# Equitable Food Initiative: Bringing Everyone to the Table to Transform Agriculture

> Bringing Everyone to the Table to Transform Agriculture

## Pages

- [2025 Ag Credential Convening](https://equitablefood.org/2025-ag-credential-convening/)
- [A Day in the Life of a Farmworker Video Series](https://equitablefood.org/day-in-the-life-farmworker-video-series/): Day-in-the-life videos created and directed by farmworkers feature the skills and hrad work of some of the people behind your fresh fruits and vegetables.
- [About EFI](https://equitablefood.org/about-efi/)
- [Access Report and Study Results Improving Recruitment of Agricultural Workers](https://equitablefood.org/access-report-and-study-results-improving-recruitment-of-agricultural-workers/)
- [Acerca de EFI](https://equitablefood.org/acerca-de-efi/)
- [Alexandra Martinez ecard](https://equitablefood.org/madelyn-edlin-2/)
- [Asesoramiento](https://equitablefood.org/asesoramiento/)
- [Auditing Documentation](https://equitablefood.org/auditing-documentation/)
- [Auditoría Personalizada](https://equitablefood.org/auditoria-personalizada/)
- [Board & Staff](https://equitablefood.org/board-and-staff/)
- [Careers](https://equitablefood.org/careers/)
- [Carreras](https://equitablefood.org/carreras/)
- [Celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana](https://equitablefood.org/celebramos-el-mes-de-la-herencia-hispana/): Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize and honor the history, culture, and valuable contributions of Hispanic communities in the USA.
- [Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month](https://equitablefood.org/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month/): Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize and honor the history, culture, and valuable contributions of Hispanic communities in the USA.
- [Certificación de EFI](https://equitablefood.org/certificacion-de-efi/)
- [Certificación para Contratista de Trabajadores Agrícolas (FLC)](https://equitablefood.org/certificacion-para-contratista-de-trabajadores-agricolas-flc/): Este programa ofrece a los contratistas de trabajadores agrícolas un marco integral para cumplir con los estándares de Equitable Food Initiative.
- [Certification Associate – Job Description](https://equitablefood.org/certification-associate-job/): EFI is looking for a Data Associate who will be responsible for advancing and maintaining systems and data sets related to market-based impact projects
- [Certification Audit](https://equitablefood.org/certification-audit-options/)
- [Certifying Bodies](https://equitablefood.org/certifying-bodies/)
- [Compradores participantes](https://equitablefood.org/compradores-participantes/): Conoce a los supermercados o compradores que participan en el programa de Equitable Food Initiative (EFI). Ahí puedes encontrar frutas y verduras EFI.
- [Comunicaciones para los trabajadores agrícolas](https://equitablefood.org/archivo-del-boletin/): Boletín de noticias para operaciones con Equipos de Liderazgo EFI. Los trabajadores agrícolas pueden encontrar recursos para sus operaciones.
- [Concurso de Ilustración para Trabajadores Agrícolas: Manual de Capacitación para los Equipos de Liderazgo de EFI](https://equitablefood.org/concurso-de-ilustracion-para-trabajadores-agricolas/): EFI seeks to engage farmworkers in the creative process of updating our Leadership Team Training manual by proposing a contest.
- [Consejos para Llegar a los Consumidor con Responsabilidad Social](https://equitablefood.org/consejos-para-convertirte-en-un-consumidor-socialmente-responsable/)
- [Consumidores](https://equitablefood.org/consumidores/)
- [Contact Us](https://equitablefood.org/contact-us/)
- [Contáctanos](https://equitablefood.org/contactanos/)
- [Courses & Workshops](https://equitablefood.org/courses-workshops/): Webinars, seminars and courses are designed to align with the Ethical Charter and provide introductory knowledge and skills to pursue EFI Certification.
- [Cultivando Voces: una serie de video](https://equitablefood.org/cultivating-voices-a-video-series-2-2/): Mira la serie de videos Cultivando Voces donde hablamos sobre las mejoras que el Programa EFI da a la vida de trabajadores del campo.
- [Cultivating Excellence with Windset Farms](https://equitablefood.org/cultivating-excellence-with-windset-farms/): For nearly a decade, Windset Farms has stood as an example of leadership in responsible agriculture.
- [Cultivating Voices: Video Series](https://equitablefood.org/cultivating-voices-a-video-series/)
- [Curso de Salud y Seguridad de los Trabajadores](https://equitablefood.org/curso-de-seguridad-y-salud-de-los-trabajadores/)
- [Cursos & Talleres – Old Page](https://equitablefood.org/cursos-oldpage/)
- [Cursos y Webinars](https://equitablefood.org/cursos-y-webinars/): Webinars, seminars and courses are designed to align with the Ethical Charter and provide introductory knowledge and skills to pursue EFI Certification.
- [Custom Audit Approach](https://equitablefood.org/custom-audit-approach/)
- [Data Associate – Job Description](https://equitablefood.org/data-associate-job/): EFI is looking for a Data Associate who will be responsible for advancing and maintaining systems and data sets related to market-based impact projects
- [Dile gracias a trabajadores del campo](https://equitablefood.org/dile-gracias-a-trabajadores-del-campo/): Este mes de la fresa, escribe tu gratitud hacia todas la personas que producen tus frutas y verduras y las compartiremos con los trabajadores del campo.
- [Diona Monroe ecard](https://equitablefood.org/diona-monroe-2/)
- [Directivos y Personal](https://equitablefood.org/directivos-y-personal/): Conoce el personal que forma parte de esta organización y los miembros e la junta de directiva de distinguidas empresas e uniones laborales.
- [Documentación de Auditoría](https://equitablefood.org/documentacion-de-auditoria/)
- [EFI Brand Ambassador Program](https://equitablefood.org/efi-brand-ambassador-program/)
- [EFI Certification](https://equitablefood.org/efi-certification/): EFI certification offers a unique approach to addressing the industry’s most pressing issues, including labor, sustainability and food safety.
- [EFI Certification Standards](https://equitablefood.org/efi-standards/): EFI sets food certification standards in agriculture, promoting ethical labor practices, IPM, and a culture of food safety.
- [EFI Certified Farms – Original](https://equitablefood.org/efi-certified-farms-original/): List of farms and brands certified by Equitable Food Initiative (EFI). These were audited by SCS or ELEVATE on EFI's 300+ Standards.
- [Protected: EFI Certified Grower Resources](https://equitablefood.org/efi-certified-grower-resources/)
- [EFI Financials](https://equitablefood.org/efi-financials/): EFI is proud to achieve Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency. Find 10 years of EFI's annual reports, tracking its growth and impact.
- [EFI History](https://equitablefood.org/efi-history/): EFI was founded as an independent nonprofit in 2015 after nearly a decade of multistakeholder discussions, planning and piloting.
- [EFI LAB (Aprende, Comparar y Evaluar)](https://equitablefood.org/efi-lab-aprende-comparar-y-evaluar/)
- [EFI LAB (Learn, Assess & Benchmark)](https://equitablefood.org/efi-lab-learn-assess-benchmark/)
- [EFI Worker-Manager Collaboration (WMC) Teams](https://equitablefood.org/efi-wmc-team/): EFI Worker-Manger Collaboration (WMC) Teams convene farmworkers, managers and other staff members who will receive customized training.
- [EFI-Certified Operations](https://equitablefood.org/efi-certified-farms/)
- [Equipos de Liderazgo de EFI](https://equitablefood.org/equipos-de-liderazgo-de-efi/)
- [ERGO for Regenerative Organic Certification](https://equitablefood.org/ergo-for-regenerative-organic-certification/)
- [Ethical Charter Implementation Program](https://equitablefood.org/ethical-charter-implementation-program/)
- [Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices](https://equitablefood.org/ethical-charter-on-responsible-labor-practices/): EFI helps the fresh produce industry put the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practice into action and helps retail buyers assess supplier commitments.
- [Event – ITCC Workshop](https://equitablefood.org/event-2023-train-the-trainer-certification/)
- [Event – ITCC Workshop ESP](https://equitablefood.org/event-2019-train-the-trainer-workshop-2/): El Curso de certificación de instructores internos apoya el desarrollo permanente de los Equipos de Liderazgo, cumplimiento con las Normas EFI y más.
- [Event – Practical Workshop](https://equitablefood.org/event-2019-train-the-trainer-workshop/)
- [Event – Practical Workshop ESP](https://equitablefood.org/event-2019-train-the-trainer-workshop-4/)
- [Event Receipt](https://equitablefood.org/event-receipt/)
- [Event Receipt – Workshop](https://equitablefood.org/event-receipt-2/)
- [Evento – ITCC Español](https://equitablefood.org/curso-para-la-certificacion-de-instructores-internos/)
- [Executive Director – Job Description](https://equitablefood.org/executive-director-job/): EFI is looking for an Executive Director who has overall strategic and operational responsibility for EFI’s staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission.
- [Facilitation 101](https://equitablefood.org/fa101/)
- [Fall 2024 Facilitation 101: Training and Development](https://equitablefood.org/fall-2024-facilitation-101-training-and-development/)
- [Fall, 2024 Facilitation 102: Techniques and Tools for EFI Certification ](https://equitablefood.org/fall-2024-facilitation-102-techniques-and-tools-for-efi-certification/)
- [Farm Labor Contract Certification](https://equitablefood.org/farm-labor-contract-certification/): This program equips FLCs with the necessary tools, training and support to establish and sustain a Leadership Team that upholds EFI's standards.
- [Farmworker Awareness Week Toolkit](https://equitablefood.org/farmworker-awareness-week-toolkit/)
- [Farmworker Illustration Contest: EFI’s Leadership Team Training Manual](https://equitablefood.org/farmworker-illustration-contest/): EFI seeks to engage farmworkers in the creative process of updating our Leadership Team Training manual by proposing a contest.
- [Farmworker of the Year 2026 | Nomination Form](https://equitablefood.org/farmworker-of-the-year-2026-nomination-form/)
- [Farmworker of the Year Award](https://equitablefood.org/farmworker-of-the-year-award/): This award recognizes the dedicated and proficient workers who play a crucial role in agricultural industry. Nominate today!
- [Farmworker of the Year Award Entry Form](https://equitablefood.org/fwoy-entry-form/)
- [Farmworker’s Health Week](https://equitablefood.org/farmworkers-health-week/): Farmworker's Health Week is created to increase awareness and understanding of the health risks farmworker women face
- [Farmworkers](https://equitablefood.org/farmworkers/)
- [Finanzas de EFI y reporte anual](https://equitablefood.org/finanzas-de-efi-y-reporte-anual/): Información acerca de los contribuyentes de EFI, sus finanzas anuales y reportes administrativos para todos los socios participantes.
- [Fireside Chat Series](https://equitablefood.org/fireside-chat-series/)
- [Food Safety](https://equitablefood.org/food-safety/): EFI helps farming operations address their food safety requirements while engaging farmworkers in new ways to identify and mitigate potential issues.
- [Free Online Learning Opportunities](https://equitablefood.org/free-online-learning-opportunities/)
- [Gabriela Lopez-Barry ecard](https://equitablefood.org/gabriela-lopezbarry/)
- [Grow the Good Nomination](https://equitablefood.org/grow-the-good-nomination/): Nominate a farmworker for the Grow the Good Program! EFI and The Packer need your help in saluting the workers who keep the fresh produce industry thriving.
- [Grow the good with EFI-certified produce](https://equitablefood.org/for-consumers/): Equitable Food Initiative invites you to shop better during National Strawberry Month by selecting strawberries grown on farms certified by EFI.
- [Hall of Fame – FWOY](https://equitablefood.org/hall-of-fame-fwoy/): This award recognizes the dedicated and proficient workers who play a crucial role in agricultural industry. Nominate today!
- [Herramientas para la Semana Nacional de los Campesinos](https://equitablefood.org/herramientas-para-la-semana-nacional-de-los-campesinos/): Imágenes y contenido para celebrar a los trabajadores agrícolas en la Semana Nacional de los Campesinos. Descarga fotos aquí.
- [Herramientas para Trabajadores Inmigrantes](https://equitablefood.org/herramientas-para-trabajadores-inmigrantes/)
- [Herramientas y Recursos](https://equitablefood.org/herramientas-y-recursos/)
- [Home](https://equitablefood.org/)
- [Protected: Home – updating](https://equitablefood.org/home-updating/)
- [Illustration Contest Entry Form](https://equitablefood.org/illustration-contest-entry-form/)
- [Improving Recruitment of Agricultural Guest Workers](https://equitablefood.org/improving-recruitment-of-agricultural-guest-workers/)
- [Inocuidad Alimentaria](https://equitablefood.org/inocuidad-alimentaria/): EFI helps farming operations address their food safety requirements while engaging farmworkers in new ways to identify and mitigate potential issues.
- [Involúcrate](https://equitablefood.org/involucrate/): Involúcrate con EFI. Lee las formas en las que puedes apoyar al programa ya seas consumidor, trabajador agrícola, supermercado o agricultor.
- [Kenton Harmer ecard](https://equitablefood.org/kenton-harmer/)
- [La Etiqueta de EFI](https://equitablefood.org/la-etiqueta-de-efi/)
- [Label Guidelines](https://equitablefood.org/label-guidelines/)
- [Latest News](https://equitablefood.org/latest-news/)
- [Leading With a Trauma-Informed Approach Sign up](https://equitablefood.org/leading-with-a-trauma-informed-approach-sign-up/)
- [Leading With a Trauma-Informed Approach Webinar](https://equitablefood.org/trauma-informed-leadership-webinar/)
- [LeAnne Ruzzamenti ecard](https://equitablefood.org/leanne/)
- [Login](https://equitablefood.org/login/)
- [Lulu Rivera ecard](https://equitablefood.org/lulu-rivera/)
- [Madelyn Edlin evcard](https://equitablefood.org/madelyn-edlin/)
- [Marketing Toolkit](https://equitablefood.org/marketing-toolkit/): EFI provides a variety of marketing templates and resources to help you differentiate your brand based on your EFI certification.
- [Mental Health Awareness](https://equitablefood.org/mental-health-awareness/)
- [National Farmworker Awareness Week](https://equitablefood.org/farmworker-awareness/): During Farmworker Awareness Week, EFI honors the highly skilled professionals who work to keep fresh, safe and healthy food in supermarkets.
- [Nominación Grow the Good](https://equitablefood.org/nominacion-grow-the-good/): Nominate a farmworker for the Grow the Good Program! EFI and The Packer need your help in saluting the workers who keep the fresh produce industry thriving.
- [Normas de Certificación de EFI](https://equitablefood.org/las-normas-de-efi/): Las Normas de Equitable Food Initiative fueron diseñados para ser aplicados en todos los cultivos de frutas y verduras, abordan las condiciones laborales, seguridad alimentaria y manejo de plagas. Los miembros del Comité de Normas crean y revisan las Normas de EFI.
- [Nuestra Historia](https://equitablefood.org/nuestra-historia/): EFI was founded as an independent nonprofit in 2015 after nearly a decade of multistakeholder discussions, planning and piloting.
- [Nuestro Impacto](https://equitablefood.org/nuestro-impacto/)
- [Operaciones Certificadas por EFI](https://equitablefood.org/operaciones-certificadas-por-efi/)
- [Operations Associate – Job Description](https://equitablefood.org/operations-associate/): Equitable Food Initiative is looking for an Operations Associate who provides administrative support for the Operations Department.
