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The Gambler

josh@fieldclock.com (Joshua Farray) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:06:14 GMT

An interesting aspect of agriculture is that farmers are gamblers by nature. But being a gambler doesn’t mean you have to take unnecessary risks, it means you play the games where you think you can win. You gotta’ know when to hold ‘em, and when to fold ‘em.

Imagining, Growing, Leading

josh@fieldclock.com (Joshua Farray) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:22:26 GMT

Last month we enjoyed an awesome convention in Anaheim and were blessed to talk to farmers from all over the nation. One of the things we routinely heard is that it’s tough out there. This is true for the small farms, but it’s also a very real concern for midsize and enterprise farms.

Farmers, we hear you.

H-2A Wage Rules Change (Again): A Win for Growers... But Your Documentation Game Still Matters

marketing@fieldclock.com (FieldClock Marketing) — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:12:02 GMT

If it feels like the H-2A wage rules change every time you finally get your crew paperwork dialed in…you’re not wrong. A federal court just tossed the complex 2023 wage rule, and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) quickly said it will set future H-2A wage rates using the simpler 2010 rule. Translation: fewer gymnastics with specialty job codes and OEWS tables, and a return to a more familiar framework. That’s real relief. But let’s not confuse “simpler” with “risk-free.” Audits, investigations, and wage disputes haven’t gone anywhere—so your labor documentation still needs to be bulletproof.

The Packer Podcast: How Technology Leads the Future of Labor Tracking

marketing@fieldclock.com (FieldClock Marketing) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:48:10 GMT

If you’re still chasing paper timecards at 10pm, this podcast episode is for you! FieldClock joined The Packer Podcast to talk about how even small tech moves in labor tracking can snowball into real dollars saved, cleaner payroll, and less chaotic harvest seasons. Watch the FULL episode>>

Trust, But Verify

josh@fieldclock.com (Joshua Farray) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:11:44 GMT

Your fellow farmers and ranchers can probably tell you a lot about how they use an app and what features work well for their use cases but what about the nitty gritty tech details that they may not be experts in? Encryption, backups, data durability, disaster recovery plans... these things matter too!

Membership has its Benefits

josh@fieldclock.com (Joshua Farray) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:01:03 GMT

"The relationship between a farm worker and a farmer is a very unique relationship." This is the opening line spoken by American Farm Bureau president Zippy Duvall in a recent video. He goes on to discuss the unique situations presented to farmers and farm workers. At the end of the day, farming isn't just a way to make a living - it's a lifestyle.

Thank you NCW Tech Alliance!

josh@fieldclock.com (Joshua Farray) — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:17:54 GMT

On Tuesday we were honored to stand onstage as the winner of the Newcomer in Technology Award at the 23rd annual Innovator Awards event held by the NCW Tech Alliance.

AgTech With a Small Farm Focus

josh@fieldclock.com (Joshua Farray) — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:46:54 GMT

When your day is busy from sun-up to sun-down, down you don’t have a lot of time to think about new tools or tech, you just get things done. It's important to "not let perfect be in the way of good enough", but it's also important that "good enough" is the right tool for your farm. Let's talk about picking tools that are that are built for your farm.

How Bronze Star Uses FieldClock to Level Up its Farm Labor Management

allison@fieldclock.com (Allison Stokes) — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:09:02 GMT

Bronze Star Inc. is on a mission. A farming mission. “Grow the best possible fruit, with the best possible people, in the best possible way.”

Over 600 Pages of New Farm Labor Regulations for H-2A Employers

allison@fieldclock.com (Allison Stokes) — Tue, 21 May 2024 06:41:04 GMT

Temperatures are rising, and farmers across the country are preparing for a new season of agricultural activity. While a fresh season often brings new developments, in farm labor news, the latest developments seem to center around the same hot topic – the H-2A visa program.