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Laura Ling
Laura Ling is an award-winning journalist and media executive. Her investigative work on E! and Z Living Networks has highlighted critical issues like teen suicide, women's rights in Turkey and internet censorship in Mexico. While reporting on human trafficking in North Korea, Laura and her colleague were detained for 140 days before returning to the United States. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear Laura's compelling insights as the Kickoff Keynote Speaker.
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Bari Weiss
Award-winning journalist and author Bari Weiss will be the PAC Luncheon speaker during the Western Growers 2024 Annual Meeting.
The Western Growers Political Action Committee (PAC) provides strategic campaign support to elected officials and candidates. Proceeds from our annual PAC luncheon help amplify our members’ voices in political contests across on both state and national levels. PAC Luncheon ticket must be purchased in addition to a Full, Guest, or Single Day pass. PAC Luncheon tickets are $195 per person.
Environmental Progress, Founder & President
Michael Shellenberger, leading investigative journalist and Founder and President of Environmental Progress, will be joining the Western Growers Annual Meeting as a guest speaker at the annual PAC Luncheon. Shellenberger is the best-selling author of San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities (HarperCollins 2021) and Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All (HarperCollins 2020). Apocalypse Never has been translated into over 15 languages. He is founder and president of Environmental Progress, an independent nonprofit research organization that incubates ideas, leaders, and movements. Michael is a Time Magazine "Hero of the Environment," and Green Book Award winner. And he is cofounder of the California Peace Coalition, an alliance of parents of children killed by fentanyl, parents of homeless addicts, and recovering addicts. Along with his journalistic accomplishments, he is a leading energy expert who testifies and advises governments worldwide, including in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, the Philippines, Australia, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. He is an expert on climate change, energy policy and the environment. He is known for his thought-provoking and controversial ideas and his willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. Shellenberger ran for California governor as an independent in 2022.
Michael Shellenberger
Michael Shellenberger
Environmental Progress, Founder & President
Join us for an insightful panel on Sustainable Packaging, bringing together industry leaders to explore the significant strides made by growers and retailers in sustainable packaging solutions. The discussion will emphasize the critical roles of lightweighting, plastic reduction, recyclability improvements and the integration of end-of-life infrastructure. With a focus on consumer demand and data-driven insights, this panel will highlight why the transition to sustainable packaging is not only a regulatory necessity, but also a vital response to market expectations. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts and learn about the future of packaging in the fresh produce industry.
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Y’all are invited to a rootin’ tootin’ good time at our Boots and Roots Hoedown! Grab your cowboy boots and your favorite denim and join us for an evening of lively music, dancing and delicious food. It’s going to be a Country Western chic celebration, so bring a touch of bling if you like, but don’t forget to pack a jacket or sweater for when the temperature drops after sundown. We can’t wait to see you there for a night of fun and festivities!
