Take a Tour of Tanimura & Antle's Employee Housing [Slideshow]

Posted by Carol Miller|Updated: September 29, 2021

Tanimura & Antle offers employees an affordable, attractive, and safe place to live when they work in the fields of Salinas, CA. To learn more about how the grower is able to maintain steady levels of employees, read our 2018 article, “Big and Creative Ideas to Hold on to Your Farm Workforce.”

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Tanimura & Antle's employee housing: Spreckels Crossing

The Salinas Valley in California has a high demand for farm workers, but very few options for housing. Tanimura & Antle decided it needed to change that for its employees.
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The apartments give about 800 workers a safe and well-appointed place to live.
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The gorgeous landscaping and design are well maintained, not only by Tanimura & Antle, but also by residents who take pride in their housing.
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Sal Casteneda is Employee Housing Manager at Tanimura & Antle.
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Briselda Guiterrez is Employee Housing Supervisor.
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Several picnic areas add green space throughout the complex.
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There's a baseball diamond on the apartment grounds, giving players views of coastal hills and the historic Spreckels Sugar plant.
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The employee computer station at Tanimura & Antle.
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There are plenty of washer and dryers available.
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The Tanimura & Antle employee lounge allows larger groups to gather than can fit into individual apartments.
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An on-site store lets workers pick up supplies between trips into town.
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Crews can relax over games and conversations at the end of the day.
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Each apartment is set up for four people, with double refrigerators, personal pantries with locks, and traditional living rooms.
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The beds are dorm style, high enough for under-bed storage.