Six AgTech Companies Selected to Compete for Up To $250,000 Equity Investment, Farmland in New AgSharks™ Competition
by sthara Communications Manager, Western Growers
Posted on October 27, 2017 10:32 AM
IRVINE, Calif. (October 20, 2017) – Western Growers and S2G Ventures have selected the six finalists who will be competing in AgSharks™ for equity investments totaling up to $250,000 to support the development and growth of their businesses, as well as for acreage to pilot their technologies.
Continue Reading
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 the next generation of harvesting, growing, and methods to improve Church Brothers’ current operations. He spoke about the importance of trialing new technology, as he does not know the value of it until he puts it to the test in the field. He also shared with the startups how Church Brothers’ enthusiasm to trial, innovate, and invest in new technologies has given the company a competitive advantage in farming operations.
Continue Reading
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 news release.