Grower-Shipper Association Foundation

08/23/2026

AgKnowledge Class XVII had a busy day learning about Food Safety and Plant Protection. Thank you to Steve Church and Megan Chedwick at Church Brothers Farms, Greg Komar California LGMA, Kent Vargas at Tri-Cal Inc, Juan Hidalgo County of Monterey Agricultural Commissioner's Office and Mark Mason at Huntington Farms. Special thanks to Norm Monterey County Farm Bureau for letting us hang out there!

08/17/2026

Save the date! October 5, 2026

Join us for Ag Jobs: Bringing a Greater Vision – From College to Careers in Agriculture, an exciting opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore career pathways, and discover internships in one of California's most dynamic industries.
The day will feature an Ag Jobs Forum with a fireside chat and panel discussions with CSUMB ag program alumni, followed by an Agriculture Career & Internship Resource Fair where you'll meet employers and learn about opportunities across the agricultural sector.
Featured speakers include:
🌾 Brian Antle, Executive Vice President of Sales, Tanimura & Antle
🌾 Dennis Donohue, Mayor of Salinas
Whether you're interested in agribusiness, technology, sustainability, engineering, business, or food systems, this event is designed to help you build connections and launch your career.
📅 Save the date!
🕛 12:00–2:00 p.m. – Ag Jobs Forum: Fireside Chat & Panel Discussions
🕑 2:00–3:30 p.m. – Career & Internship Resource Fair
For more details, visit: csumb.edu/business/events-programs/greater-vision
CSUMB Alumni Association California State University, Monterey Bay Hartnell College Grower-Shipper Association of Central California

08/14/2026

The Grower-Shipper Foundation is nominated for the 2026 Best Ag Non-profit! Vote for us!

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07/30/2026

Consumers can continue to feel confident in California-grown lettuce and leafy greens. 🥬

California-grown lettuce and leafy greens are not included in the FDA's recent Cyclospora outbreak advisory. Our latest blog explains what consumers and the agricultural community should know.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pAxq8L

07/27/2026

AgKnowledge Class XVIII had a busy day learning about our local Water system! Monterey County Farm Bureau Mission San Antonio de Padua Monterey One Water

07/25/2026

AgKnowledge Class XVIII had a busy day learning about Water in Agriculture. Thank you to the one and only Butch Lindley, Norm Groot Monterey County Farm Bureau, Joan at Mission San Antonio de Padua, Casey DeLay, Elise Hardin and Pete Vannerus at Monterey County Resources Agency, Sarah Hardgrave at Salinas Valley Groundwater Basin Sustainability Agency, Paul Scuito, Michelle Bumgardner and Rachel Gaudoin Monterey One Water

07/19/2026

What a fun Friday night at California Rodeo Salinas! Congratulations to The Nunes Company Foxy Brand for winning the coveted Produce Mascot Race buckle. Thank you for your support!

07/17/2026

Opening night at the CA Rodeo. Proud to wear pink!

07/17/2026

Rest in Peace Andy D'Arrigo. You were so generous with your time and wisdom with our AgKnowledge program. A true pillar of leadership. Andy Boy

05/17/2026

AgKnowledge Class XVIII spent the day in the shoes of farm workers. Thank you to ALBA - Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association Center for Community Advocacy Simon Salinas, RAMCO and Darby Marshall.