Category: Press Releases

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...

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 &...

Category: Press Releases

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

Top Retailers Honor Leading Suppliers at ECIP Event

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