WESTERN GROWER SHIPPER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 WGA.COM
6 2019 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Ratto Bros. Thrives with Unique Niche 10 McInerney Set to Retire after 43 Years with Western Growers 12 “Growth” A Resonating Theme throughout WG Annual Meeting 16 Augean Robotics Hailed as “Comeback Kids” during AgSharks Competition 18 AgTechx Events Sparking Technology-Led Disruption in Farming Regions 20 SPEED BREEDING New Technology Shows Promise 28 WGCIT SPONSOR All Terrain Mower Has Roots in Czech Republic 29 ZAG Bringing IT Security Awareness to WG Center for Innovation & Technology
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