Annual Meeting Returns to Palm Springs Poised to Celebrate the Best in Ag
By Leah Freeman A fter six years, Western Growers will be returning to Palm Springs for the 93 rd Annual Meeting. This is an opportunity for members to take part in educational and exciting events over the course of several days. Taking place October 28 th through 31 st at the JWMarriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa, this event will offer a collaborative environment for everyone in ag as they partake in new and returning activities. #AgCollab is the theme this year, which will bring attendees, members, ag leaders and other influential figures together under one roof to further the growth and development of the ag industry. WORKSHOPS—A WAY TO EDUCATE A significant part of the Annual Meeting is the emphasis on learning and education. There’s no limit to the wealth of information that someone can take away from the workshops offered.
Genomics Advances in genomics have the ability to transform the ag world as we know it and significantly affect how we live, work and run our businesses. Juan Enriquez will lead this workshop with a panel of members and other industry experts. Enriquez is a leading authority on the uses and benefits of genomic research. He is also an active investor in early-stage life science companies and the co-founder of Synthetic Genomics. He will discuss topics such as how newer gene-editing technologies differ from traditional GMOs, and what that difference means to the growers and crops affected. AgSharks AgSharks™ returns this year for another exciting competition. Western Growers’ AgSharks™ is the groundbreaking, collaborative forum that helps advance agricultural technologies within the fresh produce industry. In 2017, start-up companies Hazel
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