Yearly Archives: 2012

44 posts

God's First Gift: Seeds, Markets, and Biodiversity

February 2, 2012
God gives people plants and seeds for farming as a gift in the first chapter of Genesis. Genesis tells us God created plants and their seeds, “each according to its kind,” called them good, and gave to humans to eat. For generations, farmers and gardeners have honored this gift, tending and improving their crops.
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Planting Seeds in Eastern NC

January 27, 2012
At the February 2011 Come to the Table Conference in Eastern NC, a group of volunteers gathered at the house of Guillermina Garcia to help plant seeds for her garden.
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Dudley Butler Steps Down from USDA

January 20, 2012
Dudley Butler, the Administrator of the USDA Grain Inspection and Packers and Stockyards Administration stepped down yesterday. Becky and I - and the rest of the folks at RAFI - wanted to take a moment to say "thank you."
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GIPSA Fact Sheet

January 7, 2012
This fact sheet was produced by the RAFI in cooperation with the Campaign for Contract Agriculture Reform and Farmersʼ Legal Action Group
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