# www.ganaz.com > AI-optimized mirror of www.ganaz.com containing 50 pages totalling 34,270 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://www.ganaz.com/. Last updated: 2026-05-29T03:44:49.525Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [site-root.html](/site-root.html) (1 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [blog/improving-the-h-2a-experience-for-both-growers-and-workers.html](/blog/improving-the-h-2a-experience-for-both-growers-and-workers.html) - [blog/changes-to-h2a-what-you-need-to-know/index.html](/blog/changes-to-h2a-what-you-need-to-know/index.html) (1 words) - [COVID Education Resources for Employers and Workers](/blog/2020/5/7/covid-resources/index.html): While we’re finally seeing a flattening of the curve in the general population in the US, the reports of outbreaks among field and plant workers seem to be on the rise. In Mexico, where the virus arrived later than in the US, the number of newly infected people is still growing rapidly. All of th, While we’re finally seeing a flattening of the curve in the general population in the US, the reports of outbreaks among field and plant workers seem to be on the rise. In Mexico, where the virus arrived later than in the US, the number of newly infected people is still growing rapidly. All of this coincides with the start of the harvest season in many crops in the US and Mexico, and the corresponding movement of people to pick those crops. H2As from Central Mexico are headed to California and Washington. Workers from Southern Mexico are headed to Northern Mexico for the grape harvest. (604 words) - [All we want for Christmas is the Farm Workforce Modernization Act](/blog/2019/12/17/farm-workforce-modernization-act/index.html): $3.1B is lost each year as farms are unable to plant, harvest or process their crops due to the labor shortage. Just about every grower I know has a heartbreaking story of having to leave their crops unpicked. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act would Allow farmworkers to seek legal status in, $3.1B is lost each year as farms are unable to plant, harvest or process their crops due to the labor shortage. Just about every grower I know has a heartbreaking story of having to leave their crops unpicked. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act would Allow farmworkers to seek legal status in the US Make the H2A program more flexible Require e-verify (though thankfully only after providing legal status to existing workers) (737 words) - [Energy, Excellence, and Experience, in that order: Finding the very best H-2A workers.](/blog/index.html): Blog with updates and tips on Labor Retention, Human Resources, and Best Labor Practices in the Agricultural industry. Updates on Ganaz new releases and features. Tutorials and other resources., Blog with updates and tips on Labor Retention, Human Resources, and Best Labor Practices in the Agricultural industry. Updates on Ganaz new releases and features. Tutorials and other resources. (1,352 words) - [8 Steps to Find and Hire Farmworkers for the Season](/blog/8-steps-to-find-and-hire-farmworkers-for-the-season.html): While finding the right employees has never been an easy task, labor shortages caused by the recent COVID-19 pandemic have made it even more challenging to find the workers you need. This guide advises you on 8 steps proven to be effective in finding and hiring farmworkers for your upcoming season, While finding the right employees has never been an easy task, labor shortages caused by the recent COVID-19 pandemic have made it even more challenging to find the workers you need. This guide advises you on 8 steps proven to be effective in finding and hiring farmworkers for your upcoming seasonal needs. (1,174 words) - [How Payroll Cards can Help California Ag Employers Lower Risks](/blog/how-payroll-cards-can-help-california-ag-employers-lower-risks.html): If you pay people late, even unintentionally, you can rack up large fines. Payroll cards solve this problem and you get the costs savings associated with direct deposit, but only if they're designed for ag. Hannah Freeman, CEO and Co-founder of Ganaz, shared with the California Farm Labor Contractor, If you pay people late, even unintentionally, you can rack up large fines. Payroll cards solve this problem and you get the costs savings associated with direct deposit, but only if they're designed for ag. Hannah Freeman, CEO and Co-founder of Ganaz, shared with the California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLA) key insights to help ag employers. (799 words) - [blog/the-future-of-us-farm-labor-is-it-time-to-consider-h2a.html](/blog/the-future-of-us-farm-labor-is-it-time-to-consider-h2a.html) (1 words) - [blog/communicating-effectively-with-farmworkers-5-ways-it-helps-your-farm.html](/blog/communicating-effectively-with-farmworkers-5-ways-it-helps-your-farm.html) (1 words) - [Ganaz Announces Launch of Digital Pay Stubs, an Innovative Feature of the Ganaz Mastercard® Payroll Card](/blog/ganaz-announces-launch-of-digital-pay-stubs-an-innovative-feature-of-the-ganaz-mastercard-payroll-card.html): 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., 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. (750 words) - [blog/thinking-about-hiring-h-2a-farmworkers-advice-from-blue-river-legacy-farms.html](/blog/thinking-about-hiring-h-2a-farmworkers-advice-from-blue-river-legacy-farms.html) (1 