Western Growers members are invited to attend the upcoming “Ag Jobs: Bringing a Greater Vision” event at California State University Monterey Bay on Oct. 7, 2024.
This year’s event will focus on “Smarter Agriculture: Feeding More-Impacting Less.” Participants can join in person or via live stream to learn about exciting technology innovations and career opportunities in the ag industry.
The agenda will include the following:
11:30 a.m. – Attendee check-in and free lunch sponsored by Western Growers
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Ag jobs forum
Fireside Chat hosted by Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology Director Dennis Donohue with special guests:
- Christine Moseley, Founder & CEO, Full Harvest
- Brandi DeCarli, Founding Partner & CEO, Farm from a Box
Panel Discussion #1 – Sustainability in Agriculture
- Moderator: Nikki Cossio, CEO and Founder of Measure to Improve, LLC
- Katie Chiapuzio, Director of Environmental Science and Resources for Braga Fresh
- Wyatt Maysey, Director of Sustainability at Taylor Farms
Panel Discussion #2 – Climate-Smart Agriculture
- Moderator: Jeana Cadby, Environmental Climate Director, Western Growers
- Eric Brennan, Research Horticulturist & Lead Scientist at USDA Agricultural Research Service in Salinas
- Jeff Anderson, CEO, AllMade Materials
- Steve McIntyre, Founder of McIntyre Vineyards and Founder of Monterey Pacific, Inc.
2:30 p.m – 4 p.m. – Ag Jobs: Career & Internship Fair
- Meet ag industry employers at the in-person career fair following the forum.
The event is free to attend but requires pre-registration. To register for the event, click here.
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Date: Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: CSUMB Otter Student Union
3118 Inter-Garrison Rd Seaside, CA 93955