Press Releases

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:

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: