Press Releases

Western Growers Opposes “Split Roll” Calif. Ballot Initiative

May 19, 2020

IRVINE, Calif., (May 20, 2020) -- Western Growers will oppose the “split roll” initiative set to appear on the California ballot in November 2020.

LGMA Partners with Western Growers to Offer Remote Food Safety Audits During Pandemic

May 18, 2020

In Food Safety

IRVINE, Calif., (May 18, 2020) -- Mandatory government food safety audits of leafy greens farms under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement are continuing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joint California Ag Statement on Workers’ Compensation Executive Order

May 07, 2020

IRVINE, Calif., (May 7, 2020) -- In response to Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order that extends temporary workers’ compensation benefits for COVID-19, a coalition of California agricultural organizations issued the following statement:

Western Growers Applauds Governor Newsom’s Farm to Family Expansion

Apr 29, 2020

IRVINE, Calif., (April 29, 2020) -- In response to Calif.

Western Growers Supports Call to Eliminate CFAP Payment Limits

Apr 23, 2020

IRVINE, Calif., (April 23, 2020) -- In response to a bi-partisan congressional call to eliminate payment limits for specialty crop, livestock and dairy producers before the final Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) details are announced, Western Growers President & CEO

Over 150 Water and Agricultural Organizations Urge Congress and the White House to Address Western Water Challenges

Apr 20, 2020

In Water Supply

WASHINGTON, D.C., (April 20, 2020) -- A coalition of 150 organizations representing water and agricultural interests in the western U.S. urged Congress and President Trump today to address aging Western water infrastructure as further measures are considered to help the U.S.

Western Growers Launches Leafy Green Food Safety Website

Apr 06, 2020

In Food Safety

Amid COVID-19 crisis, leafy greens industry still enhancing safety of leafy greens through new website

Western Growers Statement on the Increased Processing of H-2A Visa Holders

Mar 26, 2020

IRVINE, Calif., (March 26, 2020) -- In response to the steps taken by the State Department to increase processing of H-2A visa holders through consulates around the world – in particular, the expansion of interview waiver eligibility to ensure that the majority of H-2A processing