AmeriCorps VISTA
August 10, 2013
The following positions are full-time for one year. Start date is 11/05/2013 and end date is 11/08/2014. Applications will be accepted through 8/30/2013.
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Yearly Archives: 2013
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News highlights need for better crop insurance
August 6, 2013
"One of the things that keeps me from expanding or wanting to expand, is the lack of being able to cover the risk." Farmer John Vollmer discusses this year's heavy rains, and the need for better federal crop insurance.
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2015 AmeriCorps VISTA Opportunities
July 24, 2013
AmeriCorps VISTA Member Openings 2015-2016 Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI-USA) Pittsboro, North Carolina The following positions are full […]
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Hot Shot Meat Goats Give Hope & New Life to Farmer
July 24, 2013
Kay Doby loves the North Carolina tobacco land she grew up on and never thought to leave it. The earth beneath her feet is rich with history. It tells the story of four generations of Southern farmers connected to a livelihood of hard work.
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RAFI Executive Director Discusses Food Security for CCTV America
July 22, 2013
In this breaking news piece, our Executive Director discusses solutions to access economically, physically, socially adequate food supplies to support a healthy and active life for all people.
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Letter to Congress: It is Time for a Full, Fair Farm Bill
July 19, 2013
RAFI is proud to join 243 food and farm organizations throughout the country in a letter urging Congress for a full and fair Farm Bill by Sept. 30.
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Farmers and Eaters Benefit from Society of Saint Andrew
July 18, 2013
For years I’ve heard about Society of Saint Andrew and its inspiring work salvaging food crops from farmers’ […]
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Lindley Farms Creamery Doubles Business with RAFI Grant
July 18, 2013
“I am so grateful for that RAFI support,” Ann Campbell of Lindley Farms Creamery says. “Business has doubled. And we have gained new customers – really good people that support us.”
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Guest Post: What Good is a Garden?
July 10, 2013
"A garden cultivates gratitude." Nancy Sleeth, co-founder of Blessed Earth, writes her thoughts on the benefits of school and church gardens and provides some tips for getting started.
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