- [Organismos Certificadores](https://equitablefood.org/organismos-certificadores/)
- [Otoño 2024 – Facilitación 102: Técnicas y Herramientas para la Certificación EFI](https://equitablefood.org/otono-2024-facilitacion-102/)
- [Otoño 2024 Facilitación 101](https://equitablefood.org/otono-2024-facilitacion-101/)
- [Our Impact](https://equitablefood.org/our-impact/)
- [Página de Inicio](https://equitablefood.org/home-espanol/)
- [Peter O’Driscoll ecard](https://equitablefood.org/peter-odriscoll/)
- [Pollinator Month](https://equitablefood.org/pollinator-month/): Pollinator Week is a time to celebrate the vital role pollinators play in our ecosystems and the agricultural system.
- [Premio al Trabajador Agrícola del Año](https://equitablefood.org/premio-al-trabajador-agricola/)
- [Produce & Reduce Waste Reduction Case Study](https://equitablefood.org/produce-reduce-waste-reduction-case-study/)
- [Programa de Embajador de Marca](https://equitablefood.org/programa-de-embajador-de-marca/)
- [Programa de Implementación de la Carta Ética](https://equitablefood.org/programa-de-implementacion-de-la-carta-etica/)
- [Protege a los Trabajadores Agrícolas del Calor Excesivo](https://equitablefood.org/protege-a-los-trabajadores-agricolas-del-calor-excesivo/): Learn how to protect agricultural workers from the significant risks of sun and heat stress during the summer season.
- [Quiz](https://equitablefood.org/quiz/)
- [Quiz en Español](https://equitablefood.org/quiz-en-espanol/)
- [Responsible Recruitment](https://equitablefood.org/responsible-recruitment/)
- [Retailers](https://equitablefood.org/retailers/)
- [Semana de la Salud de las Trabajadoras Agrícolas](https://equitablefood.org/semana-de-la-salud-de-las-trabajadoras-agricolas/): National Farmworker Women’s Health Week is created to increase awareness and understanding of the health risks farmworker women face.
- [Semana nacional de los campesinos](https://equitablefood.org/national-farmworker-awareness-week/): La Semana Nacional de los Campesinos se celebra a final de marzo anualmente para honrar las contribuciones diarias de los trabajadores agrícolas.
- [Seminar Ticket Giveaway](https://equitablefood.org/seminar-ticket-giveaway/)
- [Seminarios Web y Cursos](https://equitablefood.org/seminarios-web-y-cursos/): Webinars, seminars and courses are designed to align with the Ethical Charter and provide introductory knowledge and skills to pursue EFI Certification.
- [Servicios EFI](https://equitablefood.org/trabaja-con-efi/): Conoce sobre los servicios que Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) ofrece más allá de la certificación. Desde marketing hasta desarrollo de habilidades.
- [Sexual Harassment Prevention](https://equitablefood.org/sexual-harassment-prevention/)
- [Sponsorship for the Farmworker of the Year Award](https://equitablefood.org/sponsorhip-fwoy/): This award recognizes the dedicated and proficient workers who play a crucial role in agricultural industry. Nominate today!
- [Spring 2025 Online Seminars](https://equitablefood.org/spring_seminars/)
- [Stemilt](https://equitablefood.org/stemilt-the-world-famous-fruit/): For more than five years, Stemilt has stood as an example of leadership in responsible agriculture.
- [Sun & Heat Protection for Farmworkers](https://equitablefood.org/sunprotection/): Learn how to protect agricultural workers from the significant risks of sun and heat stress during the summer season.
- [Sustainability 101 Course – April 2024 Dates Registration](https://equitablefood.org/sustainability-101-course-april-registration/)
- [Sustainability 101 Course – May 2024 Session](https://equitablefood.org/sustainability-101-course-may-2024-session/)
- [Sustainability Mini-Series](https://equitablefood.org/sustainability-mini-series/)
- [Testimonial – John Farrington](https://equitablefood.org/testimonial-farrington/)
- [Testimonial – John Farrington in Spanish](https://equitablefood.org/testimonial-farrington-esp/)
- [Testimonial – Juan Perez](https://equitablefood.org/testimonial-juan/)
- [Testimonial – Juan Perez in Spanish](https://equitablefood.org/testimonial-juan-esp/)
- [Testimonial – Mason Duarte](https://equitablefood.org/testimonial-duarte/)
- [Testimonial – Mason Duarte in Spanish](https://equitablefood.org/testimonial-duarte-esp/)
- [Testimonial – Peter O’Driscoll](https://equitablefood.org/testimonial-peter-odriscoll/)
- [Testimonial – Peter O’Driscoll in Spanish](https://equitablefood.org/testimonial-peter-odriscoll-esp/)
- [Testimonial – Stu Dalheim](https://equitablefood.org/testimonial-stu-dalheim/)
- [Testimonial – Stu Dalheim in Spanish](https://equitablefood.org/testimonial-stu-dalheim-esp/)
- [The EFI Label](https://equitablefood.org/the-efi-label/): The Responsibly Grown, Farmworker Assured label means workers have safer and healthier working conditions and are engaged in food safety.
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcasts](https://equitablefood.org/tip-of-the-iceberg-podcasts/)
- [Tips for Reaching Socially Conscious Consumers](https://equitablefood.org/tips-for-reaching-socially-conscious-consumers/)
- [Toolkit for Immigrant Farmworkers](https://equitablefood.org/toolkit-for-immigrant-farmworkers/)
- [Tools & Resources](https://equitablefood.org/tools-resources/): EFI provides a range of resources to assist with supply chain assurance, workforce development and other pressing industry issues.
- [Tools & Resources](https://equitablefood.org/tools-resources-2/)
- [Trabajadores Agrícolas](https://equitablefood.org/trabajadores-agricolas/): Información y enlaces con recursos para trabajadores agrícolas que trabajan en operaciones de alimentos certificadas or entrenadas por EFI.
- [Trabajadores Agrícolas – Final](https://equitablefood.org/trabajadores-agricolas-final/)
- [Últimas Noticias](https://equitablefood.org/ultimas-noticias/)
- [Vote for Your Favorite – Illustration Contest](https://equitablefood.org/vote-for-your-favorite-illustration/)
- [Women’s History Month Toolkit](https://equitablefood.org/women-history-month/): This campaign honors and celebrates the women in the agricultural industry. Millions of women play integral roles that feed the world.
- [Worker Health & Safety Course](https://equitablefood.org/worker-health-and-safety-course/)
- [Worker Health & Safety Course Invoice](https://equitablefood.org/worker-health-safety-course-invoice/)
- [Worker Health & Safety Workshop](https://equitablefood.org/worker-health-safety-workshop/)
- [Worker Health & Safety Workshop Registration – March 2024](https://equitablefood.org/worker-health-safety-workshop-march-2024/)

## Blog Posts

- [[Podcast] Talking Social Responsibility](https://equitablefood.org/podcast-talking-social-responsibility/)
- [[Podcast] The Produce Moms: Farmworker Awareness Week and the Invisible Workers Sustaining Our Food Supply](https://equitablefood.org/podcast-the-produce-moms-farmworker-awareness-week-and-the-invisible-workers-sustaining-our-food-supply/): Farmworker Awareness Week provides the opportunity to honor the daily contributions often invisible farmworkers make to the food system.
- [[Spanish-language webinar] Cumplimiento social: camino para mejorar el rendimiento](https://equitablefood.org/spanish-language-webinar-cumplimiento-social-camino-para-mejorar-el-rendimiento/): AMHPAC y EFI presentaron cursos de responsabilidad social empresarial con enfoque en el rendimiento comercial. Mira los seminarios digitales aquí.
- [[Video] How EFI-Certified Farms Are Reducing Risks of Repetitive Motion Injuries](https://equitablefood.org/video-how-efi-certified-farms-are-reducing-the-risk-of-repetitive-motion-injuries/): A farmworker at an EFI-certified farm shows her favorite ergonomic exercises applied through the EFI program to reduce risks of repetitive motion injuries.
- [[VIDEO] Improved working conditions at EFI-certified orchard, Stemilt](https://equitablefood.org/video-improved-working-conditions-at-efi-certified-orchard-stemilt/): Agricultural worker, Bernardo Reyes, explains some of the improvements he has experienced since Stemilt gained the EFI certification.
- [[Video] The positive impact of the EFI Program at Stemilt](https://equitablefood.org/video-the-positive-impact-of-the-efi-program-at-stemilt/): Watch testimonials from farmworkers and field supervisors at Stemilt, an EFI-certified farming orchard in Quincy, Washington.
- [2017 Annual Report](https://equitablefood.org/2017-annual-report/): Equitable Food Initiative's 2017 Annual Report shares evaluation findings and activities from the year
- [34 Movies to Educate and Inspire During COVID-19 from Food Tank](https://equitablefood.org/34-movies-to-educate-and-inspire-during-covid-19/): Foodtank explores inspiring entertainment that shines a light in the global food system. Read this list of inspiring movies to watch during COVID-19.
- [7 Tips to Facilitate Your Next Zoom Meeting](https://equitablefood.org/7-tips-to-facilitate-your-next-zoom-meeting/): Use these tips from EFI to facilitate an effective and engaging Zoom meeting as you continue to pursue your company’s goals during this season.
- [8 Lessons from United Fresh’s BrandStorm 2020](https://equitablefood.org/8-lessons-from-united-freshs-brandstorm-2020/): United Fresh's BrandStorm™ focused on cultivating consumers’ trust and elevating transparency among today’s belief-driven buyers.
- [A Guide to Apples and How to Enjoy Them](https://equitablefood.org/a-guide-to-apples-and-how-to-enjoy-them/)
- [About Equitable Food Initiative in One Minute](https://equitablefood.org/about-equitable-food-initiative-in-one-minute/)
- [Actionable Audits for Enhanced Food Safety](https://equitablefood.org/actionable-audits-for-enhanced-food-safety/): Lexie DeGrandchamp, Data & Impact Manager for EFI, spoke with FoodLogiQ about how to best utilize quality data to uphold food safety.
- [Adding More Meaning to Packaging](https://equitablefood.org/adding-more-meaning-to-packaging/)
- [Addressing Sexual Harassment Among Farmworkers](https://equitablefood.org/adressing-sexual-harassment-among-farmworkers/): April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and EFI is using the time to shine a light on this important topic. ¡Basta!, the toolkit, is free to use.
- [AFOP: World Day of Social Justice](https://equitablefood.org/afop-world-day-of-social-justice/): AFOP talks about how EFI has implemented a certification system that strives to improve social justice by putting more pennies in farmworkers’ pockets.
- [Agriculture, Food & Justice](https://equitablefood.org/agriculture-food-justice/)
- [Agriculture, Food & Justice](https://equitablefood.org/agriculture-food-justice-2/): Nella Mae’s Farm recommends looking for certifications like Equitable Food Initiative to supports a living wage for everyone on the farm.
- [Agriculture’s #MeToo Moment](https://equitablefood.org/agricultures-metoo-moment/)
- [AgSocio First Farm Labor Contractor to Achieve  Verification Through EFI Pilot Program](https://equitablefood.org/agsocio-first-farm-labor-contractor-to-achieve-verification-through-efi-pilot-program/): AgSocio, an agricultural labor and service provider operating in CA and AZ, completed an initial verification of EFI’s FLC standards.
- [Alpine Fresh Puebla Farm Locations Receive EFI Certification](https://equitablefood.org/alpine-fresh-puebla-farm-locations-receive-efi-certification/)
- [An opportunity to transform the industry: reflections on Farmworker Awareness Week](https://equitablefood.org/an-opportunity-to-transform-the-industry-reflections-on-farmworker-awareness-week/)
- [Andrew & Williamson Raises the Bar on Farmworker Engagement With Equitable Food Initiative](https://equitablefood.org/andrew-williamson-raises-the-bar-on-farmworker-engagement-with-equitable-food-initiative/)
- [Andrew & Williamson Receives 8th EFI Certification](https://equitablefood.org/andrew-williamson-receives-8th-efi-certification/)
- [Andrew & Williamson’s GoodFarms™ Receives Communitas Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility](https://equitablefood.org/andrew-williamsons-goodfarms-receives-communitas-award-for-excellence-in-corporate-social-responsibility/)
- [Announcing Cultivating Voices: A Video Series](https://equitablefood.org/announcing-cultivating-voices-a-video-series/)
- [Announcing EFI’s 2015 Annual Report](https://equitablefood.org/announcing-efis-2015-annual-report/)
- [Aprende a Liderar a través de la Facilitación](https://equitablefood.org/aprende-a-liderar-a-traves-de-la-facilitacion/): La facilitación empodera a los equipos para que colaboren, se responsabilicen y resuelvan los problemas juntos.
- [As the Deadliest Wildfire Season Ends, Workers’ Safety Continues to be a Priority for EFI-certified Farms](https://equitablefood.org/as-the-deadliest-wildfire-season-ends-workers-safety-continues-to-be-a-priority-for-efi-certified-farms/): Farming operation certified by Equitable Food Initiative explain its preventive measures to protect workers against wildfire smoke.
- [Back-to-school roundup with EFI and Costco](https://equitablefood.org/back-to-school-roundup-with-efi-and-costco/): Wild Caught Mama wrote about shopping at Costco for school essentials and mentioned EFI as one of the ethical programs associated with the retailer. 
- [Back-to-School With Sierra Farms: Backpacks, Supplies and Family](https://equitablefood.org/back-to-school-with-sierra-farms/): This back-to-school event, organized by GoodFarms, brings workers, families and their community together to support students.
- [Becoming a Family-Friendly Work Place](https://equitablefood.org/organizational-family-friendly-policies/): LeAnne Ruzzamenti points out the importance of including farmworkers as well as administrative staff when instituting family-friendly policies.
- [Before the Next Heat Wave, Share Resources to Protect Workers from Sun & Heat Illness](https://equitablefood.org/before-the-next-heat-wave-share-resources-to-protect-workers-from-sun-heat-illness/)
- [Best Whole Foods Products for that Weekly Shopping Trip ·](https://equitablefood.org/best-whole-foods-products-for-that-weekly-shopping-trip-%c2%b7/): Wild Caught Mama describes what it means to buy items from Whole Food Market, a retailer that supports socially responsible programs like EFI.
- [Beyond the Label: What I Learned About Workforce Engagement at the Organic Produce Summit](https://equitablefood.org/beyond-the-label-what-i-learned-about-workforce-engagement/): After attending the 2026 Organic Produce Summit, Zoe was reminded that organic can mean something even bigger.
- [Branding a new era for Homegrown Organic Farms](https://equitablefood.org/branding-a-new-era-for-homegrown-organic-farms/): The Snack interviewed Scott Mabs, CEO of Homegrown Organic Farms, a California-grown organic stonefruit company that recently gained the EFI certification.
- [Celebrate Food Safety Education Month in September](https://equitablefood.org/celebrate-food-safety-education-month-in-september/): Celebrate Food Safety Education Month by helping consumers understand the critical role farmworkers play in keeping their food safe.
- [Celebrate National Farmworker Awareness Week](https://equitablefood.org/celebrate-national-farmworker-awareness-week/): EFI's communications toolkit for the agricultural industry to create recognition of the essential role farmworkers play in the food supply chain.
- [Celebrating Farmworker Awareness Week Through Inspirational Companies and Programs](https://equitablefood.org/celebrating-farmworker-awareness-week-through-inspirational-companies-and-programs/): During Farmworker Awareness Week, we highlight companies and programs that effectively invest in and engage with workers in unique ways.
