2011
Foundation Launched with Initial Fundraising:

• Engaged 411 participants in the first year

• Programs centered on viticulture training aimed at enhancing vineyard skill

• Partnered with AgSafe as the Foundation’s fiscal agent while initiating the 501(c)(3) application and formation process

2012
Strengthened Community Connections for Farmworker Families:

• Introduced the first-ever Día de la Familia, bringing together 1,000 farmworker families with vital community resources

• Organized the industry's most comprehensive Farmworker Education Workshop in Spanish, offering two full days of training on essential topics like leadership development, pest & disease identification, injury & illness prevention, and equipment safety

• Engaged 1,757 farmworkers throughout the year

• Achieved a 327% growth rate from the first year

2013
Expanded Educational Offerings:

• Launched a 12-week English Literacy course for farmworkers, featuring a curriculum tailored specifically for workplace communication

• Introduced Leadership & Management presentations as part of the seminar schedule at the Napa Valley Viticultural Fair

• Attendance surged to 2,617 participants

• Achieved a 250% increase in total educational hours delivered

2014 - 2015
Program Growth and Milestones:

• Introduced a 2-week post-harvest English Literacy Intensive course to address growing demand

• Increased attendance by 85% in the 12-week English Literacy course

• Made history with the introduction of the first-ever Women's Competition at the Napa County Pruning Contest

• Delivered 343 hours of education, reflecting a 173% year-over-year increase

• Farmworker Foundation Board member Mike Wolf was honored with the prestigious 2015 Napa Valley Grower of the Year award

• Achieved official 501(c)(3) non-profit status

​2016
Addressed New Educational Needs and Fostering Future Opportunities:

• Introduced "How to Navigate the American School System" to assist farmworker families and students

• Launched a 2-week Math Literacy Intensive course to expand educational offerings

• Established the Patrick Foley Fields of Opportunity Summer Mentor Program, connecting high school students with career opportunities in the wine industry

• Congressman Mike Thompson recognized English Literacy program graduates with Congressional Certificates of Achievement at a special farmworker appreciation luncheon

2017
Rising Demand for Advanced Training:

• Napa Valley’s skilled workforce expanded Train-the-Trainer programs, certifying crew leaders to train others

• Attendance in Train-the-Trainer programs doubled, with new courses in Forklift, ATV, and Tractor Safety

• The Napa County Pruning Contest saw 15% growth, with over 100 men and women participants

• Fundraising and donor contributions surpassed $1 million for the first time, marking a significant milestone

2018
Milestone Achievements:

• Celebrated the 400th graduate from the English Literacy program

• Farmworker Foundation President Steve Moulds was honored with the prestigious 2018 Napa Valley Grower of the Year award

• Expanded the Patrick Foley Fields of Opportunity Summer Mentor Program to include Up Valley School Districts in St. Helena and Calistoga

• Enhanced the English Literacy course, now offering beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels

• Launched a bilingual website to serve as a valuable resource for the community

2019
Prioritizing Wellness and Leadership:

• Launched the OLE Health Screening Clinic during Día de la Familia to support community wellness

• Introduced the Leadership & Management Program at ROOTSTOCK, making it accessible to all participants

• Responded to employer safety needs by offering a CPR and First Aid class in Spanish

• Expanded the Train-the-Trainer series with a new course on Pesticide Safety

• Celebrated the graduation of 75 students from the English Literacy Program, marking the first group to complete all eight years of beginning, intermediate, and advanced courses

• Farmworker Foundation Board member Pete Richmond received the prestigious 2019 Napa Valley Grower of the Year award

2020
Pandemic and Disaster Relief Efforts:

• Distributed 265,000 COVID-19 masks

• Supplied 2,500 Health and Safety Kits to grower and vineyard teams

• Provided 15,000 reusable cloth masks

• Installed over 70 social distancing signs throughout Napa County vineyards

• Funded four months of childcare for farmworkers’ children during harvest in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley

• Formed a COVID-19 Task Force, launching a cross-county PSA campaign to ensure safety and awareness

• Hired a Project Coordinator to translate all safety information into Spanish and support community relations

• Advised on COVID-19 safety protocols and connected farmworkers with vital resources

• Facilitated online learning for farmworkers by purchasing Chromebooks, offering technology workshops in Spanish, and creating a laptop lending program

• Distributed 25,000 N95 masks to protect workers during wildfire events at harvest

