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??Behind every plate of food is a story.?? Get ready to meet the farmers who work tirelessly to grow the food we all enjoy. “Meet the Farmer Behind Your Food” a new Grow West video series, coming soon. Real California farmers, real stories, real passion and a deeper connection to where your food begins. Grow West is excited to celebrate and highlight the farmers who feed the world. We’re not just growing food – we’re growing understanding. Stay tuned!?????????

Thank you to our customers who joined us at our Maxwell Retail grower luncheon on Wednesday! We always appreciate the opportunity to connect with our growers and express our gratitude for their partnership. Wishing everyone a successful and productive growing season ahead!

We are thrilled to announce that Grow West's very own, Alexis Harvey, a PCA out of Dixon, has been selected for the Leadership Farm Bureau Class of 2025! This prestigious program organized by the California Farm Bureau, is designed to cultivate emerging leaders in agriculture through comprehensive training in personal development, public speaking, media engagement and political advocacy. Throughout the 10-month program, Alexis will participate in over 250 hours of instruction, including lobbying sessions in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., field studies across various California regions, and interactions with key legislative and regulatory officials. Alexis's unwavering dedication to the agricultural industry, her selflessness, and her inspiring commitment to excellence make her a perfect fit for this program. We are incredibly proud of her achievements and cannot wait to support and watch her journey as she continues to make significant contributions to California agriculture. To learn more about this year's class visit cfbf.com/LFB

Last week, Grow West hosted a rice grower meeting in Yuba City, where our Tech Service team shared valuable insights from last season’s rice trials. Each year, we put new products to the test to ensure they deliver the best results and return on investment for our growers. A huge thank you to all who attended, we appreciate the opportunity to connect ahead of the season! And a special shoutout to our vendors for their support in making this meeting possible. Wishing everyone a productive and successful rice season!

Today and every day, we are grateful for the incredible team that makes Grow West what it is. To our employees, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to supporting Grow West, our growers, and California agriculture. On Employee Appreciation Day and beyond, we celebrate and appreciate all that you do!

Last week, Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) held its annual Legislative Fly-In, reinforcing ongoing advocacy efforts with members of Congress to push forward essential legislation and policies that support ag retailers, farmers, and the entire agriculture industry. Grow West President and CEO Ernie Roncoroni joined ARA in Washington, D.C., where he had the opportunity to speak directly with elected officials about the challenges facing California agriculture. We are grateful for the time spent with Congress members to address these critical issues and ensure the state's agriculture industry continues to move forward. Congressman David Valadao Congressman Jim Costa Congressman Jimmy Panetta

We had a fantastic time connecting with everyone at our North Coast grower meetings in Geyserville, Ukiah, and St. Helena last week! It’s always a pleasure to meet with our growers in person and discuss plans for the upcoming season. A big thank you to all who attended and a special shoutout to our vendors for making these meetings possible!

A huge thank you to all who joined us for our Woodland Growers Appreciation Luncheon! We always value the chance to connect, share a great meal, and show our appreciation for the hardworking growers who make our industry thrive. Your trust in Grow West as your ag service provider means the world to us, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to support you. Here’s to growing together!

???? Almond Bloom is Here! ???? The orchards are buzzing—literally! As our valley's almond trees burst into bloom, millions of bees are hard at work pollinating blossoms, to ensure a successful harvest. Did you know that California almond orchards rely on nearly two-thirds of the nation’s commercial honeybees for pollination each year? That’s over 2 million hives brought in just for this special time! Before bloom, almond growers and beekeepers team up to carefully place hives throughout orchards, ensuring bees have the best access to blossoms while keeping them safe. California produces approximately 80% of the world's almonds, making the collaboration between almond growers, beekeepers, and bees essential. ??Pollinators are vital to agriculture, and their success determines the success of the season. Want to learn more about how growers and bees work together? Visit BeeWhere California to learn more. ???? Wishing everyone a successful almond season! ???? A huge thank you to Grow West Maxwell employee Rachael W. for these amazzzing photos! ??

Grow West is proud to support local FFA chapters and watch as the next generation of agriculturalists learn and grow within the industry. Thank you for following along and celebrating National FFA Week with us! #FFAWeek #FFAWeek25 #NationalFFAWeek25 #FFA #FFASupporter #FFAProud