WG WOMEN Western Growers envisions a fresh produce industry that embraces the value of women in agriculture and provides pathways for women to achieve the highest levels of leadership. The WG Women program was launched in February 2020 to identify and prepare women for leadership positions within Western Growers member companies and the broader fresh produce industry.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the WG Women program developed a number of virtual leadership development opportunities, including online leadership, social media, and traditional media training courses. Additionally, in December 2020, the mentorship component of the program was launched to provide WG Women with the opportunity to be mentored by experienced, accomplished women in agriculture. Participation in WG Women is limited to employees of WG member companies, and participants are admitted following formal acceptance of the program application. Once accepted into the program, WG Women have access to a series of ongoing activities, both virtual and regionally based, to support professional growth and pave the way for influential leadership opportunities within the fresh produce industry.
More than 40 women from Western Growers’ member companies were on hand in Fresno for the much-anticipated launch of WG Women. The half-day event featured opening remarks by WG Chairman Ryan Talley and WG President and CEO Dave Puglia, followed by a series of presentations outlining the professional development and leadership training activities at the core of WG Women.
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