…all of the November 3 ballots are counted. A new administration could review lots of decisions made by former leaders. Western Growers’ President Dave Puglia commented on the action in…
Water Agencies Call for Support in Developing Voluntary Agreements
…accompanied by a letter from ACWA Executive Director Dave Eggerton on behalf of more than 450 ACWA member agencies. “We ask that the State does not lose sight of the…
Almond Update: Almond Achievement Award Nomination an Easy Process
…– Rob Kiss – Bayer 2018 – John Thoming – Blue Diamond Growers 2017 – Tony Campos – Campos Brothers 2016 – Dave Phippen – Travaille and Phippen 2015 –…
WIFIA Improvement Act Looks to Assist Public Water Projects
…(ACWA) applauds the introduction of the ‘WIFIA Improvement Act of 2020’ by Rep. John Garamendi,” ACWA Executive Director Dave Eggerton said in a news release. “One of ACWA’s highest priorities…
Industry Responds to Newsom Endorsement of Proposition 15
…a particularly poor time to make people pay more for basic necessities such as milk, eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables. Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia also announced his…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…We have supported over 50 non-profit organizations through the program so far, and more are being added every day.” Dave Donaldson, CityServe: “We are pleased to partner with suppliers to…
China Imposes Coronavirus Restrictions on Food Products
…trade barrier,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “Our food system is the safest in the world, and the known science behind the transmission…
California Farmers Already ‘Bleeding Cash’ Dealing With Quick Policy Decisions
…with those who will be impacted. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said the paid sick leave and worker’s compensation changes in regards to the coronavirus are good examples of…
Resilience 2020 Campaign Highlights Resolve of California Ranchers
…As the uncertainty of COVID-19 grips every community, there’s comfort knowing that we’re in this together,” rancher and CCC Chair Dave Daley said in a press release. “I have no…
Voluntary Agreements Derailment Frustrating with Water Fight
…voluntary pumping agreement framework established got put on hold. Western Growers President Dave Puglia said it was a frustrating decision, but hopefully a medium can be found so progress isn’t…
Water Infrastructure Investment a Waste With State, Federal Fight?
…feasible in some regions of the state with the current water system. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said that investment, however, could be pointless if the feud between…
Including Water Investments in Infrastructure Package Challenging
…infrastructure is part of any discussion that occurs across infrastructure generally,” said Dave Puglia, President and CEO of Western Growers. “With the crisis hitting with COVID there has been renewed…
Newsom Expanding Farm to Family Program
…banks,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “Our growers recognize this and have more than doubled their donations of berries, baby carrots, grapes and…
‘More Meaningful Consultation’ Needed for New Regulations
…consultation – more meaningful consultation – and more thought given before policies are implemented,” said Dave Puglia, President, and CEO of Western Growers. “There has to be more time to…