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To those of you who were able to join us for the AgSafe Annual Conference held February 28 through March 3, 2017 in Monterey, California, thank you for your attendance and participation in this extraordinary event. We hosted more than 800 participants from across the nation and delivered over 90 sessions in essential safety, health, human resources, leadership development, and food safety topics designed speci�cally for the food and farming industry. �ere were a number of highlights throughout the four day conference including the keynote presentation delivered by NASA Engineer, Jose Hernandez. Jose shared his inspiring story to our captivated audience and took us on his journey beginning in the �elds of San Joaquin and ultimately leading him to the stars. �e AllWays Safe Awards, presented by AgSafe and DuPont, honored Duncan Family Farms, Strain Ranches, Juan Jose Zaldivar with Trilogy Personnel and Land Management, and Guadalupe Salcedo with Durst Organic Growers. Additionally a record number of people participated in AgSafe’s California Agricultural Safety Certificate Program at conference this year. This 16-hour program gives individuals a foundation in developing and maintaining a robust safety program. As always, we would like to thank our conference sponsors and instructors, as this event would not be possible without their dedication and support. AgSafe has kicked o� 2017 with the unveiling of our new logo and website, as well as the launch of two new leadership programs. �e redesigned and mobile friendly website features a number of tools and

practical resources to assist the food and farming industry. �e member only section of the website provides a number of easy to use templates for your business’s workforce needs. Information on how to access this portion of the website will be distributed

to members during the month of May. Should you have any questions about how to navigate the site, please do not hesitate to contact the AgSafe o�ce. And �nally,

during the AgSafe Annual Meeting held at the conference, Amy Wolfe, President and CEO announced the launch of our BEST and LEAD programs which are intensive leadership programs designed to coach midlevel managers in the soft skills needed to be an e�ective supervisor and team player. �ese programs take place over a 6 to 18

month period and are customizable to meet the individual needs of your company. During the next several months AgSafe will be providing a number of educational opportunities in the areas of pesticide safety, heat illness prevention, and reasonable suspicion. Check the AgSafe Online Calendar to �nd a class near you. Also, many of our members have already participated in webinars presented by AgSafe, but if you have not had the opportunity – now’s your chance!

Webinars are a cost e�ective way to provide quality trainings to your employees. Our current webinar series launched in March focuses on providing practical food safety knowledge. �is 12 part series is taught by Education Specialist Mayra Muro who has 15 years of knowledge and expertise in food safety. For speci�c dates, topics, and pricing, please visit the AgSafe website. And be on the lookout for our human resources webinar series beginning in June 2017.

As always, if your company needs assistance with trainings, developing programs, assessments, or just has a question, please call our o�ce and we would be happy to assist.

2015-2016 Impact ReportPeople Served 5,268

Annual Conference $705,385Community Trainings $379,061Grants for Community Training $123,202Business Services $457,100Membership Dues $184,405Donations $144,953Building Donation $988,813Other Funding Sources $34,636

TOTAL $3,017,555

INCOME EXPENSESAnnual Conference $747,748Community Trainings $619,562Business Services $521,075Membership Services $248,038Fundraising $60,919Administrative $52,567

TOTAL $2,249,909

NET INCOME $767,646

Financials

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Building Empowered Supervisors Together(BEST PROGRAM)Through an intensive, 12 month program supervisors and foreman gain the skills to be an effective leader within their operation.

Nut Safety SchoolAgSafe, in partnership with the Western Agricultural Processors Association, developed a comprehensive safety training series to address the hazards inherent in the nut industry.

Business ServicesWe significantly expanded our services for individual companies to now include company specific training, consultative services and voluntary safety, human resources and food safety audits.

