Cultivating innovation + change agents in the agriculture industry
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Western Growers is committed to advancing agricultural technology in the fresh produce industry with a team that is just as fluent in the ways of the Central Valley as Silicon Valley. The Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology links agtech innovators with growers and shippers, providing our technology partners with the valuable real-world experience that other incubators lack.
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Automation
Engineering automated technologies for the economic growth and environmental sustainability of agriculture.
Biologicals
Accelerating promising biopesticide companies, assessing new products, and enhance grower confidence.
Next Gen AG Workers
With a grant awarded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in 2022, Western Growers has launched the Next Gen Ag Workers program, which unites California community colleges, growers and government to guide the next generation of agricultural workers in STEM-focused agricultural careers that are focused on the priority skills gaps set by Western Growers members.
Witness what’s next
World Agri-Tech – San Francisco
Meet the global leaders driving sustainable agricultural practices in San Francisco on March 17–18, 2026. Be at the summit with 1700+ decision makers from agribusinesses, technology giants, food brands, farmers, policymakers, investors, and start-ups for strategic networking, industry benchmarking, agri-tech discovery, and deal making.
Future Food Tech – San Francisco
Meet the global leaders building a healthy & sustainable future at Future Food-Tech San Francisco. Join CPGs, retailers, ingredient and technology providers, cutting-edge entrepreneurs and investors on March 19-20, 2026 and connect for targeted networking, exclusive industry insights and start-up discovery.
Lunch and Learn (for Western Growers members): Q1 Agtech Automation Update
Plug and Play Agtech Ventures Associate Mark McAllister will be back with an update on what’s happening in the world of Agtech automation innovation. More details coming soon.
Silicon Valley May Summit 2026
Plug and Play Agtech Ventures Associate Mark McAllister will be back with an update on what’s happening in the world of Agtech automation innovation. More details coming soon.
The Latest News
Do You Know Our WGCIT Resident, Adaviv?
Damian Mason’s Top 10 Predictions Podcast!
2025: A Strong Year of Steady Innovation Meets Harsh Realities
Thomas Nunes V from The Nunes Company Joins WGCIT for Lunch and Learn
Western Growers and the California Women for Agriculture Coachella Valley Chapter Host Student Ag Careers Tour
WG’s Walt Duflock Joins Farm Automation Panel at World Agri-Tech Summit in San Francisco
Some Big-Picture Thoughts on Specialty Crop Automation Solutions
FARMX: Revolutionizing Agriculture
Walt Duflock Talks the Future of California Ag with The Modern Acre Podcast
Meet the innovators & change agents
Agrology
Adam Koeppel
Farm Wise
Sebastian Boyer
Burro
Charlie Anderson
Carbon Robotics
Paul Mikesell
Farm-NG
Nathan Dorn
Corigin
Michael Woelk