- [Celebrating farmworkers](https://equitablefood.org/celebrating-farmworkers/)
- [Celebrating National Strawberry Month by Doing Better for Farmworkers](https://equitablefood.org/celebrating-national-strawberry-month-by-doing-better-for-farmworkers/)
- [Celebrating the Leaders Behind Fresh Produce](https://equitablefood.org/celebrating-the-leaders-behind-fresh-produce/)
- [Changing the culture on the farm](https://equitablefood.org/changing-the-culture-on-the-farm/): Good Fruit Grower takes a closer look at the tree fruit growers pursuing certification and worker training with the Equitable Food Initiative.
- [CMI Orchards Achieves EFI Certification on Apples, Cherries and Pears](https://equitablefood.org/cmi-orchards-achieves-efi-certification-on-apples-cherries-and-pears/): CMI Orchards and its growing partner McDougall & Sons has earned its first EFI certification on its apples, cherries and pears orchards.
- [Cómo Redactar una Nominación Ganadora para el Premio al Trabajador Agrícola del Año](https://equitablefood.org/como-redactar-una-nominacion-ganadora/): Si tienes en mente nominar a alguien para el premio al trabajador agricola del año, sigue leyendo para obtener algunas ideas
- [Consolidation: EFI Brings Relief to Retail Requirements](https://equitablefood.org/consolidation-efi-brings-relief-to-retail-requirements/)
- [Costco Connection Magazine Highlights EFI](https://equitablefood.org/costco-connection-magazine-highlights-efi/): In it's cover story "Fairness in Farming" they took an in-depth look at our mission to improve working conditions for agricultural workers.
- [Costco Stocks ‘GoodFarms’ Blueberries, Strawberries and Organic Strawberries from Equitable Food Initiative-Certified Farms](https://equitablefood.org/costco-stocks-goodfarms-blueberries-strawberries-and-organic-strawberries-from-equitable-food-initiative-certified-farms/)
- [Costco to stock GoodFarms blueberries, strawberries and organic strawberries from EFI-certified farms](https://equitablefood.org/costco-to-stock-goodfarms-blueberries-strawberries-and-organic-strawberries-from-efi-certified-farms/)
- [Costco’s Jeff Lyons Describes EFI as the Gold Standard in Social Responsibility Programs](https://equitablefood.org/costcos-jeff-lyons-describes-efi-as-the-gold-standard-in-social-responsibility-programs/): Jeff Lyons explains why Equitable Food Initiative is in a class of its own among the many social responsibility programs available to Costco suppliers.
- [Creating Common Ground](https://equitablefood.org/creating-common-ground/): The Snack magazine delves into EFI's history, philosophy and impact as the organization celebrates its fifth anniversary as an independent nonprofit.
- [Cultivating Success](https://equitablefood.org/cultivating-success/): Ernie Farley, Equitable Food Initiative's newly appointed chair describes the program forward-thinking approach for developing solutions.
- [Culture-changing’ initiative to stop food contamination on the farm](https://equitablefood.org/culture-changing-initiative-to-stop-food-contamination-on-the-farm/)
- [Data Shows Pandemic Coincided With Possible Increase in Labor Trafficking for Essential Agricultural Workers](https://equitablefood.org/data-shows-pandemic-coincided-with-possible-increase-in-labor-trafficking-for-essential-agricultural-workers/): Without oversight, forced labor can find its way into the supply chain. A new study shows that labor trafficking victims in agriculture increased during the pandemic.
- [David Cea Joins EFI as Workforce Development Specialist](https://equitablefood.org/david-cea-joins-efi-as-workforce-development-specialist/): David Cea has joined Equitable Food Initiative as workforce Development Specialist where he will deliver comprehensive training to EFI leadership teams.
- [Develop a Competitive Edge With Leadership Training](https://equitablefood.org/develop-a-competitive-edge-with-leadership-training/)
- [ECIP Completed Second Year: Building the Labor Floor That Drives Shared Value](https://equitablefood.org/ecip-completed-second-year-building-the-labor-floor-that-drives-shared-value/): EFI's Executive Director shares progress on ECIP and why it's the best solution to meet EFI's mission.
- [ECIP Leadership Circle Celebrated at the Organic Produce Summit](https://equitablefood.org/ecip-leadership-circle-celebrated-at-the-organic-produce-summit/)
- [Eco Farming Daily: Taking Action Against Pesticides](https://equitablefood.org/eco-farming-daily-taking-action-against-pesticides/): Linda Wells of Pesticide Action Network supported Equitable Food Initiative as a solution for the problem of pesticide drift in organic farms.
- [Effective Communication Is the Most Important Strategy for Successful Culture Shifts](https://equitablefood.org/effective-communication-is-the-most-important-strategy-for-successful-culture-shifts/): The communication skills of your employees has more influence than clear goals and expectations for implementing a culture shift in your organization.
- [EFI & IPM: How Our Standards Support Integrated Pest Management (IPM)](https://equitablefood.org/efi-ipm-how-our-standards-support-integrated-pest-management-ipm/)
- [EFI & The Packer Partner to Shine Light on Social Responsibility](https://equitablefood.org/efi-the-packer-partner-to-shine-light-on-social-responsibility/): EFI has partnered with The Packer on People First: A Spotlight on Social Responsibility which includes a four-part webinar series.
- [EFI 2018 Year in Review](https://equitablefood.org/efi-2018-year-in-review/): Equitable Food Initiative charts its progress in 2018. These accomplishments began with welcoming two new companies to its list of certified growers, followed by the unveiling of a new website.
- [EFI Adds Marketing and Data Experts to Staff](https://equitablefood.org/efi-adds-marketing-and-data-experts-to-staff/): Equitable Food Initiative adds marketing and sales manager and data architect to its team to support expanding offerings.
- [EFI and GoodFarms: Working to Improve Lives from Farm to Table](https://equitablefood.org/efi-and-goodfarms-working-to-improve-lives-from-farm-to-table/)
- [EFI and The Packer Call on the Produce Industry to Nominate Outstanding Farmworkers](https://equitablefood.org/efi-and-the-packer-call-on-the-produce-industry-to-nominate-outstanding-farmworkers/): Nominations for the 2026 Farmworker of the Year Award are now open. Winners will beannounced during the 2026 West Coast Produce Expo.
- [EFI Announces Certification of Canadian Operation of  Rouge River Farms](https://equitablefood.org/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 all their farms
- [EFI Announces EFI-Certified NatureSweet Tomatoes Earns Communitas Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility](https://equitablefood.org/efi-announces-efi-certified-naturesweet-tomatoes-earns-communitas-award-for-excellence-in-corporate-social-responsibility/): EFI-certified NatureSweet® Tomatoes has earned a Communitas Award for Excellence in CSR thanks to leadership efforts during the pandemic.
- [EFI Announces GFSI Recognition](https://equitablefood.org/efi-announces-gfsi-recognition/): EFI has earned GFSI recognition for its food safety certification, creating a tremendous value-add for growers. Meet multiple requirements in one audit.
- [EFI Announces Leadership Team Advisory Group](https://equitablefood.org/efi-announces-leadership-team-advisory-group/): EFI has formed a leadership team advisory group made up of workers from EFI-certified farming operations to provide feedback and input to the organization.
- [EFI Announces Marketing Advisory Council](https://equitablefood.org/efi-announces-marketing-advisory-council/): EFI has formed a marketing communications advisory council as the organization readies for a widespread consumer outreach campaigns.
- [EFI Announces New Hires to Support Certification Program](https://equitablefood.org/efi-announces-new-hires-to-support-certification-program/): EFI has expanded its staff by adding two new positions. Adriana Martinez as director of certification programs, and Elvia Gonzalez as a client manager.
- [EFI Announces Program Rewarding GLOBALG.A.P., SQF and CanadaGAP Certified Growers](https://equitablefood.org/efi-announces-program-rewarding-globalg-a-p-sqf-and-canadagap-certified-growers/)
- [EFI Applauds Industry Recognition that Labor Standards are a Priority](https://equitablefood.org/efi-applauds-industry-recognition-that-labor-standards-are-a-priority/)
- [EFI Appoints 7 New Members to Its Board of Directors](https://equitablefood.org/efi-appoints-7-new-members-to-its-board-of-directors/): EFI proudly announces the election of seven new members to its board of directors with a broad range of expertise in agriculture. Read more.
- [EFI Awarded $1.2M Walmart Foundation Grant](https://equitablefood.org/efi-awarded-with-walmart-foundation-grant/): Equitable Food Initiative has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the Walmart Foundation to help accelerate industry adoption of ECIP.
- [EFI Board Member, Robbie Silverman, Discusses the Impact of EFI and His Effort for Equal Access to COVID-19 Vaccines](https://equitablefood.org/efi-board-member-robbie-silverman-discusses-the-impact-of-efi-and-his-effort-for-equal-access-to-covid-19-vaccines/): Nonprofit Leader and EFI Board Member Robbie Silverman Discusses the Impact of EFI and His Effort for Equal Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
- [EFI Celebrates 10th Anniversary of First Certification](https://equitablefood.org/anniversary-of-first-certification/): Equitable Food Initiative celebrates the 10th anniversary of its first certification with GoodFarms, who has gone on to certify its entire supply chain.
- [EFI Celebrates a Decade of Progress With Landmark Achievements in 2025](https://equitablefood.org/efi-celebrates-a-decade-of-progress-with-landmark-achievements-in-2025/): EFI marked a year of significant progress in 2025, advancing responsible labor practices, strengthening industry collaboration and more.
- [EFI Celebrates Five Years of Workforce Development Support](https://equitablefood.org/efi-celebrates-five-years-of-workforce-development-support/): Equitable Food Initiative celebrates its 5th anniversary providing workforce development programs for the fresh industry.
- [EFI Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month](https://equitablefood.org/efi-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month/): Rooted in rich traditions and a deep connection to the land, the Hispanic community has long been an essential pillar of the agricultural industry.
- [EFI Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Through Food, Stories and Culture](https://equitablefood.org/efi-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month-through-food-stories-and-culture/): Equitable Food Initiative is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the people, cultures and traditions essential to the agriculture.
- [EFI Celebrates Women’s History Month](https://equitablefood.org/efi-celebrates-womens-history-month/): Equitable Food Initiative is celebrating Women’s History Month by sharing resources and stories of women who have made an impact in agriculture.
- [EFI Certification Recognized as a Benchmarked Program with ECIP](https://equitablefood.org/efi-certification-recognized-as-a-benchmarked-program-with-ecip/): Growers certified through EFI with the Ethical Charter Addendum earn a gold star - the highest engagement star.
- [EFI certification spotlights social responsibility for farmworkers](https://equitablefood.org/new-efi-certification-spotlights-social-responsibility-for-farmworkers/)
- [EFI Certified Products for a Fresh School Year](https://equitablefood.org/efi-certified-products-for-a-fresh-school-year/): As families head into a new school year, it’s the perfect time to put fresh produce at the top of the shopping list.
- [EFI Champions Farmworker Recognition Nationwide](https://equitablefood.org/efi-champions-farmworker-recognition-nationwide/): Equitable Food Initiative encourages the agricultural community to recognize and celebrate National Farmworker Awareness Week.
- [EFI Champions Mental Health Awareness Month This May](https://equitablefood.org/efi-champions-mental-health-awareness-month-this-may/): EFI recognizes this as a time to highlight the needs of essential food supply chain workers and their mental health.
- [EFI Champions Sustainability Efforts for Earth Day 2025](https://equitablefood.org/efi-champions-sustainability-efforts-for-earth-day-2025/): To celebrate Earth Day, EFI is offering a suite of educational resources including free webinars designed to help understand and implement sustainable practices.
- [EFI Communications Summit Celebrates Successful Turnout](https://equitablefood.org/efi-communications-summit-celebrates-successful-turnout/): Equitable Food Initiative held its first Communication Summit with EFI-certified and contracted growers.
- [EFI counts 2018 successes](https://equitablefood.org/efi-counts-2018-successes/): The Packer published Equitable Food Initiative's successes in 2018. These include two new certified growers, new website and awards for an updated logo and a video series.
- [EFI Encourages the Ag Industry to Celebrate Farmworker Awareness Week](https://equitablefood.org/efi-encourages-the-ag-industry-to-celebrate-farmworker-awareness-week/): Industry peers from every area of agriculture can join EFI in promoting Farmworker Awareness Week by downloading the communications toolkit.
- [EFI Forges Collective Impact to Transform the Produce Industry](https://equitablefood.org/efi-forges-collective-impact-to-transform-the-produce-industry/): The 2018 Annual Report details how EFI works as a backbone organization to advance collective impact and transform the fresh produce industry.
- [EFI Highlights Companies That Champion Worker Well-being During Farmworker Awareness Week](https://equitablefood.org/efi-highlights-companies-that-champion-worker-well-being/): Farmworker Awareness Week gives us an opportunity to shine a light on the skilled workers who are the engine of the agricultural industry.
- [EFI Highlights National Safety Month](https://equitablefood.org/efi-highlights-national-safety-month/): Recognizing National Safety Month by calling attention to the essential role of worker engagement in reducing safety risks.
- [EFI Highlights New Video Series Made By and About Farmworkers](https://equitablefood.org/video-series-made-by-and-about-farmerworkers/): A Day in the Life of a Farmworker series is designed to highlight some of the special challenges farmworkers face as well as the benefits they’ve experienced working on EFI- certified farms.
- [EFI Highlights Role of Farmworkers During Food Safety Month](https://equitablefood.org/efi-highlights-role-of-farmworkers-during-food-safety-month/): EFI encourages the agricultural industry to share their commitment to and the role of farmworkers in food safety during Food Safety Education Month.
- [EFI Hires Karla Cook as Certification Manager](https://equitablefood.org/efi-hires-karla-cook-as-certification-manager/): Karla Cook has joined EFI as Certification Manager, bringing extensive compliance experience to help growers through the certification process.
- [EFI Introduces Customized Audit Approach](https://equitablefood.org/efi-introduces-customized-audit-approach/)
- [EFI is Making an Impact: Evaluation Report](https://equitablefood.org/efi-is-making-an-impact/)
- [EFI Joins AMHPAC for Social Compliance Webinars](https://equitablefood.org/efi-joins-amhpac-for-social-compliance-webinars/): EFI is teaming up with AMHPAC to offer a webinar series on social compliance within the context of the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices.
- [EFI Launches Pollinator Week Toolkit](https://equitablefood.org/efi-launches-pollinator-week-toolkit/): EFI is celebrating Pollinator Week by launching a free toolkit with educational resources, downloadable graphics and actionable tips.
- [EFI Leadership Team Addresses Kitchen Skills and Motivates Cleaning in Worker Housing](https://equitablefood.org/efi-leadership-team-addresses-kitchen-skills-and-motivates-cleaning-in-worker-housing/): Using the fact-based problem solving process they learned in training, the team created systems and incentives to keep common areas clean.
- [EFI Leadership Teams Respond to Coronavirus](https://equitablefood.org/efi-leadership-teams-respond-to-coronavirus/): In this time of global crisis, EFI Leadership Teams are using their training in problem-solving and communication to create farm-specific solutions.
- [EFI looks to give certified suppliers preferred status](https://equitablefood.org/efi-looks-to-give-certified-suppliers-preferred-status/): The Packer published a piece about the growing influence of EFI-certified suppliers in the marketplace. Read the full article.
