EFI's Tip of the Iceberg Podcasts

NatureSweet's mission is to transform the lives of agricultural workers in North America by providing opportunities for its associates to earn a transformational wage, supporting continued education, and making improvements in the community....

In this conversation, LeAnne Ruzzamenti, the Marketing Director of Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), ask Araceli and Eduardo to highlight some of the initiatives that Misionero has undertaken through their EFI Leadership Team to enhance the environment and the lives of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...