The Imperial Valley Vegetable Growers Association speaks with a unified voice in order to provide our nation and you with the safest, freshest, most nutritious fruits and vegetables.
Positive change in ag won't happen by sitting idly by. It requires industry professionals coming together under one, unified voice and speaking up. Are you interested in making an impact on your community and nation with us? Join the Imperial Valley Vegetable Growers Association as we seek to grow the highest quality produce for our partners and communities.
Founded in 1968, the IVVGA continues the proud tradition of fighting for quality and fairness.
Our community is important to us. That is why we've invested in it's future leaders though yearly scholarships.
We're made up of valley residents that understand the importance of quality for the Imperial Valley and beyond.
Our focus is on the issues that affect ag growers and citizens alike, such as: labor, food safety, the water right, water conservation and use, environmental protection, and public education.
With reform comes county, state, and federal requirements. In keeping with our goal of supplying the Imperial Valley and beyond with the best produce, it's our aim to be educated and to implement these reforms. Below is a few of the integral resources we provide our farmers so they can do just that.
The County of Imperial requires that all lettuce seed sold to be planted in Imperial County is tested for lettuce mosaic disease. As the designated coordinator for this testing, we appreciate the cooperation of the industry in this important requirement.
Onion Isolation Maps allow seed companies and growers to confirm distance restrictions on pollination and varieties are being met. IVVGA has no legal authority over posted locations. All pinning will be done by Imperial Valley Veg Growers staff.
Do you have a question concerning our resources or other content? We're here to assist you in whatever way we can. Let us know by contacting us at any time.
Our board members, directors, and advisory board are comprised of farmers from varying backgrounds and histories. They are the lifeblood of the Imperial Valley Vegetable Growers Association. By volunteering, they help us ensure our nation and you continue to receive quality produce.
Our community is important to us. That's why it's the Imperial Valley Vegetable Growers Association's hope the long-standing tradition of agriculture in the Imperial Valley is understood and advanced - continuing to provide quality produce for generations to come. With that goal in mind, we've invested in it's future leaders though over 125 scholarships awarded. Are you interested? Apply today!
2023• Kimberly Aguirre, Blake Ayala, Sarah Grizzle, Joseph Guler, Abigail Hester, Payton Iten, Melissa Martinez, Philip Minnick, Kayla Nunez, Tyler Peraza, Montserrat Perez, Keeley Poloni, Rylee Presley, Kendall Shields, Regan Shields, Arianna Venegas
