Category: Tip of the Iceberg Podcast

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 6: How This Fruit Tree Grower is Climbing to Meaningful Sustainability

Abundant Harvest Organic was the first fruit or vegetable grower to receive the Gold-level Regenerative Organic Certification, another recognition that joins its EFI certification. These recognitions are holistic proof of Peterson's commitment to sustainability and making sure the farm meets...

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 5: How Homegrown Organics and AgriCare (realistically) Became More Sustainable

Every day it seems more common to listen to the word sustainability, a lot of farming operations say they are committed to sustainability, but in this episode LeAnne Ruzzamenti chats with Scott Mabs, CEO of Homegrown Organic Farms, and Gunnar...

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 4: What Labor Shortage? How This Onions Grower Does it!

During a labor shortage crisis, many agricultural businesses are struggling to find and retain workers. However, Jessica Pedroza, the Office and Human Resources Manager at Pacific Agra Farms in Walla Walla, Washington, has found success in a different approach: building...

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 3: How Small Things Are Big in Worker Safety Retention

Marylu discussed how effective communication has helped the workforce at GoodFarms. For example, when a problem with irrigation and leaks arose, the irrigators themselves came up with a solution. They realized that many workers were stepping on the water line...

Tip of The Iceberg Podcast – Episode 2: Health and Safety at Windset Farms in Delta, BC

In this episode of the podcast, LeAnne Ruzzamenti, Marketing Director of Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) had the opportunity of speaking with Maggie Torres, Manager of Learning & Development and Senior Business Partner at Stemilt Growers. Maggie sheds light on the...