Program Highlights

Services expanded beyond California to include 8 additional

states in the West, Midwest and Southeast

Membership 546 MembersMembership

Informe de Impacto de AgSafe 2015/2016Personas

atendidas: 5,268

Conferencia anual $705,385Entrenamientos comunitarios $379,061Subvenciones para entrenamientos comunitarios $123,202Servicios de negocios $457,100Cuotas de membresía $184,405Donaciones $144,953Donación de edificio $988,813Otras fuentes de fondos $34,636

TOTAL $3,017,555

INGRESOS GASTOConferencia anual $747,748Entrenamientos comunitarios $619,562Servicios de negocios $521,075Servicios de membresía $248,038Recaudación de fondos $60,919Administrativo $52,567

TOTAL $2,249,909

INGRESOS NETOS $767,646

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Juntos Desarrollando a Supervisores(BEST PROGRAM)A través de un programa intensivo de 12 meses, los supervisores y mayordomos adquieren las habilidades necesarias para ser un líder y un supervisor eficaz dentro del negocio. Escuela de Seguridad en el Cultivo de NuecesAgSafe, en asociación con la Asociación de Procesadores Agrícolas del Oeste (Western Agricultural Processors Association), desarrolló una serie completa de entrenamientos de seguridad para confrontar los peligros inherentes a la industria de las nueces.

Servicios de negociosHemos expandido significativamente nuestros servicios para compañías individuales y ahora incluimos capacitación específica para su compañía, servicios consultivos y auditorias sobre la seguridad en el trabajo, recursos humanos y de seguridad alimentaria.

Puntos Destacados del Programa

Servicios se expandieron más allá de California,

incluyendo 8 estados adicionales en el

Oeste, Medio Oeste y Sudeste

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Thank you to all of our 2017 AgSafe Conference Sponsors

Ruby Sponsors

Platium Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors

Please go to www.agsafe.org/agsafe-conference-sponsors/ for more information about all of our sponsors!

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Constellation Brands • Fetzer Vineyards • Regusi Winery Scheid Vineyards • Sonoma Cutrer

Please go to www.agsafe.org/agsafe-conference-sponsors/ for more information about all of our sponsors!

We want to thank our Cultiv8 Sponso�

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2017 Upcoming Classes — Save the DatePlease go to http://www.agsafe.org/events/month/ for a list of all of our classes.

To Register for any of these classes call us: 209-526-4400 | email us: safeinfo@agsafe.org | look us up online: www.agsafe.org

To register, or see the complete 2017 schedule, visit www.agsafe.org or call 209-526-4400

Can't make the class? We've got the solution!Contact the AgSafe o�ce and we can bring the class to you

at a time and date that works with your busy schedule.

Agricultural Laws & Regulationsfor Growers and Farm Labor Contractors

Classes March - May

Members: $230 | $265 Late | $300 OnsiteNon-Members: $260 | $295 Late | $330 Onsite

Includes lunch and certi�cateLate registration begins 10 business days prior to the date of the class.

2017 Time Change: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Registration is from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Late arrivals will need to reschedule their course.

AgSafe’s Pesticide Safety Train the Trainer Classes

Nut Safety School: Year Round SafetyIn this workshop, we will identify hazards associated with equipment and practices during year round operations in orchard nut production. This includes equipment safety, irrigation and night work, and safely handling pesticides. This course will provide worker training that will result in year-round operating e�ciency while promoting a safe work environment.

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April 12ENGLISH/SPANISH

IndioFantasy Springs Resort Casino

June 21ENGLISH/SPANISH

ModestoAg Center Hall

April 25ENGLISH/SPANISH

Bakers�eld

Reasonable Suspicion WorkshopsThis course will cover the elements of reasonable suspicion, includinghow to recognize and appropriately handle employees who exhibit

signs of substance abuse. It is designed to equip supervisors with thetools necessary for determining whether or not reasonable

suspicion exists and what to do when it is suspected.

Complementing the Reasonable Suspicion course, incidentinvestigation will equip participants to conduct an e�ectiveinvestigation, which includes the types of questions to ask and how to handle con�dential information and properly

document the outcome.

