Protecting the Food Ark
July 7, 2011
This month’s National Geographic features an article, titled Food Ark, about rapid loss of crop diversity worldwide. The […]
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Yearly Archives: 2011
24 posts
A Victory for NC Farmers
June 29, 2011
The new state budget officially preserves the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. The Commission's funding for the next year is limited to $2 million. The budget passed in mid-June, when the legislature overrode the Governor's veto. Saving the Trust Fund is a significant victory for all of North Carolina's small and mid-scale farmers.
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A Step towards Saving the NC Tobacco Trust Fund
May 24, 2011
If you follow us on Facebook, Twitter or email, you know that, for the last three weeks, RAFI […]
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The Economic Impact of RAFI-USA's Tobacco Communities Reinvestment Fund
May 1, 2011
By Dr. Andrew Brod Senior Research Fellow Center for Business and Economic Research The University of North Carolina […]
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Tornado Recovery: Resources for Farms
April 20, 2011
Assistance is available for farmers who had crops, livestock or buildings lost to the tornadoes throughout North Carolina and the Southeast on April 16, 2011.
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Don't Bank on It: Farmers Face Significant Barriers to Credit Access During Economic Downturn
March 22, 2011
Farm credit is the backbone of American agriculture. During the recent economic downturn, America’s family farmers faced significant […]
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