Beneath the vast Washington skies lies Walla Walla, the birthplace of Harvust. It was here that Riley Clubb and James Christopher Hall envisioned a revolution in farm HR.
After witnessing firsthand the administrative struggles of farming—the mountains of paperwork, the fragmented communication, the disconnect between CEOs and the vital workforce keeping the land productive—they decided it was time for a groundbreaking HR management tool. Fueled by a shared passion for agriculture and a belief in technology's ability to empower, Riley and James set out to build a farm HR company that would streamline processes, bridge communication gaps, and ultimately improve the lives of those who till the soil and reap the rewards. Harvust was born of the need for a robust, accessible software suite that could transform how American farms manage their most valuable asset: their people.
From its humble beginnings, Harvust has blossomed like the golden wheat fields it serves. Fueled by a dedication to serving the needs of every farm, big or small, we've grown steadily, keeping our focus on affordability and accessibility.
Today, we offer packages that cater to any farm's size and budget, ensuring efficient farm HR management is no longer a luxury reserved for the biggest players. Our guiding philosophy is simple: use only what you need, and only pay for what you use. There are no lengthy contracts or hidden fees—just clear value tailored to your operation.
This commitment to transparency and accessibility resonated with American farmers and industry leaders. In 2021, Harvust's dedication to revolutionizing farm HR was recognized with a resounding victory: the prestigious American Farm Bureau Entrepreneur of the Year award. This accolade is a testament to our unwavering mission and inspires us to continue building tools that empower farms of all sizes to thrive.
The fertile fields of Walla Walla aren't the only thing thriving under the Washington sun. At Harvust, innovation is in constant bloom, as we’re always seeking new ways to cultivate a brighter future for American agriculture. We understand that farm HR isn't just about paperwork and checklists; it's about the human stories behind the soil. Every streamlined onboarding process, every completed safety training module, every clear line of communication represents a life improved, a farm strengthened. That's why we don't rest on our laurels.
While others might view farm HR as a solved puzzle, we see it as a growing canvas demanding continuous creativity and dedication. Our team, fueled by the same passion that drove Riley and James on day one, is constantly pushing the boundaries, developing new features and integrations that anticipate your needs before they arise. We believe in building quality products that evolve with you, not stagnant solutions that hold you back. Our software is meticulously designed to empower your farm family with intuitive tools that simplify the complex, connect the remote, and celebrate the achievements, big and small, that keep American agriculture flourishing.
Having fun driving James's '54 Chevy at Riley's family vineyard in Walla Walla
Traditionally, implementing a new software system can be a long, and arduous process. Harvust is different, we create a personalized setup plan for each new grower so you can start seeing value as soon as possible. Below is an overview of what a typical Harvust deployment looks like.
Our HR specialist, Becca, will send you an email asking in-the-weeds questions about your farm so we can set up your new account just right. She'll also have you send us your hiring packet and any other onboarding documents. Finally you'll schedule a Zoom meeting to go over any integration needs.
You'll meet with our co-owner, James, to go over how Harvust will work with your existing HR systems like payroll, and timetracking. Together we'll decide on the needed exports and imports for your various vendors. While we have most ag software integrations already working, in our experience you'll need small customizations, those will be identified in this meeting too. Finally, we'll map out the workflow you and your staff will practice to use these integrations effectively. This will take a couple iterations to get right, but we'll be there every step of the way!
While we were planning your integrations, Becca will have digitized your onboarding documents so they work on Harvust. She will send you a video going over each document; if anything looks off you can get back to her and she'll make the corrections.
While Harvust is simple and easy to use, that doesn't mean we'll leave you to fend for yourself. You will get a one-on-one training and coaching session with Becca that will make you the Harvust expert for your company. And of course, if you or your staff ever need more help, we're happy to provide follow-ups.
You're trained, your employees have been loaded into your account, and your documents are ready to go. Most new growers immediately start getting value by turning on our automations, testing out with their team, and gradually rolling out Harvust to the entire farm.
While we can't promise to build everything you ask for, we do promise to listen to any feedback and feature requests you might have. The more growers who ask for something the more likely it is we'll build it, we don't just listen to our biggest customers.
Yes, there always are! While we don't share our roadmap publicly, if you're looking for a feature that has to do with ag labor compliance, there's a good chance it is already in the plan. If there is a specific capability you are looking for get in touch with us.
No, and you can see our current pricing here. We have found usage-based billing, invoiced at the end of the billing period, to be the fairest way to charge for our services. We don't do contracts, and any pricing changes will be communicated far in advance. Additionally, we only raise prices if we believe we have also raised the value we are bringing to you via new features and capabilities. The only time we've changed our pricing was in 2023. Not a single customer stopped using Harvust because of the price change. We try to be fair.