words) - [blog/2021/1/14/what-2020-taught-us-interview-with-stemilt-president-west-mathison.html](/blog/2021/1/14/what-2020-taught-us-interview-with-stemilt-president-west-mathison.html) (1 words) - [blog/heatwaves-are-coming-5-things-to-communicate-to-farmworkers.html](/blog/heatwaves-are-coming-5-things-to-communicate-to-farmworkers.html) (1 words) - [blog/2021/6/1/financial-services-for-farmworkers-a-checkered-past-and-a-brighter-future.html](/blog/2021/6/1/financial-services-for-farmworkers-a-checkered-past-and-a-brighter-future.html) (1 words) - [A Partnership to Bring Digital Remittances to Bankless Farmworkers](/blog/a-partnership-to-bring-digital-remittances-to-bankless-farmworkers.html): 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 ag, 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. (866 words) - [10 Tips to Get Started with Workforce Surveys](/blog/2019/7/3/10-tips-to-get-started-with-workforce-surveys/index.html): Do you want to start doing workforce surveys but don't know where to start? Here are 10 useful tips to get you started., Do you want to start doing workforce surveys but don't know where to start? Here are 10 useful tips to get you started. (721 words) - [blog/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-farm-workforce-modernization-act-fwma.html](/blog/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-farm-workforce-modernization-act-fwma.html) (1 words) - [Ganaz Terms of Service](/terms-of-service/index.html): Terms of Service, Terms of Service (7,322 words) - [blog/2021/1/29/h-2a-programs-in-the-time-of-covid/index.html](/blog/2021/1/29/h-2a-programs-in-the-time-of-covid/index.html) (1 words) - [Ganaz Secures $7 Million Series A Financing to Strengthen Working Families and the Essential Businesses that Supply our Food](/blog/2021/6/1/ganaz-secures-7-million-series-a-financing-to-strengthen-working-families-and-the-essential-businesses-that-supply-our-food-3gkdm.html): Ganaz, the workforce management and financial services platform for agriculture and food manufacturing, today announced its $7M Series A financing led by Trilogy Equity with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Founders’ Co-op, Taylor Ventures, AgFunder and Techstars., Ganaz, the workforce management and financial services platform for agriculture and food manufacturing, today announced its $7M Series A financing led by Trilogy Equity with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Founders’ Co-op, Taylor Ventures, AgFunder and Techstars. (670 words) - [blog/why-nwfm-is-moving-away-from-paper-paychecks/index.html](/blog/why-nwfm-is-moving-away-from-paper-paychecks/index.html) (1 words) - [A better Employee Onboarding experience has arrived](/blog/2019/12/5/a-better-employee-onboarding-has-arrived/index.html): Does this sound familiar? The season is about to start and you need to onboard over 50+ employees every day. The process is long and exhausting., Does this sound familiar? The season is about to start and you need to onboard over 50+ employees every day. The process is long and exhausting. (274 words) - [blog/8-practices-to-encourage-farmworkers-to-adopt-payroll-cards.html](/blog/8-practices-to-encourage-farmworkers-to-adopt-payroll-cards.html) (1 words) - [Hiring Tool Update: Specify New Hire or Rehire](/blog/newhire-or-rehire/index.html): Many of our customers using the Ganaz Hiring Tool use payroll systems that require different processes to import employee data for New Hires vs Rehires (people already on their Payroll System). Now you will see a radio button at the top of the Hiring page where you can select whether this is a brand, Many of our customers using the Ganaz Hiring Tool use payroll systems that require different processes to import employee data for New Hires vs Rehires (people already on their Payroll System). Now you will see a radio button at the top of the Hiring page where you can select whether this is a brand new hire or someone who has worked for the company in the past and already has a record on your Payroll System. (144 words) - [3 Impressive Advantages of Payroll Cards for Farmworkers](/blog/3-impressive-advantages-of-payroll-cards-for-farmworkers.html): See what other farmworkers are saying about the Ganaz payroll card. Farmwork is a hard job. This is why you deserve to receive every cent of the money you earn. But if you don’t belong to a bank and currently cash checks to get your wages, you might be losing out on some important income., See what other farmworkers are saying about the Ganaz payroll card. Farmwork is a hard job. This is why you deserve to receive every cent of the money you earn. But if you don’t belong to a bank and currently cash checks to get your wages, you might be losing out on some important income. (980 words) - [blog/why-more-growers-are-hiring-h2a-farmworkers/index.html](/blog/why-more-growers-are-hiring-h2a-farmworkers/index.html) (1 words) - [Worker Engagement is the Secret to A&W’s High Quality Produce](/blog/customer-stories/aw-engagement/index.html): What 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., What 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. (695 words) - [Energy, Excellence, and Experience, in that order: Finding the very best H-2A workers.](/blog/energy-excellence-and-experience-in-that-order-finding-the-very-best-h-2a-workers.html): If you have gone through the complex, costly, and stressful H-2A contracting process, only to receive workers who weren’t suited to your needs, you know that just telling your recruiter you want a certain kind of experience isn’t enough. As Ganaz board member, Peter Van Oppen, likes to say, “Energy,, If you have gone through the complex, costly, and stressful H-2A contracting process, only to receive workers who weren’t suited to your needs, you know that just telling your recruiter you want a certain kind of experience isn’t enough. As Ganaz board member, Peter Van Oppen, likes to say, “Energy, excellence, and experience in that order. Experience is sometimes necessary but never adequate.”  (1,155 words) - [Ganaz Live Session at the CAFLCA Ag Labor Forum](/blog/aglaborforum-recording/index.html): We had a great time connecting with employers at the Ag Labor Forum organized by the California Farm Labor Contractors Association. If you missed it, here’s the recording of our Live session where we demoed our HR Onboarding tool for Agriculture and answered some great questions., We had a great time connecting with employers at the Ag Labor Forum organized by the California Farm Labor Contractors Association. If you missed it, here’s the recording of our Live session where we demoed our HR Onboarding tool for Agriculture and answered some great questions. (105 words) - [blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-using-a-payroll-card-in-agriculture.html](/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-using-a-payroll-card-in-agriculture.html) (1 words) - [Is your FLC properly supporting you in these 4 critical areas?](/blog/is-your-farm-labor-contractor-properly-supporting-you-in-these-4-critical-areas.html): 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., 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. (1,282 words) - [One Employer’s COVID-19 Playbook](/blog/2020/3/26/one-employers-covid-19-playbook/index.html): 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.  We thought other employers could learn from AgSocio’s approach as we all try to figure out ho, 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.  We thought other employers could learn from AgSocio’s approach as we all try to figure out how best to respond to these unprecedented challenges.  (1,243 words) - [Ganaz ID Scanner App new version provides a seamless HR Onboarding experience.](/blog/2020/10/5/onboarding-app-update/index.html): The newest version of the Ganaz ID Scanner app delivers 5 major improvements to the HR Employee Onboarding experience. Specially designed for farms and food processors, our updated all-in-one app delivers a seamless HR Employee Onboarding experience. Scan employee IDs to quickly fill out all company, The newest version of the Ganaz ID Scanner app delivers 5 major improvements to the HR Employee Onboarding experience. Specially designed for farms and food processors, our updated all-in-one app delivers a seamless HR Employee Onboarding experience. Scan employee IDs to quickly fill out all company onboarding forms and get secure digital signatures. (371 words) - [Industry Benchmarking Has Arrived](/blog/2019/8/2/industry-benchmarking-has-arrived/index.html): Ganaz is taking Employee surveys to the next level. Now you can compare how your workforce survey results measure up to the average of all the companies who opted-in for Industry Benchmarking with Ganaz., Ganaz is taking Employee surveys to the next level. Now you can compare how your workforce survey results measure up to the average of all the companies who opted-in for Industry Benchmarking with Ganaz. (380 words) - [Washington Workplace Rules: 2023 Changes and Advice for Ag HR Professionals](/blog/washington-workplace-rules-2023-changes-and-advice-for-ag-hr-professionals.html): Ganaz had a conversation with a WSTFA session’s panel member Chafeka Abdellatif, Director of Human Resources Superfresh Growers, on the top three most significant changes coming in 2023, resources, and advice for other HR professionals in ag., Ganaz had a conversation with a WSTFA session’s panel member Chafeka Abdellatif, Director of Human Resources Superfresh Growers, on the top three most significant changes coming in 2023, resources, and advice for other HR professionals in ag. (2,651 words) - [A Hiring Manager's Perspective](/blog/a-hiring-managers-perspective/index.html): We had a quick chat with Jose Garcia, an Area Manager for NWFM, an apple and cherry grower. Jose, like many other Hiring Managers, would hire from his truck, in the field, carrying stacks of paperwork. He gave us a window into his experience as a Hiring Manager and the hiring process., We had a quick chat with Jose Garcia, an Area Manager for NWFM, an apple and cherry grower. Jose, like many other Hiring Managers, would hire from his truck, in the field, carrying stacks of paperwork. He gave us a window into his experience as a Hiring Manager and the hiring process. (427 words) - [Ganaz Named AgTech Finance Solution of the Year](/blog/ganaz-named-agtech-finance-solution-of-the-year/index.html): We are honored to announce that Ganaz has received the 2023 AgTech Finance Solution of the Year award by AgTech Breakthrough. Last year, Ganaz launched an innovative payroll card with built-in pay stubs and remittances for H-2A cardholders - tailored to the ag industry and its realities., We are honored to announce that Ganaz has received the 2023 AgTech Finance Solution of the Year award by AgTech Breakthrough. Last year, Ganaz launched an innovative payroll card with built-in pay stubs and remittances for H-2A cardholders - tailored to the ag industry and its realities. (593 words) - [FirstFruits Farms Shares