Equitable Food Initiative

At EFI, certification is not about perfection — it’s about continuous improvement.

Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) are viewed as opportunities to strengthen systems, support a people-centered culture and drive meaningful, long-term progress across agricultural operations.

Rather than treating CAPs as setbacks, EFI’s approach encourages learning, collaboration and practical improvement that helps build stronger workplaces and more resilient operations over time.

Learn more and watch the webinar on-demand >> https://hubs.li/Q04jz2Y50

Celebrating 30 years of National Safety Month.

At EFI, safety is not just compliance — it’s a culture built through worker engagement, communication and continuous improvement.

That approach is showing measurable impact in the field. For example, Stemilt Growers, reports workplace injuries decreased 15% from 2023 to 2024, attributed to stronger worker engagement through EFI’s Responsibly Grown, Farmworker Assured certification.

When workers are empowered to identify risks and shape solutions, safer and stronger workplaces follow.

Farmworker of the Year FINALIST! Meet Isaias Lepes Arredondo

Fifty years of dedication leaves a lasting impact. Isaias has spent a lifetime showing what commitment, humility, and pride in one’s work truly look like—adapting with the industry while mentoring the next generation along the way. Currently working with Rainier Fruit Company, his legacy is built not on recognition but on the people and systems he’s helped sustain.

Meet Isaias aka Sammy at https://hubs.li/Q04gpp9g0