The Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation (F3) – the recipient of a $65.1 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration for workforce development – brought growers and stakeholders together this week to drill on down on what agtech skills and certifications growers need in the Central Valley workforce.
Western Growers is a supporter of the F3 grant, and several members and WGCIT residents participated in roundtables at the Oct. 30 event at the Harris Ranch Inn & Restaurant. Speakers included:
- Dennis Donohue, Executive Director, Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology
- Neill Callis, Turlock Fruit Company
- Joe Del Bosque, Del Bosque Farms
- Cesar Guillen, HMC Farms
- Drew Ketelsen, HMC Farms
- Chris, Thiesen, Burro Robotics
- Jose Aguilar, LahakX Drones
Other supporting entities at the event included West Hills College and UCANR. More information about the F3 grant can be found here.
