1972 - A group of premium wine grape growers establish California Winegrowers Foundation, dedicated to upgrading the standards of agricultural employment practices and labor relations.
1972 - Members in CWF agree to pay a percentage of payroll to provide benefits program includes health benefits, life insurance, vacation pay and pension plan.
1973 - Services enhanced to include a bilingual social worker to serve as a liaison between employer and employee, assisting employees with job placement, financial problems, job grievances and family emergencies.
1974 - Over $500,000 in vacation paychecks are distributed to 500-700 employees of CWF members.
1975 - the State of California accepts dba use of the name California Grower Foundation.
1976 - Lee Henderson, former Public Relations Manager appointed to newly created position of General Manager.
1976-1978 - Social services expanded to include taking employees to dr. visits, obtaining travel papers and translation.
1980 - Benefit program changed to adapt to diverse wage rates and rising medical costs.
1983 - Focus evolves from labor relations to benefit administration.
1986 - Membership criteria expanded to include processors of agricultural products.
1987 - CGF staff assist employees and employees with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act.
1988 - Articles of Incorporation updated to formalized priorities; insurance, pension, education.
2000 - CGF offices relocate to 176 Main Street.
2006 - Lee Henderson announces retirement. Rebecca Barlow joins CGF.
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