Category: Stories from the Field

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...

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....

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 Highlights Companies That Champion Worker Well-being During Farmworker Awareness Week

“Farmworker Awareness Week gives us an opportunity to shine a light on the skilled workers who are the engine of the agricultural industry, along with some of the unique ways companies are caring for them,” said LeAnne Ruzzamenti, director of...

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...

Nominations Open for Farmworker of the Year 2025

EFI has once again partnered with The Packer to celebrate these essential workers through this one-of-a-kind recognition, including new cash prizes of $2,000 for the winner and $500 each for the finalists. Launched last year as part of EFI's mission...

How to Write a Winning-Nomination for Farmworker of the Year

The Farmworker of the Year Award was launched in 2024 to recognize the essential workers who bring food to our tables. Over 40 nominations were submitted, and every nominee had a different story: stories of resilience, leadership, growth, mentorship, and...

Nominations Open for Farmworker of the Year 2025

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, proudly announces the kickoff of the second annual Farmworker of the Year Award. The award honors the vital contributions of farmworkers, whose...

Illustration Contest: Showcasing the Creative Talents of Farmworkers

EFI is offering an exciting opportunity for farmworkers to showcase their artistic talents while contributing to a new version of the EFI Leadership Team Training Manual. This contest invites front-line farmworkers and supervisors who work on an EFI-certified farm, have...