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Western Growers Welcomes New D.C. Director

Jul 08, 2009

IRVINE, CA (July 8, 2009) — Western Growers this week welcomed Ken Barbic to the Washington, D.C., office, where he will serve as the association’s new director of federal government affairs.

DHS No-Match Scratched by Obama Administration

Jul 08, 2009

In Agriculture

IRVINE, CA (July 8, 2009) — Today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the Department will be proposing a new regulation rescinding the Social Security Administration No-Match Rule – a regulation issued by the Bush Administration in August, 2007 and enjoined by a

Western Growers Represents Fresh Produce In Climate Change Discussion

Jun 22, 2009

In Agriculture

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Fresh Produce Industry Associations Petition USDA For A National Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement

Jun 08, 2009

In Agriculture

Today a proponent group of agricultural associations representing the leafy greens industry across the U.S. sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) formally requesting the agency begin the process necessary to establish a national marketing agreement for leafy greens (NLGMA).

Western Growers Demands Action To Prevent Further Water Cutbacks From New Federal Biological Ruling

Jun 08, 2009

In Agriculture

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency today released its final biological opinion on salmon and steelhead in the Delta and the river systems that feed it, placing significant blame for declines of these species on the state and federal water supply pumps in the south Delta and ordering an a

Western Growers Foundation Funds California’s We Garden

May 21, 2009

In Agriculture

SACRAMENTO (May 21, 2009) – Western Growers Foundation (WGF) is providing $15,000 toward the WE Garden, the first edible garden in CaliforniaStateCapitolPark.

Western Growers Stands With House Ag Committee Against EFCA

May 14, 2009

In Agriculture

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 14, 2009) – Western Growers Past Chairman Steve Patricio and President and CEO Tom Nassif joined U.S.

Western Growers Hails Reintroduction Of AgJOBS

May 14, 2009

In Agriculture

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 14, 2009) – Western Growers officials today are applauding California Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Congressmen Howard Berman (D-CA) and Adam Putnam (R-FL) for reintroducing AgJOBS in the Senate and House of Representatives, respectfully.

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