Press Releases

Western Growers Praises Newsom on SB 1

Sep 16, 2019

IRVINE, Calif. (September 16, 2019) – In response to Governor Newsom’s announcement that he will veto SB 1, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement:

Tom Nassif to Be Honored for Extraordinary Contributions to the Fresh Produce Industry

Sep 10, 2019

In Agriculture

Nassif to be commemorated as 2019 Award of Honor recipient for two decades of unparalleled industry leadership

Western Growers Responds to U.S., Japan Trade Deal

Aug 26, 2019

IRVINE, Calif., (August 26, 2019) -- In response to news that the U.S. and Japan have agreed in principle to a trade deal involving American agricultural products, along with industrial tariffs and digital trade, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement:

Applications Now Open for AgSharks® Startup Pitch Competition to Win $250,000 Minimum Investment

Aug 06, 2019

In Ag Tech

IRVINE, Calif.

Western Growers Stands with the People of Gilroy

Jul 31, 2019

IRVINE, Calif., (July 31, 2019) -- In response to the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement:

Careers in Ag Job Center Launches to Help Job Seekers Find STEM Careers in Agriculture

Jul 26, 2019

In Agriculture

Western Growers debuts new job board to increase number of science, tech, engineering, math professionals pursuing jobs in agriculture

Western Growers Statement on H-2A Rule Proposal

Jul 17, 2019

IRVINE, Calif., (July 17, 2019) -- In response to the proposed rule for regulatory amendments to the H-2A program, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement:

Western Growers Names Jodi Martin as New Director of Employee Benefits Account Management

Jul 09, 2019

In Insurance

Martin’s 30-year employee benefits experience will bolster WG Insurance Services’ demonstrated excellence in customer service to agriculture industry