Comply & Compete
AgSocio is an agricultural labor and service provider that helps clients comply and compete in the highly regulated and rapidly evolving agricultural labor market.
Arizona California Colorado
Dedicated to an agricultural work system that benefits farmers, farmworkers, and the broader food industry.
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Professional Agricultural Labor
We provide qualified individuals or crews to perform agricultural work at client ranches. We arrive onsite each day equipped and prepared to pursue our work efficiently and professionally.
Our crews, drivers, and forepersons are trained, employed, and supervised directly by AgSocio. We invest in technology and training to deliver better compliance, transparency, efficiency, and reporting.
We work on project- or season-length contracts so we can recruit and train a team to get the best results for each client over time.
Our Services
As a federally-registered and state-licensed farm labor contractor, we maintain permits to recruit, contract, employ, house, and transport agricultural workers in all our areas of operation.
We employ both US residents and foreign nationals with temporary work authorization via H-2A guest worker visas. We specialize in crafting custom H-2A programs to help clients fill seasonal agricultural labor needs:
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Crews trained and equipped for the job
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Forepersons focused on client objectives / budget
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Documented compliance with all regulations
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Current permits, licenses, and insurance
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Accurate and timely billing via digital timekeeping
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Industry leading HR, compliance, safety, and training
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Licensed employee transportation
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GAP-compliant sanitation units
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Detailed productivity reports customized by client
Licensed and insured to recruit, contract, employ, house and transport agricultural workers.
Custom H-2A Programs
AgSocio partners with clients to design and manage custom guest worker programs to fill seasonal agricultural labor needs. We manage the entire process from program design (how many workers and when) to daily onsite work so farmers can focus on other key aspects of their business. We offer our clients ethical, transparent, and efficient access to the H-2A program.
All labor programs are built on seasonal contracts between AgSocio and the client.
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Labor analysis and HR audit to determine needs
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State / Fed gov't filing and compliance
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Targeted recruitment of qualified workers
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Consular appointments and visa processing
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Pre-contract training and orientation at origin
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Border crossing and international transportation
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Best-in-class employee housing facilities
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Serve as employer-of-record; manage payroll
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Industry leading HR compliance, safety, & training
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E-Verify compliance on all domestic support staff
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Crew transportation to / from / between work sites
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Onsite crew supervision customized to client needs
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Replacement worker processing, as necessary
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Detailed invoicing and productivity reporting
Our custom labor programs include:
H-2A Recruitment
Good recruiting is essential for success in the H-2A program. We are committed to direct, responsible recruitment and total transparency regarding contract terms and expectations. We partner with the innovative non-profit CIERTO for support with recruiting, pre-contract training, and logistics.
Our H-2A recruiting best practices include:
‘Employer Pays’
We do not charge recruitment fees and contractually prohibit our employees and agents from doing so. Recruits are trained at each step of the process that they should never be asked to pay for any part of the recruitment or employment process. In addition, through CIERTO, AgSocio coordinates and pays for all recruiting-related expenses including transportation, government fees, lodging, and meals. This practice reduces risk of exploitation during travel, eliminates frequent unreimbursed expenses, and saves H-2A recruits from having to secure significant cash to finance their own recruitment and transportation expenses.
Ongoing Support
Our H-2A team members receive ongoing support from both CIERTO and AgSocio for the duration of their contract. CIERTO and/or an NGO community partner from the sending community remain independently in touch with AgSocio's H-2A team members during their contract. This additional oversight gives team members a forum to share concerns with trusted individuals that they may not feel comfortable sharing with their employer.
Licensed Recruiting
AgSocio directly interviews and selects all recruits and we work exclusively with CIERTO to review, process, and transport selected team members. Our agreement with CIERTO is governed by a written contract. CIERTO does not utilize subcontractors and is licensed in the US and Mexico to recruit migrant agricultural workers.
Transparency and Training
Terms and conditions of the job being offered are disclosed to recruits in detail both verbally and in writing in a language the recruit can understand. All recruits participate in a paid, detailed pre-departure training to ensure they understand their rights and responsibilities and are prepared for the challenging and rewarding experience ahead.
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