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Focus on the Future - Western Growers Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ
Join us at this year's 87th Annual Meeting Nov. 11-14 in Scottsdale, Ariz., as we focus on the future of agriculture. Keynote speakers include political adviser to the presidents David Gergen, Top Chef CJ Jacobson, comedian Frank Caliendo and Trader Joe's Doug Rauch.
Real farmers. Real stories. Jan's story
Western Growers member Jan Berk of San Miguel Produce in Oxnard, Calif, tells how her farm is rediscovering the new "super foods." She explains why these nutrient-dense leafy greens are so special. This is Jan's story.
Personify Website- Uploading Screen Shots
Practice formatting content and learn how to upload screen shots to enhance the content on your Wiki
Personify Website- Updating Calendar & Creating an Issues page
Learn how to add events, milestones, meetings or training sessions to the Wiki calendar for all to view. Also learn how to create an "issues page"
Personify Website- Adding Content
This eLearning video will show you how to add content to your wiki webpage. Also you will learn simple markup language
Personify Website- Page Creation
Learn how to create and edit a wiki webpage
Western Growers visits PACE Headstart with KTLA Morning at 9
Western Growers, Paula Olson Vice President of Marketing, visits PACE Head Start in Highland Park with KTLA to start a new school garden. PACE Head Start is one of a 100 schools who received a $1000 grant to start a new garden for their preschool students.
'We want to hear your voice:' 2012 WG Chairman Mike Jarrard
2012 Western Growers Chairman Mike Jarrard asks for feedback from the fresh produce industry.
Nutrition & Fresh Produce Go Hand-in-Hand: WG Chairman Mike Jarrard
2012 Western Growers Chairman Mike Jarrard of Mann Packing says the fruits, vegetables and tree nuts the fresh produce industry provides is the solution to a healthier eating lifestyle for all Americans.
Western Growers Foundation School Gardens
Thirty percent of children in the U.S. are obese, according to the American Journal of Medicine. Many children may think their food just comes from the grocery store. The Western Growers Foundation school garden program partners with farmers to support gardens in Arizona and California that promote health and nutrition. This has been a great way for children to learn and experience first hand the joys of growing fruits and vegetables.
Caught on Camera! 86th Annual Meeting Slideshow
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Gatto teamed up with Western Growers Foundation on May 20 in Glendale, CA
California Assemblyman Mike Gatto teamed up with Western Growers Foundation May 20 to help special needs students in Glendale, Calif., plant a school garden made possible through a grant from the foundation. The garden at College View School features raised, accessible beds built so students in wheelchairs can wheel right up next to them. "Helping our children learn the joys of gardening pays off over their lifetime. It's an opportunity to be outside, to engage in good ol′ fashioned physical work, and to grow vegetables that are good for them," Gatto said.
Real farmers. Real challenges. Carol's story
Carol Chandler of Chandler Farms in Selma, Calif., says the laborers that work on her farm are the heart of the operation. Chandler Farms needs a legal, stable work force in order to stay in business. This is Carol's story.
Real farmers. Real challenges. Garrett's story
Without a stable work force, it's slim pickens. Find out how labor issues affect Garrett Patricio's family farming business. Westside Produce in Firebaugh, Calif., is a grower, packer and shipper of cantaloupe and honeydew melons.
Blog Entry Instructions
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Family Farmers Say Don't Let 'Dirty Dozen' Allegations Keep you From Fresh Fruits
Watch Chelsea McClarty, fifth generation farmer, talk about the benefits of eating healthy fruits.
Western Growers
Western Growers (www.wga.com) is an agricultural trade association whose members from Arizona and California grow, pack and ship 90 percent of the fresh fruits, nuts and vegetables grown in California and 75 percent of those commodities in Arizona. This totals about half of the nation's fresh produce. Western Growers is headquartered in Irvine, Calif.
Understanding Health Care Reform's Impact on Ag: Ag Specific Issues
Western Growers Insurance Service Vice President Jasper Hempel discusses Ag Specific Issues with Health Care Reform.
Understanding Health Care Reform Impact on Ag: Cadillac Tax
Western Grower Compliance Counsel Jonathan Alexander explains the Cadillac tax which effective 2018.
Understanding Health Care Reform Impact on Ag: Other Provisions
Western Growers Compliance Counsel Jonathan Alexander explains other provisions to consider regarding Pay or Play
Understanding Health Care Reform's Impact on Ag: Employer Penalties
Western Growers Compliance Counsel Jonathan Alexander explain how employer can be fined even though they offer health coverage to their employees.
Understanding Health Care Reform's Impact on Ag: Play or Pay Mandate
Western Growers Compliance Counsel Jonathan Alexander explains employer penalties with the Play or Pay mandate.
Understanding Health Care Reform's Impact on Ag: Health Insurance Exchanges
Western Growers Compliance Counsel Jonathan Alexander describes Health Insurance Exchange websites.
Understanding Health Care Reform's Impact on Ag: Individual Mandate
Western Grower Compliance Counsel Jonathan Alexander explains the individual mandate for health insurance starting January I, 2014. He goes into detail regarding: -Penalty for failure to maintain coverage for entire year -Penalty calculation -For individuals under 18 -Total household penalty maximum
Understanding Health Care Reform's Impact on Ag: Annual Cap Waiver
Western Growers Compliance Counsel Jonathan Alexander discusses the HHS Annual Cap Waiver for Min-Med Plans