Category: Grower News

EFI and The Packer Call on the Produce Industry to Nominate Outstanding Farmworkers

Equitable Food Initiative has launched the third annual Farmworker of the Year Award, presented in partnership with fresh produce media company The Packer. The award recognizes farmworkers whose leadership, skills and dedication strengthen the fresh produce industry and agricultural communities....

Rafael’s Nomination for Farmworker of the Year 2026

To celebrate the incredible past 2025 winner, Rafael Teréran Melchor, one more time and provide inspiration for the Farmworker of the Year Award 2026 (FWOY) nominations, the complete text submitted by the nominator, Adrian Pantaleon Sandoval, is being shared....

GoodFarms’ Amalia Zimmerman-Lommel Honored with 2025 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women’s Catalyst Award

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, is proud to recognize Amalia Zimmerman-Lommel of GoodFarms for receiving the 2025 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women’s Catalyst Award....

Rouge River Farm’s EFI Fair Through the Years: Celebration and Impact

Every year, we highlight the tremendous work that Rouge River Farms does to put on the EFI Fair. This year marks the fourth anniversary of the EFI Fair, so we decided to interview Estefani Oceja, food safety representative, to learn...

Inside FirstFruits Farms’ Back-to-School Event

Caring for and giving back to the community has always been at the heart of FirstFruits Farms. Since its founding, the company has carried a clear purpose: helping communities thrive....

Windset Farms Marks 10 Years of Collaboration, Safety and Growth With EFI Certification

Windset Farms ® is celebrating its 10th anniversary as an EFI-certified operation. Marking this milestone recognizes all the changes and accomplishments that have strengthened the workforce, enhanced operational efficiency and elevated its reputation for responsible agriculture....

EFI Certified Products for a Fresh School Year

As families head into a new school year, it’s the perfect time to put fresh produce at the top of the shopping list. Nutritious snacks and lunchbox favorites help kids stay focused, energized and on track to build lifelong healthy...

Stemilt and EFI Featured in New International Series

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization, and Stemilt Growers, a leading grower and packer of apples, pears and cherries, are proud to share A Holistic Approach to Resilience, a new film in which both companies are featured,...

EFI Launches Pollinator Week Toolkit

Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, is celebrating Pollinator Week, June 16-22, by launching a free toolkit with educational resources, downloadable graphics and actionable tips to raise awareness and assist with...