Grower-Shipper Vegetable Association Of Central California

Organization Overview

Grower-Shipper Vegetable Association Of Central California is located in Salinas, CA. The organization was established in 1945. According to its NTEE Classification (K28) the organization is classified as: Farm Bureaus & Granges, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Grower-Shipper Vegetable Association Of Central California employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grower-Shipper Vegetable Association Of Central California is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Grower-Shipper Vegetable Association Of Central California generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING THE FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INDUSTRIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PLANT DISEASE AND PEST MANAGEMENT: THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP FARMERS TO IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE DISEASE AND PEST MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO CONTROL EMERGING PESTS AND DISEASES. GAS WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH LOCAL FARM ADVISORS AND EXPERTS, UNIVERSITIES AND MEMBERS TO IDENTIFY PEST AND DISEASE TRENDS AND DEVELOP NEW AND BETTER METHODS OF CONTROL.


GSA TOOK ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO SUPPORT THE FARMING COMMUNITY IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROTECT ITS WORKFORCE. GSA WAS PART OF A COLLABORATION WITH MONTEREY COUNTY HEALTH AND AGRICULTURE OFFICIALS TO DEVELOP GUIDANCE FOR COVID-19 PREVENTION AMONG FARMING AND HARVESTING CREWS, WHICH WAS THE FIRST IN THE NATION AND RELEASED ON MARCH 20, 2020. SOON AFTER, CAL-OSHA ISSUED SIMILAR PREVENTION GUIDANCE FOR FARMERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.AS THE PANDEMIC CONTINUED IN 2021, GSA DEVELOPED MORE GROUND-BREAKING WORKER PROTECTION PROGRAMS THAT BECAME A MODEL FOR OTHER AGRICULTURAL REGIONS. THESE INCLUDE:1. PARTNERING WITH LOCAL HOSPITALS TO PROVIDE ONSITE COVID-19 TRAINING FOR AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYEES WITH A FOCUS ON PROPER PREVENTION PRACTICES TO FOLLOW BOTH AT WORK AND AT HOME. THIS EVOLVED TO PROVIDING ONSITE VACCINE EDUCATION SESSIONS TO ADDRESS VACCINE HESITANCY AMONG FARM WORKERS.2. ESTABLISHING QUARANTINED HOUSING WHERE WORKERS WHO HAVE SYMPTOMS, TEST POSITIVE OR WERE EXPOSED TO THE VIRUS CAN REST AND/OR RECOVER WITH FOOD AND OTHER NECESSITIES DELIVERED EACH DAY. LOCAL HOSPITALS PROVIDE MONITORING OF INDIVIDUALS IN QUARANTINED HOUSING WITH DAILY HEALTH CHECKS. THIS PROGRAM NOT ONLY HELPS FARM WORKERS, BUT PROTECTS THEIR FAMILIES AND HOUSEMATES FROM THE VIRUS AS WELL. 3. DEVELOPING AN EXPEDITED COVID-19 TESTING PROGRAM, IN CONJUNCTION WITH CLINICA DE SALUD DEL VALLE DE SALINAS (CSVS), WHICH PROVIDES FASTER RESULTS TO BETTER PROTECT FARM WORKERS.4. SECURING MILLIONS OF FACE MASKS FOR FARM WORKERS.5. DEVELOPING MASS VACCINATION CLINICS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CSVS. THESE CLINICS HAVE VACCINATED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF AG EMPLOYEES SINCE THEY BEGAN IN FEBRUARY 2021 AND HAVE RECEIVED NATIONAL RECOGNITION, INCLUDING A CLINIC TOUR BY THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, XAVIER BECERRA.


FOOD SAFETY PROJECTS:PROVIDING SAFE FOOD FOR CONSUMERS IS PARAMOUNT FOR FARMERS AND FARMING COMPANIES. GSA SUPPORTS AND ASSISTS THE FARMING COMMUNITY TO FIND OR DEVELOP AND ADHERE TO BEST PRACTICES, AND TO UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH VARIOUS FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Christopher Valadez
President
$229,820
Joann Arbrun
VP Of Member Relations & Finance
$131,974
Victor Ramirez
Treasurer- Secretary
$0
Tom Nunes V
Vice Chairman
$0
Tony Alameda
Chairman
$0
Colby Pereira
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Tricord Tradshow Services
Tradeshow Equipment And Labor
$114,395
Rcd Of Monterey County
Biological Monitoring, Surveying Etc
$121,282
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Professional Consultation
$113,155
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$961,606
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$205,148
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,166,754
Total Program Service Revenue$989,377
Investment income $429
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $59,023
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,216,729

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Grower-Shipper Vegetable Association Of Central California has recieved totaling $6,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Nature Conservancy

Arlington, VA

PURPOSE: Conservation Activities

$6,000
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