Earlier this week, CCGGA hosted the 2026 Ginners School & Managerial Seminar at the J.G. Boswell Company’s Gin #5 out in Corcoran. Ginning employees were able to hear presentations on Lock Out Tag Out, Hazard Communication, and Fall Protection. Gin employees put their safety knowledge to the test, competing in the Annual Safety Contest Quiz. This year’s test was tightly contested, but ultimately Christian Hernandez of Pacific Ginning took home the top prize.  Managers were able to hear updates from the Association’s President/CEO Roger Isom on 2026 Legislative/Regulatory Updates, Dennis Gallagher of Fisher Phillips on 2026 Updates in Labor Law and from Zenith Agribusiness Solution’s Darren Brown on Workers Comp and Insurance Updates. The Association would like to thank the sponsors for this year’s event: L.P. Brown Company, R&C Supply, Robinson’s Sheet Metal, Samuel Packaging Systems. Additionally, the Association would like to thank the staff at J.G. Boswell for their help in setting up the event, and even providing Juan Velazsco from the Safety Department to provide the Fall Protection training. Lastly, CCGGA would like to thank Western Tree Nut Employees Rita Ruiz and Esmeralda Miranda for stepping up to provide the necessary training to all of the ginner employees. We couldn’t have done it without everyone’s help and support. The Association hopes for an efficient and safe 2026 ginning season.