June 15ENGLISH/SPANISH

Soledad

April 13ENGLISH/SPANISH

El Centro

June 6ENGLISH/SPANISH

Santa RosaJune 8

ENGLISH/SPANISHModesto

June 20ENGLISH/SPANISH

Fresno

We are excited to be o�eringFood Safety Webinars

April 26ENGLISH/SPANISH

Delano

April 27ENGLISH/SPANISH

FresnoMay 2

ENGLISH/SPANISHModesto

May 3ENGLISH/SPANISH

Chico

April 7 Preventative Maintenance

April 21 Trace Back Including Mock Recalls

April 28 Food Defense

May 5 Document Control

May 19 Transportation, Storage and Delivery

May 26 Microbial Testing

June 2 Pest Control

June 16 Control of Physical Contamination

June 23 Supplier Approval Program

Got Questions? Want to Register?Call Us 209.526.4400 | Email: safeinfo@agsafe.org

www.agsafe.org

May 17ENGLISH/SPANISH

Bakers�eldKern County Farm Bureau

April 18SPANISH

Woodland

April 19ENGLISH

Woodland

April 21ENGLISH/SPANISH

ModestoApril 25ENGLISH

Santa Rosa

April 26SPANISH

Santa Rosa

April 24ENGLISH

NapaApril 25SPANISH

Napa

Get Your Postings Binder Today!Member: $300

Non-Member: $400

TOPICS INCLUDE:Farm First Aid, Heat Illness Prevention, Sexual Harassment

Prevention, Tractor, ATV and Forklift Safety and many more.

Please visit www.agsafe.org to order

Pesticide Decontamination Kits Includes: Water, soap and single use towels for routine washing of hands and face, one clean change of coveralls and one pint of water for emergency eye �ushing. $80 member/$100 non-member

Headquarter Compliance Binders Includes-tabs for the following: Pesticide Permit, Pesticide use Reports, Application information Display, Emergency Medical Care, Training (A8 &A9), Respiratory Program, Medical Supervision Program, and Helpful Information. $50 per binder $100 per hour to assemble the binder

Emergency Medical Posting Keychains Includes: Name and location of a facility where emergency medical care is available, as well as the name, address and telephone number of a facility able to provide emergency medical care. $5.00 each

available, as well as the name, address and telephone number of a facility DMC

1441 Florida Avenue(209) 578-1211

Application information Display, Emergency Medical Care, Training (A8 &A9),

TAILGATE TOOLKITSAgSafe’s Tailgate Training To Go Kits are the perfect safety training resource

for on-site �eld training. Toolkits are available in both English and Spanish and include DVD training instructions, topic outlines

and activity sheets.

Resources

Employers are required by the State of California and the U.S. government to post a number of required notices on their business

premises to inform employees of their legal rights, AgSafe has assembled all the posters, in English and Spanish into an easy

to use and replicate binder.

Member rates availablePlease contact Rosie Cano at rosie@agsafe.org

209.526.4400 or safeinfo@agsafe.org for more information

BUSINESS SERVICESHuman Resources and Labor Sexual Harassment Prevention (AB1825/AB2053 Compliant) Agency Inspection Protocol : Union Awareness Hiring and Intake Process I-9 Training | Incident Investigation Reasonable Suspicion | Wage and Hour Overview Payroll Processing: Timesheets, Breaks, and Pay Day : Paid Sick Leave : Non-Productive Time Hiring, Discipline, Motivation, and TerminationFood Safety Food Safety Training | Food Safety Assessment Food Safety Compliance Binders | Compliance Audits Food Safety Program Development | Risk AnalysisGeneral Safety E�ective Safety Training | Tractor Operator Safety Forklift Operator Safety | ATV Operator Safety Heat Illness Prevention | Night Harvest Safety Hazard Communication | First Aid/CPR Safety Health Laws and Regulations Injury and Illness Prevention Program Development

Pesticide Safety 2018 Worker Protection Standard (EPA Approved) Pesticide Handler: Instructor of Trainers Compliance Binders Decontamination Kits Emergency Medical Care Posting Key Chains Compliance AuditsLeadership and Development Leadership Development: E�ective Communication, Motivation, and Discipline

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Call us and we will work with you.

