Category: Industry News

The Quiet Rise of the Produce Leader

If there’s one common denominator among everyone who works in the produce industry, it’s the ability to adapt to change at a moment’s notice. Produce professionals are deeply familiar with the challenges of working with a fragile and highly perishable...

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 Shares Toolkit for Extreme Heat Awareness Month

With field temperatures often exceeding 100°F during peak harvest months, farmworkers face heightened risks of heat stress, dehydration and heatstroke. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that heat-related mortality among agricultural workers is 35 times higher compared to other...

EFI Appoints 7 New Members to Its Board of Directors

Equitable Food Initiative, the nonprofit capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, proudly announces the election of seven new members to its board of directors. These individuals bring a broad range of expertise in agriculture, sustainability,...

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...

From Our Executive Director: EFI’s Leadership Transition

Dear Friends and Colleagues, I’m writing to share a job announcement for my position as executive director at EFI – and hoping you’ll help us find the right person to fill it! I came to EFI in 2011 when it...

EFI Highlights National Safety Month

Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, is recognizing National Safety Month by calling attention to the essential role of worker engagement in reducing safety risks, associated costs and providing resources to...

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....