Category: Stories from the Field

National Farm Safety and Health Week Provides Opportunity to Review Less-Considered Injury Risks

Farming operations can simple steps immediately to help relieve some of the stress put on farmworkers by the common ergonomic stressors associated with their jobs. Improving the ergonomics within your company is beneficial to both workers and the bottom line....

Ethical Charter Implementation Program Expands for Suppliers

Starting on September 3, suppliers will gain access to Supplier LAB, which includes a host of resources to support their grower partners to align with the Ethical Charter....

ECIP Leadership Circle Celebrated at the Organic Produce Summit

During the Organic Produce Summit (OPS), 21 supplier companies who are leading the way in the Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP) gathered with retail partners to be celebrated and recognized for their excellence and leadership. Certificates were presented by Walmart...

EFI Offers Resources to Keep Farmworkers Safe From Heat Illness

As Extreme Heat Awareness Month is underway, Equitable Food Initiative is offering resources and reminding agricultural employers and workers of the critical importance of heat safety and prevention of sun and heat illnesses....

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 20: Creating a More Sustainable Company

In the world of sustainability, navigating the intricate web of practices, challenges, and storytelling can feel like walking a tightrope. But with the right approach, companies can not only make positive changes in their supply chains but also authentically communicate...

Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Agriculture

Maria de Sagrario Iglesias of FirstFruits Farms has been named the winner of the inaugural Grow the Good Farmworker of the Year Award, a groundbreaking program to recognize the invaluable contributions of farmworkers in the fresh produce industry....

EFI Champions Mental Health Awareness Month This May

Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder, but supporting farmworker mental health is a year-round responsibility. Employers can take concrete steps to support the mental well-being of their farmworkers: Provide education and training, offer resources and referrals, create a culture...

Farmworker Awareness Week Continues to Grow Audience

Since 2020, EFI has provided a free communications toolkit to encourage industry members to participate in celebrating the week and has continued to add new tools and resources each year. The toolkit, available at equitablefood.org/toolkit, is sent to every state...

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 19: Why it’s important to advocate the produce industry

Marissa encourages fresh produce industry members to amplify their voices to help shape policies that benefit both the industry and consumers alike. By advocating for produce, companies ensure they're not sidelined but seated at the table of influence. Because if...