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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,...
With field temperatures often exceeding 100°F during peak harvest months, farmworkers face heightened risks of heat stress, dehydration and heatstroke. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that heat-related mortality among agricultural workers is 35 times higher compared to other...
EFi new board members.
Equitable Food Initiative, the nonprofit capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, proudly announces the election of seven new members to its board of directors. These individuals bring a broad range of expertise in agriculture, sustainability,...
Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, is celebrating Pollinator Week, June 16-22, by launching a free toolkit with educational resources, downloadable graphics and actionable tips to raise awareness and assist with...

Dear Friends and Colleagues, I’m writing to share a job announcement for my position as executive director at EFI – and hoping you’ll help us find the right person to fill it! I came to EFI in 2011 when it...

The final part in a three-part series from EFI's 2024 annual report celebrating its 10th anniversary....
The second part in a three-part series from EFI's 2024 annual report celebrating its 10th anniversary....
The first part in a three-part series from EFI's 2024 annual report celebrating its 10th anniversary....
Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, is recognizing National Safety Month by calling attention to the essential role of worker engagement in reducing safety risks, associated costs and providing resources to...
Farmworker of the Year Award, a recognition program that honors farmworkers for their exceptional leadership, contributions and impact on the fresh produce industry....
Equitable Food Initiative is excited to announce the launch of an awareness campaign for Farmworker Women’s Health Week, May 11–17, 2025....
In the latest episode of Tip of the Iceberg, LeAnne Ruzzamenti, Director of Marketing and Communications at the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), previews the second annual Farmworker of the Year (FWOY) Award. A celebration of the often-overlooked individuals who are...
Rob Reesor, president of Rouge River Farms
This recognition from AFOP, along with Rouge River Farm's fully EFI-certified supply chain, reflects Rouge River Farms’ unwavering commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive and empowering workplace for farmworkers, many of whom are part of underserved communities....