How They Simplify Hiring](/blog/firstfruits-farms-shares-how-they-simplify-hiring/index.html): Employers in the agriculture industry face unique challenges in developing effective workforce solutions. In this article, we examine how one company is blazing the trail forward with tech-based agribusiness tools that improve productivity and streamline the hiring process., Employers in the agriculture industry face unique challenges in developing effective workforce solutions. In this article, we examine how one company is blazing the trail forward with tech-based agribusiness tools that improve productivity and streamline the hiring process. (1,417 words) - [The I-9 Form Evolution: Adapting to Changes and Minimizing Hiring Risks](/blog/the-i-9-form-evolution-adapting-to-changes-and-minimizing-hiring-risks.html): 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, 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.  (458 words) - [Agricultural H-2A Employers: How to Manage 4 Key Risks](/blog/h-2a-employers-how-to-manage-4-key-risks/index.html): “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 the, “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. (1,232 words) - [Why is Above The Dirt switching their current payroll card?](/blog/why-is-above-the-dirt-switching-their-current-payroll-card.html): Above The Dirt interview where Sherri Burris, HR Compliance Office Manager, and Sheila Waulters, AP Manager, shared why they opted to switch their current payroll card supplier for the Ganaz Mastercard® Payroll Card - built for the realities of Agriculture., Above The Dirt interview where Sherri Burris, HR Compliance Office Manager, and Sheila Waulters, AP Manager, shared why they opted to switch their current payroll card supplier for the Ganaz Mastercard® Payroll Card - built for the realities of Agriculture. (1,700 words) - [The Hidden Costs of Paper Paychecks in Agriculture](/blog/the-hidden-costs-of-paper-paychecks-in-agriculture/index.html): “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, “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 (959 words) - [Ganaz Introduces A New Kind of H-2A Program](/blog/ganaz-introduces-a-new-kind-of-h2a-program/index.html): 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., 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. (648 words) - [Ganaz Announces Launch of Ganaz MasterCard® Payroll Card](/blog/ganaz-announces-launch-of-ganaz-mastercard-payroll-card.html): Ganaz announced the launch of the Ganaz MasterCard® Payroll Card, enabling employers and workers in the agriculture and food processing industries to finally move to digital payments as most other industries have done., Ganaz announced the launch of the Ganaz MasterCard® Payroll Card, enabling employers and workers in the agriculture and food processing industries to finally move to digital payments as most other industries have done. (546 words) - [I-9 Audits: The Cost of Non-Compliance](/blog/i-9-audits-the-cost-of-non-compliance/index.html): Hiring employees means complying with regulations around taxes, documentation and more… and non-compliance is expensive. I-9 Forms, which are used to verify the identity and employment authorization status of employees, are a common area of non-compliance., Hiring employees means complying with regulations around taxes, documentation and more… and non-compliance is expensive. I-9 Forms, which are used to verify the identity and employment authorization status of employees, are a common area of non-compliance. (711 words) - [Ganaz Named AgTech Finance Platform of the Year](/blog/ganaz-named-agtech-finance-platform-of-the-year/index.html): 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 agricu, 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. (374 words) - [Rehire employees](/blog/2020/6/25/rehire-from-mobile/index.html): We have launched a new functionality in our Hiring Tool: Rehire on mobile. You are now able to search for a person already on Ganaz and complete a new hiring packet for them. This process preserves the employee’s previous information such as employee ID, phone number, etc making the process:, We have launched a new functionality in our Hiring Tool: Rehire on mobile. You are now able to search for a person already on Ganaz and complete a new hiring packet for them. This process preserves the employee’s previous information such as employee ID, phone number, etc making the process: (247 words) - [Keeping our food system strong during these uncertain times. Communication is key.](/blog/2020/3/17/keeping-our-food-system-strong/index.html): Together we are experiencing truly trying times as the global Coronavirus 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 import, Together we are experiencing truly trying times as the global Coronavirus 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. (243 words) - [Ganaz is Honored with Geeks Give Back Award](/blog/ganaz-geeks-give-back-2023/index.html): 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 so excited to receive this 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 so excited to receive this award. (426 words) ## Resources - [Full Page Index](/index.html): Browse all cached pages with rich metadata - [About This Cache](/content/about.html): Methodology, technical details, and usage guidelines - [XML Sitemap](/content/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable sitemap for crawler discovery - [Robots.txt](/content/robots.txt): Crawler directives