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.

Ganaz Introduces A New Kind of H-2A Program

Ganaz proudly unveils its comprehensive H-2A program, an innovative solution designed to transform the recruitment and management of foreign agricultural workers, benefiting both employers and workers alike.

The I-9 Form Evolution: Adapting to Changes and Minimizing Hiring Risks

The New Form I-9 is available now. Either form may be used through October 31, 2023. Starting November 1, 2023, only the new form may be used. Employers should expect a spike in errors as hiring managers adjust to the new form and have a plan to review them for errors—if a digital hiring solution is not already in place.

Improving the H-2A Experience for both Growers and Workers: Ganaz Introduces Comprehensive H-2A Program

Drawing on years of research involving conversations with growers, retailers, recruiters, and workers and a successful pilot season in Summer 2023, Ganaz is excited to announce the expansion of its H-2A program.

Ganaz Named AgTech Finance Solution of the Year

We are honored to announce that Ganaz has received the 2023 AgTech Finance Solution of the Year award by AgTech Breakthrough. Earlier this year, insights, coupled with our team's hard work, enabled the development of an innovative payroll card with built remittances - built for the realities of agriculture.

Ganaz is Honored with Geeks Give Back Award

We are honored to announce that Ganaz has received the 2023 Geeks Give Back award from GeekWire. With so many other companies in the Pacific Northwest applying technology to good causes and working to improve the world around us, we’re excited to receive this award.

Is your FLC properly supporting you in these 4 critical areas?

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.

Agricultural H-2A Employers: How to Manage 4 Key Risks

“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.

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.

Washington Workplace Rules: 2023 Changes and Advice for Ag HR Professionals

Ganaz 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.

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.

Changes to H-2A are on the way! A Conversation with Nigel Bocanegra of CFLCA

We sat down with Nigel Bocanegra, Executive Director of the California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA) to help us digest H-2A updates and discuss their upcoming Ag Labor Forum on November 10th and 11th in Visalia, California.

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.

Thinking about hiring H-2A farmworkers? Advice from Blue River farm

Many growers are opting into the current H-2A program to alleviate the burden of unreliable domestic recruitment. Tonya Forster, Business Manager at Blue River Legacy Farms, shares her learnings from implementing an H-2A program at her farm for the first time.

Why More Growers are Hiring H-2A Farmworkers

Labor shortages are an obvious problem for the American agriculture industry. Time and time again, we hear there aren’t enough people wanting to do these labor-intensive jobs. A grower in Washington commented they previously operated on hope. But hope isn’t a strategy—so many growers are now turning to the H-2A program.

Ganaz Named AgTech Finance Platform of the Year

We are honored to announce that Ganaz has received the 2022 AgTech Finance Platform of the Year award by AgTech Breakthrough. Earlier this year, insights, coupled with our team's hard work, enabled the development of an innovative payroll card with features built for the realities of agriculture.

Ganaz Announces Launch of Digital Pay Stubs, an Innovative Feature of the Ganaz Mastercard® Payroll Card

Ganaz announced the launch of digital pay stubs, an innovative new feature of the Ganaz MasterCard® Payroll Card, enabling employers and workers in agriculture and food processing industries to finally move to a fully digital payday.

The Hidden Costs of Paper Paychecks in Agriculture

“The efficiency to have everybody on direct deposit or payroll cards is going to be wonderful. I can’t imagine how anybody else would still keep printing out checks.” - Olivia Juarez, HR Manager, NWFM.

8 Practices to Encourage Farmworkers to Adopt Payroll Cards

Some farmworkers may never have used a debit or credit card, and need to understand why they should choose a payroll card over the more familiar paycheck. Here are 8 practices you can implement to encourage farmworkers to adopt payroll cards.

Why NWFM is Moving Away From Paper Paychecks

“Some of the things that I see from working with this payroll card is just not having to chase employees around. So, it's just a lot of extra time that we could be spending on something else here on the ranch.” - Victor Camacho, Assistant Manager, NWFM.