Western Growers Family of Companies has an immediate job opening for a Learning & Development Specialist position. Please visit the link below for more information on this role. ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gcnUjJms
Western Growers
Non-profit Organizations
Irvine, California 11,487 followers
We represent family farmers growing fresh produce in Arizona, California, Colorado and New Mexico.
About us
Western Growers exists for one reason only: to ensure the future viability of its members – the hard-working, salt-of-the-earth farmers who grow the fruits, vegetables and tree nuts that feed our nation and nourish our bodies. But their way of life, their ability to pass their multi-generational farms and family legacies on to their children and grandchildren, is being jeopardized by a host of threats, many of them beyond their control. They face a growing litany of laws and regulations that make it increasingly difficult and expensive to do business. Our members depend on us to help them remain competitive and profitable in spite of these trying circumstances, which we do by fighting – heart and soul – for them every single day. We passionately advocate for them in the halls of Congress and on the steps of the state capitol. We actively facilitate the advancement of technology designed to help them become more efficient and less dependent on diminishing resources. We diligently provide health insurance to their farm workers, as well as other insurance solutions tailored to the unique business. We do all of this, and more, from a position of leadership in the agriculture industry, which requires a team of intelligent, inquisitive and innovative individuals committed to our common purpose. Western Growers was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Irvine, California with offices in Bakersfield, Fresno, Imperial, Modesto, Sacramento, Salinas and Santa Maria, California along with offices in Phoenix and Somerton, Arizona, and Washington, D.C.
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http://www.wga.com
External link for Western Growers
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Irvine, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1926
- Specialties
- Commercial Insurance, Health Insurance, Employee Benefits, Workers' Compensation, Loss Control, Food Safety, Retirement Services, Lobbying, PACA, Labor Services, International Trade, Safety Training, Professional Development, Advocacy, Agriculture, AgTech, and Farming
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6501 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, California 92618, US
Employees at Western Growers
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The Western Growers Science Team was honored with the 2024 Most Viewed Publication Award by the editorial board of Food Protection Trends and received their certificate at The International Association for Food Protection meeting last weekend. 🏅 Their paper, ‘Fresh Produce Harvesting Equipment – A Review of Cleaning and Sanitizing Practices and Related Science,’ authored by WG Science team members Sonia Salas and De Ann Davis, Susan M. Leaman, Justin Kerr, Trevor V. Suslow, Martin Wiedmann and Afreen Malik, underscores the team’s leadership in advancing food safety practices. 🚜🌱
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Don’t forget to mark your calendars for these Western Growers events in August! Western Growers University: Management Strategies for Food Safety: Create an Environment of Support and Success 📅 Date: Wednesday, August 7th ⏰ Time: 10am-12pm 📚 Details: Equip leaders with skills to balance food safety, compliance, and production demands. More information: https://lnkd.in/gpQcNQA8 Western Growers Legal Resources: New PAGA Amendments: What Does it Mean for Agricultural Employers? 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, August 14th ⏰ Time: 1pm-2pm 📚 Details: Learn more about the historic reform to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). More information: WG Legal: https://lnkd.in/gAddWYDs Western Growers Science: Data Cultivation Workgroup 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, August 14th ⏰ Time: 11am-12pm 📚 Details: Enhance your knowledge of data, learn how the data you are collecting can be better leveraged, engage in collaborative efforts to determine how data can be used to advance food safety and more. More information: https://lnkd.in/g7A4BHtd
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Congratulations to the three lucky winners of our Braga Bees Freshly Spun Honey Giveaway, a special collaboration with Braga Fresh Family Farms for 🐝 Pollinator Week 🐝 last month! Just because Pollinator Week is over, that doesn’t mean our buzzing friends are slowing down. The next time you are enjoying a delicious piece of fresh produce, don’t forget to thank a pollinator! 🍯🥦🍎
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Western Growers reposted this
The Western Growers Science Team was honored with the 2024 Most Viewed Publication Award by the editorial board of Food Protection Trends and received their certificate at The International Association for Food Protection meeting last weekend. 🏅 Their paper, ‘Fresh Produce Harvesting Equipment – A Review of Cleaning and Sanitizing Practices and Related Science,’ authored by WG Science team members Sonia Salas and De Ann Davis, Susan M. Leaman, Justin Kerr, Trevor V. Suslow, Martin Wiedmann and Afreen Malik, underscores the team’s leadership in advancing food safety practices. 🚜🌱
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Western Growers reposted this
I’m excited to be speaking at the International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium in Sydney next month. Join me! Use my unique code: JOELLE10 to unlock a 10% discount on all ticket categories at www.ifpss.com.au #IFPSS24 #FPSCANZ
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The 2024 Western Growers Compensation Survey is here! 📈 Did you know? The average cost-per-hire is $4,683 for an employee and $28,329 for an executive. Retaining workforce and extending competitive offers matter. 💼 This is the only compensation resource specific to and only for the fresh produce industry. 🍎🥑 Visit the link below for more information: https://lnkd.in/g5ZyXSzt
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Western Growers President and CEO, Dave Puglia, releases a statement on the recent court decision to grant Wonderful Nurseries' request for a preliminary injunction to halt the bargaining process with the United Farm Workers union. Visit the link below to read the statement in full. ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gWBRBUXk
Western Growers Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act in New Video - Western Growers Association
https://www.wga.com
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Last month, the Western Growers Women program hosted a Birkman Workshop featuring the incredible Dr. Tina Huff, PhD, SHRM-SCP. This one-day event allowed WGW members to take a deep dive into understanding their personal strengths and weaknesses, including valuable insights into their behaviors as both employees and employers. A special thank you to everyone who came out and made this event a success. 👩🎓👩🌾👩💻 If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Western Growers Women community, please reach out to Cierra Alen at callen@wga.com.
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