Category: Press Releases

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....

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:...

Celebrating the Leaders Behind Fresh Produce

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...

EFI Streamlines IPM Audit to Help Growers Meet Retail Requirements

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....

Honoring Agricultural Professionals During Hispanic Heritage Month

Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, is proud to mark Hispanic Heritage Month by spotlighting the vital contributions of Hispanic people throughout the agriculture sector....

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....

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,...