sep 22 2020 in Food Safety

Latest Events

More than Honey: The Agricultural Importance and Future of Bees

Join us for a special webinar on Tuesday, September 29, to hear about the latest research on the dramatic declines in bee health and learn about up and coming technology to help mitigate colony losses.

September 29, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Seasonality Part 2: Industry Efforts, Tools, and Best Practices to Consider Before and During Transition Periods

Join us for part two of the Leafy Greens Seasonality webinar series, which will cover industry best practices before and during transition periods. This series is hosted by Western Growers Science in collaboration with the Arizona and California LGMAs.

September 30, 2020 - 11:00am to 12:00pm