- [EFI Offers Resources for Farmworker Protection and Continuity of Supply During Coronavirus Pandemic](https://equitablefood.org/efi-offers-resources-for-farmworker-protection-and-continuity-of-supply-during-coronavirus-pandemic/): EFI worked with its certified growers to learn from their worker-manager teams and generate educational materials for fresh produce growers and farmworkers.
- [EFI Offers Resources to Keep Farmworkers Safe  From Heat Illness](https://equitablefood.org/efi-offers-resources-to-keep-farmworkers-safe-from-heat-illness/): As Extreme Heat Awareness Month is underway, EFI has resources to remind the importance of heat safety and the prevention of heat illnesses.
- [EFI Partners with Whole Foods Market; Retailer to Recognize EFI Certification from Suppliers in 2016](https://equitablefood.org/efi-partners-with-whole-foods-market-retailer-to-recognize-efi-certification-from-suppliers-in-2016/)
- [EFI Program a Strong Strategic Initiative for JV Smith Companies](https://equitablefood.org/efi-program-a-strong-strategic-initiative-for-jv-smith-companies/): Participation in the EFI Program helped Smith to remember a lesson he learned early on in his career: listen to the people doing the job.
- [EFI Program Develops Confidence in Communication](https://equitablefood.org/efi-program-develops-confidence-in-communication/)
- [EFI Programs Featured in New York Times as a Solution to Agricultural Labor Issues](https://equitablefood.org/efi-programs-featured-in-new-york-times-as-a-solution-to-agricultural-labor-issues/): EFI programs were featured in a New York Times article that discussed issues with the H2A guest worker program.
- [EFI Promotes Kenton Harmer to Managing Director](https://equitablefood.org/efi-promotes-kenton-harmer-to-managing-director/): EFI has promoted Kenton Harmer to managing director to further develop quality assurance and management systems
- [EFI puts ethical charter into action](https://equitablefood.org/efi-puts-ethical-charter-into-action/): We all have more to gain for this vital industry by collaborating than by rehashing the same old battles of the past.
- [EFI Reaches Certification Milestone: Standards Now Cover Nearly 5,000 Agricultural Workers](https://equitablefood.org/efi-reaches-certification-milestone-standards-now-cover-nearly-5000-agricultural-workers/)
- [EFI Receives New Grant From Walmart Foundation](https://equitablefood.org/efi-receives-new-grant-from-walmart-foundation/): EFI has received support from the Walmart Foundation to promote worker voice, responsible recruitment and adoption of the ethical charter
- [EFI Receives Two-Year Grant From California Workforce Development Board](https://equitablefood.org/efi-receives-two-year-grant-from-california-workforce-development-board/): EFI has received a grant from the California Workforce Development Board and will partner with Measure to Improve to engage workers around waste reduction.
- [EFI Recognizes Women at the Heart of Agriculture](https://equitablefood.org/efi-recognizes-women-at-the-heart-of-agriculture/): Equitable Food Initiative is excited to announce the launch of an awareness campaign for Farmworker Women’s Health Week, May 11–17, 2025.
- [EFI relanza su cuadro de mando para la contratación responsable](https://equitablefood.org/efi-relanza-su-cuadro-de-mando-para-la-contratacion-responsable/): La nueva versión interactiva ayuda a la industria de hortalizas a combatir el tráfico de mano de obra.
- [EFI Relaunches Responsible Recruitment Scorecard](https://equitablefood.org/efi-relaunches-responsible-recruitment-scorecard/)
- [EFI Releases Its 2019 Annual Report](https://equitablefood.org/efi-releases-its-2019-annual-report/): The 2019 annual report explores what Responsibly Grown, Farmworker Assured has come to mean for the fresh produce supply chain.
- [EFI Releases Its 2020 Annual Report](https://equitablefood.org/efi-releases-its-2020-annual-report/): EFI's 2020 annual report highlights the resiliency shown by farmworkers, growers and EFI staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [EFI Releases Toolkit to Help Industry Prepare for Farmworker Awareness Week](https://equitablefood.org/toolkit-to-help-industry-prepare-for-farmworker-awareness-week/): Farmworker Awareness Week is an opportunity to honor the contributions of farmworkers to the food supply chain and to raise awareness.
- [EFI Shares Toolkit for Extreme Heat Awareness Month](https://equitablefood.org/efi-shares-toolkit-for-extreme-heat-awareness-month/): EFI is intensifying efforts to combat heat-related illnesses among farmworkers by sharing its free, bilingual Sun & Heat Protection toolkit.
- [EFI Showcases and Supports Sustainable Farming Practices](https://equitablefood.org/efi-showcases-and-supports-sustainable-farming-practices/)
- [EFI Showcases and Supports Sustainable Farming Practices](https://equitablefood.org/efi-showcases-and-supports-sustainable-farming-practices-2/): EFI remains committed to assisting fresh produce grower-shippers in integrating sustainable practices into their operations.
- [EFI Streamlines Certification Program to Prepare for Growth](https://equitablefood.org/efi-streamlines-certification-program-to-prepare-for-growth/): Building on a decade of experience certifying produce farming operations, EFI is evolving its certification program.
- [EFI Streamlines IPM Audit to Help Growers Meet Retail Requirements](https://equitablefood.org/efi-streamlines-ipm-audit/): Equitable Food Initiative announced a streamlined approach to auditing for integrated pest management standards.
- [EFI Supports Administration Efforts on Ethical Recruitment](https://equitablefood.org/efi-supports-administration-efforts-on-ethical-recruitment/): EFI supports the proposed new guidance on ethical recruitment from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Collaborative Migration Management Strategy.
- [EFI to accept GFSI-benchmarked certificates while strengthening its commitment to a culture of food safety](https://equitablefood.org/efi-to-accept-gfsi-benchmarked-certificates-while-strengthening-its-commitment-to-a-culture-of-food-safety/)
- [EFI Trains Auditors to Ensure a Consistent, Coordinated and Effective Audit](https://equitablefood.org/efi-trains-auditors-to-ensure-a-consistent-coordinated-and-effective-audit/)
- [EFI unveils “trustmark” label for certified produce](https://equitablefood.org/efi-unveils-trustmark-label-for-certified-produce/)
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- [EFI Welcomes Gonzalo Martinez de Vedia as New Executive Director](https://equitablefood.org/efi-welcomes-gonzalo-martinez-de-vedia-as-new-executive-director/): EFI announces that its board of directors has unanimously selected Gonzalo Martinez de Vedia as the organization’s next executive director.
- [EFI Welcomes Rouge River Farms to its Growing Family of Ethical Suppliers](https://equitablefood.org/efi-welcomes-rouge-river-farms-to-its-growing-family-of-ethical-suppliers/)
- [EFI-Certified Growers Recognized for Innovation, Excellence and Industry Leadership](https://equitablefood.org/efi-certified-growers-recognized-for-innovation-excellence-and-industry-leadership/): Recipients of the grower of the year award demonstrate that excellence and industry leadership coincides with a commitment to social responsibility.
- [EFI-Certified Operations Benefit from Soft Skills Training](https://equitablefood.org/efi-certified-operations-benefit-from-soft-skills-training/): The impact of a cross-level team bringing soft skills to the wider labor force is quickly seen in improved culture, productivity, teamwork and trust.
- [EFI-Certified Operations Demonstrate the Business Value of Investing in Farmworker Families](https://equitablefood.org/efi-certified-operations-demonstrate-the-business-value-of-investing-in-farmworker-families/): Two EFI-certified operations, Sierra Farms (GoodFarms) and FirstFruits Farms, offer examples of investments that have created meaningful impact.
- [EFI-Certified Rouge River Farms Honored as AFOP Employer Excellence Award Recipient](https://equitablefood.org/rouge-river-farms-honored-as-afop-employer-excellence-award/): This recognition from AFOP reflects Rouge River Farms’ unwavering commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive and empowering workplace for farmworkers.
- [EFI-certified Trainer, Jesus Medellin, Is Committed to the People Behind Your Tomatoes](https://equitablefood.org/efi-certified-trainer-jesus-medellin-is-committed-to-the-people-behind-your-tomatoes/): Jesus Medellín, Operations Manager and EFI Leadership Team leader, talks about how EFI trainings have impacted his personal and professional life.
- [EFI’s 2025 Annual Report](https://equitablefood.org/efis-2025-annual-report/): EFI releases its 2025 annual report, celebrating 10 years of impact and welcoming Executive Director Gonzalo Martinez de Vedia.
- [EFI’s Worker Engagement Model Creates Positive Outcomes for Grower-Shippers](https://equitablefood.org/two-year-study-quantifies-equitable-food-initiative-program-effectiveness/): EFI announces the results of a two-year study showing how its model drives business performance while improving working conditions and ensuring compliance.
- [ELEVATE and NSF International to Offer EFI Certification Auditing](https://equitablefood.org/elevate-and-nsf-international-to-offer-efi-certification-auditing/)
- [Embracing a More Robust Approach to Human Rights Risks in your Supply Chain](https://equitablefood.org/embracing-a-more-robust-approach-to-human-rights-risks-in-your-supply-chain/)
- [Emerson Collective’s Demo Day 18 Hosts EFI](https://equitablefood.org/emerson-collectives-demo-day-18-hosts-efi/): During Emerson Collective's Demo Day '18, Peter O’Driscoll of EFI, described the ongoing efforts to improve food safety and working conditions.
- [Empowering Fresh Produce Operations with EFI’s Sustainability 101](https://equitablefood.org/empowering-fresh-produce-operations-with-efis-sustainability-101/): EFI offers Sustainability 101 course to help growers apply environmental and climate science and best track and communicate impact.
- [Entrepreneur and Board Vice-Chair Carol Schrader Reflects on EFI’s Impact](https://equitablefood.org/entrepreneur-and-board-vice-chair-carol-schrader-reflects-on-efis-impact/): Much the same as in a tech startup, the employees of a farm on all levels need to be brought into the success of the company as a whole.
- [EPA Finally Updating Pesticide-Use Guidelines For Farm Workers](https://equitablefood.org/epa-finally-updating-pesticide-use-guidelines-for-farm-workers/)
- [Equitable Food Initiative ‘not just another certification](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-not-just-another-certification/)
- [Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) Announces EFI-­Labeled Produce from Windset Farms](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-efi-announces-efi-labeled-produce-from-windset-farms/)
- [Equitable Food Initiative Adds Labor to Farm Audits](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-adds-labor-to-farm-audits/)
- [Equitable Food Initiative Announces New Additions to Staff](https://equitablefood.org/new-additions-to-staff-project-manager-marketing-associate/): Equitable Food Initiative is proud to welcome two employees filling new positions: Gabriela Lopez-Barry and Alexandra Martinez.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Celebrates Another Year of Impact](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-celebrates-another-year-of-impact/): EFI celebrates its accomplishments in 2024, including bringing new suppliers into its certification program and growth of ECIP.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Celebrates Gratitude Month](https://equitablefood.org/celebrate-gratitude-month/): During Gratitude Month, we celebrate the remarkable people within the produce industry who have made a lasting impact on the lives of others.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Charts Its Progress in 2018](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-charts-its-progress-in-2018/): What makes Equitable Food Initiative most proud? The positive impact its certification program has on individual lives. Read more.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Conducts Consumer Behavior Survey](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-conducts-consumer-behavior-survey/): EFI conducted a study to better understand the purchase behavior of socially conscious consumers and developed tips for produce companies to reach them.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Continues to Drive Workforce Development Priorities](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-continues-to-drive-workforce-development-priorities/): Despite the challenges of 2021, EFI continued its growth and offered value to the industry in the form of education program and digital resources.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Director Receives Lifetime Achievement Award](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-director-receives-lifetime-achievement-award/)
- [Equitable Food Initiative Earns National Marketing Awards](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-earns-national-marketing-awards/): Equitable Food Initiative recently earned national recognition from the prestigious Hermes Creative Awards and the Telly Awards.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Earns Two Telly Awards](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-earns-two-telly-awards/)
- [Equitable Food Initiative Elects New Board Member ](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-elects-new-board-member/): EFI board of directors elects Pete Donlon, vice president of Misionero Vegetables. Donlon has a long history with EFI and serves on its Standards Committee.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Elects New Leadership](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-elects-new-leadership/)
- [Equitable Food Initiative Elects Two New Board Members](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-elects-two-new-board-members/): EFI names two new board members bringing sustainability expertise from founding organizations, NatureSweet Tomatoes and Farmworker Justice.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Expands 2025 Online Learning Opportunities  to Support Workforce Development and Sustainability](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-expands-2025-online-learning-opportunities-to-support-workforce-development-and-sustainability/)
- [Equitable Food Initiative expands into Guatemala with Alpine Fresh](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-expands-into-guatemala-with-alpine-fresh/): Equitable Food Initiative announced that Alpine Fresh, Inc. has received its third farm certification for its growing operation in Guatemala. Under the new certification, French beans will be available in Costco Wholesale with EFI's Responsibly Grown, Farmworker Assured label.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Expands Operations in 2022, Setting Stage for Change and Growth in the New Year](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-expands-operations-in-2022-setting-stage-for-change-and-growth-in-the-new-year/): EFI marked a year of growth, new partnerships and promising tools to transform the produce industry and improve the lives of farmworkers
- [Equitable Food Initiative Expands Training Team](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-expands-training-team/): Ana Luisa “Lulu” Rivera Collazo has joined EFI as a full-time staff facilitator, leading trainings at farms across the Americas.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Extends Course to Full Industry](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-extends-course-to-full-industry/): Previously offered exclusively to EFI-certified growers, the expansion of these courses presents a valuable professional development opportunity.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Gets in the Weeds to Improve Labor Conditions](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-gets-in-the-weeds-to-improve-labor-conditions/)
- [Equitable Food Initiative Makes a Difference in 2019](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-makes-a-difference-in-2019/): Equitable Food Initiative had many successes in 2019, but most importantly made progress in improving the lives of farmworkers.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Making a Difference in a Very Different Year](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-making-a-difference-in-a-very-different-year/)
- [Equitable Food Initiative Marks 10-Year Milestone](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-marks-10-year-milestone/): Equitable Food Initiative is celebrating its 10-year anniversary as a nonprofit committed to transforming and improving labor practices.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Maximizes Opportunities to Reach New Audiences in Every Growing Region](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-maximizes-opportunities-to-reach-new-audiences-in-every-growing-region/): A proprietary report and industry trends point to Midwest grower-shippers being primed for workforce development solutions.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Named A Qualified Certifying Organization For Walmart U.S.’s New Pollinator Health Commitments](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-named-a-qualified-certifying-organization-for-walmart-u-s-s-new-pollinator-health-commitments/): EFI has been named as a recognized as a third-party-verified certification program for Walmart U.S.’s new pollinator health commitments.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Offers Free Responsible Recruitment Scorecard for the Produce Industry](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-latest-news-equitable-food-initiative-offers-free-responsible-recruitment-scorecard-for-the-produce-industry/): Equitable Food Initiative offers a free downloadable scorecard for fresh produce grower-shippers to assess their risk and ensure responsible recruitment.
