EFI Highlights Role of Farmworkers During Food Safety Month

September 2, 2021 Equitable Food Initiative

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, is celebrating National Food Safety Education Month by encouraging growers and agricultural associations to share their commitment to food safety and remind consumers that farmers and farmworkers are on the frontlines of providing safe, nutritious food. 

Stemilt Becomes First Apple & Cherry Company to Achieve Full Equitable Food Initiative Certification

August 26, 2021 Stemilt

Stemilt received new Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) certifications in [August] to become the first apple, pear, and cherry company to achieve EFI certification of its entire operation. The new certifications bring EFI standards and continuous improvement practices into all Stemilt-owned orchards and warehouse facilities and represent over 3500 employees.

David Cea Joins EFI as Workforce Development Specialist

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, is proud to welcome David Cea as its new workforce development specialist.

Three Lead The Charge in Stemilt’s EFI Certifications

March 29, 2021 Stemilt

Stemilt’s journey to achieve Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) certification across numerous ranches and warehouses is well on its way to becoming a reality.

EFI Celebrates National Farmworker Awareness Week with Communications Toolkit Available to Industry

March 11, 2021 Equitable Food Initiative

Equitable Food Initiative is celebrating National Farmworker Awareness Week by encouraging growers, agricultural associations and consumers to share messages honoring the farmworkers that make it possible for Americans to have access to high-quality, fresh and safer fruits and vegetables, particularly in light of the pandemic.