Science
Western Growers experts provide important scientific information and services to members, policymakers and the public to promote healthy crops, a safe and secure food supply, reliable natural resources and climate-smart and sustainable agricultural practices. Food Safety Western Growers Science works with regulators, academia and other stakeholders to advance the safety of fresh produce and offer member guidance and resources, including commodity-specific guidelines, regulatory compliance manuals, online and in-person training, white papers and fact sheets. Data Science GreenLink ® is a private, online platform that enables users to securely and anonymously share data. The platform allows visualization and monitoring of industry aggregated data by using tailored and user- friendly dashboards. Users can also benchmark, identify trends and learn from their food safety data. Environment and Climate Western Growers Science is expanding sustainability opportunities for the fresh produce industry by leading the Sustainable Produce Packaging Alliance for North America. Other efforts include facilitating access, education and validation for biological inputs and sustainable pest control tools; managing invasive species; providing pollinator resources; and navigating the soil health and regenerative agriculture landscape.
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De Ann Davis SVP, Science ddavis@wga.com
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