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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 Celebrates Women’s History Month

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, is celebrating Women’s History Month by sharing resources, downloadable graphics and stories of women who have made an impact in agriculture....

Celebrating Farmworker Awareness Week Through Inspirational Companies and Programs

During Farmworker Awareness Week, we are highlighting companies and programs that effectively invest in and engage with workers in unique ways....

EFI Streamlines Certification Program to Prepare for Growth

Building on a decade of experience certifying produce farming operations and incorporating valuable input from growers, suppliers, retailers, auditors and other key partners, EFI is evolving its certification program. EFI is responding by streamlining its training and auditing processes. Farming...

EFI Awarded $1.2M Walmart Foundation Grant

EFI receives a fourth grant from the Walmart Foundation. This grant supports work on ECIP and will help accelerate industry adoption of ECIP and improve the ECIP LAB platform....

Empowering Fresh Produce Operations with EFI’s Sustainability 101

EFI's popular Sustainability 101 Course is being offered in Spring 2025. Register before the early bird deadline of March 11 for substantial savings!...

EFI Certification Recognized as a Benchmarked Program with ECIP

Growers certified through EFI with the Ethical Charter Addendum earn a gold star - the highest engagement star - and free access to the ECIP Grower LAB platform for as long as their certification remains valid. This incentivizes participation in...

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...

Equitable Food Initiative Expands 2025 Online Learning Opportunities to Support Workforce Development and Sustainability

MEDIA RELEASE Contact: LeAnne R. Ruzzamenti, (202) 524-0540, media@equitablefood.org WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2025 – Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, is proud to announce the return and expansion...

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...

Equitable Food Initiative Celebrates Another Year of Impact

Key 2024 Achievements in Programs, Industry Education and Certifications MEDIA RELEASE Contact: LeAnne R. Ruzzamenti, (202) 524-0540, media@equitablefood.org Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, celebrated a groundbreaking year...

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...

EFI Celebrates 10th Anniversary of First Certification

Amalia Zimmerman-Lommel, director of social responsibility for GoodFarms, has been deeply involved in the process of certifying the company’s full supply chain, both owned and contract farms, from the Central Coast of California to Baja California Sur, Mexico. Reflecting on...

EFI's Latest News

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

EFI Celebrates Women’s History Month

Celebrating Farmworker Awareness Week Through Inspirational Companies and Programs

EFI Awarded $1.2M Walmart Foundation Grant

Empowering Fresh Produce Operations with EFI’s Sustainability 101

EFI Certification Recognized as a Benchmarked Program with ECIP

Equitable Food Initiative Expands 2025 Online Learning Opportunities to Support Workforce Development and Sustainability

Nominations Open for Farmworker of the Year 2025

Equitable Food Initiative Celebrates Another Year of Impact

Illustration Contest: Showcasing the Creative Talents of Farmworkers

EFI Celebrates 10th Anniversary of First Certification

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