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Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 6: How This Fruit Tree Grower is Climbing to Meaningful Sustainability

Abundant Harvest Organic was the first fruit or vegetable grower to receive the Gold-level Regenerative Organic Certification, another recognition that joins its EFI certification. These recognitions are holistic proof of Peterson's commitment to sustainability and making sure the farm meets...

Equitable Food Initiative Elects New Board Member

EFI board of directors elects Pete Donlon, vice president of Misionero Vegetables....

Fireside Chat 2: What Are Worker-Led Improvements, Who Benefits From Them and Do They Work?

This episode’s chat features a conversation between EFI’s Marketing and Sales Manager, Madelyn Edlin, and EFI’s Managing Director, Kenton Harmer, that dives into the meaning of worker-led improvements, worker leadership and the benefits of a workforce equipped to identify problems...

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 5: How Homegrown Organics and AgriCare (realistically) Became More Sustainable

Every day it seems more common to listen to the word sustainability, a lot of farming operations say they are committed to sustainability, but in this episode LeAnne Ruzzamenti chats with Scott Mabs, CEO of Homegrown Organic Farms, and Gunnar...

How Does Being EFI Certified Prepare Farming Operations for Evolving Retail Requirements?

When shopping for fruits and vegetables, socially conscious consumers consider the actions of companies to be just as important as value and sale price*. These consumers are putting pressure on retailers to source from socially responsible suppliers who are putting...

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 4: What Labor Shortage? How This Onions Grower Does it!

During a labor shortage crisis, many agricultural businesses are struggling to find and retain workers. However, Jessica Pedroza, the Office and Human Resources Manager at Pacific Agra Farms in Walla Walla, Washington, has found success in a different approach: building...

Fireside Chat 1: Is EFI Right for My Business?

This episode's chat features a conversation between EFI's Marketing and Sales Manager, Madelyn Edlin, and EFI's Business and New Product Development Director, Kevin Boyle, that touches on the questions growers considering certification are likely to have. Watch the full conversation...

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 3: How Small Things Are Big in Worker Safety Retention

Marylu discussed how effective communication has helped the workforce at GoodFarms. For example, when a problem with irrigation and leaks arose, the irrigators themselves came up with a solution. They realized that many workers were stepping on the water line...

Tip of The Iceberg Podcast – Episode 2: Health and Safety at Windset Farms in Delta, BC

In this episode of the podcast, LeAnne Ruzzamenti, Marketing Director of Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) had the opportunity of speaking with Maggie Torres, Manager of Learning & Development and Senior Business Partner at Stemilt Growers. Maggie sheds light on the...

How Does Having a “Culture of Change” Affect the Audit Process?

Over the last decade, the fresh produce industry has seen notable shifts in the requirements retailers expect producers to meet, and it can be expected that retailer requirements will continue to evolve. Having a company culture that can flex and...

Tip of The Iceberg Podcast – Episode 1: Stemilt on Traffic Safety

Ethical Charter Implementation Program Will Offer Growers and Suppliers Tools and Resources to Strengthen Labor Practices

EFI has received a grant from the Walmart Foundation to support the Ethical Charter Implementation Program in bringing tools and resources to foster continuous improvement on working conditions....

Consolidation: EFI Brings Relief to Retail Requirements

Growers face challenges everyday: climate change, labor shortages and supply chain issues to name a few. Growing our food is an art and a science, requiring dedication and passion from each farm and its farmer. Since Equitable Food Initiative’s (EFI)...

EFI Announces GFSI Recognition

EFI has earned GFSI recognition for its food safety certification. This creates a tremendous value-add for growers, allowing them to meet multiple retail requirements in a single audit....

National Farm Safety and Health Week – September 18-24, 2022

During National Farm Safety & Health Week, let's raise awareness about the dangers of agricultural work and help reduce workplace injuries and illnesses....

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