Western Growers Honored in the Congressional Record for its 100th Anniversary
From left: Rob Yraceburu, The Wonderful Company; John Chandler, Chandler Farms; Heather Mulholland, Mulholland Citrus; Rep. Jim Costa; Dave Puglia, Western Growers; Tracy Jones, Booth Ranches.
During Western Growers’ annual fly-in to Washington, D.C. in May, members of the Board of Directors met with lawmakers and administration officials to discuss the top issues impacting agriculture. As part of the visit, Rep. Jim Costa formally recognized Western Growers on the floor of Congress and presented a copy of the Congressional Record (CR) recognizing our 100th anniversary, which was accepted by President and CEO Dave Puglia and the WG Board of Directors.
The recognition highlighted Western Growers’ century of advocacy on behalf of growers across the West, as well as the organization’s continued work advancing and advocating for agriculture. The annual fly-in brings grower leaders directly to Washington to engage with policymakers on issues affecting the fresh produce industry, reinforcing the importance of agriculture’s voice in federal policy discussions. -Michelle Rivera
New Voices of the Valley: The Water It Takes to Grow Your Food
that keep fresh food on our tables. Together, they discuss common misconceptions about agricultural water use, the challenges of managing water in the West and why reliable water infrastructure is essential to the future of farming and our food supply. As Michelle reminds listeners throughout the episode, “Food grows where water flows.” -Taylor Lauson
In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Western Growers’ Taylor Lauson sits down with Michelle Paul, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, to break down one of the most important and misunderstood topics in agriculture: water. From where California’s water comes from and how it reaches farms to the technologies helping growers use it more efficiently, Michelle explains the complex systems
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