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January 20, 2023

Assistance Resources for Farmers Impacted by Recent Flooding

After weeks of heavy rainfall, growers are faced with an array of challenges associated with floodwater. Relief opportunities and support are available on a state and federal level to help navigate these difficulties. This information is current as of March 22, 2023 and will be updated by Western Growers as more resources become available. Crop … Read More

September 30, 2022
Governor Newsom Vetoes California H-2A Bill

Governor Newsom has vetoed AB 857 (by Assemblymember Ash Kalra and sponsored by the California Rural … Read More

September 30, 2022
California Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Extended To Dec. 31, 2022

Correction: A previous version of this article erroneously stated in the title that SPSL was extende … Read More

September 30, 2022
California Set to Join Colorado on Pay Transparency

With the swipe of a pen California joins Colorado and several other states in enacting pay transpare … Read More

September 29, 2022
Governor Gavin Newsom Signs AB 2183, Guts Secret Ballot Process for Farmworkers

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Aug. 28 signed AB 2183, gutting the secret ballot process for farmworkers and s … Read More

September 29, 2022
Statement of Western Growers on Signing of AB 2183

IRVINE, CALIF. (Sept. 29, 2022) – Following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signing of AB 2183 into law, … Read More

September 28, 2022
Shipper Rights When a Breach of Contract is Claimed

What are a shipper’s rights when a buyer unloads and accepts their produce at the contract destina … Read More