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WESTERN GROWER SHIPPER SPETEMBER | OCTOBER 2020 WGA.COM

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WESTERN GROWER & SHIPPER Published Since 1929

Volume XCI Number 5

To enhance the competitiveness and profitability of Western Growers members

Dave Puglia President

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President’s Notes

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Federal Government Affairs

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Legislator Profile

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California Government Affairs

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Science

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Ag & the Law

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Western Growers Assurance Trust

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Western Growers Insurance Serives

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Update from the WGCIT

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Contact Us

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Western Growers Transportation

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