Western Growers Science

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has reopened the comment period on its proposal to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). ???? What impact could this ESA proposal have on farming? ?? Broader regulatory impacts for farming practices ?? Changes in pesticide use and habitat management ?? Compliance requirements for growers in migratory regions Growers and industry stakeholders have until May 19, 2025 to submit comments. ?? Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21wRrBg #Agriculture #ESA #MonarchButterfly #RegulatoryUpdates #FarmPolicy #USFWS #WesternGrowers #Sustainability

What workplace pressures make food safety harder to uphold? ?? Food safety personnel often carry the weight of compliance and public health on their shoulders. But what happens when tights production schedules, competing priorities or resource constraints create conflict? ??? Have you experienced these pressures? How do you navigate them? ?? Share your perspective in the comments as we continue this conversation leading up to our webinar. ?? Live Webinar – April 2, 2025 ?? Register here: https://brnw.ch/21wRpFC #Compliance #FoodSafetyLeadership #FoodSafetyTraining #FoodProduction #FoodIndustry #FoodSafetyCulture #WorkplacePressures

Packaging does more than just hold fresh produce—it protects, preserves and extends its life ???? ? Extends shelf life by maintaining freshness after harvest ? Protects during global transport for year-round availability ? Allows consumers to inspect quality, reducing spoilage at home Fresh produce is alive, and the right packaging makes all the difference. Western Growers, Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) #Qfreshlabs #SustainablePackaging #WasteReduction #FreshProduce #Agriculture #WesternGrowers #FoodPackaging

How do you design a strong food safety culture? ?? Food safety isn’t just about checklists—it’s about shaping behaviors, values and priorities across every level of an organization. But with production goals in play, how do you create a culture where food safety isn’t seen as an obstacle but as fundamental to doing business? ?? Let’s start a conversation: What strategies have worked for you? What challenges have you faced? ?? Drop your thoughts in the comments—we want to hear from you! Then, continue the discussion live during our upcoming webinar with Joelle Mosso, where she’ll explore practical ways to foster a food safety culture that works. ?? Live Webinar – April 2, 2025 ?? Register here: https://brnw.ch/21wRhzQ #FoodSafety #Leadership #FoodIndustry #FoodSafetyCulture #Compliance #FoodSafetyLeadership #FoodSafetyTraining #FoodManufacturing #FoodProduction

The NACMCF played a vital role in shaping food safety standards for nearly 40 years. With its abrupt dissolution, who will fill the gap in scientific guidance and policy development? Learn more about what this means for the future of food safety: https://brnw.ch/21wRg24 #FoodSafety #PublicHealth #Regulations #Microbiology #FoodIndustry #SciencePolicy #NACMCF

??Did you know: The Diamondback Moth is the single most damaging and problematic pest threatening California’s $1.4B cole crop industry? That's right! From stunting young plant growth to contaminating broccoli and cauliflower heads, this pest is causing serious economic issues. With increasing resistance to insecticides, how can growers protect their crops and stay ahead of this pest? ?? Curious about how to protect your crops? ?? Join our upcoming webinar for insights on strategies to tackle this pest head-on. ???? Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wR9sr #Agriculture #PestControl #DiamondbackMoth #FoodSafety #Growers #Webinar #WesternGrowers Grimm Family Center for Organic Production and Research, University of California, Davis

Sustainability isn’t just about reducing plastic—it’s about rethinking all packaging waste. From recyclable materials to PCR content to compostable options, every choice makes a difference. ???? How is your business embracing sustainable packaging? Western Growers, Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), #Qfreshlabs #SustainablePackaging #WasteReduction #FreshProduce #Agriculture #WesternGrowers

Checking boxes doesn’t always mean making food safer. It’s time to focus on strategic actions that drive real impact. Read more about shifting from activity to value here: https://brnw.ch/21wR6b7 #FoodSafety #RiskReduction #ContinuousImprovement #AgScience #FoodSafetyCulture #SmartFarming #WesternGrowers

From managing diamondback moths to strengthening food safety strategies, these webinars will dig into what’s working, what’s not and what’s next. No fluff—just practical insights you can use. ???? Diamondback Moth: Lessons from History and Future Solutions (Online/Zoom) ?? March 27, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PT ?? Register: https://brnw.ch/21wR4Vi Management Strategies for Food Safety: Create an Environment of Support and Success (Online/Zoom) ?? April 2, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT ?? Register: https://brnw.ch/21wR4Vj ?? Register and share with your network! ?? #FoodSafety #Webinars #AgWebinar #FoodSafetyFirst #PestManagement #PestControl #CropProtection #AgResearch #SustainableAg

Our very own Gustavo Reyes, Food Safety Manager at Western Growers, is kicking off a new Data 101 series. He’ll be diving into the world of data—from best practices to real-world applications. ???? In his first installment, Gustavo tackles Clean Data—how to structure and manage data effectively. Because let’s be real… messy data is about as useful as a broken tractor! ???? ?? Watch his video to get the basics: https://brnw.ch/21wQZTc ?? Want to dig deeper? Check out his full article: https://brnw.ch/21wQZTb #Data101 #FoodSafety #AgScience #CleanData #DataDrivenFarming #DataScience #Agriculture #WesternGrowers