The February 2015 edition of the WG&S Magazine is in the mail. Here’s a preview of some of the stories you will see:
COVER STORY
WG Takes Proactive Position in Technology Sector
PRESIDENT'S NOTES
Feeding the World When Global Population Reaches Nine Billion: Something to Worry About?
FEATURE STORIES
Compensation & HR Practices Survey: Invaluable Tool for HR Professionals
MEMBER PROFILE
Leo & Suzette Overgaag — North Shore Greenhouses Inc.
Thermal, CA — Member Since 1996
Innovation & Sustainability Hallmarks of ‘Living Herbs’ Operation
LEGISLATOR PROFILE
California State Senator Ben Allen, District 26
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
The Labor Unions and “Groundhog Day”
AG & THE LAW
U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Unpaid Security Checks
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Listeria: Zero Tolerance or Low Levels?
DEAR JON
Potential Employer Liability from Health Insurance Exchange
INDUSTRY NEWS
Ag Leadership Opens Applications for Class 46
Center for Produce Safety Launches Redesigned Website
American Takii Breaks Ground On New Salinas Facility
CHR Acquires Freightquote.com
Tanimura & Antle Creates Blog to Better Connect with Consumers
Gowan Adds New Fungicide
INSURANCE CORNER
Workers’ Compensation Rates Still Going Up?
Do Something about It
WG IN THE NEWS
U.S. Opens Roads to Mexican Trucks
UFW Loses Cases against Tomato Firm
WG Staff Featured at Several Events
Personnel Procedures Manual Updated for 2015
WESTERN GROWERS FOUNDATION
Enjoy a Heart (Shaped) Health Valentine’s Day
ADVERTISERS
WGIS
WG HR Practices Survey
WG Transportation Program/C.H. Robinson
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