- [Equitable Food Initiative on Andrew Zimmern’s NBC Show](https://equitablefood.org/andrew-zimmern/): EFI was included in the first episode of Andrew Zimern's What's Eating America. Watch to learn how consumers can have a positive impact on the food system.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Partners With Influencer Squirrel Thumbelina](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-partners-with-influencer-squirrel-thumbelina/)
- [Equitable Food Initiative Promotes Sun Safety Techniques](https://equitablefood.org/sun-safety-techniques-2023/): The risks of exposure to the elements can include sunburn, burns from hot equipment, anddizziness from heat leading to falls or other accidents.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Receives Walmart Foundation Grant to Promote Responsible Labor Practices in Mexico](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-receives-walmart-foundation-grant-to-promote-responsible-labor-practices-in-mexico/): Equitable Food Initiative receives $1.2 million grant from Walmart Foundation to advance fair labor practices in Mexico.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Recognizes 2023 National Safety Month](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-recognizes-2023-national-safety-month/)
- [Equitable Food Initiative Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-recognizes-hispanic-heritage-month/): EFI celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the significant contributions Hispanics and Latinos make in agriculture.
- [Equitable Food Initiative Sets the Stage for Better Working Conditions on Large Farms](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-sets-the-stage-for-better-working-conditions-on-large-farms/)
- [Equitable Food Initiative Unveils New Website](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-unveils-new-website/)
- [Equitable Food Initiative Updates Labor Standards to Include Ethical Charter Addendum](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-updates-labor-standards-to-include-ethical-charter-addendum/): Equitable Food Initiative releases revised standards and an Ethical Charter Addendum which provides assurance for all principles in the Charter.
- [Equitable Food Initiative, GoodFarms Named Finalists in Viva Fresh Gateway to Innovation Showcase](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-goodfarms-named-finalists-in-viva-fresh-gateway-to-innovation-showcase/)
- [Equitable Food Initiative’s Impactful Year](https://equitablefood.org/programs-expanded-in-2023/): EFI celebrated an impactful new program launch, grew its dedicated staff and streamlined certification to make it more cost-effective for growers starting in 2024.
- [Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP) Seeks to Recognize and Strengthen Engagement Around Labor Practices in the Fresh Produce Industry](https://equitablefood.org/ethical-charter-implementation-program-ecip-seeks-to-recognize-and-strengthen-engagement-around-labor-practices-in-the-fresh-produce-industry/): Fresh produce industry stakeholders have come together to design the Ethical Charter Implementation Program, which recognizes and strengthens engagement around labor practices in the fresh produce industry without the burden of additional audits.
- [Ethical Charter Implementation Program Expands for Suppliers](https://equitablefood.org/ethical-charter-implementation-program-expands-for-suppliers/): Supplier LAB will enable suppliers to demonstrate their alignment with the Ethical Charter to their retail and food service customers.
- [Ethical Charter Implementation Program Will Offer Growers and Suppliers Tools and Resources to Strengthen Labor Practices](https://equitablefood.org/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 which fosters continuous improvement.
- [Ethical Purchasing Is No Longer Just for Millennials](https://equitablefood.org/ethical-purchasing-is-no-longer-just-for-millennials/): Studies now show that ethics influences purchasing decisions of the majority of consumers, not just the younger generations.
- [ETHICAL SOURCING: Ensuring The Well-Being Of The Industry And Its Humanity](https://equitablefood.org/ethical-sourcing-ensuring-the-well-being-of-the-industry-and-its-humanity/)
- [Explore EFI’s 2016 Annual Report](https://equitablefood.org/explore-efis-2016-annual-report/)
- [Expressing Gratitude as EFI Reaches 10th Certification Milestone](https://equitablefood.org/expressing-gratitude-as-efi-reaches-10th-certification-milestone/)
- [Farm Labor Groups Make Progress on Wages and Working Conditions](https://equitablefood.org/farm-labor-groups-make-progress-on-wages-and-working-conditions/)
- [Farmers markets are everywhere. But do laborers see the benefits?](https://equitablefood.org/farmers-markets-are-everywhere-but-do-laborers-see-the-benefits/)
- [Farmworker Awareness Week Continues to Grow Audience](https://equitablefood.org/farmworker-awareness-week-continues-to-grow-audience/): EFI's outreach and communication efforts helped grow awareness of #AlwaysEssential farmworkers during Farmworker Awareness Week.
- [Farmworker Awareness Week Continues to Grow Audience](https://equitablefood.org/farmworker-awareness-week-continues-to-grow-audience-2/)
- [Farmworker Housing Linked to Consumer Demand for Safe Food](https://equitablefood.org/farmworker-housing-linked-to-consumer-demand-for-safe-food/)
- [Farmworkers from GoodFarms’ process improvement team attend PMA Fresh Summit](https://equitablefood.org/farmworkers-from-goodfarms-process-improvement-team-attend-pma-fresh-summit/)
- [Farmworkers Play a Critical Role in Preventing a Food Safety Crisis](https://equitablefood.org/farmworkers-play-a-critical-role-in-preventing-a-food-safety-crisis/)
- [Farmworkers shine, when given the chance to share ideas](https://equitablefood.org/farmworkers-shine-when-given-the-chance-to-share-ideas/)
- [Farmworkers will help you comply, if you help them](https://equitablefood.org/farmworkers-will-help-you-comply-if-you-help-them/)
- [Fireside Chat 1: Is EFI Right for My Business?](https://equitablefood.org/fireside-chat-1-is-efi-right-for-my-business/): This episode's chat with EFI staff touches on the questions EFI-curious growers are likely to have. Watch the full conversation here or read the recap.
- [Fireside Chat 2: What Are Worker-Led Improvements, Who Benefits From Them and Do They Work?](https://equitablefood.org/fireside-chat-2-what-are-worker-led-improvements-who-benefits-from-them-and-do-they-work/): This episode dives into the meaning of worker-led improvements and the benefits of a equipping a workforce to identify problems and create solutions.
- [Fireside Chat 3: What Is Continuous Improvement and How Can I Achieve It?](https://equitablefood.org/fireside-chat-3-what-is-continuous-improvement-and-how-can-i-achieve-it/): This episode takes a closer look at what continuous improvement looks like on EFI-certified operations and how companies are impacted by this culture shift.
- [Fireside Chat 4: What Does Corporate Responsibility Really Mean?](https://equitablefood.org/fireside-chat-4-what-does-corporate-responsibility-really-mean/): Corporate social responsibility for the fresh produce industry shows up as we see the way that values for people and planet are built into daily work.
- [Fireside Chat 5: What are the Bottom-Line Benefits of EFI?](https://equitablefood.org/fireside-chat-5-what-are-the-bottom-line-benefits-of-efi/): EFI-curious growers hear directly from an EFI-certified fresh produce company about the benefits that come with certification.
- [Five Takeaways from United Fresh’s BrandStorm™](https://equitablefood.org/five-takeaways-from-united-freshs-brandstorm/): United Fresh’s BrandStorm™ celebrated its fifth edition with speakers that provided powerful insights on how to add value to your brand. From becoming more transparent to having a CPG mentality.
- [Food Is Safer When Farmworkers Are Part of the Solution](https://equitablefood.org/food-is-safer-when-farmworkers-are-part-of-the-solution/): EFI-certified farms follow strict standards to maintain food safety and provide healthier working conditions to farmworkers.
- [Food Safety and Worker Safety Are Inextricably Linked](https://equitablefood.org/food-safety-and-worker-safety-are-inextricably-linked/)
- [Food safety initiative puts farmworkers front and center](https://equitablefood.org/food-safety-initiative-puts-farmworkers-front-and-center/)
- [Food Supply Chain Is Being Tested by Coronavirus](https://equitablefood.org/food-supply-chain-is-being-tested-by-coronavirus/): Food Quality & Safety interviewed EFI's Executive Director to learn more about the disruptions in the supply chain due to COVID-19. 
- [For Grower Vernon Peterson, EFI is the “Only Certification that Adds Value” to Farm](https://equitablefood.org/for-grower-vernon-peterson-efi-is-the-only-certification-that-adds-value-to-farm/): Vernon Peterson talks about how EFI stands out from other certifications and helps his team get a better product to the consumer.
- [FPAA summit emphasizes social responsibility](https://equitablefood.org/fpaa-summit-emphasizes-social-responsibility/)
- [Free From Harm: What Caring About Food Justice Means](https://equitablefood.org/free-from-harm-what-caring-about-food-justice-means/): The publication Free From Harm mentions EFI as a food justice solution. "Groups like the Equitable Food Initiative are working to improve migrant farmworker conditions."
- [Free Training Tools Available to Address Sexual Harassment of Farmworkers](https://equitablefood.org/free-training-tools-available-to-address-sexual-harassment-of-farmworkers/): EFI partnered with the University of Washington to develop a worksite training and toolkit for the prevention of sexual harassment of farmworkers.
- [From Farm to Fork: How Consumers Can Make a Difference for Farm Workers](https://equitablefood.org/from-farm-to-fork-how-consumers-can-make-a-difference-for-farm-workers/)
- [From Farm to Table: A new model for growing food fairly and safely](https://equitablefood.org/from-farm-to-table-a-new-model-for-growing-food-fairly-and-safely/)
- [From fields to processing facility, Misionero listens to labor](https://equitablefood.org/from-fields-to-processing-facility-misionero-listens-to-labor/)
- [From Our Executive Director: EFI’s Leadership Transition](https://equitablefood.org/from-our-executive-director-efis-leadership-transition/): EFI's executive director comments on leadership transition as the organization seeks a new executive director
- [FSN: Farmworkers’ input on food safety now turns to coronavirus safety](https://equitablefood.org/fsn-farmworkers-input-on-food-safety-now-turns-to-coronavirus-safety/): Food Safety News wrote about how the coronavirus pandemic is helping consumers realize that farmworkers are indeed essential workers.
- [Future of produce post-pandemic: Eat for health, protect workers](https://equitablefood.org/future-of-produce-post-pandemic-eat-for-health-protect-workers/): EFI and The Packer surveyed agricultural operations to learn what has helped them manage the pandemic to determine the longer-term lessons worth repeating.
- [Gen Z Demands Authentic Social Action from Brands](https://equitablefood.org/gen-z-demands-authentic-social-action-from-brands/): Gen Zers come to the table with an expectation that companies display a corporate commitment to social and environmental action.
- [Generation Z and Millennials Demand Investment in Sustainability](https://equitablefood.org/generation-z-and-millennials-demand-investment-in-sustainability/): The influence of Gen Zers and Millennials is growing and they expect to see solutions for sustainability issues coming from large companies.
- [Get to Know EFI’s New Leader: Q&A With Gonzalo Martinez de Vedia](https://equitablefood.org/get-to-know-efis-new-leader-qa-with-gonzalo-martinez-de-vedia/): Gonzalo Martinez joined Equitable Food Initiative as executive director in January. Read more about Gonzalo in this Q&A.
- [Getting a Win-Win-Win-Win-Win by Aligning Your Interests](https://equitablefood.org/getting-a-win-win-win-win-win-by-aligning-your-interests/): Unleashing Social Change talks about EFI's model for improving working conditions while making food safer and reducing costly recalls in stores.
- [Global Forces Rile Farm and Food Realities: A Path Toward an Agroecological Future](https://equitablefood.org/global-forces-rile-farm-and-food-realities-a-path-toward-an-agroecological-future/): Mother Earth News discusses the many forces impacting our farms and food and mentions EFI as part of the Sourced for Good Program.
- [GoodFarms recognized for social responsibility](https://equitablefood.org/goodfarms-recognized-for-social-responsibility/)
- [GoodFarms Strawberries First EFI-Certified Product in Whole Foods Market Sourced for Good Program](https://equitablefood.org/goodfarms-strawberries-first-efi-certified-product-in-whole-foods-market-sourced-for-good-program/)
- [GoodFarms’ Amalia Zimmerman-Lommel Honored with 2025 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women’s Catalyst Award](https://equitablefood.org/amalia-zimmerman-lommel-honored-with-award/): EFI is proud to recognize Amalia Zimmerman-Lommel of GoodFarms for receiving the 2025 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women’s Catalyst Award.
- [Graduate Paper Highlights EFI](https://equitablefood.org/graduate-paper-highlights-efi/)
- [Gratitude Grows Here](https://equitablefood.org/gratitude-grows-here-2023/)
- [Grow the Good This Summer With EFI and Costco](https://equitablefood.org/grow-the-good-this-summer-with-efi-and-costco/)
- [Grow the Good With Your Food Purchases](https://equitablefood.org/grow-the-good-with-your-food-purchases/)
- [Growing with Gratitude](https://equitablefood.org/growing-with-gratitude/): Equitable Food Initiative has compiled a number of resources and insights to help you intentionally #growwithgratitude in your workplace.
- [Guest Workers Share Recruitment Feedback](https://equitablefood.org/guest-workers-share-recruitment-feedback/): EFI releases a report, 10 Ways to Improve Recruitment of Guest Workers, based on research and input directly from farmworkers.
- [Harvesting solutions: How to address the plight of farmworkers in Mexico](https://equitablefood.org/harvesting-solutions-how-to-address-the-plight-of-farmworkers-in-mexico/)
- [Homegrown Organic Obtains EFI Certification for Stone Fruit](https://equitablefood.org/homegrown-organic-obtains-efi-certification-for-stone-fruit/): Homegrown Organic Farms earns its first EFI certification and the first for stone fruit. EFI-labeled product will ship to stores beginning June 1.
- [Honoring Agricultural Professionals During Hispanic Heritage Month](https://equitablefood.org/honoring-agricultural-professionals-during-hispanic-heritage-month/): Equitable Food Initiative is proud to mark Hispanic Heritage Month by spotlighting the vital contributions of Hispanic people in the agricultural sector.
- [Honoring Farmworkers This National Farmworker Awareness Week](https://equitablefood.org/honoring-farmworkers-this-national-farmworker-awareness-week/): EFI offers toolkit to mark National Farmworker Awareness Week and encourages the agricultural supply chain and consumers to share messages of appreciation.
- [Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Agriculture](https://equitablefood.org/honoring-the-unsung-heroes-of-agriculture/): Maria de Sagrario Iglesias of FirstFruits Farms has been named the winner of the inaugural Grow the Good Farmworker of the Year Award.
- [How do Leadership Teams improve working conditions?](https://equitablefood.org/how-do-leadership-teams-improve-working-conditions/)
- [How Does Being EFI Certified Prepare Farming Operations for Evolving Retail Requirements?](https://equitablefood.org/how-does-being-efi-certified-prepare-farming-operations-for-evolving-retail-requirements/)
- [How Does Having a “Culture of Change” Affect the Audit Process?](https://equitablefood.org/how-does-having-a-culture-of-change-affect-the-audit-process/): Since receiving recognition from the GFSI, EFI certification offers a single audit covering responsible sourcing, food safety and IPM/pollinator health.
- [How Does My Business Benefit from Social Compliance Beyond Satisfying an Audit? ](https://equitablefood.org/how-does-my-business-benefit-from-social-compliance-beyond-satisfying-an-audit/): Fresh produce grower-shippers benefit from social certification beyond satisfying an audit. Creating an engaged workforce impacts quality and safety.
- [How Does Responsible Recruitment Tie to Food Safety and Product Quality Issues?](https://equitablefood.org/how-does-responsible-recruitment-tie-to-food-safety-and-product-quality-issues/): When recruitment fees are present, farmworkers naturally place personal interests above organizational interests in food safety and quality.
- [How EFI Helps Growers Keep Up With Future IPM Requirements](https://equitablefood.org/how-efi-helps-growers-keep-up-with-future-ipm-requirements/): Recent consumer polling shows American shoppers want to see more pro-pollinator action taking place in the agriculture industry.
- [How EFI Takes a Great Farming Operation and Makes It Better](https://equitablefood.org/how-efi-takes-a-great-farming-operation-and-makes-it-better/): EFI supports fresh produce growers in developing a culture of continuous improvement. One operation shares the safety improvements its made.
