EFI is excited to offer a series of free 30-minute webinars featuring guest sustainability experts from across the produce industry. Covering topics from social responsibility within sustainability to regenerative agriculture, these focused and actionable sessions are designed for sustainability managers, compliance teams, food safety and marketing professionals. Participants will leave with practical strategies and fresh ideas to enhance sustainability efforts within their operations.
With Karla Cook
March 19, 2025 10am PDT
Who should attend: Sustainability managers, compliance workers, certification professionals
Take a deep dive into EFI’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Standards and why having IPM standards in a social responsibility certification is critical for long-term sustainability. Learn about the IPM indicators and audit, what retailers accept these standards and how they align with the EFI Certification process.
The Role of People in Regenerative Organic Agriculture
With Paul Alvarez
April 2, 2025 10am PDT
Who should attend: Marketing, compliance and sustainability professionals, as well as those interested in learning more about ROC
In this webinar, Paul Alvarez, program director at Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) will join EFI to dive deeper into this holistic approach to farming that considers all players in the farm system. Paul will discuss ways of leveraging EFI’s workforce training ROC Gold-Level certification.
Topics
What is regenerative organic agriculture and why is it important
Mission and vision of ROA
Understanding Regenerative Organic Certified®
The three pillars of Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC®)
Why the Gold-level matters
Leveraging EFI training in ROC®
Diving deeper into ERGO Certification
Elevating Farmworkers for a Sustainable Future
With Martin Casanova
May 20, 2025 10am PDT
Who should attend: Marketing, and sustainability professionals, as well as those interested in learning more about THX! Dreams.
Worker and environmental sustainability require more than fair wages and good intentions—they require investment, planning and growth. Join us in exploring how businesses can go beyond compliance to create lasting, positive change for farmworkers and the environment.
In this insightful conversation, Co-Founder of THX! Dreams, Martin Casanova, will share insights on farmworkers’ role in sustainability planning and execution. Through this conversation, attendees will gain actionable ways to create worker-focused sustainability plans and identify next steps.
Available Recordings
Past: Social Responsibility as a Key Sustainability Pillar
With Garland Perkins
January 29, 2025 10am PST
Who should attend: Marketing, compliance and sustainability professionals
Join Garland Perkins, Director of Innovation and Sustainability at Oppy, to discover how a people-focused approach is essential for driving long-term viability and impactful sustainability. This webinar will help you gain actionable insights with three key tactics to seamlessly integrate and enhance your company’s social responsibility efforts within a holistic sustainability strategy.
