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EFI Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Through Food, Stories and Culture

This Hispanic Heritage Month, EFI is creating an opportunity to celebrate some of those traditions through food. EFI’s new digital Hispanic Heritage Month cookbook is free and brings together favorite recipes complete with photos....

EFI’s 2025 Annual Report

EFI releases its 2025 annual report, celebrating 10 years of impact and welcoming Executive Director Gonzalo Martinez de Vedia....

New Report Shows How Heightened Immigration Enforcement Threatens the Agricultural Workforce

Last summer, more than 2,200 undocumented farmworkers were surveyed by the UFW Foundation just months after Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection increased the scale and force of immigration raids in farmworker communities. Find the...

Beyond the Label: What I Learned About Workforce Engagement at the Organic Produce Summit

After attending the 2026 Organic Produce Summit, I was reminded that organic can mean something even bigger. It's connected to a larger set of values such as transparency, accountability and social responsibility....

EFI-Certified Operations Demonstrate the Business Value of Investing in Farmworker Families

EFI-certified operations demonstrate that investing in workers and their families is a smart business strategy that builds loyalty, strengthens workplace culture and helps employers retain valued employees in a competitive labor market....

People and Pollinators: Staying Committed to IPM with Whole Foods Market

To close out its spring People and Pollinators webinar series, the Equitable Food Initiative was joined by Anne Marie Hourigan, head of quality standards at Whole Foods Market. Hourigan offered a look at how Whole Foods built its formal pollinator...

Back-to-School With Sierra Farms: Backpacks, Supplies and Family

For Sierra Farms (GoodFarm), creating spaces where workers feel welcome, appreciated and recognized is fundamental to their work culture. Part of these initiatives includes events that directly involve not only employees but also their families....

Before the Next Heat Wave, Share Resources to Protect Workers from Sun & Heat Illness

To help employers and workers stay safe, EFI has updated its toolkit in time for July’s Extreme Heat Awareness Month. The new resources and practical guidance were developed with input from farmworkers and industry stakeholders. The updated toolkit includes:...

People and Pollinators: From the Field Up with Whole Foods Market

In a recent webinar, the Equitable Food Initiative was joined by experts Katy Green and Katie Chiapuzio to explore what strong Integrated Pest Management looks like on a daily basis at the field level. Katy Green, a produce field inspector...