Category: Stories from the Field

Every year, we highlight the tremendous work that Rouge River Farms does to put on the EFI Fair. This year marks the fourth anniversary of the EFI Fair, so we decided to interview Estefani Oceja, food safety representative, to learn...

Facilitation as a Tool for Change When teams face change, whether it’s new systems, processes, or expectations, it can be tempting to focus only on the technical side: training people on the “what” and the “how.” But as discussed in...

Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, is proud to mark Hispanic Heritage Month by spotlighting the vital contributions of Hispanic people throughout the agriculture sector....
Caring for and giving back to the community has always been at the heart of FirstFruits Farms. Since its founding, the company has carried a clear purpose: helping communities thrive....
Windset Farms ® is celebrating its 10th anniversary as an EFI-certified operation. Marking this milestone recognizes all the changes and accomplishments that have strengthened the workforce, enhanced operational efficiency and elevated its reputation for responsible agriculture....
As families head into a new school year, it’s the perfect time to put fresh produce at the top of the shopping list. Nutritious snacks and lunchbox favorites help kids stay focused, energized and on track to build lifelong healthy...

If there’s one common denominator among everyone who works in the produce industry, it’s the ability to adapt to change at a moment’s notice. Produce professionals are deeply familiar with the challenges of working with a fragile and highly perishable...

In the quick-moving produce industry, leadership can grow from doing the work, rising to the occasion, moving into managing or supervising roles. But sometimes leaders step into these positions without formal training or tools to lead with confidence. This recorded...

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization, and Stemilt Growers, a leading grower and packer of apples, pears and cherries, are proud to share A Holistic Approach to Resilience, a new film in which both companies are featured,...