- [How EFI Uses Leadership Teams to Integrate Worker Voice](https://equitablefood.org/how-efi-uses-leadership-teams-to-integrate-worker-voice/): A trained and active EFI Leadership Team is a central feature in establishing an organizational culture of continuous improvement.
- [How Fresh Produce Companies Can Take the First Steps Toward Sustainability](https://equitablefood.org/how-fresh-produce-companies-can-take-the-first-steps-toward-sustainability/): Diving into new sustainability initiatives for your fresh produce company can be daunting. Industry experts share tips for taking the first steps.
- [How Kentucky Fresh Harvest Built a Model for Sustainable Greenhouse Vegetables](https://equitablefood.org/how-kentucky-fresh-harvest-built-a-model-for-sustainable-greenhouse-vegetables/): Trevor Terry from Kentucky Fresh Harvest is interviewed about launching a greenhouse business and incorporating EFI training into the workforce.
- [How Much Does Social Certification Cost?](https://equitablefood.org/how-much-does-social-certification-cost/): The initial financial output for social certification is not the bill for a one-time event or service. It's an investment in your workforce and culture.
- [How Providing Pathways for Professional Development Secures a Skilled Workforce](https://equitablefood.org/how-providing-pathways-for-professional-development-secures-a-skilled-workforce/)
- [How Rising Gen X Business Leaders Can Make a Difference in the Fresh Produce Industry](https://equitablefood.org/how-rising-gen-x-business-leaders-can-make-a-difference-in-the-fresh-produce-industry/): Through EFI certification, Gen X leaders find strategies for CSR that drive business improvements and align with business purpose.
- [How the Equitable Food Initiative Steps up to the Plate for Growers](https://equitablefood.org/how-the-equitable-food-initiative-steps-up-to-the-plate-for-growers/): Greenhouse Grower interviews LeAnne Ruzzamenti, EFI's Director of Marketing Communications, about workforce development at Kentucky Fresh Harvest.
- [How the Pandemic is Changing Corporate Social Responsibility and What You Can Do About It](https://equitablefood.org/how-the-pandemic-is-changing-corporate-social-responsibility-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/): Corporate social responsibility during the pandemic is moving toward a deeper authenticity, hinging on what you have to offer and who you are reaching.
- [How the Plastic Straw Movement Relates to Farm Labor Issues](https://equitablefood.org/how-the-plastic-straw-movement-relates-to-farm-labor-issues/)
- [How to Attract and Retain Workers During a Labor Shortage](https://equitablefood.org/how-to-attract-and-retain-workers-during-a-labor-shortage/)
- [How to Be Part of Convergence Moments That Bring Positive Change for Farmworkers](https://equitablefood.org/how-to-be-part-of-convergence-moments-that-bring-positive-change-for-farmworkers/): Providing farmworkers with fair wages and working conditions that reflect the professionalism of their work is the right thing and the smart thing to do.
- [How To Better Protect Farmworkers From Pesticides: Spanish](https://equitablefood.org/how-to-better-protect-farmworkers-from-pesticides-spanish/)
- [How to build a socially responsible business](https://equitablefood.org/how-to-build-a-socially-responsible-business/): EFI's Karla Cook defines a socially responsible business and gives suggested steps for building and maintaining one in this article for Produe Blue Book.
- [How to Build a Workplace That Engages Employees](https://equitablefood.org/how-to-build-a-workplace-that-engages-employees/): Employee experience encompasses much more than benefits, happiness or engagement. It is a reference to employee interactions with a company at every step.
- [How to Connect With Gen Z in a Post-Pandemic World](https://equitablefood.org/how-to-connect-with-gen-z-in-a-post-pandemic-world/): Companies that take CSR efforts to the next level and weave their CSR strategies into a brand identity will gain the trust of Gen Z.
- [How To Do More Than “Avoid a Farmworker Scandal”](https://equitablefood.org/how-to-do-more-than-avoid-a-farmworker-scandal/)
- [How to Increase ROI With Soft Skills Training](https://equitablefood.org/how-to-increase-roi-with-soft-skills-training/): Data show soft skills training can more than double ROI, yeilding benefits for employers and individual employees in productivity, teamwork and moral.
- [How to Market Authentically and Build Trust](https://equitablefood.org/how-to-market-authentically-and-build-trust/): LeAnne Ruzzamenti shares her FRESHx presentation from United Fresh's BrandStorm, arguing that produce marketers need to put their people on center stage.
- [How to Shift Company Culture With Workforce Development](https://equitablefood.org/how-to-shift-company-culture-with-workforce-development/): Workforce development puts you in the driver’s seat as you navigate change by providing the skills employees need to thrive in your desired company culture.
- [How to Write a Winning-Nomination for Farmworker of the Year](https://equitablefood.org/how-to-write-a-winning-nomination-for-farmworker-of-the-year/)
- [How Upskilling Benefits the Bottom Line for Fresh Produce Companies](https://equitablefood.org/how-upskilling-benefits-the-bottom-line-for-fresh-produce-companies/): Investing in upskilling for employees in the agriculture industry has moved from being a good idea to an essential strategy.
- [How Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Change the Way We Eat?](https://equitablefood.org/how-will-the-coronavirus-pandemic-change-the-way-we-eat/): Dwell Magazine took a closer look at how our food supply has changed and interviewed EFI's Marketing Director, LeAnne Ruzzamenti. Read the full article.
- [How Worker Engagement Can Become Your Company’s Greatest Safety Resource](https://equitablefood.org/how-worker-engagement-can-become-your-companys-greatest-safety-resource/): EFI Leadership Teams improve safety by providing a platform for a feedback loop and deepening employee engagement by incorporating worker voice. 
- [How Your Food Choices Impact Pollinator Habitats](https://equitablefood.org/pollinators-integrated-pest-management/): Learn how you can protect and restore pollinators from lost of habitat. One way you can help is looking for EFI certified food.
- [Illustration Contest: Showcasing the Creative Talents of Farmworkers](https://equitablefood.org/illustration-contest-blog/): EFI is offering a contest for farmworkers to showcase their artistic talents while contributing to the EFI Leadership Team Training Manual.
- [In a Labor Shortage, Become the Employer of Choice](https://equitablefood.org/in-a-labor-shortage-become-the-employer-of-choice/)
- [Increased Benefits and Opportunities Reduce Turnover Rates](https://equitablefood.org/increased-benefits-and-opportunities-reduce-turnover-rates/): New data show that the produce industry is having a harder time finding and keeping workers than most other U.S. business sectors.
- [Industry Perspectives on Four Social Responsibility Certifications](https://equitablefood.org/industry-perspectives-on-four-social-responsibility-certifications/): Watch this deep dive about social responsibility certifications during West Coast Produce Expo. Matt Rogers from AgSocio discussed the benefits of EFI.
- [Inside FirstFruits Farms’ Back-to-School Event](https://equitablefood.org/annual-back-to-school-firstfruits-farms/): This back-to-school event, organized by FirstFruits Farms, brings workers, families and their community together to support students.
- [Internal Trainer Certification Course Develops Employees to Support Organizational Culture and Certification Objectives](https://equitablefood.org/internal-trainer-certification-course-develops-employees-to-support-organizational-culture-and-certification-objectives/): Certified internal trainers provide growers the opportunity to further develop their employees and generate an immediate return on investment.
- [Is Your Company Poised to Find a Billion-Dollar Idea?](https://equitablefood.org/is-your-company-poised-to-find-a-billion-dollar-idea/): Flamin' Hot Cheetos, a billion-dollar product, was invented by a Frito-Lay janitor. When your employees have good ideas, you want to be in the loop.
- [JV Smith Companies’ Mexicali Operation Achieves EFI Certification](https://equitablefood.org/jv-smith-companies-mexicali-operation-achieves-efi-certification/): JV Smith Companies' facility, Agricola El Toro received EFI certification, and with 3,500 employees, became the largest operation to do so.
- [LA TIMES: U.S. Blocking Tomato Shipments From Mexican Farms Accused of Abusing Workers](https://equitablefood.org/la-times-u-s-blocking-tomato-shipments-from-mexican-farms-accused-of-abusing-workers/)
- [Leading ECIP Suppliers Celebrated at the Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show](https://equitablefood.org/ecip-leadership-circle-celebration-at-the-global-produce-floral-show/)
- [Learn to Lead Through Facilitation](https://equitablefood.org/learn-to-lead-through-facilitation/)
- [Lee el Entorno, Lidera el Entorno](https://equitablefood.org/lee-el-entorno-lidera-el-entorno/): Este blog está basado en el webinario donde se exploró cómo la facilitación puede ayudar a los líderes a guiar a los equipos a través del cambio.
- [Make Your Fresh Produce Company a Safe Place for Female Employees](https://equitablefood.org/make-your-fresh-produce-company-a-safe-place-for-female-employees/): A harassment-free workplace culture means more employee engagement, leading to improved employee well-being and business benefits.
- [Managing Vendor Compliance: Corporate Social Responsibility](https://equitablefood.org/managing-vendor-compliance-corporate-social-responsibility/): Blue Book takes a dive into corporate social responsibility in this Produce Blueprint and includes Equitable Food Initiative among the efforts.
- [Marcela Covarrubias, Rosa Madrigal, and Melissa Gonzalez Lead the Charge in Stemilt’s EFI Certifications](https://equitablefood.org/marcela-covarrubias-rosa-madrigal-and-melissa-gonzalez-lead-the-charge-in-stemilts-efi-certifications/): Three Stemilters are paving the way to achieve EFI certification across its numerous warehouses and ranches.
- [Margaret Reeves Discusses the Origins and Goals of EFI’s Pest Management Standards](https://equitablefood.org/margaret-reeves-discusses-the-origins-and-goals-of-efis-pest-management-standards/): EFI's pest management standards were created with the goal of protecting the health and well-being of farmworkers, first and foremost.
- [Mastronardi Completes 5th EFI Certification](https://equitablefood.org/mastronardi-completes-5th-efi-certification/): Mastronardi Produce, which sells under the SUNSET brand, earned its fifth EFI certification with four certified greenhouses in Mexico and one in Canada.
- [Measuring Pesticide Risk Reduction on EFI-certified Farms](https://equitablefood.org/measuring-pesticide-risk-reduction-on-efi-certified-farms/): Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) partnered with Sustainable Food Group to develop a methodology for measuring pesticide-related risks on certified farms.
- [Millennials and Gen Z Eat With a Focus on Sustainability](https://equitablefood.org/millennials-and-gen-z-eat-with-a-focus-on-sustainability/): For many in the younger generations, food choice is one facet of a lifestyle driven by values for wellness, sustainability, animal welfare and the environment.
- [Millennials Value Brands That Are Socially Responsible](https://equitablefood.org/millennials-value-brands-that-are-socially-responsible/)
- [Mind Over Matters: Sustainability Segment](https://equitablefood.org/mind-over-matters-sustainability-segment/)
- [Misionero Becomes First EFI Certified Operation in Salinas, CA](https://equitablefood.org/misionero-becomes-first-efi-certified-operation-in-salinas-ca/): Misionero becomes the first EFI-certified operation in the Salinas Valley and will partner with growers to bring EFI-certified leafy greens to the market.
- [Misionero Showed Us the People Behind Your Salad Kits](https://equitablefood.org/misionero-showed-us-the-people-behind-your-salad-kits/): Packhouse workers at Misionero shared their experience working at this processing facility in California since implementing the EFI program.
- [Monterey County advocates, growers urge renewed focus on farmworker housing](https://equitablefood.org/monterey-county-advocates-growers-urge-renewed-focus-on-farmworker-housing/): The Californian published a Q&A about farmworker housing with featured answers from growers, advocates, and providers in Monterey County.
- [More and more growers open to labor certification](https://equitablefood.org/more-and-more-growers-open-to-labor-certification/)
- [More Than a Week: Honoring the Hands Behind Every Bite](https://equitablefood.org/more-than-a-week-honoring-the-hands-behind-every-bite/): Behind Every Bite is born from the belief that the recognition of farmworkers shouldn't be a seasonal event but a standard practice.
- [Most Consumers Look for Sustainability in the Grocery Aisle](https://equitablefood.org/most-consumers-look-for-sustainability-in-the-grocery-aisle/): Consumers report that they have trouble identifying which companies deserve to be acknowledged for sustainability efforts.
- [MV Times: Making Ethical Choices in How We Eat](https://equitablefood.org/mv-times-making-ethical-choices-in-how-we-eat/): MV Times published a conversation about ethical eating, unfair labor practices and what consumers who are interested in making the right choices can do.
- [National Farm Safety and Health Week – September 18-24, 2022](https://equitablefood.org/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.
- [National Farm Safety and Health Week Provides Opportunity to Review Less-Considered Injury Risks](https://equitablefood.org/national-farm-safety-and-health-week-provides-opportunity-to-review-less-considered-injury-risks/): Addressing the risk of less-considered injuries resulting from common ergonomic stressors of agriculture jobs benefits workers and the bottom line.
- [National Farmworker Awareness Week Provides Opportunity to Celebrate Farmworkers and Educate Consumers About the Many Hands That Feed Them](https://equitablefood.org/national-farmworker-awareness-week-provides-opportunity-to-celebrate-farmworkers-and-educate-consumers-about-the-many-hands-that-feed-them/): Celebrate National Farmworker Awareness Week by honoring the contributions farmworkers make to food safety and growing our fresh fruits and vegetables.
- [NatureSweet Launches EFI Past Milestone With Newly Certified Facility](https://equitablefood.org/naturesweet-launches-efi-past-milestone-with-newly-certified-facility/)
- [NatureSweet Tomatoes Keeps Its Focus on People](https://equitablefood.org/naturesweet-tomatoes-keeps-its-focus-on-people/): During the COVID-19 pandemic, NatureSweet Tomatoes is taking action to care for associates, their families and local communities.
- [New accreditation and markets ahead for industry organization](https://equitablefood.org/new-accreditation-and-markets-ahead-for-industry-organization/)
- [New Multi-Stakeholder Initiative in Produce Industry](https://equitablefood.org/new-multi-stakeholder-initiative-in-produce-industry/)
- [New Report Shows How Heightened Immigration Enforcement Threatens the Agricultural Workforce](https://equitablefood.org/new-report-shows-how-heightened-immigration-enforcement-threatens-the-agricultural-workforce/): We work with employers to build stronger workforces and better jobs, but true workforce stability in agriculture requires addressing immigration policy.
- [New Video: Agriculture Is Climate Work](https://equitablefood.org/new-video-agriculture-is-climate-work/): Agriculture is Climate Work video highlights a recent project to reduce waste and emissions on GoodFarm's strawberry operation.
- [New Year Food Resolution: EFI Certified](https://equitablefood.org/new-year-food-resolution-efi-certified/): Anna Dey, the blogger of Wild Caught Mama, talks about the importance of knowing about food labels and voting with your dollars.
- [Nominación de Rafael para el Premio al Trabajador Agrícola del Año 2025](https://equitablefood.org/nominacion-de-rafael-para-el-premio-al-trabajador-agricola-del-ano-2025/): Read the complete nomination of Rafael Teran, Farmworker of the Year 2025, submitted by the nominator, Adrian Pantaleon Sandoval.
- [Nominations Open for Farmworker of the Year 2025](https://equitablefood.org/nomination-open-farmworker-award/): The award honors the vital contributions of farmworkers, whose hard work and dedication form the backbone of our agricultural system.
