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“Through scientific analysis and proprietary tools, the WG Science team develops and delivers resources and guidance to help the industry respond to rapidly changing environmental, regulatory, and marketplace demands.” – Albert Keck Hadley Date Gardens

WITH SCIENCE.

WESTERN GROWERS SCIENCE Tomorrow’s Science. Today’s Solutions.

Western Growers’ members also enjoyed access to timely and valuable educational opportunities in 2020, addressing the following topics: Covid-19 Issues: This three-part series provided relevant information on key considerations and guidance to continue to operate a business during the pandemic. Leafy Green Seasonality: This prevention and awareness series addresses information and tools needed to help avoid and mitigate outbreaks. Whole Genome Sequencing: This five-part series presented a comprehensive picture of the practices, applications, and future of WGS concerning food safety. Climate Change and Agriculture: This event covered current challenges that climate change poses for agriculture and how the industry can enhance adaptation and resilience.

Western Growers Science and Technology evolved to Western Growers Science in 2020. Yet, our commitment to our members’ success and their commodities’ safety has not changed. The Western Growers Science team continues to be a pioneer in the produce industry.

With an unexpected pandemic, the world learned what we have always known, that our industry is filled with essential workers. The Western Growers Science team worked with government, academia, and other produce industry stakeholders to deploy solutions during this global crisis.

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