Yearly Archives: 2015

62 posts

NCGA Members Lift Fracking Moratorium

March 17, 2015
Regulations developed by the NC Mining and Energy Commission (MEC) to govern natural gas development through hydraulic fracturing go into effect today, ending North Carolina’s moratorium on fracking permits. The door is now open for oil and gas companies to bring permit applications to the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the MEC.
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Help Make a Difference in the Future of NC Agriculture

March 6, 2015
On Wednesday March 18, RAFI will participate in the NC Ag Awareness Day at the North Carolina General Assembly. The Ag Awareness Day is an opportunity for the voices of farmers, food business representatives, ag leaders, and consumers to be heard by NC legislators.
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Come to the Table Guidebook, Second Edition Released

February 27, 2015
The original Come to the Table guidebook created the framework for Come to the Table. It describes with compassion the complexity of a food system full of bounty, but also broken; while many go hungry, nearby family farmers struggle to connect to markets that enable them to sell their produce and make a living.
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