When the West Sussex Growers' Association (WSGA) was established, workers transported their crops by horse and cart and long winter days at plant nurseries were often finished working by candlelight.
Now, as it celebrates its 100th year, the WSGA is widely recognised as a vital driver of the horticulture sector and is inspiring future generations of growers and sector leaders to safeguard the industry's future. The WSGA, which is a specialist horticultural branch of the NFU, represents more than 50 businesses which employ, in total, more than 10,000 people, contributing more than £1bn a year to the economy.
WSGA member businesses supply a large proportion of the UK's tomatoes, peppers, herbs, lettuce, soft fruit and ornamental plants. Many of these businesses are family-owned and long-established and several operate on an international scale.
WSGA Chair Richard Hopkins said: "I am proud to see the WSGA reach its 100th anniversary milestone. The WSGA is an active and engaged association, in a stronger position now than it has been for many years."
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