• Contributed $100,000 to Napa Valley Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief efforts, supporting farmworkers with lost harvest wages

• Secured highly competitive California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Specialty Crop Block grant for leadership and mentorship programs

• Received highly competitive United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2501 Partnership Grant for financial literacy and technology programs

2021
Adapting to New Challenges:

• Hired the first full-time Program Manager to oversee and expand educational offerings

• Donated $60,000 to support COVID-19 vaccination clinics and played a pivotal role in Napa County’s vaccine rollout for farmworkers, advocating for access for essential grape grower workers and establishing a companywide vaccination scheduling system in collaboration with St. Helena Hospital Foundation and OLE Health

• Continued COVID-19 safety efforts, distributing 220,000 surgical masks, 40,000 sanitizing wipe containers, 24,000 bandanas, 3,000 health and safety kits, 2,289 hand sanitizer bottles, and 375 Spanish-language workplace safety posters

• Launched the inaugural Financial Literacy Program, covering vineyard budgets, Excel budgeting, and personal finance

• Expanded Technology Workshops, providing farmworkers with laptops and instruction for online learning

• Collaborated with Napa County Fire to host a Fire Prevention and Protection program, preparing vineyard crews for wildfire risks

• Hosted Wildfire Regulations and Safety Training, offering comprehensive education on wildfire smoke exposure's health effects and up-to-date worker protection practices

• Introduced a Harvest Night Safety program, addressing Cal/OSHA rule changes and offering a light meter instruction video for agricultural workers

• Raised $2 million from donors, investing in new educational programs that had a transformative impact on the community

2022
Relaunch of Programs and Competitive Grant Awards:

• Rebranded the Leadership and Management conference as Cultivar, expanding it to a 3-day event focused on viticultural practices and leadership skills, resulting in a 58% increase in attendance

• Grew the Patrick Foley Fields of Opportunity Summer Mentor Program by 30%

• Increased educational hours offered by 83% compared to the previous year

• Expanded participation in the Financial Literacy Program, with a 26% increase in attendees from the prior year

• Celebrated the 10th anniversary of Día de la Familia, continuing to strengthen community ties

• Returned to pre-COVID attendance levels, educating nearly 3,000 farmworkers and family members—marking a 258% increase from the prior year

• Celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Napa County Pruning Contest, where contestants showcased their skills in this prestigious competition for Napa Valley vineyard professionals

• Presented the first-ever Scholar of the Year award, honoring farmworkers who completed the most educational hours through the Foundation’s programs

• Launched a new Job Satisfaction Survey in collaboration with UC Cooperative Extension, collecting input from 311 farmworkers on 10 key areas of job satisfaction

• Introduced the Vineyard Champions Series, recognizing individuals for their dedication to education and professional growth in the vineyard

• Partnered with Wells Fargo Foundation to launch a year-end giving program, distributing 250 Copperfield's Books gift cards to farmworkers and their families

• Secured nearly $800,000 in grants from the CDFA and USDA for the second time, supporting farmworker education

• Arnulfo Solorio, Farmworker Foundation Vice President and Founder, received the prestigious 2022 Napa Valley Grower of the Year award

2023
Inaugural Barrier-Breaking Programs:

• Increased the number of educational programs by 44% and expanded total hours of education by 58% compared to the previous year

• Launched an off-site English Literacy course at River Ranch Farmworker Housing Center, bringing education directly to students

• Hosted the inaugural Women's Leadership Workshop, supporting new and aspiring female supervisors in the industry

• Introduced a new 3-day Welding Bootcamp, emphasizing safety and providing focused instruction on welding techniques, terminology, and hands-on practice

• Rolled out a new 4-day Supervisor Development Program, focusing on safety, communication, leadership, and compliance

• Piloted an 8-week Workplace Math course at the worksite to overcome transportation barriers, covering essential topics such as multiplication, division, percentages, and metric conversions

• Launched the Fields of Opportunity Alumni Network Program, creating a mentor network to support graduates as they entered the workforce or pursued higher education

• Secured the CDFA California Underserved Small Producers Grant, providing technical assistance to 43 small, socially disadvantaged farmers, resulting in $415,000 in economic relief funding for losses from COVID-19 and the 2020 wildfires

• Partnered with Providence Community Health Foundation Napa Valley to distribute 100 complimentary iPads to seniors in the farmworker community, enhancing digital access