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WG Women Program

Western Growers believes that women are essential to the future of agriculture, which is why we have developed WG Women, a program that prepares women for positions of leadership within WG member companies and the broader fresh produce industry.

WG Women is planning a new series of virtual and in person leadership development opportunities, including online leadership and social media and traditional media training courses.

Participation in WG Women is limited to employees of WG member companies, and participants are admitted following formal acceptance of the program application. Once accepted into the program, WG Women must complete a minimum of 18 program credits, this requirement will increase to 20 program credits starting in January 2025, to earn an official certificate of completion.

Applications are now open.

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Mission & Vision

Mission Statement

To identify and prepare women in production agriculture for positions of leadership within Western Growers and the fresh produce industry.

Vision Statement

A fresh produce industry that reflects the value of women in production agriculture and promotes women to the highest levels of company and industry leadership.

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Program Requirements

WG Women have access to a series of on-going activities – both virtual and regionally-based – aimed at supporting professional growth and paving the way for influential leadership opportunities within the fresh produce industry. Eighteen credits are required to complete the program and earn a WG Women Certificate of Completion. This requirement will increase to 20 credits starting in January 2025. At least one year of program participation will be necessary to achieve the requisite number of credits.

The 2024-2025 Course Catalog is now live.

View 2024-2025 Course Catalog

Upcoming WG Women Events

Washington DC Advocacy & Leadership Retreat, January 27-30, 2025: Join us as a small group of WG Women participants travel to Washington, DC to advocate for policies shaping the future of agriculture. From Capitol Hill to key meetings with elected officials and agriculture advocates to notable women focused tours, program participants will learn and advocate for farming in the western United States and ensure we are shaping policies that will benefit farming communities for years to come.

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Wearing Multiple Hats Successfully, And Using Stress for Good in the Process, Bakersfield, CA, February 13, 2025: Navigating today’s workforce comes with unprecedented challenges. Many of us wear multiple hats as supervisors, team members, mentors, counselors and friends, all while supporting others through change and stress.

Join Dr. Tina Huff and the Western Growers Women (WGW) Program for an empowering workshop where you’ll learn practical strategies to manage these diverse roles. Discover how to turn stress into a catalyst for success—for yourself and those you support.

Following the workshop, enjoy a lunch provided by WGW, and join us for an exciting farm tour in the local area. Stay tuned for more details about the tour location!

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Meet Western Growers Women Program Manager Cierra Allen

Cierra Allen joined Western Growers in June of 2023 as the WG Women Program Manager. She also provides support to the Western Growers University as well as Western Growers Future Volunteer Leaders Program. Before joining Western Growers, she worked in the agriculture industry focusing on policies and communications at a local level. Cierra received her Bachelor of International Agriculture Development from UC Davis in 2019. Cierra was born and raised in the Imperial Valley and comes from a 4^th generation farming family.

Questions about the Western Growers Women Program? Contact Cierra via email [email protected] or phone 949.299.7121.