Tuesday, November 5

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Registration & Guest Services

Check-in with Western Growers staff to collect your badge and Annual Meeting materials.

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Featured Session #2 - Navigating the Post-Chevron Landscape: Expert Insights on Loper Bright and the Future of the Administrative State in Agriculture

Join us for a pivotal breakout session that delves into the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Loper Bright and the end of the Chevron deference era. Our panel of esteemed administrative law experts will unravel the complexities and forecast the future of regulatory governance of the agricultural industry. In this thought-provoking session, we’ll explore the seismic shifts in legal interpretations and policy-making following the landmark ruling. Discover how the decision has reshaped the power dynamics between courts and federal agencies, and what it means for the enforcement of environmental, H-2A, and labor & employment laws and regulations on Ag. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading minds and stay ahead of the curve in projecting tomorrow’s regulatory framework.

Panelists:

  • Damien Schiff, Senior Attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation
  • Lynn Jacquez, Of Council, JPH Law Firm
  • Daniel Jarcho, Partner, Alston & Bird

11:45 AM – 1:45 PM
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Amy Trask

Chair’s Lunch and Keynote

Amy Trask is a trailblazing sports executive and analyst. As the NFL’s first female CEO with the Raiders, she shattered glass ceilings and set new standards in sports leadership and commentary. Now an analyst with CBS Sports, Amy will share insights from her groundbreaking 30-year career in the NFL at the Western Growers Annual Meeting Chair’s Lunch.

Jim Carroll

Keynote Speaker

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Award of Honor Reception

Join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as we take advantage of one final opportunity to socialize with our Western Growers family before heading into the capstone event, the Award of Honor Dinner Gala.

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
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Oz Pearlman

Award of Honor Dinner Gala

Western Growers will bestow The Growers Company President and CEO Sonny Rodriguez with the 2024 Award of Honor. The Award of Honor is Western Growers' highest recognition of achievement and is given to individuals who have contributed extensively to the agricultural community.

 

Mentalist Oz Pearlman will be this year’s entertainment during the Award of Honor Dinner. A sought-after mentalist and a true entertainer, our audience is in for a night of dazzling mind reading abilities and entertainment. Prepare for a show like no other!

Tom Papa

Stand-up comedian

8:30 PM

Election Watch Party

Join us for an Election Watch Party immediately following the Award of Honor Dinner Gala! Enjoy refreshments, snacks and dessert as we gather to watch the election coverage together in real-time.

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