Ever since 1951 when Harvey Lyman founded what would decades later become Grow West, independence and innovation have been huge parts of who we are and how we work. Whether serving our customers, supporting our employees or bolstering our communities, we take pride in being an innovative, forward-thinking and independent ag service provider.

Sometimes, though, we sacrifice a bit of our independence in order to better fill our role as innovator for our customers, employees and communities. That’s exactly why Grow West was a founder and remains an owner of Aligned Ag Distributors (AAD). We were motivated to stay relevant at the farm gate through improved cost efficiencies and shared innovation. In other words, we and 11 other similar ag service providers around the country share ideas and work together to ensure the highest levels of service and focus on who matters most to us all: our customers.

That sharpened focus because of our AAD ownership enables us to stay on the leading edge of tools and technology that can help us stay ahead of our customers’ ever-evolving needs. Whether it’s precision leveling for efficient rice irrigation, new tools for vineyard removal, or agronomic support for the cutting-edge Sakata Woodland Innovation Center (all of which you’ll read about later in this issue), we prioritize ways to innovate for our growers and partners. Our ownership of AAD, which you’ll also read about later, helps make that happen.

Rest assured that Grow West will always be your local, independent ag service provider. Working with partners like AAD and our fellow owners, we’ll be able to continue raising the bar for the innovative products and services our growers need. In this issue, you’ll read about several scenarios that demonstrate the Grow West commitment to innovation to advance Northern California agriculture.

Thank you for your continued partnership with the Grow West team. Have a safe and bountiful fall!

Best,
Ernie Roncoroni
Grow West President + CEO