2025 was another year marked by growth , empowerment and meaningful progress for the Western Growers Women Program. This year focused on elevating leadership skills and strengthening the connections that unite women across the industry, supporting both professional advancement and personal development. Jenny Garley, a 2025 WG Women Program graduate said it best: “It’s inspiring to see how collaboration turns knowledge into action. The collective wisdom and professional experiences shared by this group allowed trainers to ground education in real- world practice.” The WGW Program now encompasses 114 participants from 79 member companies. Through partnerships with Western Growers University, the Western Growers Government Affairs team, the Arbinger Institute, the Peter Barron Stark Company and Dr. Tina Huff using the Birkman Method Assessment, the WG Women Program continues to equip women with the tools and confidence needed to step into leadership roles throughout the fresh produce industry. 2025 Highlights January 2025 Participants traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the fresh produce industry. February 2025 Dr. Tina Huff led a “How to Juggle Multiple Hats” workshop. March 2025 Western Growers University’s Priscila Cisneros, Learning and Development Manager, presented a virtual workshop, “Effective Employee Performance Management.” April 2025 The second annual WGW Leadership Retreat was held in Pismo Beach, Calif.
May 2025 Two WGW Program graduates were selected to attend the Western Growers Board of Directors Fly-In in Washington, D.C. June 2025 The Western Growers Government Affairs team led a virtual workshop focused on Federal Policy. September 2025 Participants attended a virtual workshop on “Building Highly Motivated Teams,” led by Dr. Tina Huff. October 2025 Peter Baron Stark presented on “Negotiation Skills” in Salinas, Calif. November 2025 Five participants completed all offerings over a two-year period and graduated from the WGW Program. They were recognized for their accomplishment at the 99th Western Growers Annual Meeting.
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