Category: Press Releases

Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Agriculture

Maria de Sagrario Iglesias of FirstFruits Farms has been named the winner of the inaugural Grow the Good Farmworker of the Year Award, a groundbreaking program to recognize the invaluable contributions of farmworkers in the fresh produce industry....

EFI Champions Mental Health Awareness Month This May

Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder, but supporting farmworker mental health is a year-round responsibility. Employers can take concrete steps to support the mental well-being of their farmworkers: Provide education and training, offer resources and referrals, create a culture...

Farmworker Awareness Week Continues to Grow Audience

Since 2020, EFI has provided a free communications toolkit to encourage industry members to participate in celebrating the week and has continued to add new tools and resources each year. The toolkit, available at equitablefood.org/toolkit, is sent to every state...

EFI Showcases and Supports Sustainable Farming Practices

Three upcoming events offer examples and guidance on sustainability in fresh produce MEDIA RELEASE Contact: LeAnne R. Ruzzamenti, (202) 524-0540, gro.doofelbatiuqe@aidem WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 – Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers...

EFI Introduces Customized Audit Approach

EFI has been certifying farms to its rigorous social responsibility, food safety and integrated pest management standards for nearly a decade and was proud to earn recognition from the Global Food Safety Initiative in 2022. EFI will continue to offer...

Equitable Food Initiative’s Impactful Year

EFI celebrated an impactful new program launch, grew its dedicated staff and streamlined certification to make it more cost-effective for growers starting in 2024. EFI brought together leading industry buyers and suppliers to launch the Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP);...

Becoming a Family-Friendly Work Place

With back to school underway, employees may be feeling the strain of new schedules and extra expenses for everything from back-to-school supplies to sports equipment and school fees. The National Center for Farmworker Health reports that 57% of U.S. farmworkers...

Equitable Food Initiative Promotes Sun Safety Techniques

Taking action to prevent heat-related illness is especially important for agriculture companies, as their workers are at an elevated risk due to the strenuous nature of their jobs and extended time working outdoors....

Equitable Food Initiative Recognizes 2023 National Safety Month

Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers, and consumer groups, is bringing attention to National Safety Month and encouraging fresh produce grower-shippers to prioritize worker engagement to drive workplace safety and improve the...