Yearly Archives: 2015

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New Video: Do the Crop Hop, Y’all!

September 2, 2015
We started the Crop Hop three years ago, as a way to bring our community together to celebrate family farmers and farm advocates. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate here in the North Carolina Piedmont -- delicious food, talented local musicians, and a boot-stompin’ square dance -- sounds about right! Check out our new video for the event!
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Recording of Oil and Gas Leasing in North Carolina Webinar

August 31, 2015
In recent years, some NC landowners have been presented with the opportunity to sign oil and gas leases, which give companies the right to conduct hydraulic fracturing (fracking). At the same time, lawmakers have debated the merits of active oil and gas industries in NC, leading to new laws and regulations governing the industries.
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Action Alert: Stop the GE "Dark" Act

July 21, 2015
This week the US House Agriculture Committee passed HR 1599 (aka the "D.A.R.K. Act" or "Denying Americans the Right To Know Act"). If passed, the bill would effectively end the rights of states and local governments to label and regulate GE food products. Take action now!
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RAFI E-NEWS Spring/Summer 2015

July 16, 2015
Welcome to RAFI E-News! This summer, RAFI staff have been busy planting and harvesting organic field trials, visiting innovative farm-based enterprises across the state, providing financial counseling to farmers who call on us for help, and helping farmer’s markets launch SNAP incentive programs.
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