We are the expert
HR partners for the agricultural industry.
We offer comprehensive solutions to optimize talent management and meet the specific labor needs of your company.
We are your strategic partner!
We offer comprehensive solutions to optimize talent management and meet the specific labor needs of your company.
We are your strategic partner!
We are the expert
HR partners for the agricultural industry
Comprehensive Human Resources Solutions
Our mission is to serve the agricultural industry as a genuine business partner to farmers in HR processes. With a steadfast commitment to business ethics, employee well-being, a customer-centric approach, cost-effective strategies, and a passion for continuous improvement, we offer Farm Labor Contracting, Staffing Agency Services, and HR Consulting tailored to the agricultural sector.
Leadership Team
Oscar Garcia
CEO
- 20 years of experience in HR with national and international agricultural companies.
- BBA from UAEM (Mexico) and MBA with an emphasis on Leadership and Organizational Change from SFU (Canada).
- Executive training in institutions such as ITAM, IMD, UC Davis, and Wharton.
- Specializations:
Strategic Planning
Organizational Design
Talent Acquisition & Executive Search
Organizational Development
Talent Management
Succession Planning
Executive Compensation
VP of Compliance and Govt Affairs
- 30+ years of experience in leadership positions at industry-leading agricultural businesses.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Fresno Pacific (USA).
- 2022 Agricultural Employee of the Year (recognized by the Fresno Country Bureau and Chamber of Commerce).
- Specializations:
Labor Relations
Employee Outreach
Government Affairs
Regulatory Compliance
Employee Health and Safety
Crystal Mercado
Director of HR Services
- 15+ years of experience in managing Workers’ Compensation,
Payroll, and HR in agricultural family businesses in the Central
Valley and the West Coast. - AS in Accounting and Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a specialty in HR Management from Fresno State.
- Specializations:
Workers’ Compensation
Payroll
Director of Agricultural Operations
- 30+ years of experience in stone fruit Agricultural Operations in the Central Valley.
- Vast experience in managing personnel in irrigation, pruning, thinning, and harvesting.
- Specializations:
Stone Fruit: Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Apricots
Vine: Table Grapes
Dried Fruit: Almonds
- 20+ years of experience in HR with national and international agricultural companies.
- BBA from UAEM (Mexico) and MBA with an emphasis on Leadership and Organizational Change from SFU (Canada).
- Executive training in institutions such as ITAM, IMD, UC Davis, and Wharton..
- Specializations:
Strategic Planning
Organizational Design
Talent Acquisition & Executive Search
Organizational Development
Talent Management
Succession Planning
Executive Compensation
- 30+ years of experience in leadership positions at industry-leading agricultural businesses.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Fresno Pacific (USA).
- 2022 Agricultural Employee of the Year (recognized by the Fresno Country Bureau and Chamber of Commerce).
- Specializations:
Labor Relations
Employee Outreach
Government Affairs
Regulatory Compliance
Employee Health and Safety
- 15+ years of experience in managing Workers' Compensation, Payroll, and HR in agricultural family businesses in the Central Valley and the West Coast.
- AS in Accounting and Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a specialty in HR Management from Fresno State.
- Specializations:
Workers' Compensation
Payroll
- 30+ years of experience in stone fruit Agricultural Operations in the Central Valley.
- Vast experience in managing personnel in irrigation, pruning, thinning, and harvesting.
- Specializations:
Stone Fruit: Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Apricots
Vine: Table Grapes
Dried Fruit: Almonds
Mission:
To be a catalyst in the transformation of HR practices in agriculture, creating exceptional value for farmers, packers, and shippers, and fostering significant improvements for agricultural employees and the communities where we operate.
Vision:
To become the most admired multiservice HR company in the agricultural industry.
Values:
o Business Ethics
o Wellbeing and Safety of Our Employees
o Customer Centricity
o Cost Control
o Operational Excellence
Competitive Advantages
- Diverse and complementary experiences with a business approach.
- A track record of successful interventions in employment and labor relations.
