Energy, Excellence, and Experience, in that order: Finding the very best H-2A workers.

As Ganaz board member, Peter Van Oppen, likes to say, “Energy, excellence, and experience in that order. Experience is sometimes necessary but never adequate.”  We know that the quality of your workers, not just the quantity of workers, is critical to avoiding costly setbacks and ensuring your labor needs are covered. That’s why we set out to revolutionize H-2A workforce recruitment with our Ganaz Good Fit Assessment. 

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A Partnership to Bring Digital Remittances to Bankless Farmworkers

In its continued efforts to help create safer, fairer, and more profitable workplaces while providing the financial services needed to help workers forge a path out of poverty, Ganaz is integrating a remittance service into its Ganaz MasterCard® Payroll Card. This new partnership enables bankless agricultural workers to finally move to a fully digital remittance experience.

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The Future of U.S. Farm Labor: Is it Time to Consider H-2A?

More and more farms are turning to the H-2A Program to lean on a reliable source of labor. Nigel Bocanegra, Executive Director of the California Farm Labor Contractors Association (CFLCA), has helped many farms make the transition to include H-2A labor in their workforce. We tapped into his knowledge during our recent conversation with him, discussing what the future of farm labor looks like based on the trends he has observed.

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5 things you need to know about the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (FWMA)

Finally, some help may be on the horizon: the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (FWMA). This bill already passed the House and is now in the hands of the Senate. It could make a meaningful difference for many farmers and workers, but it needs a serious push from growers like you to get it across the finish line. Here are five things you need to know and one action you can take now.

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