# Workers at Major Driscoll’s Grower Voted to Unionize

> SoCal Berry Growers plans to close six farms after workers voted to unionize.
- Title: Workers at Major Driscoll’s Grower Voted to Unionize · Inc
- Summary: SoCal Berry Growers plans to close six farms after workers voted to unionize. SoCal Berry Growers announced plans to close six farms in January 2027…
- Keywords: socal berry growers, driscoll’s, unionize, farm closures, ventura county, strawberry farms, january 2027, Inc
- Source: Inc — https://inc.com/amaya-nichole/workers-major-driscolls-grower-voted-unionize-announced-plans-close-6-farms/91432564
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- Topics: socal berry growers, driscoll’s, unionize, farm closures, ventura county, strawberry farms, january 2027
## SoCal Berry Growers Announces Farm Closures
SoCal Berry Growers will close six farms in Ventura County, California, cutting 572 jobs in January 2027.
## Workers Voted to Unionize
Workers at SoCal Berry Growers voted to unionize with the United Farm Workers last week.
## Company Challenges Unionization
SoCal Berry Growers challenged the unionization petition after workers voted to unionize.
## Union Claims Shutdown Response
United Farm Workers vice president Roman Pinal said the shutdown is a response to the union vote.
## Ventura County Strawberry Losses
Ventura County growers lost money on strawberries last year, generating $808 million in revenue versus $815 million in production costs.
## Rising Costs for Farms
Irrigation water costs rose from $22.10 per acre-inch in 2007 to $88.83 in 2025, while labor costs increased from $13 to $25.16.
## No Immediate Response from Companies
Driscoll’s and SoCal Berry Growers did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
## Key takeaway

SoCal Berry Growers announced plans to close six farms in January 2027, following a worker unionization vote.