Press Releases

Bioplastics Startup mobius Wins $500,000 in Seed Funding at AgTech Pitch Competition

Nov 12, 2019

Western Growers, S2G Ventures awards mobius pbc substantial funding to accelerate development of tech that aids farmers in battling regulatory pressures, scarcity of resources

Ryan Talley is Elected New Western Growers Chairman of the Board

Nov 11, 2019

IRVINE, Calif. (November 11, 2019) – Western Growers is pleased to announce that Ryan Talley, co-owner and farm manager of Talley Farms, will assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Western Growers Statement on Introduction of Farm Workforce Modernization Act

Oct 30, 2019

In Farm Labor

IRVINE, Calif. (October 30, 2019) – In response to the introduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act by Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Dan Newhouse, Western Growers President & CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement:

Western Growers Statement on Revisions to Federal Biological Opinions

Oct 22, 2019

In Water Supply

IRVINE, Calif. (October 22, 2019) – In response to the Trump Administration’s new plan that will guide the federal management of the Central Valley Project (CVP) in California, Western Growers President & CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement:

Western Growers Board Selects Dave Puglia as Next President and CEO

Oct 16, 2019

IRVINE, Calif. (October 16, 2019) – The Western Growers Board of Directors has unanimously selected Dave Puglia as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer.

Western Growers Insurance Services Welcomes New Senior Account Manager Marlo Reininger

Oct 15, 2019

IRVINE, Calif. (October 14, 2019) – In an effort to further bolster its demonstrated commitment to the agriculture industry, Western Growers Insurance Services (WGIS), a full service insurance agency, has added Marlo Reininger as senior account manager to its team.

Western Growers Applauds U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement

Sep 25, 2019

In International Trade

IRVINE, Calif. (September 25, 2019) – In response to the announcement of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement:

Western Growers Praises Newsom on SB 1

Sep 16, 2019

In Water Supply

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: