Contact Careers Resources Store Show menu Western Growers University Learn how WGU can help catapult your business to the next level. Previous Next CONTACT Talk to Western Growers team members LEARN See how Western Growers can serve you JOIN Stay up to date with the issues of Western farmers FIGHT Impact elected officials & political candidates We grow the best medicine in the world® Founded in 1926, Western Growers represents local and regional family farmers growing fresh produce in Arizona, California, Colorado and New Mexico. Our members and their workers provide over half the nation's fresh fruits, vegetables and tree nuts, including nearly half of America's fresh organic produce. Some members also farm throughout the U.S. and in other countries so people have year-round access to nutritious food. For generations, we have provided variety and healthy choices to consumers. Connect with and learn more about Western Growers on our Twitter and Facebook. MEMBER LOGIN LEARN MORE ABOUT MEMBERSHIP Latest News Upcoming Events FDA Proposes Changes to the Produce Safety Rule Agricultural Water Requirements Today, December 2, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a proposed rule to subpart E of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, adjusting the requirements of agricultural water for fresh produce operations subject to this regulation. READ MORE Sonia Salas Dec 02 2021 in Food Safety DOL Proposes New Rules on AEWR Methodology On December 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register designed to modify the methodology used to determine the hourly Adverse Effect Wage Rates for the H-2A program. READ MORE Jason Resnick Dec 02 2021 in H-2A 2022 H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates Announced On December 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published the 2022 Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs). READ MORE Jason Resnick Dec 02 2021 in Work Place Regulations WG Innovation at Forefront of World Ag Robotics Forum Western Growers Vice President of Innovation Walt Duflock will be discussing the advances of automation and robotics in the specialty crop industry during World FIRA, the ag robotics forum, on Dec. 7-9, 2021. READ MORE Stephanie Metzinger Nov 30 2021 in SEE ALL ARTICLES COVID-19 Vaccination Updates Visit the COVID-19 Vaccination Updates Page to access updates, resources, and critical links to assist our members with questions or navigation of the vaccination processes. VISIT COVID-19 UPDATES PAGE COVID-19 Resources Visit the COVID-19 Resources Page to access the most up-to-date, relevant COVID-19 guidance and resources for your agricultural operations. VISIT COVID-19 RESOURCES PAGE Start Growing Today Farming has never been more challenging, which is why Western Growers invests in fully committed advocates – your advocates – in Sacramento, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. Only Western Growers offers members so many business services, supported by more than 400 dedicated employees. START GROWING TODAY ABOUT Board of Directors Locations Careers Contact Staff SERVICES Collections, PACA Support, Produce Price Index Corporate, Retirement and Individual Investments Human Resources Legal Guidance Labor Services Innovation Transportation Program INSURANCE Western Growers Assurance Trust Western Growers Insurance Services NEWS Magazine Video Press Releases Media Spokespersons Western Growers Hours: 8 am - 5 pm PT, M - F Phone: 1-949-863-1000 Fax: 1-949-863-9028 Email: info@wga.com