We spoke with FLC AgSocio, about how the company approaches its dual responsibility to workers and growers. Matt talks about how FLCs can deliver both legal compliance and improved productivity for the growers with whom they work - but only if the FLC has suitable systems, processes, and mindset.
Read More“There is a massive amount of regulation and responsibility on an employer [in the H-2A program], And it's a place where many people underperform… “ said Matt Rogers, co-founder and general manager of agricultural labor and service provider, AgSocio. In an exclusive interview, AgSocio shares how they manage 4 key risks.
Read MoreGanaz had a conversation with a WSTFA session’s panel member Chafeka Abdellatif, Director of Human Resources at Domex Superfresh Growers, on the top three most significant changes coming in 2023, resources, and advice for other HR professionals in ag.
Read MoreMore 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.
Read MoreEffective communication can reduce labor costs, increase worker engagement, and save lives. We’re going to talk about the impact of effective workforce communication on agribusiness.
Read MoreAgricultural jobs necessitate extended periods of physically demanding labor, often in hot and humid weather. Farmworkers are more susceptible to heat-related diseases due to these environmental and work situations. Ag employers can help farmworkers by communicating preventative measures via text messages regularly as a supplement to safety training.
Read MoreAs employers gear up for busloads of H-2A’s to arrive in 2021, we share learnings and experiences from two H-2A employers, Amalia Zimmerman-Lommel, Director of Social Responsibility Good Farms, and Matt Rogers, General Manager and Co-Founder at AgSocio.
Read MoreWhile we all hope we are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel, the pandemic continues to spread through our communities, disrupting lives and businesses. Ganaz caught up with West Mathison, the President of Stemilt, to find out what he has learned during this crisis.
Read MoreYou might recognize Matt Roger’s name from his days as a Global Produce Coordinator at Whole Foods Market. Two years ago he traded that powerful job for the adventure of building a business in agriculture. He wanted to do farm labor contracting the right way. AgSocio’s stated purpose is to create value for farmers, farm workers, and the broader food industry by building a more just, safe, professional, and competitive agricultural labor employment system.
This week, Matt sent out a great newsletter to his stakeholders outlining their initial steps responding to the challenges that COVID-19 is presenting and how they’re working to keep their people healthy.
Read MoreTogether we are experiencing truly trying times as the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to affect our communities and businesses. The processing of H2A visas is still uncertain and this might further affect agricultural companies with labor shortages. In these difficult times, it’s truly important that our food system stays strong. To address the current challenges, communication is key.
Read MoreWhat is the secret sauce to workforce engagement in agriculture? Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce tell us how they use increased two-way communication to motivate and engage their farm workers.
Read MoreDid you know that about 8.6 trillion text messages are sent each year? That includes 6 billion per day in the US alone. And farmworkers are no exception to the texting trend.
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