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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...

Equitable Food Initiative Celebrates Gratitude Month

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, is shining a light on National Gratitude Month and the remarkable people within the produce industry who have made a lasting impact...

Top Retailers Honor Leading Suppliers at ECIP Event

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, recently celebrated the Ethical Charter Implementation Program’s Leadership Circle at an event held on the first night of the Global Produce &...

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 22: How Do You Know if You’re on the Right Track with Sustainability?

In this podcast episode, Stephanie Teclaw shared her experiences with the course and offered insights on how it could benefit other grower-shippers. She emphasized the importance of understanding sustainability concepts at a fundamental level and improving communication around these efforts....

Leading ECIP Suppliers Celebrated at the Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show

Equitable Food Initiative recently celebrated the Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP) Leadership Circle at an event held on the first night of the Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta. The celebration served as a platform to recognize 26 supplier...

Third Annual EFI Fair by Rouge River Farms

September was a busy month for workers in Rouge River Farms in Verona, Virginia, because of the celebration of the third annual “Feria de EFI”. The fair is a four-day event dedicated to explaining the benefits, significance, and standards of...

Equitable Food Initiative Extends Course to Full Industry

Previously offered exclusively to EFI-certified farming operations, the expansion of these courses presents a valuable professional development opportunity for suppliers and growers, with benefits that will positively impact the entire supply chain....