Western Growers

Fighting for family farmers in AZ, CA, CO & NM. Our members produce over half of the conventional and organic fresh fruits, vegetables & tree nuts in the U.S.

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@SamiRobotics @pdlabrecque We can’t wait 👏👏

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What does it take to keep fresh produce safe, sustainable and on our tables for generations to come? Food safety and sustainability go hand in hand. The choices we make today matter—not just for the food we eat, but for the future of how it's grown. Western Growers' Joelle Mosso @joellemosso explores why whole-system thinking is essential to the future of food production. Read here: https://t.co/K6SCifRFGI

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100 years in the making. 🌺🌴

Tomorrow, we kick off the Western Growers 100th Annual Meeting in Maui! We’re ready for an unforgettable few days celebrating a century of agriculture, connecting with the people who make our industry strong and looking ahead to what’s next.

Maui, here we come. See you tomorrow! 🌊☀️

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Midterms are over.

What’s next for ag?

Scott Jennings @ScottJenningsKY and Paul Begala @PaulBegala will tackle that question and more at the Western Growers Annual Meeting PAC Luncheon on Monday, Nov. 9, moderated by Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia @Dave_Puglia.

For those attending the Annual Meeting, you can still add a ticket to the luncheon by modifying your existing registration!

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A look back at harvest in the 1970s. 🌱📸

With our 100th Annual Meeting in Maui just days away, we’re continuing to dip into the archives and revisit the moments that have shaped agriculture over the decades.

As we prepare to celebrate this historic milestone, we’re honoring the people, places and innovations that helped get us here.

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‘Captive audience’ ruling preserves open communication, growers’ group says

#agriculture #labor @WesternGrowers
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More food safety practices don't necessarily mean less risk. The real measure of an effective food safety program is whether it meaningfully reduces risk through targeted prevention, science and continuous improvement. Western Growers' Joelle Mosso @JoelleMosso explains why that distinction matters: https://t.co/WnD5GB8wL4

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Food safety is about more than preventing illness—it's about maintaining consumer confidence in fresh produce. Effective prevention, science-based FDA oversight, supply chain accountability and clear communication all play a role. Western Growers' De Ann Davis explores what it takes to build consumer trust. You can read the article in full here: https://t.co/N2YzvM9N4j

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Holiday meals start months before they reach the kitchen. 🌱

Join Geoff Ratto of Ratto Bros Farms in Modesto, California, as we check out collard greens and baby bok choy growing just in time for the holiday season.

What winter veggie is a must-have on your table? 👇

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The Q4 2026 digital issue of the Western Grower & Shipper magazine is available for online viewing!

In this issue’s President’s Notes, Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia @Dave_Puglia calls on elected leaders to put the economic viability of American farmers at the center of policy decisions, highlighting key challenges around labor, water, crop protection and increasing reliance on foreign food production. Also in this issue, we celebrate Western Growers’ 2026 Award of Honor recipient Edwin Camp and his more than five decades of leadership, service and advocacy for California agriculture.

Find the full digital edition of the issue here: https://t.co/eSUrtvNROr

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Organic vs. regenerative agriculture: What’s the difference? 🌱

Both aim to support healthier soils and greater biodiversity, but they take different approaches.

Western Growers’ Amanda Rodriguez breaks down what sets them apart and what each means for the farm. 🌎

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With Halloween just around the corner, have you ever wondered where all those pumpkins head after they’re harvested? 🎃👀

Come inside Van Groningen & Sons’ packing facility for a behind-the-scenes look at how pumpkins are sorted, stickered and packed before heading to stores and pumpkin patches. Some even get a little extra spooky-season treatment with painted faces. 🎨

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UPDATE: In a significant victory for Western Growers and California employers, a Ninth Circuit panel unanimously affirmed a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of SB 399, California’s so-called “captive audience” law.

SB 399 remains unenforceable while the case returns to the district court, preserving employers’ ability to communicate with employees on covered topics without facing penalties under the law.

Read the full update here: https://t.co/IjFIg9Iiy0

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How did your Halloween pumpkin get from the field to your porch? 🎃🏡

Join Tim Nuss of Nuss Farms in Lodi, California, as he takes us through the pumpkin harvest process. From planting and cutting to sizing and hand-harvesting each pumpkin, it all comes together for one very important time of year: spooky season. 👻🕸️

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Western Growers’ Jeana Cadby joined Rep. Zoe Lofgren for a visit to @Stanford to explore innovative research in plant biotechnology. Bioengineering offers promising opportunities for agriculture, from repurposing waste into food products to improving crop resilience and water and nutrient use efficiency.

Securing next-generation crop innovations for farmers is a priority for Western Growers. Continued support from our public and academic partners will be critical to turning promising research into real-world solutions. Thank you, @RepZoeLofgren, for highlighting this important work!

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I had a wonderful time this week visiting the bioengineering labs at @Stanford to see some of the cutting edge research they’re doing on plant and fungal biotech. The work that’s being done here is an important part of maintaining America’s scientific and agricultural leadership.

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Join us at Van Groningen & Sons' pumpkin lot in Manteca, California, for National Pumpkin Day!

We're taking a look at some of the 40 different pumpkin varieties they grow and learning what makes each one unique, from their shapes, colors and sizes to how they can be used for decorating or cooking.

Which one are you choosing for your Halloween lineup? 🎃🍂

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Hear, hear. Agricultural realities matter. You can’t feed the world on romanticism alone.

[Dave Puglia @Dave_Puglia]

Ms. Haspel is right. Too much of the conversation about agriculture and food is driven by emotional wants, divorced from agronomic, scientific and economic truths. BTW, those same truths are equally applicable for farmers growing fresh fruits, vegetables and tree nuts. Big ain't necessarily bad when it comes to growing affordable, abundant and safe food.

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AB 2646 takes effect January 1, 2027, but as Western Growers' Jordan Long @jordan44long explains in the video, what that means for California agricultural employers is still unclear.

Who is affected? Which U.S. workers could be considered corresponding employees? And with the 2027 Social Security COLA announced at 3.6%, will the wage start at $19.75 or could it be higher?

Read more about AB 2646 here: https://t.co/tkeZLjIUqO

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Step into the field with Luis Barrera as he shows us the before and after of harvesting romaine hearts. 🥬

From the outer leaves that protect the plant as it grows to the crisp heart ready for harvest, here's a look at what goes into preparing romaine hearts for the grocery store.