Category: Grower News

Recognizing Excellence in the Fields

Farmworker of the Year Award, a recognition program that honors farmworkers for their exceptional leadership, contributions and impact on the fresh produce industry....

EFI Recognizes Women at the Heart of Agriculture

Equitable Food Initiative is excited to announce the launch of an awareness campaign for Farmworker Women’s Health Week, May 11–17, 2025....

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 24: Previewing This Year’s Farmworker of the Year Awards

In the latest episode of Tip of the Iceberg, LeAnne Ruzzamenti, Director of Marketing and Communications at the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), previews the second annual Farmworker of the Year (FWOY) Award. A celebration of the often-overlooked individuals who are...

EFI-Certified Rouge River Farms Honored as AFOP Employer Excellence Award Recipient

This recognition from AFOP, along with Rouge River Farm's fully EFI-certified supply chain, reflects Rouge River Farms’ unwavering commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive and empowering workplace for farmworkers, many of whom are part of underserved communities....

EFI Celebrates Women’s History Month

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, is celebrating Women’s History Month by sharing resources, downloadable graphics and stories of women who have made an impact in agriculture....

EFI Streamlines Certification Program to Prepare for Growth

Building on a decade of experience certifying produce farming operations and incorporating valuable input from growers, suppliers, retailers, auditors and other key partners, EFI is evolving its certification program. EFI is responding by streamlining its training and auditing processes. Farming...

Empowering Fresh Produce Operations with EFI’s Sustainability 101

EFI's popular Sustainability 101 Course is being offered in Spring 2025. Register before the early bird deadline of March 11 for substantial savings!...

EFI Certification Recognized as a Benchmarked Program with ECIP

Growers certified through EFI with the Ethical Charter Addendum earn a gold star - the highest engagement star - and free access to the ECIP Grower LAB platform for as long as their certification remains valid. This incentivizes participation in...

EFI Releases Toolkit to Help Industry Prepare for Farmworker Awareness Week

Farmworker Awareness Week, from March 25 to 31, is an opportunity to honor the invaluable contributions of farmworkers to the food supply chain and to raise awareness about the challenges they face. EFI’s toolkit provides companies, organizations and individuals with...