New website dedicated to ag tech in Salinas
The City of Salinas, Calif., has launched a website featuring the agricultural technology opportunities in the area.
Salinas is home to many fresh produce companies as well as the Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology, in which 41 ag tech companies are leasing space, according to a news release. Area colleges also have workforce training programs that aim to support the growing ag tech industry.
“The microsite is targeted towards showing the value of locating an ag tech startup in Salinas,” Andrew Myrick, economic development manager for City of Salinas, said in the release. “We want to be able to show startups the existing resources that will support their business as it grows, including finding the right local workforce, connecting with our existing companies, and learning about our region’s amenities and quality of life.”
The site includes profiles of D’Arrigo Bros., Mann Packing, Tanimura & Antle and Taylor Farms and lists contact information for each company.
Information about cultural amenities, recreation, schools and cost of living is also available at the site, agtechsalinasca.com.
