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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...

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – How This Organic Grower Prevents Falls, Menstruation Embarrassment

Blanca takes us back to the roots of their safety and wellness efforts which began in 2020 with EFI certification Their primary focus revolved around ensuring the safety of their workers particularly concerning ladder usage in the fields and fruit...

Becoming a Family-Friendly Work Place

With back to school underway employees may be feeling the strain of new schedules and extra expenses for everything from back to school supplies to sports equipment and school fees The National Center for Farmworker Health reports that 57 of...

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – DEI expert Vic Clark: How to Diversify Produce Leadership

Bonduelle Fresh got the B Corp certification for their USA operation in December They also become the first fresh produce company in this country to get this certification when it comes to large growers shippers or processors The B Corp...

Two EFI Directors Assume Expanded Roles

Positions Align With New Strategic Goals MEDIA RELEASE Contact LeAnne R Ruzzamenti 202 524 0540 media equitablefood org WASHINGTON August 14 2023 Equitable Food Initiative the capacity building and certification organization that partners with growers farmworkers retailers and consumer groups...

Supporting Workers: How EFI-Certified Farms Transform Lives While Building a Dedicated Workforce

In this blog we highlight ways that EFI certified farming operations are supporting their workers from providing essential school supplies to fostering flexibility for precious family moments from supporting their workers in times of need to be a path to...

EFI Trains Auditors to Ensure a Consistent, Coordinated and Effective Audit

As part of the Equitable Food Initiative EFI certification process a team of two highly trained auditors performs an audit based to EFI 8217 s social IPM pollinator health and food safety standards To keep the audits consistent and meeting...

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast: Why Bonduelle Fresh Americas Hires Chronically Underemployed People

Equitable Food Initiative Promotes Sun Safety Techniques

Taking action to prevent heat related illness is especially important for agriculture companies as their workers are at an elevated risk due to the strenuous nature of their jobs and extended time working outdoors...

How Innovative Ag Companies Can Stay Ahead of Rising Temperatures and Heat Illness Risks

Equitable Food Initiative Earns Two Telly Awards

The Telly Awards renowned for recognition of excellence in video and television across all screens granted EFI two bronze awards A Day in the Life of Farmworkers which was created by and about farmworkers was awarded the bronze Telly in...

Equitable Food Initiative Recognizes 2023 National Safety Month

Equitable Food Initiative the capacity building and certification organization that partners with growers farmworkers retailers and consumer groups is bringing attention to National Safety Month and encouraging fresh produce grower shippers to prioritize worker engagement to drive workplace safety and...

How Worker Engagement Can Become Your Company’s Greatest Safety Resource

While planning and policy creation are an important piece of any safety program to be truly effective there must be buy in and trust from an engaged workforce EFI s certification program supports building trust by facilitating worker led improvements...

EFI Announces Certification of Canadian Operation of Rouge River Farms

Rouge River Farms has been a great example of a collaborative partner working with EFI since 2017 to achieve and maintain certification for its three U S farms With the addition of their Canadian operation Rouge River Farms has certified...

How Providing Pathways for Professional Development Secures a Skilled Workforce

Companies can attract and retain more skilled workers by providing career pathways for upward mobility and possibilities for financial gain In fact a recent study found that 70 of workers are interested in learning about career growth opportunities during the...

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