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Portrait of two farmworkers, Maria Barbara Resendiz Martinez and Jesus Gutierrez Manuel, winners of the 2026 Farmworker of the Year Award for agricultural excellence.
In a historic first for the Farmworker of the Year Award, two exceptional leaders have been named winners of the 2026 honor: María Bárbara Reséndiz Martínez of GoodFarms and Jesús Gutiérrez Manuel of Stemilt Growers, recognized for their extraordinary impact on their teams, workplaces and the future of agriculture....
Agricultural workers from certified farms receiving $30M in bonuses, promoting fair wages and better workplace opportunities for farmworkers.

Last week, The New York Times published a feature by Lydia DePillis titled “America’s Farms Depend More Than Ever on a Troubled Visa Program.” The article shines a light on the fact that the U.S. food supply is deeply dependent on the H-2A guest worker program, which is fraught with...

Green beetle pollinating pink flower with bees flying overhead. Educational guide on pollinator types for food supply chain awareness.
Equitable Food Initiative announced a streamlined approach to auditing for integrated pest management standards. In addition, the organization offers a pollinator toolkit and upcoming webinars to share responsible production practices....

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