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Western Growers Opposes Farm Bill Extension

Jul 31, 2012

IRVINE, Calif.–Tuesday, the House Rules Committee is expected to consider the debate rules for a one year extension of the Farm Bill coupled with a disaster assistance package. The extension could be debated on the House floor as early as Wednesday, leaving Congress with two days to act before they adjourn for the August recess.

Western Growers Releases Compensation and HR Practices Survey

Jul 30, 2012

In Farm Labor

IRVINE, Calif.–The third annual Professional Compensation and Human Resources Practices Survey, just out from Western Growers, contains twice the data of last year’s survey including detailed information on what’s happening with pay and benefits practices in the fresh produce industry in California and Arizona.

WG Reacts to Bay Delta Conservation Plan Announcement

Jul 25, 2012

In Water Supply

IRVINE, Calif.–Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif released a statement following the announcement Wednesday of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan by California Governor Jerry Brown and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar:

Western Growers' Tom Nassif Statement on SCOTUS ACA Ruling

Jun 29, 2012

In Farm Labor

IRVINE, Calif. (June, 28 2012)–Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued a statement today about the ruling by the Supreme Court on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its effect on the agricultural community:

Survey: 70% of Voters Support Immigration Reform for Farm Workers

Mar 27, 2012

In Agriculture

Western Growers Holds Press Call Highlighting New Data on National Program for Farm Labor Wednesday, March 28

Statement from Tom Nassif on Announcement of U.S.-Korea Free Trade Deal Start Date

Feb 21, 2012

In Agriculture

IRVINE, Calif. (Feb. 21, 2012)—The newly announced March 15 start date for the U.S.-Korea free trade agreement will lift tariffs on nearly two-thirds of U.S.

New VP of Federal Affirs Joins Western Growers »

Feb 21, 2012

IRVINE, Calif. (Feb. 21, 2012)—There’s a new team leader representing the most influential specialty crop producers in the fresh produce industry in the nation’s capitol. Joining Western Growers in Washington, D.C., is Dennis Nuxoll, newly appointed vice president of federal government affairs.

School Gardens Funded for 100 California Preschools, Child Care Centers

Jan 16, 2012

In Agriculture

IRVINE, Calif. (Jan. 16, 2012)—Funded by the California Department of Food & Agriculture, Western Growers Foundation is working with the California Department of Education to award $1,000 each to 100 preschools and child care centers across the state to create an edible garden.

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