AgSafe works with employers individually providing a variety of services,

we work with companies one-on-one and are able to customize programs to incorporate specific policies and procedures, as well as

address trends unique to each business.

AgSafe is a 501c3 Non-Pro�t Organization

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AgSafe o�ers four levels of company membership for agricultural production and processing businesses, as well as farm labor contractors, and an associate membership for those businesses that support this industry. Becoming a member immediately connects businesses

to a broad network that shares AgSafe’s commitment to keeping workers safe and healthy.

If you are interested in more information about becoming a member, visit us online at www.agsafe.org, or feel free to contact Bev Abarca at (209) 526-4400 or bev@agsafe.org.

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C.D. Simonian Insurance Agency

Coastal Farm Labor Services Inc.

Cowles Berry Farm

Gambini Nut Co.

�e Modesto Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an exclusive partnership with AgSafe to launch the Seeds of Success (SOS) Employment Training Series. �is series is designed to be a value added service to Modesto Chamber of Commerce members. Each month SOS will o�er Chamber members and their employees with essential training topics in the areas of human resources and safety. AgSafe, a Modesto based nonpro�t has been providing training and resources for employers in California for over 25 years servingnearly 75,000 individuals. �ey have been widely known for their commitment to infusing practitioner based training solutions for the industries’ most pressing needs, assisting businesses to remain compliant, safe, and competitive. AgSafe is thrilled to partner with the Modesto Chamber and extend their expertise and knowledge to Modesto Chamber businesses.

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Pointing You In �e Right Direction

Green Valley Farm Supply, Inc.

Heinrich Farms

M.D. Manouel Insurance

Vanderstoel Farm

Western Harvesting

Agency Inspection Protocol WebinarApril 3 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM | $45 | Course Length: 1 hour Regulators such as Cal/OSHA, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. Department of Labor routinely conduct surprise inspections. In this session, participants learn how to respond to those visits in a way that minimizes panic, meets the inspectors’ requests and ensures the best possible outcome for the business.

Termination EssentialsApril 10 | 9:00AM-10:00AM | $45 | Chamber O�ce | Course Length: 1 hourTerminating an employee is a di�cult decision. �is workshop will identify employment laws that a�ect termination, help you mitigate issues by properly documenting your decision to terminate and discuss best practices.

Slips, Trips and Falls April 10 | 11:00AM-12:00PM | $45 | Chamber O�ce | Course Length: 1 hourAccording to United States Department of Labor, slips, trips, and falls cause a majority of accidents in the general work industry and over 15% of all deaths in the workforce are due to falls. In this course, participants will learn the subtle di�erence between slips, trips, and falls and will be able to recognize the di�erent ways that these incidents occur. �rough the use of real life scenarios, participants will learn to identify and prevent these incidents in the workplace.

Heat Illness Prevention WebinarApril 17 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM | $45 | Course Length: 1 hourIn this course, participants will discuss the fundamentals of a successful heat illness prevention plan, learn how to implement practices which lead to improved behavior changes, and become acquainted with success stories from within the industry. �e course will also discuss signs and symptoms of heat illnesses and ways to prevent them from occurring in the workplace. In addition, a review of recent changes to the heat standard will be covered, including mandatory recovery breaks.

Reasonable Suspicion May 1 | 9:00AM – 11:00AM | Chamber O�ce | $50 | Course Length: 2 hours �e course will discuss how to recognize and appropriately handle employees who show signs of substance abuse. It will cover the short and long term physical, behavioral, speech, and performance indicators of potential alcohol or substance abuse. �e course is designed to equip supervisors with the tools necessary for determining whether reasonable suspicion exists and what to do when it is suspected in accordance to their company’s policies.

