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Category: Grower News

People and Pollinators: Staying Committed to IPM with Whole Foods Market

To close out its spring People and Pollinators webinar series, the Equitable Food Initiative was joined by Anne-Marie Hourigan, head of quality standards at Whole Foods Market. Hourigan offered a look at how Whole Foods built its formal pollinator policy,...

Back-to-School With Sierra Farms: Backpacks, Supplies and Family

For Sierra Farms (GoodFarm), creating spaces where workers feel welcome, appreciated and recognized is fundamental to their work culture. Part of these initiatives includes events that directly involve not only employees but also their families....

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:...

People and Pollinators: From the Field Up with Whole Foods Market

In a recent webinar, the Equitable Food Initiative was joined by experts Katy Green and Katie Chiapuzio to explore what strong Integrated Pest Management looks like on a daily basis at the field level. Katy Green, a produce field inspector...

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 Programs Featured in New York Times as a Solution to Agricultural Labor Issues

Last week, The New York Times published a feature by Lydia DePillis titled “America’s Farms Depend More Than Ever on a Troubled Visa Program.” The article shines a light on the fact that the U.S. food supply is deeply dependent...

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....

Reimagining Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)

Traditional audits often focus on a pass or fail model, but EFI’s certification program has a different approach. An audit is treated as a “moment in time” to identify opportunities and create a roadmap for growth....

People and Pollinators: EFI Certification and Bee Better Certified

In this webinar, the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) and Bee Better Certified explored how Integrated Pest Management (IPM) serves as a bridge between worker well-being, pollinator health and sustainable farming....