- [Nominations Open for Farmworker of the Year 2025](https://equitablefood.org/nominations-open-for-farmworker-of-the-year-2025/): This award honors the vital contributions of farmworkers, whose hard work and dedication form the backbone of our agricultural system.
- [Non-profit certification and skill-building organization making progress](https://equitablefood.org/non-profit-certification-and-skill-building-organization-making-progress/): Equitable Food Initiative has a lot to celebrate this year. Fresh Plaza shares its progress in 2018, from a new website to the positive impact on the lives of farmworkers.
- [On the Front Lines of Food Safety](https://equitablefood.org/on-the-front-lines-of-food-safety/)
- [On the front lines of food safety — farmworkers have your back](https://equitablefood.org/on-the-front-lines-of-food-safety-farmworkers-have-your-back/)
- [Onions 52 earns its first EFI certification, notes business benefits](https://equitablefood.org/onions-52-earns-its-first-efi-certification-notes-business-benefits/)
- [Opinion: Don’t just train your farmworkers – engage them](https://equitablefood.org/opinion-dont-just-train-your-farmworkers-engage-them/)
- [Optimal Berry: Redefining a Strawberry Legacy](https://equitablefood.org/optimal-berry-redefining-a-strawberry-legacy/): Q&A with Jorge Guerra from Optimal Berry Group, the latest company to adopt EFI’s socially responsible standards in Mexico.
- [People and Pollinators: EFI Certification and Bee Better Certified](https://equitablefood.org/efi-certification-and-bee-better-certified/): Retailers are demanding higher standards for both social responsibility and integrated pest management. EFI offers a streamlined solution...
- [People and Pollinators: EFI Certification for Multiple Retailer Requirements](https://equitablefood.org/efi-certification-for-multiple-retailer-requirements/): Retailers are demanding higher standards for both social responsibility and integrated pest management. EFI offers a streamlined solution...
- [People and Pollinators: From the Field Up with Whole Foods Market](https://equitablefood.org/people-and-pollinators-from-the-field-up-with-whole-foods-market/)
- [People and Pollinators: Staying Committed to IPM with Whole Foods Market](https://equitablefood.org/people-and-pollinators-staying-committed-to-ipm-with-whole-foods-market/)
- [Pete Donlon provides input and oversight on EFI’s Standards Committee](https://equitablefood.org/pete-donlon-provides-input-and-oversight-on-efis-standards-committee/): Vice president of Misionero, Pete Donlon, shares about his experience with Equitable Food Initiative and the importance of social responsibility.
- [Polinizadores y Personas: Certificación de EFI para los Múltiples Requerimientos de los Minoristas](https://equitablefood.org/certificacion-de-efi-para-los-multiples-requerimientos-de-los-minoristas/): Retailers are demanding higher standards for both social responsibility and integrated pest management. EFI offers a streamlined solution...
- [Preventing Sexual Harassment on Farms](https://equitablefood.org/preventing-sexual-harassment-on-farms/): The Equitable Food Initiative Program eliminates sexual harassment and creates equality for female and minority workers on certified farms.
- [Produce for Better Health Foundation Featured EFI Grower](https://equitablefood.org/produce-for-better-health-foundation-features-goodfarms-and-efi/): Produce for Better Health Foundation features EFI-certified strawberry grower.
- [Produce industry giants team up to promote responsible labor practices](https://equitablefood.org/produce-industry-giants-team-up-to-promote-responsible-labor-practices/)
- [Produce industry releases plans for ending abusive Mexican farm labor conditions](https://equitablefood.org/produce-industry-releases-plans-for-ending-abusive-mexican-farm-labor-conditions/)
- [Produce Industry Trades Highlight Costco-EFI Partnership](https://equitablefood.org/produce-industry-trades-highlight-costco-efi-partnership/)
- [Putting Gratitude in Action By Investing in #FoodHeroes](https://equitablefood.org/putting-gratitude-in-action-by-investing-in-foodheroes/): Investments in skill building, working conditions and benefits improve the lives of farmworkers, enabling them to work with greater ease and dignity.
- [Putting the Ethical Charter Into Action](https://equitablefood.org/putting-the-ethical-charter-into-action/)
- [Rafael’s Nomination for Farmworker of the Year 2026](https://equitablefood.org/rafael-nomination-fwoy/): Read the complete nomination of Rafael Teran, Farmworker of the Year 2025, submitted by the nominator, Adrian Pantaleon Sandoval.
- [Rainier Fruit Achieves Equitable Food Initiative Certification](https://equitablefood.org/rainier-fruit-achieves-equitable-food-initiative-certification/): Rainier Fruit, an apple, pear and cherry grower in Selah, WA, has achieved EFI certification for its largest operation of 2,300 acres.
- [Rainier Fruit Moving Toward Formal EFI Certification](https://equitablefood.org/rainier-fruit-moving-toward-formal-efi-certification/): The US fruit producer has begun the process of certifying with the Equitable Food Initiative.
- [Read the Room, Lead the Room](https://equitablefood.org/read-the-room-lead-the-room/)
- [Recap: Food Certification Programs for Farmworker Justice](https://equitablefood.org/recap-food-certification-programs-for-farmworker-justice/)
- [Recognizing Excellence in the Fields](https://equitablefood.org/recognizing-excellence-in-the-fields/): Rafael Teran Melchor of Stemilt Growers has been named the 2025 recipient of the Farmworker of the Year Award.
- [Red Tomato Farms Recognized with EFI Award](https://equitablefood.org/red-tomato-farms-recognized-with-efi-award/)
- [Reducing inequality in today’s produce world](https://equitablefood.org/reducing-inequality-in-todays-produce-world/): Equitable Food Initiative's Rebecca Chavez highlights ways to reduce inequality in today’s produce world in a Produce Blue Book article.
- [Regreso a Clases con Sierra Farms: Mochilas, útiles y familias](https://equitablefood.org/regreso-a-clases-con-sierra-farms/): This back-to-school event, organized by GoodFarms, brings workers, families and their community together to support students.
- [Reimagining Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)](https://equitablefood.org/reimagining-corrective-action-plans-caps/): During the recent webinar, EFI focused on reframing Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) as tools for operational growth and continuous improvement.
- [Researcher Reveals Powerful Insights About Equitable Food Initiative Results on Farms](https://equitablefood.org/researcher-reveals-powerful-insights-about-equitable-food-initiative-results-on-farms/): Christy Getz, agriculture researcher, addresses worker-driven social sustainability with key findings from EFI-certified farms.
- [Retailers Are Relying More on Sustainable Supply Chains](https://equitablefood.org/retailers-are-relying-more-on-sustainable-supply-chains/): Progressive Grocer names the retailers and manufacturers highlighting responsibly sourced products to make it easier for shoppers.
- [Rouge River Farm y su Feria EFI a Través de los Años: Celebración e Impacto](https://equitablefood.org/la-feria-efi-de-rouge-river-farm/): Este año, la Feria EFI organizada por Rouge River Farms, cumple su cuarto aniversario. Lea la entrevista y conozca más sobre este evento.
- [Rouge River Farm’s EFI Fair Through the Years: Celebration and Impact](https://equitablefood.org/rouge-river-farm-fourth-efi-fair/): This year, the EFI Fair organized by Rouge River Farms, celebrates its fourth anniversary. Read the interview and learn more about this event.
- [Rouge River Farms Certifies All US Operations With  Equitable Food Initiative](https://equitablefood.org/equitable-food-initiative-updates-labor-standards-to-include-ethical-charter-addendum-2-2/): Rouge River Farms certified all of its US operations under the Equitable Food Initiative standards for labor practices, food safety and pest management.
- [Rouge River Farms’ Second Consecutive EFI Fair: A Celebration of Learning and Collaboration ](https://equitablefood.org/rouge-river-efi-fair-2023/)
- [Salad producer works towards EFI certification](https://equitablefood.org/salad-producer-works-towards-efi-certification/): Misionero, the fresh-cut producer, is modernizing its facilities to earn the Equitable Food Initiative certification.
- [Sarah Taber Asserts that EFI Tackles Audit Concerns](https://equitablefood.org/sarah-taber-asserts-that-efi-tackles-audit-concerns/): Taber calls EFI “an updated, solidified approach" to enforcing good sustainability, labor practices and food safety practices.
- [Seven top improvements from the EFI Team at Houweling’s Tomatoes](https://equitablefood.org/seven-top-improvements-from-the-efi-team-at-houwelings-tomatoes/): Discover how EFI Teams are improving safety, workplaces and labor-management collaboration in the operation of this tomato grower.
- [Shared Value Summit: EFI stakeholders gather to provide input on program](https://equitablefood.org/shared-value-summit-efi-stakeholders-gather-to-provide-input-on-program/)
- [Shop Your Values This Fall](https://equitablefood.org/shop-your-values-this-fall/): Everyone has a right to know what is in their food and where it comes from. Learn about the certification labels that provide that information.
- [Silvia Zaragoza, Literacy and Leadership Through EFI Trainings](https://equitablefood.org/silvia-zaragoza-literacy-and-leadership-through-efi-trainings/): Silvia Zaragoza, an Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce (A&W) farmworker explains how the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) program motivated her to learn how to read and write.
- [Slavery in seafood: An old problem gets a new tool](https://equitablefood.org/slavery-in-seafood-an-old-problem-gets-a-new-tool/)
- [Sowing the Seeds of Change](https://equitablefood.org/sowing-the-seeds-of-change/): Equitable Food Initiative Through the Lens of Vygotsky's Cultural–Historical Development Theory.
- [Standing with farmworkers still important today](https://equitablefood.org/standing-with-farmworkers-still-important-today/)
- [Stemilt and EFI Featured in New International Series](https://equitablefood.org/stemilt-and-efi-featured-in-new-international-series/): Equitable Food Initiative and Stemilt Growers are proud to share A Holistic Approach to Resilience, a new film in which both companies are featured.
- [Stemilt Hits Milestone With First Equitable Food Initiative Certification](https://equitablefood.org/stemilt-hits-milestone-with-first-equitable-food-initiative-certification/): Stemilt, a family-owned grower, packer, and shipper of tree fruit in Washington state receives its first EFI certification.
- [Stemilt President Says EFI Equips His Team With Necessary Skills](https://equitablefood.org/stemilt-president-says-efi-equips-his-team-with-necessary-skills/): A Q&A with West Mathison, President of Stemilt Growers, reveals his thoughts on social certification and the EFI Program.
- [Stemilt Reports Measurable Gains Through EFI Partnership](https://equitablefood.org/stemilt-reports-measurable-gains-through-efi-partnership/): Six years after earning its first EFI certification, Stemilt conducted a comprehensive review of its internal processes and workforce data.
- [Strawberry grower pilots Equitable Food Initiative](https://equitablefood.org/strawberry-grower-pilots-equitable-food-initiative/)
- [Strong Culture Can Be a Game Changer for an Organization](https://equitablefood.org/strong-culture-can-be-a-game-changer-for-an-organization/): Growers can strengthen their organizational culture through workforce development programs and benefit with increased worker satisfaction and productivity.
- [Support People Behind the Food](https://equitablefood.org/support-people-behind-the-food/)
- [Supporting Workers: How EFI-Certified Farms Transform Lives While Building a Dedicated Workforce](https://equitablefood.org/efi-certified-farms-transform-lives-while-building-dedicated-workforce/): See how embracing an open and supportive approach towards their workforce helps to attract and retain a skilled labor force which is key to thriving in the agricultural industry.
- [Ten Years of Sustained Impact: Part 1](https://equitablefood.org/ten-years-of-sustained-impact-part-1/): First in a three-part series from EFI's 2024 annual report celebrating its 10th anniversary, focusing on multistakeholder collaboration.
- [Ten Years of Sustained Impact: Part 2](https://equitablefood.org/ten-years-of-sustained-impact-part-2/): Second in a three-part series from EFI's 2024 annual report, focusing on upskiling and worker-manager collaboration.
- [Ten Years of Sustained Impact: Part 3](https://equitablefood.org/ten-years-of-sustained-impact-part-3/): Last in a three-part series from EFI's 2024 annual report celebrating its 10th anniversary, focusing on multistakeholder collaboration.
- [The Beet: Plant-Based and the Impact on Global Food Systems](https://equitablefood.org/the-beet-plant-based-and-the-impact-on-global-food-systems/): How plant-based eating impacts communities and the planet.
- [The Equitable Food Initiative: #GrowtheGood](https://equitablefood.org/the-equitable-food-initiative-growthegood/): Margaret Reeves from PANNA invites you to #GrowtheGood with EFI-labeled produce. Learn more at https://equitablefood.org/consumers/.
- [The Ethical Charter and EFI Help Growers Compete in Today’s Marketplace](https://equitablefood.org/the-ethical-charter-and-efi-help-growers-compete-in-todays-marketplace/)
- [The High Cost of Cheap Labor](https://equitablefood.org/the-high-cost-of-cheap-labor/)
- [The Human Cost of Cheap Produce](https://equitablefood.org/the-human-cost-of-cheap-produce/)
- [The Key Role Farmworkers Play in Produce Safety](https://equitablefood.org/the-key-role-farmworkers-play-in-produce-safety/): Food Safety News talked to Peter O'Driscoll about the Produce Safety Aliance's curriculum on food safety and responsible labor practices.
- [The Necessity of Collaborating Across the Supply Chain](https://equitablefood.org/the-necessity-of-collaborating-across-the-supply-chain/)
- [The Ongoing Impact of the 2018 Romaine Food Safety Crisis](https://equitablefood.org/the-ongoing-impact-of-the-2018-romaine-food-safety-crisis/)
- [The Packer: Jeff Lyons Discusses Social Responsibility and EFI](https://equitablefood.org/jeff-lyons-discusses-social-responsibility-and-efi/): Jeff Lyons, Senior Vice President with Costco, discusses social responsibility programs and why he considers EFI "the gold standard."
- [The Produce & Reduce Program: Reducing Waste in Agriculture Through Worker-Management Collaboration](https://equitablefood.org/latest-news-reducing-waste-in-agriculture/): EFI and MTI brought together 3 farming operations to pilot a workforce development approach to reducing GHG emissions through improved waste management
- [The Quiet Rise of the Produce Leader](https://equitablefood.org/the-quiet-rise-of-the-produce-leader/)
- [The role of traceability and transparency in the supply chain](https://equitablefood.org/the-role-of-traceability-and-transparency-in-the-supply-chain/): Produce Blue Book talks how growers are partnering with transparency accountability groups like EFI to respond to consumer demand on traceability.
- [The Skills and Contributions of Farmworkers](https://equitablefood.org/the-skills-and-contributions-of-farmworkers/)
- [The Truth Behind Food Labels](https://equitablefood.org/the-truth-behind-food-labels/): The EFI-certified label indicates that the workers who harvested your food are treated with respect, compensated fairly and engaged to identify problems that impact the safety of your food.
- [The Ultimate Guide To Buying Foods That Boost The Immune System](https://equitablefood.org/the-ultimate-guide-to-buying-foods-that-boost-the-immune-system/): Wild Caught Mama recently wrote on a Whole Foods Market guide. A retailer that supports socially responsible initiatives like EFI.
- [The Value of Third-Party Certifications in Marketing Produce](https://equitablefood.org/webinar-recap-the-value-of-third-party-certifications-in-marketing-produce/): Certifications add value to fresh produce companies by helping tell their stories, meet the requirements of buyers and improve business performance.
