“ Welcome To Enhance the Competitiveness and Profitability of our Members. ” – Western Growers Mission Statement
To our WG Members, As we enter our centennial year as an association, we reflect not only on the successes of the past year, but on the enduring value proposition that has allowed Western Growers to remain indispensable for 100 years. The strength of Western Growers has always been our vision – our ability to look to the horizon and anticipate the needs of our members. This 2025 Year in Review is a testament to the decades of ingenuity and innovation that have strengthened our association. Over the past year, we have advanced this legacy with purpose. We continue to be the leading voice for growers, solely committed to addressing the unique challenges facing the farmers who grow and ship healthy, nutritious fruits, vegetables and tree nuts. Our team of advocates in Sacramento, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. showed up every day – even during a government shutdown – to confront policymakers on a broad array of state and federal issues, including rising regulatory costs, water supply uncertainty, labor availability and global trade pressures. Our Science department tackled emerging topics such as regulatory pressure on plastic packaging, food safety implications of adjacent land uses and the evolving MAHA-influenced food and nutrition landscape. GreenLink ® also gained significant traction as the industry’s go-to food safety data sharing platform. Our Innovation team continued its drive toward commercialization and adoption of on-farm automation solutions, with an emphasis on harvest automation, while also accelerating the development of biological alternatives to pest and disease management. When thumbing through this annual report, you will see these accomplishments and many more. Rest assured that you have highly qualified, deeply committed professionals working every day to enhance your competitiveness and profitability. As we embark on our second century, this mission remains unchanged and our dedication only deepens. We look forward to growing the next 100 years alongside you.
Sincerely,
DAVE PUGLIA President and CEO, Western Growers
STUART WOOLF President and CEO, Woolf Farming & Processing 2024-25 Chair, Western Growers Board of Directors
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