The Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology (WGCIT) in Salinas hosted the Sakata Seed Global Academy on May 16 to discuss and share valuable agtech insights.

WGCIT Director Dennis Donohue addressed the 16 leaders in attendance, discussing the fresh produce supply chain and Western Growers’ innovation initiatives designed to support it. Charles McGregor, General Manager of Denver-based GeoVisual Analytics, also talked about running a startup in the Salinas Valley and working with different types of farming operations.

Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, Sakata Seed Corporation is a global leader in seed breeding and production.

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