2014 - Page 2 of 9

Every (Farmer's) Vote Counts: FSA County Committees

November 18, 2014

Calling all farmers! Do you want to stand up for your interests in a meaningful way? Go straight to the source and vote in your local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee election!

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Crop Insurance to be More Cost-Effective for Diversified and Specialty Crop Producers

November 7, 2014

Yesterday, USDA announced the availability of a new whole-farm revenue policy, known as Whole-farm Revenue Protection (WFRP). WFRP will replace Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) and Adjusted Gross Revenue-Lite (AGR-Lite) starting in the 2015 crop insurance year.

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NC Mining & Energy Commission Releases "Hearing Officers' Report" on Draft Fracking Rules

November 6, 2014

Yesterday, the North Carolina Mining and Energy Commission (MEC) released the Hearing Officers’ Report written in response to public comments on MEC draft fracking rules.

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Have We Reached a Tipping Point on the Loss of Seed Biodiversity?

November 4, 2014

RAFI is very proud to release the findings of the 2014 Summit on Seeds and Breeds for the 21st Century, held in March in Washington, DC. The Summit and Proceedings are the latest in our decades-long work on biodiversity in global seeds and agronomic animal breeds.

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Press Release: Report Calls For Action to Address Loss in Seed Biodiversity

October 31, 2014

Today, the Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI) published the proceedings from the 2014 Summit on Seeds and Breeds for 21st Century Agriculture. The summit is part of RAFI's long-standing work to protect agricultural diversity by addressing systemic policy root causes, such as a lack of adequate funding and public support for classical breeding programs.

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RAFI Kicks off 2015 Grant Program for Farmers with Tour at Pickett Farm

October 28, 2014

This year, RAFI will celebrate 18 years of serving small and mid-scale family farmers across NC through our grant program. To kick-off a new round of grant-making through our Agricultural Reinvestment Fund, we've organized a farm tour with two of our current grantees on Wednesday, November 5th from 1-3pm.

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Press Release: Crop Insurance to be More Cost-effective for Diversified and Specialty Crop Producers

October 22, 2014

In the coming weeks, USDA is expected to release the details of a new whole-farm revenue policy, known as Whole-farm Revenue Protection (WFRP), which was required by the 2014 Farm Bill. USDA has also made significant changes to the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP).

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Press Release: RAFI Celebrates 18 Years of Awarding Grants to Farmers at Pickett Farm on Nov. 5th

October 21, 2014

In 2015, RAFI celebrates 18 years of serving small/mid-scale family farmers across NC, through an innovative grant program, the Agricultural Reinvestment Fund. To commemorate, and kick-off a new round of grant-making, RAFI is holding event on November 5, 2014 from 1-3pm. Judy and Gene Pickett will host at their multi-generational family farm in Beulaville, NC.

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Press Release: Initiative Launched to Increase Farmers Market Sales and Local Food Access

October 20, 2014

Two of North Carolina’s leading local food and farmer advocacy organizations have joined forces on a major new initiative to increase farmer direct sales and expand local food access. ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) and RAFI-USA (Rural Advancement Foundation International) have partnered on the project, Connect2Direct.

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RAFI challenges the root causes of unjust food systems, supporting and advocating for economically, racially, and ecologically just farm communities.

We envision a thriving, sustainable, and equitable food system.

We believe that our work is inherently interconnected, and when we work together our cooperation makes us stronger and more effective.

RAFI challenges the root causes of unjust food systems, supporting and advocating for economically, racially, and ecologically just farm communities.

We envision a thriving, sustainable, and equitable food system.

We believe that our work is inherently interconnected, and when we work together our cooperation makes us stronger and more effective.

Yearly Archives: 2014

Every (Farmer's) Vote Counts: FSA County Committees

November 18, 2014

Crop Insurance to be More Cost-Effective for Diversified and Specialty Crop Producers

November 7, 2014

NC Mining & Energy Commission Releases "Hearing Officers' Report" on Draft Fracking Rules

November 6, 2014

Have We Reached a Tipping Point on the Loss of Seed Biodiversity?

November 4, 2014

Press Release: Report Calls For Action to Address Loss in Seed Biodiversity

October 31, 2014

RAFI Kicks off 2015 Grant Program for Farmers with Tour at Pickett Farm

October 28, 2014

Press Release: Crop Insurance to be More Cost-effective for Diversified and Specialty Crop Producers

October 22, 2014

Press Release: RAFI Celebrates 18 Years of Awarding Grants to Farmers at Pickett Farm on Nov. 5th

October 21, 2014

Press Release: Initiative Launched to Increase Farmers Market Sales and Local Food Access

October 20, 2014