…Dave Daley, Butte County rancher and CCA past president. “This is an interesting challenge to get people who are not familiar with cattle grazing to recognize what a tool it…
CalResilient Campaign to Promote Solutions to Mitigate Wildfire Risk
…the ground to reduce fuel loads. People are so afraid of wildfires because of the devastation of the past few years,” said Dave Daley, Butte County rancher and current CCC…
‘Critically Important’ Farm Workforce Bill Receives House Approval
…work on the legislation. It was previously never taken up by the Senate after the legislation passed in the House back in 2019. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
…visa program to secure a reliable future flow of guest workers,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a news release. “Additionally, after a satisfactory transition period, it…
Western Growers Names Next Class for Future Volunteer Leaders Program
…in agtech initiatives through the WG Center for Innovation & Technology. Class members will also engage in media relations and social media efforts. WG President and CEO Dave Puglia explained…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
…cases over the last several years. CPS past-chair and Wegmans Food Markets’ senior vice president of perishable merchandising Dave Corsi said “The number of outbreaks associated with leafy greens and other fresh produce…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…is an equally compelling need for federal investment in water infrastructure across the West,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “Meaningful and timely federal…
Industry Groups Push Back on Emergency Safety Standards
…and through every sector of the economy as well despite extraordinary efforts by employers and employees alike,” President & CEO of Western Growers, Dave Puglia said in a press release….
Phase Two China Trade Deal Needs to Happen
…heated election, and that has some leaders worried about China’s recent trade maneuvering. Western Growers President Dave Puglia serves on the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee that deals with trade matters….
Will Water Supply Momentum Pick Back Up With New Administration?
…CEO Dave Puglia said it’s complicated but hopeful. “I know there are already people that think the Biden team will just withdrawal from that litigation, concede the point, and let California win….
Prop 15 Failure Fueled by Rural Counties
…prop failed in the November election by almost 4 percent. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said there wasn’t a lot on the ballot this year that concerned agriculture,…
OGS Grower Roundtable Coming Up Next Week
…this will be Dave Puglia, who is the President and CEO of Western Growers Association. So, in many ways we feel we have the ‘Dream Team’ if you will as…
Agriculture Labor Keeping Leaders Engaged During Administration Transition
…to be immediately in play,” Puglia said. “The one that is always at the top of the list is agricultural labor availability.” Puglia said in that respect, they hope to…
Foodservice Slow Rebound Helping Producers Grind Through Year
A slow and turbulent recovery from the foodservice industry shutdown is helping growers limp through 2020. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia began his current position just over a…