Disaster Assistance Deadlines
August 27, 2017
This information is intended to give those working through a disaster a sense of the major agencies and deadlines they'll need to know.
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Yearly Archives: 2017
28 posts
Before, After, and Beyond Charlottesville
August 23, 2017
RAFI-USA reaffirms its commitment to stand with and fight for those who face injustice, exploitation, or discrimination. We condemn violence and intimidation, as most recently displayed in Charlottesville, Virginia and other cities across our country, and stand in solidarity with all people and organizations across the country who work to oppose bigotry and exploitation.
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Press Release: Under Contract Screening at The Freedom School in Ohio (9/21/2017)
August 18, 2017
Third Thursday Films kicks off its 2017-2018 season with “Under Contract: Farmers and the Fine Print” at 7pm on September 21, 2017 in Newark, OH. The film is co-sponsored by The Canal Market District and RAFI-USA. Following the film, there will be a discussion with a panel of farmers from the Canal Market.
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Open Letter from Farmers to Mr. John Mackey, Whole Foods CEO
July 10, 2017
A letter authored by members of the North Carolina Natural Hog Growers Association, sent to John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods, on 6/27/2017. A PDF of the original letter is available here.
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Farmers: Two Ways to Make Your Voice Heard
July 5, 2017
Farmers: It's time to stand and be counted. Here are two ways you can make your voice heard this year.
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How Your Farmers' Market Can Accept SNAP/EBT (VIDEO)
July 5, 2017
RAFI-USA staff recently hosted a webinar, covering how farmers' markets can accept SNAP/EBT as payment. Missed it? Watch the video here. Any farmers' market manager, vendor, board member, or partner that has considered adding SNAP/EBT as an accepted payment is strongly encouraged to check it out.
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RAFI and NC Community Garden Partners Join Forces
June 27, 2017
Press Release: North Carolina’s community gardeners and food security supporters have lots to celebrate this summer -- as the first bunches of homegrown tomatoes ripen on the vine, two of the state’s most effective food security organizations have announced that they are joining forces to support community gardening.
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Come to the Table 2017 Evaluation Summary
June 19, 2017
Check out our report on the Come to the Table 2017 Conference, "Bridging Divides: Cultivating Food and Faith Connections."
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Free Workshops: Poultry Farmer's Guide to FSA Loans
June 19, 2017
Upcoming workshops in North Carolina. If you are interested in borrowing money to finance your poultry operation, often the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is the best option for you. FSA has many credit programs available to help farmers finance their farm.
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