Sexual Harassment Prevention – Supervisor Training Webinar May 12 | 9:00AM –11:00AM | $50 | Course Length: 2 hours �is course meets the California requirements of AB 2053, abusive conduct law, and AB 1825, which requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide two hours of training to all supervisory employees once every two years, and annually for Farm Labor Contractor supervisors.Participants will be trained in the following topics:

• Informational discussion and practical guidance regarding federal and stateregulations.

• Prohibitions, preventions, corrections, and remedies of sexual harassment andabusive conduct in the workplace.

• Identifying di�erent forms of sexual harassment and discrimination.• How supervisors should respond to various situations involving sexual

harassment and abusive conduct.• Requirements of an anti-sexual harassment and abusive conduct policies.• Discussion regarding the complaint process, limited con�dentiality, and

appropriate workplace behavior.

Emergency Procedures WebinarMay 22 | 12:00PM-1:00PM | $45 | Course Length: 1 hourAre your prepared for an emergency? When is the last time you reviewed your emergency action plan and identi�ed gaps in your plan? In this workshop we will explore those areas along with how to e�ective address these issues. Additionally we will review the laws and regulations that apply to emergency action plans and potential legal rami�cations if your plan is deemed to fall short of legal requirements.

Wage and Hour Issues WebinarMay 30| 12:00PM – 1:00PM | $45 | Course Length: 1 hour�e past year has brought more wage and hour challenges, including more minimum wage hikes, further non-productive time issues and some are still grappling with paid sick leave, and more. Find out what the Legislature enacted in 2016, and what is on the horizon so that you can comply and avoid mistakes.

For more information, please contact AgSafe | 209.526.4400 or safeinfo@agsafe.org

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLEPartners in Safety

AgSafe | P.O. Box 1011 | Modesto, CA 95353 | 209.526.4400 | www.agsafe.org

�e Chairmen’s Circle is comprised of individuals and businesses that share in AgSafe’s mission, as well as the importance of leadership giving. �e members of the

Chairmen’s Circle understand that their charitable gifts allow AgSafe to grow services, expand reach and do even more to equip the industry with the tools needed

to keep this workforce safe and healthy.

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Partners in Safety is a collaborative program connecting business with the common vision and core values of AgSafe. �is partnership demonstrates an organization’s commitment to protecting farm warkers and in turn, support

AgSafe’s e�orts to keep these dedicated men and women safe and healthy.

If you are interested in supporting AgSafe’s e�orts throught the Chairmen’s Circle or becoming a Partner in Safety, please contact Bev Abarca at 209.526.4400 or via email at bev@agsafe.org.

Agriland Farming Co Inc

AJ. Gallagher & Co. Insurance

Andreini & Company/Modesto

Badasci Tire

Burroughs Family Orchards

Cal Ag Resources, Inc.

California Grower Foundation

Central Valley Contracting, Inc.

Cortina Vineyard Management

Crop Production Services Inc.

D & J Packing

Dalena Farms

Danmar, Inc.

DLL Insurance Agency.

Fetzer Vineyards

FLC Administrators, Inc.

Garroutte Farms Inc

Green Leaf Farms Inc

Hall Management Corp

ICW Group

J & G Contract Labor Inc.

Justin Vineyards & Winery

Labor Time, Inc.

Lakeside Organic Gardens LLC

M.A. Garcia Agri Labor, Inc.

Newton Farms

POM Wonderful

Premium Packing Inc

Ratto Bros Inc

Red Dog Management

Renteria Vineyard Management

Scheid Vineyards

Servin-Lopez Vineyard Management, Inc.

Silverado Farming Company

Terranova Ranch, Inc

�e Morning Star Company

Vino Farms Inc

Walsh Vineyards Management

Western Growers Association

Wonderful Citrus

Wonderful Company

Wonderful Orchards

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