Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) recognizes Earth Day as a call to action for protecting the land and resources that sustain our food systems. With agriculture facing increasing challenges from climate change, soil depletion and labor shortages, the organization is committed to ensuring a sustainable future for all stakeholders through education and industry collaboration.
Sustainability in agriculture goes beyond conservation. It's about building systems that safeguard the environment and the people who grow our food. To advance this mission, EFI offers a suite of educational resources in 2025, including free webinars designed to help industry leaders understand and implement sustainable practices.
"Education is one of the most powerful tools we have for transforming agriculture," said Madelyn Edlin, EFI's product marketing manager. "By equipping growers, workers, and buyers with practical knowledge, we can embed sustainability into every level of the supply chain."
Madelyn Edlin.
The organization's series of free, 30-minute webinars is tailored to deepen industry understanding of key sustainability topics. Highlights include:
- Social responsibility as a key sustainability pillar: Explore why a people-first approach is essential for long-term sustainability. This webinar outlines three practical tactics to enhance your company's social responsibility efforts.
- The role of people in regenerative organic agriculture: In partnership with the Regenerative Organic Alliance, this session connects the dots between soil health, biodiversity and fair labor conditions, revealing how these elements strengthen the resilience of farming systems.
- IPM standards as a key to long-term certification sustainability:
Understand why integrated pest management is critical to sustainability and how its inclusion in social responsibility audits supports long-term success. - Elevating farmworkers for a sustainable future: Join EFI and THX! Dreams on May 20 for a live webinar that explores how farmworker well-being is fundamental to a sustainable food system. Register for free.
"Sustainability is not just about protecting the planet—it's about ensuring that agriculture remains viable for generations to come," added Edlin. "By helping industry leaders understand the connections between environmental stewardship and worker well-being, we're building a stronger, more resilient food system."
The organization invites businesses to take advantage of these educational opportunities and be part of the movement toward a more sustainable agricultural future. Access free recorded webinars, register for upcoming live sessions, and learn more here.
For more information:
LeAnne R. Ruzzamenti
Equitable Food Initiative
Tel.: +1 (202) 524-0540
[email protected]
https://equitablefood.org/