Western Growers
Non-profit Organizations
Irvine, California 12,201 followers
We represent family farmers growing fresh produce in Arizona, California, Colorado and New Mexico.
About us
Western Growers exists for one reason only: to ensure the future viability of its members – the hard-working, salt-of-the-earth farmers who grow the fruits, vegetables and tree nuts that feed our nation and nourish our bodies. But their way of life, their ability to pass their multi-generational farms and family legacies on to their children and grandchildren, is being jeopardized by a host of threats, many of them beyond their control. They face a growing litany of laws and regulations that make it increasingly difficult and expensive to do business. Our members depend on us to help them remain competitive and profitable in spite of these trying circumstances, which we do by fighting – heart and soul – for them every single day. We passionately advocate for them in the halls of Congress and on the steps of the state capitol. We actively facilitate the advancement of technology designed to help them become more efficient and less dependent on diminishing resources. We diligently provide health insurance to their farm workers, as well as other insurance solutions tailored to the unique business. We do all of this, and more, from a position of leadership in the agriculture industry, which requires a team of intelligent, inquisitive and innovative individuals committed to our common purpose. Western Growers was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Irvine, California with offices in Bakersfield, Fresno, Imperial, Modesto, Sacramento, Salinas and Santa Maria, California along with offices in Phoenix and Somerton, Arizona, and Washington, D.C.
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http://www.wga.com
External link for Western Growers
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Irvine, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1926
- Specialties
- Commercial Insurance, Health Insurance, Employee Benefits, Workers' Compensation, Loss Control, Food Safety, Retirement Services, Lobbying, PACA, Labor Services, International Trade, Safety Training, Professional Development, Advocacy, Agriculture, AgTech, and Farming
Locations
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6501 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, California 92618, US
Employees at Western Growers
Updates
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The workplace landscape is evolving fast. Are your HR policies keeping up? Join Western Growers for our 2025 California Employment Law Update Webinar and gain critical insights into the latest employment law developments, compliance requirements and emerging case law trends. 🎙️ Speakers: Jason Resnick & Teresa McQueen 📅 Date: January 8, 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. PT 📍 Location: Online Equip your HR team with the tools they need to navigate the evolving legal landscape confidently. Bonus: This program has been submitted for HRCI recertification credit. 🔗 Register Now and set your team up for success in 2025! https://lnkd.in/gkPpFCaf #HRProfessionals #EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance #Webinar #ProfessionalDevelopment #WesternGrowers
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Join the WG Center for Innovation and Technology for a webinar on Thursday, December 19th, 2024, at 11:00 AM PT. This webinar will highlight work by the innovation team on two key areas for furthering commercialization and adoption of Agtech: 1.) A deep dive into case studies for Carbon Robotics and Stout Industrial Technologies. 2.) Release and discussions of the first economic templates to understand growers' thoughts and expectations. 🔗 No passcode needed: Use Meeting ID 947 456 0259 to join the webinar: https://brnw.ch/21wPtza 📅 Mark your calendar and tune in! #AgTech #Webinar #WesternGrowers #Innovation
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The USDA’s recent Farm Labor Survey reveals continued increases in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for H-2A field workers. These changes pose significant challenges for growers relying on skilled labor. 🌱🧑🌾 📈 AEWR Increases You Need to Know: California: $19.75 → $19.97/hour Arizona & New Mexico: $16.32 → $17.04/hour Colorado & Nevada: $16.63 → $17.84/hour These rates will take effect once published in the federal register. At Western Growers, we understand the growing pressures these changes create. Our H-2A team is actively working to explore solutions that provide stability and help our members stay competitive in a challenging global market. What impact will these AEWR increases have on your operations? Let us know in the comments! 👇 💡 Learn more about how we’re supporting growers through our H-2A program, visit: https://brnw.ch/21wPnfF #FarmLabor #Agriculture #AEWR #H2AProgram #WesternGrowers #AgricultureAdvocacy
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"We are proud to work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to collaborate and contribute to conservation of the iconic monarch butterfly. Our members have demonstrated that agriculture and pollinator conservation work hand in hand, and Western Growers is grateful for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service support of the agriculture industry. We look forward to continuing our work together as we develop and implement positive solutions to meet our shared goal — thriving pollinator conservation and feeding the world.” – Jeana Cadby, Environment and Climate Director at Western Growers Learn more about the proposal: https://brnw.ch/21wPlGE #EndangeredSpeciesAct #Conservation #Biodiversity #MonarchButterfly
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Western Growers Family of Companies has an immediate job opening for a Print and Mail Specialist position. Please visit the link below for more information on this role: https://brnw.ch/21wPk03
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Time-Sensitive Information 📢 The USDA has launched the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program. This program offers $2 billion in funding to help specialty crop producers to expand markets and address rising costs. 📅 Applications are open Dec. 10, 2024, through Jan. 8, 2025. Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21wPiRB #USDA #SpecialtyCrops #AgricultureFunding
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🌱 What’s Next for Organics? 🌱 We were inspired by the thought-provoking discussions at the Organic Growers Summit keynote presentation! Moderated by Western Growers President & CEO, Dave Puglia, the panel explored the future of organic farming and innovation. Special thanks to Karen Ross for setting the stage with an inspiring opening address!
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In 2020, Triangle Farms (a JV Smith Company) saved over $400,000 in hand weeding costs with a 3-year depreciation, reducing costs by $147 per acre on conventional 6-line romaine. Our latest case study dives into the Stout Industrial Technology, Inc. Smart Cultivator for efficient weed removal. The data, provided by JV Smith, highlights their leadership in embracing innovative agtech solutions. A big thank you to them for allowing us to share their financial insights publicly! At Western Growers, we're committed to accelerating agtech commercialization through unbiased, 3rd-party financial viability case studies, empowering growers to make informed decisions and helping agtech companies refine their value propositions. Huge thanks to the Opengate team for making this case study possible!
Western Growers Innovation Case Studies
https://www.wga.com
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Yesterday at the Organic Grower Summit, our very own Walt Duflock, SVP of Innovation at Western Growers, led a thought-provoking panel: Will ag tech make organic farms more profitable? From the practical adoption of robots and AI to analyzing ROI on hand labor vs. automation, the panel explored what it takes to make agtech a reality for organic farms. Panelists Bartley Walker, Daniel Bernstein, and Larry Jacobs dove into the latest trends, uptime support, and the future of technology in agriculture. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this important discussion! Let’s keep driving innovation for a sustainable, profitable future in organic farming.
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