The number of women working in agriculture is increasing, and while the problem of sexual harassment is pervasive, concerned industry leaders can make a difference for women by taking steps to cultivate change and prevent harassment in their organizations....
The podcast "Unleashing Social Change" interviewed Peter O’Driscoll about Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) model for improving working conditions and increased wages while making food safer and reducing costly recalls in stores....
The EFI Leadership Team at Houweling’s Group in Camarillo, CA has been utilizing EFI’s problem-solving model to improve working conditions at the greenhouse, packing house and parking facilities....
This article on New Hope Network explains EFI's social responsibility approach. From farmworker bonuses to the establishment of Leadership Teams on each EFI-certified farming operation....
The choice to bring loyalty and passion to a company can’t be forced, but as employers take a holistic approach to provide a quality employee experience, they can encourage their employees to choose to engage at a higher level....
EFI announces the results of a two-year study showing how its model drives business performance while improving working conditions and ensuring compliance....
While CEO of JV Smith Companies, Vic Smith, was initially skeptical of EFI's multi-stakeholder approach to improving agriculture, he has seen first hand the benefits of the EFI model in action in his company. Smith is currently serving on the...
Equitable Food Initiative offers a free downloadable scorecard that allows grower-shippers to assess their risk and make improvements to ensure responsible recruitment in their labor supply chain....
In contrast to the current labor market, farms certified by Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) are seeing increased worker retention. In fact, one EFI-certified farm reports that its turnover rate was reduced by 16% in the year after certification....
Founding board member, PANNA scientist, and longtime farmworker advocate Margaret Reeves helped create EFI’s pest management standards in support of farmworkers and soil health with the goal of having significant positive impacts on the lives of hundreds of thousands farmworkers....
Blue Book takes a dive into corporate social responsibility in this Produce Blueprint and includes Equitable Food Initiative among the efforts addressing ethical business practices....
Consumers report they have trouble identifying which companies deserve to be acknowledged for sustainability efforts and retailers can have a difficult time vetting the supply chain for assurance. Produce companies need a clear way communicate their stance on sustainability in...
In an interview with Eco Farming Daily, Linda Wells, Midwest Director of Organizing for Pesticide Action Network, stated that Equitable Food Initiative is a solution for the drift of pesticides in organic farms....