Invest in your employees to help your operation succeed
AgHiRE helps agricultural employers strengthen their teams by giving Spanish-speaking employees leadership training in communication, English, digital literacy and workplace regulations. Employees gain skills they can use every day to better strengthen your operation.
wHY aGhIre?
Finding employees is hard. Keeping good employees and helping them grow is even harder.
AgHiRE was created to help agricultural employers invest in the people who already know their operation. Through practical, hands-on training, employees build confidence, strengthen communication and take on greater responsibility while continuing to support your business.
Employers choose AgHiRE to help employees:
- Continue growing within your operation.
- Communicate more effectively.
- Take on greater responsibility.
- Solve problems with confidence.
- Strengthen workplace safety and regulatory awareness.
- Better support supervisors and coworkers.
What employees learn
Leadership & Communication
Employees learn how to communicate clearly, work well with others and take on more responsibility. The goal is to help them better support your operation every day.
English
Employees build workplace English skills through real-life conversations and activities. Lessons focus on the language they use on the job.
Digital Skills
Employees learn basic computer skills, including email, spreadsheets and other everyday tools. These skills help employees stay organized and complete everyday tasks more efficiently.
Workplace Safety & Regulations
Employees learn about workplace safety, labor regulations and other topics that help create a safe workplace. This training helps employees better understand the expectations of the job.
Upcoming Program
2026-2027 AgHiRE Program
Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 program.
- Program runs: December 2026 – March 2027
- Length: 12 weeks
- Location: Instruction is hybrid, with in-person courses taking place in Woodland
- Best For: Spanish-speaking employees who are ready to take on greater responsibility and grow within your operation.
Employer OVerview
Hear directly from employers and AgHiRE graduates about their experience with the program.
Employer
“Since the program, our employee has taken on increasingly complex managerial responsibilities and contributed to important decisions, allowing us to step back and let him handle things.”
Wynette Sills
Pleasant Grove Farms
Aghire graduate
“The leadership classes helped me get through difficult situations, making daily decisions, and becoming a better leader.“
AgHiRE Participant, 2025
Employer
“My employee is now taking the lead to solve things, making recommendations, and asking why things are done in a certain way. He can see the big picture and wants to be part of the change.“
Aimee Perciado
Bullseye Farms
AGHIRE GRADUATE
“I gained more confidence in myself by taking this class. It helped me become a leader at work. My coworkers now look to me for help.“
AgHiRE Participant, 2025
What Employers should know
A few things to know before completing the interest form.
Who should participate?
AgHiRE is designed for Spanish-speaking employees who are ready to grow within your operation.
Employees should:
- Show leadership potential
- Be interested in taking on greater responsibility
- Be supported by their employer throughout the program
Program Cost
Enrollment costs vary based on employer type. We’ll discuss the best option during your discovery call.
What we ask of Employers
Participating employers agree to:
- Pay employees for their time in training
- Support employee attendance
- Allow employees to attend scheduled classes
- Encourage participation throughout the program
- Stay connected with the AgHiRE team
- Provide a device, WiFi, and private space for the employee to fully participate during virtual sessions
Ready to Get started?
Complete the interest form below to tell us a little about your operation. We’ll follow up to answer your questions and discuss whether AgHiRE is the right fit.
See the full impact
Want a closer look at AgHiRE outcomes, employer feedback and participant results? Explore the latest AgHiRE Impact Report.
Have Questions?
Not quite ready to complete the form? We’d be happy to answer your questions and help you decide if AgHiRE is the right fit for your operation.
Oscar Velez
Bilingual Education Coordinator
(916) 572-7728