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Western Growers 86th Annual Meeting Slideshow

 

 

Who do you see? Check out this photo slideshow of the Western Growers 86th Annual Meeting. Old friends, colleagues, sponsors and the top leaders in the fresh produce industry gathered in San Diego Nov. 6 to 9 to learn, network and enjoy.


HR Recruitment, Retention Workshop at Annual Meeting

Currently, the battlefront in business to stay competitive is for the best people, the true creators of value.  As the nation and the fresh produce industry move into this talent age, Western Growers will host a special human resources workshop at its 86th Annual Meeting Nov. 6-9 in San Diego, Calif., to highlight recruitment and retention strategies.

Pundit Dick Morris to Rock Boat at WG Annual Meeting

When Time magazine calls someone “the most influential private citizen in America,” it makes you want to find out why.  What secrets does he know about the men and women steering the U.S. ship of state? Who does he predict will win the White House in 2012? Is there anyone in Washington who knows how to get our economy back on track?


Western Growers Annual Meeting Nov. 6-9, Del Mar, Calif. (Western Farm Press)

Western Growers 86th Annual Meeting offers both fun and informative experiences with an agenda of hot topics facing agriculture today, as well as a menu of internationally themed cuisine that will not disappoint. From genomics and alternative energy to retention strategies and retail marketing, the meeting in San Diego has something for every attendee. Read more...

3 Reasons Why Genomics Applies to Agriculture

Juan Enriquez, a featured speaker at Western Growers 86th Annual Meeting Nov. 6 to 9, studies the impacts of life sciences on the economy and politics for a living. Genomics is the latest transforming life sciences technology, he said, and adopting and adapting to technology is what separates growing nations from crumbling nations. And guess what? Genomics apply to agriculture in a big way. “Farming is at the absolute forefront of genetics,” said Enriquez, who will speak at a workshop Nov. 8 at 9:45 a.m.

Political Pundit Dick Morris to Speak at Annual Meeting

Political consultant and Fox News channel commentator Dick Morris will join the lineup of featured speakers for Western Growers 86th Annual Meeting in San Diego Nov. 6-9.

Annual Meeting Features Alternative Energy Workshop

Former California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary A.G. Kawamura will moderate an alternative energy workshop Nov. 7 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Western Growers 86th Annual Meeting at The Grand Del Mar in San Diego. Early bird registration for the Annual Meeting is now open until Sept. 15.

Annual Meeting Features HR Recruitment, Retention Workshop

Currently, the battlefront in business to stay competitive is for the best people, the true creators of value. As the nation and the fresh produce industry move into this talent age, Western Growers will host a special human resources workshop at its 86th Annual Meeting Nov. 6-9 in San Diego, Calif., to highlight recruitment and retention strategies.

Workshop I: Recruitment & Retention Strategies

Business has experienced an evolution from the Industrial Revolution to the information age….and now to the talent age.  Companies realize that in a world where every other aspect of doing business has been commoditized, talent is the only real competitive advantage they have. Currently, the competitive battlefront is for the best people, the true creators of value. While it’s true that acquiring the best talent is a winning strategy, it’s not too effective if employers can’t keep top performers challenged and engaged.

Genomics Researcher Headlines Annual Meeting Workshop

It’s not a stretch to believe that genomic research will benefit the fresh produce industry. In fact, that’s something Juan Enriquez will highlight at Western Growers’ 86th Annual Meeting Nov. 6-9 in San Diego, Calif.