Farm labor crews for vegetable growers

Vegetable work we handle

• Planting and transplanting Year-round, by regionTransplanting and hand planting behind equipment, with gaps filled by hand.
• Thinning and hand weeding Year-round, by regionThinning stands to the right spacing and hand weeding where cultivation can't reach.
• Harvest and field packing Salinas Valley spring through fall; desert valleys in winterCutting, trimming, and packing in the field, working alongside harvest machines and conveyor rigs.

The vegetable season at a glance

Typical California timing. Exact dates vary by region, variety, and weather.

What vegetable growers should know

• Food-safety programsLeafy greens growers follow strict food-safety programs, such as the California LGMA. Crews follow the hygiene rules for handwashing, gloves, and harvest tool sanitation.
• Knives and machinesHarvest knives and moving equipment are daily hazards. Foremen cover knife safety and machine rules in the morning safety talk.
• Following the seasonLettuce production moves from the Salinas Valley in summer to the Imperial Valley in winter. We serve both, so crews can follow your plantings.

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Questions from vegetable growers