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PRESS RELEASE: Western Growers Officially Opens AgTech Innovation Arena Competition

Aug 29, 2016

Western Growers officially launched the second annual Innovation Arena Competition today, which will offer six agtech start-up companies an opportunity to compete for two winning prizes and invaluable exposure to the nation’s leading agricultural operations. The competition is part of WG’s continued commitment to accelerate the development of technology that will help solve agriculture’s biggest challenges.

PRESS RELEASE: C.H. ROBINSON & WESTERN GROWERS CELEBRATE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

Aug 25, 2016

In Shipping

Ten years ago, C.H. Robinson and Western Growers formed the Western Growers Transportation Program to provide supply chain solutions for fresh produce growers in North America. To celebrate the anniversary of this program, C.H. Robinson and Western Growers hosted a Giving Day on August 24, 2016, across the country, using C.H. Robinson’s Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, hub as a collection and distribution center.

PRESS RELEASE: Western Growers Hires Sean Reardon to Enhance Insurance Services Offerings

Aug 10, 2016

In Insurance

Western Growers is proud to announce that Sean Reardon has joined the insurance services team as Sales Executive. Reardon brings more than 12 years of experience in accelerating company profitability through insurance sales and building innovative risk management programs that drive long-term success.

PRESS RELEASE: Western Growers Revamps Produce Price Index Website to Offer Produce Pricing Comparisons

Aug 01, 2016

Western Growers has revamped its “Produce Price Index” (PPI) website to allow consumers to easily identify the price difference between what customers pay at grocery stores for fresh produce and what farmers actually receive for their products.

PRESS RELEASE: Western Growers Holds Private Ribbon Cutting to Unveil New Headquarters

Jul 28, 2016

IRVINE, Calif. (July 27, 2016) – Western Growers officially unveiled its new headquarters in a private ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday, welcoming members of the Western Growers Board of Directors, spouses and special guests to the company’s new home at 15525 Sand Canyon in Irvine, California. Chairman Larry Cox of Lawrence Cox Ranches [Brawley, Calif.] did the ribbon-cutting honors. Guests and their spouses participated in a building tour, reception and dinner. The event was held in conjunction with Western Growers’ quarterly Board Meeting in Newport Beach.

PRESS RELEASE: Western Growers Awarded $30K from Wells Fargo to Accelerate AgTech Innovation

Jul 12, 2016

In Ag Tech

IRVINE, Calif. (July 14, 2016) – Western Growers has received a $30,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support start-up companies that are developing technologies to solve agriculture’s most critical challenges.

PRESS RELEASE: WG RESPONDS TO SUPREME COURT DAPA RULING

Jun 23, 2016

In Farm Labor

IRVINE, Calif. (June 23, 2016) -- Statement by Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif in response to yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling on the Obama Administration’s Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programs:

PRESS RELEASE: New Careers in Ag Program Links STEM Education to Agricultural Workforce

Jun 22, 2016

In an effort to fill the agricultural workforce gap, Western Growers has launched a Careers in Ag Program to encourage college students to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers within the agricultural industry.

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