Category: In the News

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 9: AgSocio’s Matt Rogers on Ethical — and Competitive — Labor Contracting

Matt Rogers, from AgSocio, sheds light on labor providers, also known as labor contractors, and addresses questions related to seasonality, labor activities, and effectiveness. From his perspective in the retail world, he explains some of the supplier requirements and how...

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 8: How Shoppers Discover Who Picks NatureSweet Tomatoes

NatureSweet's mission is to transform the lives of agricultural workers in North America by providing opportunities for its associates to earn a transformational wage, supporting continued education, and making improvements in the community....

AgSocio First Farm Labor Contractor to Achieve Verification Through EFI Pilot Program

AgSocio, an agricultural labor and service provider operating in California and Arizona, completed an initial verification of EFI’s farm labor contractor (FLC) standards, as part of a pilot program....

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 7: Let There Be Light

In this conversation, LeAnne Ruzzamenti, the Marketing Director of Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), ask Araceli and Eduardo to highlight some of the initiatives that Misionero has undertaken through their EFI Leadership Team to enhance the environment and the lives of...

Fireside Chat 3: What Is Continuous Improvement and How Can I Achieve It?

This episode’s chat features a conversation between EFI’s Marketing and Sales Manager, Madelyn Edlin, and Workforce Development Specialist, Ana (Lulu) Rivera Collazo, about what continuous improvement looks like on EFI-certified operations and how companies experience the impact of this culture...

Equitable Food Initiative Expands Operations in 2022, Setting Stage for Change and Growth in the New Year

EFI marked a year of growth, new partnerships and promising tools to transform the produce industry and improve the lives of farmworkers....

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...

Equitable Food Initiative Elects New Board Member

EFI board of directors elects Pete Donlon, vice president of Misionero Vegetables....

Fireside Chat 2: What Are Worker-Led Improvements, Who Benefits From Them and Do They Work?

This episode’s chat features a conversation between EFI’s Marketing and Sales Manager, Madelyn Edlin, and EFI’s Managing Director, Kenton Harmer, that dives into the meaning of worker-led improvements, worker leadership and the benefits of a workforce equipped to identify problems...