WG Women

August 6, 2026

Online Webinar

This informative one-hour webinar featuring the Western Growers State Government Affairs team enables participants to receive a comprehensive overview of current state policy issues impacting agriculture. The team will also provide practical guidance on how to effectively engage with and advocate before your state representatives.

This event is open to Western Growers Women program members. If you have questions, please contact Cierra Allen at [email protected].

WG Science

August 24-25, 2026

Salinas, CA

Finalized in 2022, compliance with the FDA Food Traceability Rule is set for July of 2028. Yet, awareness of the rule and its requirements is still varied. FDA collaborated with industry experts to develop a core curriculum through the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance to support implementation of the rule, and this course will be taught by a member of the editorial team, Jennifer McEntire, and a member of the Western Growers Science team, Sonia Salas. This course is intended for all domestic and foreign entities that are covered by the Food Traceability Rule, including growers, harvesters and coolers of RACs on the food traceability list, and all fresh-cut fruit and vegetable processors.

Reservoir

August 26-27, 2026

Salinas, CA

Ruggedize brings together the engineers, founders, and technical teams building robotics and AI systems that must survive the realities of active farmland.
This a technical gathering focused on the hard problems: dust, heat, vibration, biological variability, and the relentless demand for shorter-term ROI.

CFLCA

Nov 18–20, 2026

Santa Cruz, CA

Mark your calendars for the only education, development, and networking opportunity designed specifically for the ag labor industry. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or stepping up in the industry, get expert insights and connect with a network that understands the challenges you’re navigating.

Western Growers members save 10%. Contact Jordan Long at [email protected] for the promo code.