- Expert operational knowledge in multiple crops.
- Business processes that ensure administrative efficiency and reliability.
- Electronic system that provides real-time productivity tracking and precise time control.
- Arbitration agreements with all our employees for efficient dispute resolution.
- Crew Leads (Crew Bosses) with decades of labor experience and well-versed in ALRA (Agricultural Labor Relations Act) matters.
Our Services
Ag Labor provides agricultural labor management services, connecting qualified workers with companies in the sector.
CREW ACTIVITIES:
Pruning: Our trained pruners have extensive experience in proper hanger selection to ensure long-term tree health and optimal annual yields.
Thinning: We implement effective thinning practices and fruit count patterns tailored to meet the client’s desire for fruit size and volume.
Harvest: Our experienced pickers are skilled in selecting desirable fruit to maximize utilization.
SPECIALISTS IN:
Stone Fruit: Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Apricots;
Vine: Table Grapes; Citrus: Oranges, Mandarins; Others.
Staffing specializes in providing qualified personnel.
OPERATIONAL:
- Packers: Personnel trained in the efficient packaging of agricultural products.
- Palletizers: Expert workers skilled in the handling and proper storage of merchandise.
- Forklift Drivers: Qualified operators ensuring the safe and efficient handling of forklifts and products.
- General Labor: A versatile support team capable of performing various operational tasks within the plants.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
- Accounts Receivable: Professionals responsible for managing and maintaining accurate records of payments received.
- Accounts Payable: Specialists who administer and monitor payments to providers.
- Inventory: Personnel responsible for efficiently monitoring and controlling inventory levels.
- Shipping: Coordinators responsible for organizing and managing the distribution of products.
Headhunting:
In addition, we offer headhunting services for key positions in middle and upper management, including:
- Plant and Ranch Managers
- Professionals in Computer Science, Finance, and Accounting
- Sales
- Human Resource personnel, and other fields
HR Services and Consulting provides diverse services to optimize your company’s human capital management.
HR SERVICES:
We offer a wide range of HR services designed to optimize human capital management.
Regulatory Compliance Auditing:
Comprehensive evaluation to ensure compliance with current labor regulations.
Payroll Processing:
Precise and efficient management of employee payroll processing.
CONSULTING:
o Labor Relations Strengthening Strategies
o Health & Safety Programs
o SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) Certification Preparation
o Strategic Planning
o Organizational Design
o Talent Management Solutions
o Succession Planning
Markets We Serve
We provide our services in the following counties
º Madera º Fresno º Tulare º Kings
Contact Us
975 I Street, Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 777-5981
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FAQs
Pruning: Renew and Optimize Your Crops for High-Quality Products
Thinning: Our Thinning Process Ensures the Purity of Your Products
Harvesting: We Harvest with Precision for Maximum Utilization
Packers: Trained personnel for agricultural product packing.
Stevedores: Skilled workers for proper handling and storage of goods.
Forklift Operators: Qualified operators for safe and efficient forklift operation.
General Helpers: Versatile support team for various operational tasks in the plant.
Accounts Receivable: Professionals responsible for managing and maintaining accurate records of received payments.
Accounts Payable: Specialists in administering and tracking payments to suppliers.
Inventory: Personnel responsible for effectively monitoring and controlling inventory levels.
Shipping: Shipping coordinators tasked with organizing and managing product distribution.
Additionally, we offer headhunting services for key positions in middle and senior management, including:
– Plant Managers
– Ranch Managers
– IT, Finance, and Accounting Professionals
– Sales and Human Resources Personnel, among others
We offer a wide range of human resources services designed to optimize human capital management in your company:
Compliance Audits:
Comprehensive assessment of compliance with current labor regulations and standards.
Payroll Processing:
Accurate and efficient management of your employees’ payroll processing.
Strategies for strengthening labor relations
Industrial safety
Preparation for SMETA certification
Strategic planning
Organizational design
Talent management
Succession planning
If you’re looking for a specific service, please contact us, and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.