Press Releases

Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Issues Recommendations for 2023 Farm Bill

Feb 02, 2023

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Western Growers Responds to the FDA's Proposed Reforms to the Human Foods Program

Jan 31, 2023

IRVINE, CALIF. (Jan. 31, 2023) – Following the release of the Food and Drug Administration's proposed reforms to the Human Foods Program, Western Growers SVP of Science, De Ann Davis, issued the following statement:

U.S. Senate Misses Opportunity to Ease U.S. Farm Labor and Food Production Crisis

Dec 22, 2022

In Politics

IRVINE, CALIF. (Dec. 22, 2022) – Following news that the Affordable and Secure Food Act will not be included in the omnibus spending bill, Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia issued the following statement:

Western Growers Praises Introduction of Senate Farm Labor Bill

Dec 15, 2022

In Politics

IRVINE, CALIF. (Dec. 15, 2022) – Following introduction of the Affordable and Secure Food Act today, Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia issued the following statement:

Statement of Western Growers on Reagan-Udall Foundation Report on FDA Reform

Dec 06, 2022

In Food Safety

IRVINE, CALIF. (Dec. 6, 2022) - Following the release of the Reagan-Udall Foundation report on proposed reforms to the Food and Drug Administration's Human Foods Program, Western Growers SVP of Science, De Ann Davis, issued the following statement:

Western Growers Debuts 'Real Farmers Care' Video for Thanksgiving

Nov 22, 2022

In Agriculture

The documentary short features California farmers showing how - and why - they provide safe, nutritious food for consumers.

Nutjobs Wins AgSharks Pitch Competition

Nov 04, 2022

In Ag Tech

Nutjobs earned a record funding offer of $6 million during the fifth annual AgSharks Pitch Competition.

Western Growers Announces Results of Board of Directors Election

Nov 03, 2022

In Agriculture

In addition, during the 96th Western Growers Annual Meeting, agricultural icon John Harris will receive the Award of Honor and David Zanze, President of Pinnacle Claims Management, will be recognized in advance of his retirement.