The WG scholarship was established to benefit the children and grandchildren of WGFC employees. WGFC is proud to reward and invest in highly motivated students to achieve their dreams of higher education. This year’s judges were Dave Puglia, President and CEO; Steve Mangapit, President of Pinnacle/COO; Ward Kennedy, SVP of Finance and CFO; and Karen Timmins, SVP of Human Resources. Congratulations, Hudson! -Michelle Rivera
Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation (All Periodicals Publications Except Requester Publications)
1. Publication Title
2. Publication Number
3. Filing Date
Western Grower & Shipper
_ 00433799
08/09/2024
4. Issue Frequency
5. Number of Issues Published Annually 6. Annual Subscription Price
$18.00
Bi Monthly
6
7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication (Not printer) (Street, city, county, state, and ZIP+4 ® )
Contact Person Dave Puglia
6501 Irvine Center Dr., Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618
Telephone (Include area code)
(949) 863-1000
8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher (Not printer)
Dave Puglia 6501 Irvine Center Dr., Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618
9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor (Do not leave blank) Publisher (Name and complete mailing address)
Dave Puglia 6501 Irvine Center Dr., Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618
Editor (Name and complete mailing address)
Michelle Rivera 6501 Irvine Center Dr., Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618
Managing Editor (Name and complete mailing address)
10. Owner (Do not leave blank. If the publication is owned by a corporation, give the name and address of the corporation immediately followed by the names and addresses of all stockholders owning or holding 1 percent or more of the total amount of stock. If not owned by a corporation, give the names and addresses of the individual owners. If owned by a partnership or other unincorporated firm, give its name and address as well as those of each individual owner. If the publication is published by a nonprofit organization, give its name and address.) Full Name Complete Mailing Address
6501 Irvine Center Dr., Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618
Western Growers Service Corp.
11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities. If none, check box None Full Name Complete Mailing Address
12. Tax Status (For completion by nonprofit organizations authorized to mail at nonprofit rates) (Check one) The purpose, function, and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes: Has Not Changed During Preceding 12 Months Has Changed During Preceding 12 Months (Publisher must submit explanation of change with this statement) PS Form 3526 , July 2014 [Page 1 of 4 (see instructions page 4)] PSN: 7530-01-000-9931
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13. Publication Title
14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below
Western Grower & Shipper
07/01/2024
15. Extent and Nature of Circulation
Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months
No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date
a. Total Number of Copies (Net press run)
(1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 (Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 (Include paid (2) distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies)
3890
3909
b. Paid
Circulation (By Mail and Outside the Mail)
Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, (3) Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS ®
(4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS (e.g., First-Class Mail ® )
6
8
HR Professionals Can Now Earn HRCI Recertification Credits with WGA Courses Western Growers is excited to announce that HR professionals can now earn HR Certification Institute (HRCI) recertification credits through its professional development courses. Western Growers University (WGU) and WG’s Legal Resources provide courses that cover essential topics, such as labor laws, workplace compliance, employment regulations and legal requirements specific to agricultural businesses. Course participants can now apply their credits toward maintaining and renewing HRCI certification. HRCI is the premier credentialing organization for the human resource profession, setting the standard for HR rigor, excellence and expertise for more than 50 years. HR professionals who earn HRCI certification need to renew and maintain it every three years through ongoing learning or professional development activities and courses. -Michelle Rivera
c. Total Paid Distribution [Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3), and (4)]
3896
3917
d. Free or
(1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies included on PS Form 3541
Nominal Rate Distribution (By Mail and Outside the Mail)
(2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541
(3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS (e.g., First-Class Mail)
(4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means)
258
254
e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (Sum of 15d (1), (2), (3) and (4))
258
254
f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15e)
4154
4171
g. Copies not Distributed (See Instructions to Publishers #4 (page #3))
118
122
h. Total (Sum of 15f and g)
4272
4293
i. Percent Paid (15c divided by 15f times 100)
94%
94%
* If you are claiming electronic copies, go to line 16 on page 3. If you are not claiming electronic copies, skip to line 17 on page 3.
PS Form 3526, July 2014 (Page 2 of 4)
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