Western Growers

Western Growers

Non-profit Organizations

Irvine, California 11,414 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.

Website
http://www.wga.com
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

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Employees at Western Growers

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    The Western Growers Science Team was honored with the 2024 Most Viewed Publication Award by the editorial board of Food Protection Trends and received their certificate at The International Association for Food Protection meeting last weekend. 🏅 Their paper, ‘Fresh Produce Harvesting Equipment – A Review of Cleaning and Sanitizing Practices and Related Science,’ authored by WG Science team members Sonia Salas and De Ann Davis, Susan M. Leaman, Justin Kerr, Trevor V. Suslow, Martin Wiedmann and Afreen Malik, underscores the team’s leadership in advancing food safety practices. 🚜🌱

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    The 2024 Western Growers Compensation Survey is here! 📈 Did you know? The average cost-per-hire is $4,683 for an employee and $28,329 for an executive. Retaining workforce and extending competitive offers matter. 💼 This is the only compensation resource specific to and only for the fresh produce industry. 🍎🥑 Visit the link below for more information: https://lnkd.in/g5ZyXSzt

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    Western Growers President and CEO, Dave Puglia, releases a statement on the recent court decision to grant Wonderful Nurseries' request for a preliminary injunction to halt the bargaining process with the United Farm Workers union. Visit the link below to read the statement in full. ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gWBRBUXk

    Western Growers Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act in New Video - Western Growers Association

    Western Growers Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act in New Video - Western Growers Association

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    Last month, the Western Growers Women program hosted a Birkman Workshop featuring the incredible Dr. Tina Huff, PhD, SHRM-SCP. This one-day event allowed WGW members to take a deep dive into understanding their personal strengths and weaknesses, including valuable insights into their behaviors as both employees and employers. A special thank you to everyone who came out and made this event a success. 👩🎓👩🌾👩💻 If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Western Growers Women community, please reach out to Cierra Alen at [email protected].

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    Thank you to all our Western Growers Family of Companies employees who came out to our Summer Gathering last month, where we celebrated some great weather and even better company. ☀ 🌱 From the photo booth and the shaved ice to the trivia standoff and raffle prizes, we hope everyone had an enjoyable time. Thank you to everyone who made it a success!

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    SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPARENCY. We do the FARMING, growing, packing, whole-peeling, marketing and shipping of ONIONS. One LAYER between procurement and farmer, instead of 6, means better communication and execution.

    Thanks To The Invisible Hands That Bring Food To Our Tables. An estimated 2.4 million farmworkers work on farms and ranches in the United States. The large majority of farmworkers are immigrants, and a significant segment of the farm workforce is employed through the H-2A visa program, which allows farm employers to hire temporary migrant workers if they anticipate a shortage of U.S. workers to fill temporary and seasonal jobs. Over 90% of H-2A workers are employed on crop farms, according to DOL data. In 2022, there were nearly 372,000 jobs certified by DOL for employers seeking to hire H-2A workers, which is the first step employers must complete. Thanks to our workers! #Farming #Farmworkers #Agriculture

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    🤖 #FIRAUSA24 🇺🇸 In a few months get ready to see 35 autonomous solutions in action and showcase at #FIRAUSA24, while waiting, let's take a look at one of the FIRA robots in demo! 🗣️ “Our autonomous system can be equiped on any tractor. Yesterday, we had an amazing demo on orchards field with a New Holland Agriculture tractor equiped with Bluewhite system driving autonomously in the raws and doing amazing turns…” Listen to Adi Schechter, Marketing Director at Bluewhite during their FIRA USA 2023 demos 🤖 Introducing Bluewhite's Pathfinder transforms any brand of existing orchard or vineyard tractor into to a fully autonomous fleet, capable of executing multiple tasks, such as spraying, herbicide, discing, mowing, or harvesting, with high precision and operating efficiency. 🍇 💻 Watch more about this robot below ⬇️ #robot #agriculture #agtech #innovation #automation #retrofitkit

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    🎇 Happy 4th of July from all of us at Western Growers Association, to you. 🎇 As we celebrate this special day, we recognize the hard work and dedication of our farmers and farmworkers who bring fresh, healthy produce to tables across the country. 🍉 With many areas experiencing record heat waves in the coming weeks, it's crucial to prioritize the safety of outdoor workers. Remember to have a plan, provide heat illness prevention training, ensure access to fresh water, allow for rest breaks and offer shade. 💧☀

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