H-2A jobs and employers in California
1,961 H-2A job orders with work sites in California were decided in fiscal years 2025–2026; the Department of Labor certified 66,605 workers. Median offered wage: $19.97 per hour. Most jobs start in: March, April, May.
Latest job orders
| Employer | Job title | Workers | Wage per hour | Location | Dates | Housing | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Farm Labor Contractor LLC (2026.62) | Van Drivers and Crew Leaders | 5 | $21.21 | Santa Paula, CA | Jul 28, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 | Employer | — |
| Durling Nursery, Inc. | Field Worker | 15 | — | Fallbrook, CA | Jul 23, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 | Employer | — |
| Diamond Sheep Company | Herdsman/Harvest Equipment Operator | 3 | $18.71 | Bakersfield, CA | Aug 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 | Employer | Website |
| Palmas Del Desierto Ag Services LLC (2026.4) | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crops | 88 | $16.90 | Desert Center, CA | Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Rental | — |
| JVKS Harvest Solutions, LLC dba AgSocio | Field Workers | 60 | $16.90 | Arvin, CA | Jul 26, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 | Rental | — |
| Schene Enterprises | Calver | 5 | $19.97 | Dixon, CA | Aug 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027 | Employer | — |
| JVKS Harvest Solutions, LLC dba AgSocio | Field Workers | 3 | $16.90 | Arvin, CA | Jul 26, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 | Rental | — |
| Royal Oak Ag Services, Inc. | Field Workers: Pickers and Packers | 140 | $16.90 | Mcfarland, CA | Jul 15, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | Rental | — |
| Empire Farm Labor Contractor LLC (2026.65) | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 20 | $18.71 | Seal Beach, CA | Aug 4, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 | Employer | — |
| FMG Farm Contractor Inc (2026.3) | Field Workers, Irrigators, Agricultural Equipment Operators | 15 | $16.90 | Salinas, CA | Aug 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Employer | — |
| Cal-South Harvesting, LLC | Field Worker | 83 | $16.90 | Nipomo, CA | Jul 27, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 | Employer | — |
| J. M. Lasgoity | Calver/stocker Herder | 3 | $19.97 | Chowchilla, CA | Aug 15, 2026 – Jun 15, 2027 | Employer | — |
| Tutti Frutti Farms Inc. | Farm Worker | 22 | $16.90 | Lompoc, CA | Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026 | Employer | Website |
| Robert & Gabriel Lizarraga Farms LLC | Range Sheepherder | 6 | $28.49 | Calexico, CA | Aug 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027 | Employer | — |
| Giusti Farms, LLC | Farmworker | 9 | $19.97 | Half Moon Bay, CA | Aug 3, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Employer | — |
| Bains Farming LP (2026.2) | Farmworker and Laborers, Crop | 50 | $16.90 | Yuba City, CA | Jul 25, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 | Employer | — |
| Fox Point Farms LLC | Specialty Agricultural Laborer & On-Site Facilities Worker | 1 | $19.97 | Encinitas, CA | Jun 18, 2026 – Apr 17, 2027 | Employer | — |
| Old Grove Orange, Inc. | Farmworkers | 3 | $18.71 | Redlands, CA | Aug 1, 2026 – May 30, 2027 | Employer | — |
| Lazy Spade, LLC | Hay Farm/Livestock Worker | 1 | $16.90 | Canby, CA | Jun 15, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Employer | Website |
| Fresh Harvest, Inc. | Field Workers (Table Grape Harvesters); CalVan Drivers | 4 | $16.90 | Macfarland, CA | Jul 13, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 | Rental | — |
| Fresh Harvest, Inc. | Field Workers: Table Grape Harvesters | 123 | $16.90 | Macfarland, CA | Jul 13, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 | Rental | — |
| Market Demand Corp (2026.6) | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 82 | $18.71 | Gilroy, CA | Jul 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 | Rental | — |
| Fresh Harvest, Inc. | Field Workers: Bell Pepper Harvesters | 88 | $16.90 | Fresno, CA | Jul 11, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Rental | — |
| L&J Innovations (2026.2) | Field Worker | 74 | $16.90 | Huron, CA | Jul 27, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | Employer | Website |
| Empire Farm Labor Contractor LLC (2026.58) | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 50 | $18.71 | Gilroy, CA | Jul 13, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 | Employer | — |
| Foothill Packing, Inc. SA-23 | Field Workers (Harvest) and Ag Equipment Operators | 24 | $16.90 | Salinas, CA | Aug 10, 2026 – Nov 17, 2026 | Rental | — |
| Brothers Best Labor, Inc. | Field Worker (Vegetables) | 30 | $16.90 | Buellton, CA | Jul 17, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026 | Rental | — |
| Empire Farm Labor Contractor LLC (2026.51) | Van Drivers and Crew Leaders | 2 | $21.21 | Le Grand, CA | Jun 29, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026 | Employer | — |
| Fresh Value Farms | 4 unnamed field workers | 4 | $16.90 | San Juan Bautista, CA | May 25, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 | Employer | — |
| Empire Farm Labor Contractor LLC (2026.52) | First-Line Supervisors of Farming | 1 | $30.00 | Le Grand, CA | Jun 29, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026 | Employer | — |
| Empire Farm Labor Contractor LLC (2026.50) | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 30 | $18.71 | Le Grand, CA | Jun 29, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026 | Employer | — |
| Pacifica Personnel, Inc. | Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 3 | $27.21 | Santa Ynez, CA | Jun 28, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Rental | — |
| Royal Oak Ag Services, Inc. | General Farm Workers | 190 | $16.90 | Coalinga, CA | Jun 22, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026 | Rental | — |
| O.P. Murphy Produce Company, Inc. | Field/Shed Support Workers | 12 | $16.92 | Soledad, CA | Jun 25, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 | Rental | — |
| Empire Farm Labor Contractor LLC (2026.59) | Van Drivers and Crew Leaders | 2 | $21.21 | Gilroy, CA | Jul 13, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 | Employer | — |
| L&J Innovations, LLC. | Field Worker | 74 | $16.90 | Huron, CA | Jun 16, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | Employer | Website |
| Foothill Packing, Inc. SA-21 | Field Workers (Harvest), Van Drivers, Ag Equip Operators | 3 | $16.90 | Avenal, CA | Jun 20, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026 | Rental | — |
| Foothill Packing, Inc. SA-22 | Field Workers (Harvest) and Ag Equipment Operators | 54 | $16.90 | Salinas, CA | Jul 13, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026 | Rental | — |
| Valera Brothers Custom Harvesting | Range Sheepherder | 1 | $28.49 | Windsor, CA | Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 | Employer | Website |
| Rancho Nuevo Harvesting, Inc. (2026.2) | Field Workers | 50 | $16.90 | Perris, CA | Jun 21, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Rental | — |
Employers with the most workers
Occupations
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse61,307
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals2,323
- Agricultural Equipment Operators1,657
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs674
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers278
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products106
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians95
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers58
- Food Preparation Workers47
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners32
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General8
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners7
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria5
- Agricultural Technicians3
- Helpers--Production Workers2
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers2
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1
- Agricultural Workers, All Other0
Job orders are certified by the Department of Labor before the employer petitions USCIS; dates and wages are as filed. To apply for a job, use the employer's website if listed, the state workforce agency or seasonaljobs.dol.gov — never pay a recruiter for a job offer. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC H-2A Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2025–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).