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What our Innovators are Reading Right Now

by WGCIT Western Growers Center for Innovation

Posted on November 01, 2017 01:05 PM

Emertec: The Next M&A Revolution in Agrifood Tech Will be in Robotics AgFunderNews, Emma Cosgrove I think there is a tipping point now in the robotics industry because several big players are looking at that business now. Big engineering and equipment companies from Asia are considering that...

The Latest from the Twittersphere!

by WGCIT Western Growers Center for Innovation

Posted on November 01, 2017 09:45 AM

Hank Giclas‏ @hgiclas @WesternGrowers #AgSharks @seed2growth invests over $2million in @wg_cit companies Congrats to @AgVoiceGlobal and @HazelTechUSA SWIIM System‏ @swiimsystem @swiimsystem thanks outgoing @WesternGrowers chairman Sammy @samduda and welcomes incoming chairman Craig http://ow....

October WG Insider: Josh Ruiz with Church Brothers

by WGCIT Western Growers Center for Innovation

Posted on October 16, 2017 01:53 PM

During October’s WG Insider, Josh Ruiz, vice president of Ag Operations at Church Brothers Farms, spoke to nearly a dozen agtech startups about the cutting-edge farming innovations Church Brothers is implementing. An integral part of the agriculture operations team, Josh is constantly evaluating...

What our Innovators Are Reading Right Now

by WGCIT Western Growers Center for Innovation

Posted on October 09, 2017 10:38 AM

United Fresh and Western Growers jointly promote recall insurance Cathy Siegner, fooddive.com Western Growers and the United Fresh Produce Association recently launched Western Growers Shield to help manage client companies' exposure to the costs of a potential food recall, according to a...

WGCIT Updates CA Legislative Staffers about AgTech Updates, Center Happenings

by WGCIT Western Growers Center for Innovation

Posted on October 06, 2017 03:53 PM

Nearly 20 representatives from the California State Capitol visited the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology (WGCIT) on October 4, 2017, to learn about the latest happenings in the Center and throughout the agtech industry. As part of the California Legislative Staff Education...

What our Innovators are Reading Right Now

by WGCIT Western Growers Center for Innovation

Posted on September 11, 2017 09:32 AM

Exclusive: 20 Startups Make the Cut for FoodBytes! Austin AgFunder News, Emma Cosgrove This will be the first FoodBytes! competition in Austin. Agriculture and supply chain startups have faired particularly well in this year’s competition. AgVoice, a voice-interaction service designed to help food...

What our Innovators are Reading Right Now

by WGCIT Western Growers Center for Innovation

Posted on August 16, 2017 08:05 AM

Soil: It is much more than Dirt Dirt-to-Dinner Contributors We cannot underestimate the importance of soil. It is the foundation for our food and well-being. It must be managed and cared for in order to sustain the population of today, as well as the population of our future. Hello Salinas!...

Advisory Board Meeting Scheduled

by WGCIT Western Growers Center for Innovation

Posted on August 16, 2017 07:31 AM

Save the Date: August 30, 2017 This bi-annual board meeting will include all of the sponsors of the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology. There will also be time scheduled for some of the residents to showcase their technologies and advancements to the board directly. The board of...

August WG Insider: Monterey Mushrooms

by WGCIT Western Growers Center for Innovation

Posted on August 14, 2017 04:15 PM

Bruce Knobeloch, Director of Marketing and Product Development, at Monterey Mushrooms, Inc. presented at August’s WG Insider. Bruce talked about the changes he has observed in the industry, after he started as a produce buyer in the Midwest for Schnucks, all stemming from new technologies and...

The Latest from the Twittersphere!

by WGCIT Western Growers Center for Innovation

Posted on August 02, 2017 01:43 PM

Tom Nassif‏ @TomNassif Proud of the advancements @wg_cit #agtech #startups have already made! See how they are collaborating on new #tech: http://ow.ly/vxjZ30e78Wm iFood‏ @iFoodDecisionSc #Robotics, #automation heats up for #freshproduce companies as #aglabor availability tightens http://www....

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