- [The young hands that feed us](https://equitablefood.org/the-young-hands-that-feed-us/)
- [Third Annual EFI Fair by Rouge River Farms](https://equitablefood.org/third-annual-efi-fair-by-rouge-river-farms/): The fair is a 4 day event dedicated to explaining the benefits, significance, and standards of the EFI certification for their full workforce.
- [Tip of the Iceberg – Episode 10: How Do You Center People Amid All the AgTech Innovation](https://equitablefood.org/latest-news-tip-of-the-iceberg-nursery-of-ideas/): Alexia Estrada from Nursery of Ideas believes that keeping farm workers at the center of technological advances is crucial for successful innovation.
- [Tip of the Iceberg – Episode 11: How to Share Authentic Stories of Your #alwaysessential Workers](https://equitablefood.org/latest-news-tip-of-the-iceberg-always-essential/): EFI has promoted the hashtag #alwaysessential to highlight the critical role that farm workers play in bringing food to market.
- [Tip of The Iceberg Podcast – Episode 1: Stemilt on Traffic Safety](https://equitablefood.org/latest-news-tip-of-the-iceberg-social-responsibility-stemilt-on-traffic-safety/): Maggie sheds light on the crucial topic of parking lot, traffic, and road safety, and how Stemilt Growers embarked on a journey of continuous improvement.
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 12: The Best Comments from 11 EFI Episodes](https://equitablefood.org/latest-news-tip-of-the-iceberg-best-comments/): In this podcast, we hear from representatives of various companies who share their experiences of how creating a people-first environment.
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 13: Why Bonduelle Fresh Americas Hires Chronically Underemployed People](https://equitablefood.org/latest-news-tip-of-the-iceberg-boundelle-fresh/): In this podcast, we hear from representatives of various companies who share their experiences of how creating a people-first environment.
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 14: DEI expert Vic Clark “How to Diversify Produce Leadership”](https://equitablefood.org/tip-of-the-iceberg-dei-expert-vic-clark/): In this podcast, we hear from representatives of various companies who share their experiences of how creating a people-first environment.
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 15: How This Organic Grower Prevents Falls, Menstruation Embarrassment](https://equitablefood.org/tip-of-the-iceberg-preventing-falls/): In this podcast episode, we hear from representatives of various companies who share their experiences of how creating a people-first environment.
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 16: How ‘Green Teams’ Help 3 California Farms Reduce Waste by 2025](https://equitablefood.org/tip-of-the-iceberg-reduce-waste/): In this podcast, we hear from representatives of various companies who share their experiences of how creating a people-first environment.
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 17:  Taking Action for Responsible Labor Practices](https://equitablefood.org/tip-of-the-iceberg-responsible-labor-practices/): In this episode of the Tip of the Iceberg Podcast, we delve into the Ethical Charter Implementation Program with Peter O'Driscoll and Kim Combs.
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 18: Having Difficult Conversations Leads to Engaged, Productive Workplaces](https://equitablefood.org/tip-of-the-iceberg-difficult-conversations-in-the-workplace/): In this podcast, we hear from representatives of various companies who share their experiences of how creating a people-first environment.
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 19: Why it’s important to advocate the produce industry](https://equitablefood.org/tip-of-the-iceberg-advocate-the-produce-industry/): In this podcast, we hear from representatives of various companies who share their experiences of how creating a people-first environment.
- [Tip of The Iceberg Podcast – Episode 2: Health and Safety at Windset Farms in Delta, BC](https://equitablefood.org/latest-news-tip-of-the-iceberg-health-and-safety-windset-farms/): Windset Farms is a sustainable supplier of naturally grown produce that has delivered fresh produce to consumers for over two decades.
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 3: How Small Things Are Big in Worker Safety Retention](https://equitablefood.org/latest-news-tip-of-the-iceberg-worker-retention/): Marylu discussed the importance of communication in improving safety, quality food, and quality of life for the workforce at the farm. 
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 4: What Labor Shortage? How This Onions Grower Does it!](https://equitablefood.org/latest-news-tip-of-the-iceberg-what-labor-shortage/): During a labor shortage crisis, many agricultural businesses are struggling to find workers. However, Jessica has found success with a different approach.
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 5: How Homegrown Organics and AgriCare (realistically) Became More Sustainable](https://equitablefood.org/latest-news-tip-of-the-iceberg-homegrown-agricare-sustainability/): Some of the benefits of sustainability were seeing people feeling excited about what they are doing, excited about improving their lives.
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 6: How This Fruit Tree Grower is Climbing to Meaningful Sustainability](https://equitablefood.org/latest-news-tip-of-the-iceberg-fruit-tree-grower/): Peterson believes that creating a world-class operation in any industry ii is essential to involve workers who know how to get the job done.
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 7: Let There Be Light](https://equitablefood.org/latest-news-tip-of-the-iceberg-let-it-be-the-light/): In this conversation, Araceli and Eduardo highlight some of the initiatives that Misionero has undertaken through their EFI Leadership Team.
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 8: How Shoppers Discover Who Picks NatureSweet Tomatoes](https://equitablefood.org/latest-news-tip-of-the-iceberg-how-shoppers-discover-who-picks-naturesweet-tomatoes/): NatureSweet's mission is to transform the lives of agricultural workers in North America by providing opportunities for its workers.
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 9: AgSocio’s Matt Rogers on Ethical — and Competitive — Labor Contracting](https://equitablefood.org/latest-news-tip-of-the-iceberg-agsocio-ethical-and-competitive-labor-contracting/): Rogers, from AgSocio, sheds light on labor providers, and addresses questions related to seasonality, labor activities, and effectiveness.
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 20: Creating a More Sustainable Company](https://equitablefood.org/tip-of-the-iceberg-podcast-sustainable-company/): In a recent episode of Tip of the Iceberg by EFI, Maisie Ganzler shared valuable insights on the sustainability journey. 
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 21: The Benefits of Equitable Food Initiative](https://equitablefood.org/the-benefits-of-equitable-food-initiative/): It's been ten years since GoodFarms became the first-ever operation to earn the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) certification.
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 22: How Do You Know if You’re on the Right Track with Sustainability?](https://equitablefood.org/the-right-track-to-sustainability/): Stephanie Teclaw shared her experiences with the course and offered insights on how it could benefit other grower-shippers.
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 23: Recognizing the Importance of Farmworkers](https://equitablefood.org/the-importance-of-farmworkers/): Brianna Shales discusses a topic close to the heart of the fresh produce industry: the importance of farmworkers. 
- [Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 24: Previewing This Year’s Farmworker of the Year Awards](https://equitablefood.org/previewing-this-years-farmworker-of-the-year/): LeAnne Ruzzamenti previews the second annual Farmworker of the Year Award. A celebration of the essential individuals in the fresh produce industry. 
- [Top Retailers Honor Leading Suppliers at ECIP Event](https://equitablefood.org/top-retailers-honor-leading-suppliers-at-ecip-event/): EFI celebrated the ECIP's Leadership Circle at an event held on the first night of the Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta.
- [Tour of EFI-certified strawberry farm in California](https://equitablefood.org/tour-of-efi-certified-strawberry-farm-in-california/): Produce with Pamela tours an EFI-certified facility and talks about the meaning of the label and certification for farmworkers. 
- [Transparency and Sustainability Become Top Trends In Post-COVID-19 World](https://equitablefood.org/transparency-and-sustainability-become-top-trends-in-post-covid-19-world/): Connecting with the post-pandemic consumer will require gaining their trust and speaking directly to their concerns through transparency on multiple levels.
- [Two EFI Directors Assume Expanded Roles](https://equitablefood.org/two-efi-directors-assume-expanded-roles/)
- [Two-Year Produce & Reduce Pilot Program Concludes](https://equitablefood.org/produce-and-reduce-pilot-program-results/): Equitable Food Initiative and Measure to Improve, announced the completion of the Produce & Reduce pilot program reporting reductions of CO2 emissions.
- [U.S. Labor Secretary Perez visits California farm certified by the Equitable Food Initiative](https://equitablefood.org/u-s-labor-secretary-perez-visits-california-farm-certified-by-the-equitable-food-initiative/)
- [U.S.: Equitable Food Initiative partners with nonprofit marketer Red Tomato](https://equitablefood.org/u-s-equitable-food-initiative-partners-with-nonprofit-marketer-red-tomato/)
- [UL Registrar LLC Approved Certification Body for the Equitable Food Initiative](https://equitablefood.org/ul-registrar-llc-approved-certification-body-for-the-equitable-food-initiative/)
- [USDA Grant Program Provides Funding to Improve Working Conditions](https://equitablefood.org/usda-grant-program/)
- [Using Blockchain to Meet Program Goals – An EFI Case Study](https://equitablefood.org/using-blockchain-to-meet-program-goals-an-efi-case-study/): Practical considerations when evaluating a blockchain solution for your program or organization based on Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) as a case study.
- [Veg-Fresh Farms Achieves EFI Certification](https://equitablefood.org/veg-fresh-farms-achieves-efi-certification/)
- [Vegetable Grower News: Growers get proactive for workers relations](https://equitablefood.org/vegetable-grower-news-growers-get-proactive-for-workers-relations/): Vegetable Grower News wrote about the strength of our certification, our rigorous standards, and interactive training. Read the full article.
- [Vic Smith, Kathryn Ault, Martin Guerena and Laura MacCleery Join Equitable Food Initiative Board](https://equitablefood.org/vic-smith-kathryn-ault-martin-guerena-and-laura-maccleery-join-equitable-food-initiative-board/)
- [Vic Smith, Kevin Doran, Peter O’Driscoll and More Discuss Equitable Food Initiative](https://equitablefood.org/vic-smith-kevin-doran-peter-odriscoll-and-more-discuss-equitable-food-initiative/): EFI-certified growers and partners talked about the benefits of investing in Equitable Food Initiative Workforce Development Model.
- [Video: How can the fresh produce industry reduce its risk of food safety outbreaks?](https://equitablefood.org/video-how-can-the-fresh-produce-industry-reduce-its-risk-of-food-safety-outbreaks/)
- [Video: Providing Assurance to Retailers Around Food Safety and Social Responsibility](https://equitablefood.org/video-providing-assurance-to-retailers-around-food-safety-and-social-responsibility/)
- [Webinar Recap: Challenges and Opportunities for the American Grower](https://equitablefood.org/webinar-recap-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-american-grower/): For many American growers, tomorrow’s challenges have become today’s reality. Moving from challenge to opportunity hinges on innovation.
- [Webinar Recap: Greenhouses – A Tool for a Sustainable Future](https://equitablefood.org/webinar-recap-greenhouses-a-tool-for-a-sustainable-future/): A definition of sustainability based on people, planet and profit can help agriculture companies keep up with the moving target of sustainable practices.
- [Webinar Recap: Hiring for the Skills of Tomorrow](https://equitablefood.org/webinar-recap-hiring-for-the-skills-of-tomorrow/): According to industry experts, upskilling and credentialing ag workers is key to developing the competency to meet the supply chain needs of the future.
- [Webinar Recap: Integrating Worker Voice](https://equitablefood.org/webinar-recap-integrating-worker-voice/): Accessing the workforce expertise improves organizational culture and yields benefits for your business that can also extend to families and communities.
- [Webinar Recap: Intro to the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices](https://equitablefood.org/webinar-recap-intro-to-the-ethical-charter-on-responsible-labor-practices/): Responsible labor practices are key for implementing other initiatives important to buyers, including quality, surety of supply and food safety.
- [Webinar Recap: Myths & Realities of Social Compliance](https://equitablefood.org/webinar-recap-myths-realities-of-social-compliance/): Are buyers paying attention? Is worker feedback always negative? The realities surrounding social compliance tell a different story than the myths.
- [Webinar Recap: Responsible Recruitment](https://equitablefood.org/webinar-recap-responsible-recruitment/)
- [Webinar Recap: Social Responsibility – What Consumers Really Want](https://equitablefood.org/webinar-recap-social-responsibility-what-consumers-really-want/): Today’s consumer is more and more interested in issues surrounding social responsibility: transparency, equity, the environment and people.
- [Webinar Recap: Solving Labor and Recruitment Challenges](https://equitablefood.org/webinar-recap-solving-labor-and-recruitment-challenges/): The H-2A Program can provide a false sense of security regarding recruitment risks, but clean recruitment through the program's systems is possible.
- [Webinar: Sustaining food supply continuity while keeping workers safe](https://equitablefood.org/webinar-sustaining-food-supply-continuity-while-keeping-workers-safe/): This webinar explores the challenges of continuity of food supply while striking a balance worker safety.
- [What 2019 Food Trends Tell Us About Equitable Food Initiative](https://equitablefood.org/what-2019-food-trends-tell-us-about-equitable-food-initiative/)
- [What Agriculture Can Learn From Team-Driven Collaboration at Toyota](https://equitablefood.org/what-agriculture-can-learn-from-team-driven-collaboration-at-toyota/)
- [What makes the EFI model so successful? Leadership Teams!](https://equitablefood.org/what-makes-the-efi-model-so-successful-leadership-teams/)
- [What More Should Supermarkets do to Respect Workers’ Rights in their Supply Chain?](https://equitablefood.org/what-more-should-supermarkets-do-to-respect-workers-rights-in-their-supply-chain/): Business Fights Poverty calls Equitable Food Initiative a systemic approach that addresses a sector beyond a single supply chain.
- [Who audits the auditors?](https://equitablefood.org/who-audits-the-auditors/)
- [Who’s really paying for your avocado?](https://equitablefood.org/whos-really-paying-for-your-avocado/): This article dives into the origin of avocados and its impact on the lives of Mexican growers and the planet and mentions the EFI certification program.
- [Whole Foods joins ‘one stop shop’ Equitable Food Initiative](https://equitablefood.org/whole-foods-joins-one-stop-shop-equitable-food-initiative/)
- [Why Social Responsibility Will Enhance Your Brand](https://equitablefood.org/why-social-responsibility-will-enhance-your-brand/)
- [Why Some Wineries Are Becoming ‘Certified B Corp’ — And What That Means](https://equitablefood.org/why-some-wineries-are-becoming-certified-b-corp-and-what-that-means/): The NPR article cites Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) as an organization that's making strides because of its high worker engagement.
- [Why Transparency Matters to Consumers](https://equitablefood.org/why-transparency-matters-to-consumers/)
- [Windset Farms becomes EFI certified](https://equitablefood.org/windset-farms-becomes-efi-certified/): Windset Farms® is happy to announce that its greenhouses in Delta, British Columbia and Santa Maria, California are certified by Equitable Food Initiative (EFI).
- [Windset Farms Marks 10 Years of Collaboration, Safety and Growth With EFI Certification](https://equitablefood.org/windset-farms-marks-10-years-of-collaboration/): Windset Farms ® is celebrating its 10th anniversary as an EFI-certified operation.
- [Windset Farms to Offer EFI-Labeled Produce at Select Costco Stores](https://equitablefood.org/windset-farms-to-offer-efi-labeled-produce-at-select-costco-stores/)
- [Worker Protection Standard Event](https://equitablefood.org/worker-protection-standard-event/)
- [Working through worker-management issues during COVID-19](https://equitablefood.org/working-through-worker-management-issues-during-covid-19/): Tom Karst interviews Vic Smith and Peter O'Driscoll about the impacts of COVID-19 and how worker training and development has helped lead a quick response.
- [Zeroing In On The Recruitment Practices In The Fresh Produce Supply Chain](https://equitablefood.org/zeroing-in-on-the-recruitment-practices-in-the-fresh-produce-supply-chain/)