The Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology (WGCIT) in Salinas hosted its last “Welcome Wagon” of the year this week to onboard its newest startups to join the Center.

Turlock Fruit Company General Manager Neill Callis and WGCIT Director Dennis Donohue welcomed the innovators, discussing the latest agtech initiatives at Western Growers and the best ways for startups to engage with growers. The event was held virtually to accommodate the many innovators who are located internationally.

The new startups to join the WGCIT include Guardian Agriculture, Gripp, CropGuard, Cultiva, TRIC Robotics and EcoGrow Naturals. The WGCIT currently houses 59 agtech startups.

For more information about joining the WGCIT and having access to its events with growers, visit the Center’s website here.