Social Media for Farmers Workshop Re-cap
September 27, 2021
In August, we held a workshop on social media for farms and farmers led by 3 farmers of color.
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Monthly Archives: September 2021
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NC Farmers Collaborate to Get Culturally Relevant Crops to Market
September 27, 2021
The Tropical team farmer collaborative are growing African derived vegetables in the Triangle region of North Carolina.
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Gullah Farmers Cooperative Works to Expand Local Market Access
September 27, 2021
The Gullah Farm Cooperative on St. Helena Island, SC are opening a processing facility to support local farmers.
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COVID-19 Relief Resources for Farmers
September 22, 2021
An updated summary of some of the currently available opportunities for farmers seeking pandemic relief. Some of the programs listed below also apply to farmers markets, food hubs, and other food system intermediaries.
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Communities Coalescing to Build Resilience
September 20, 2021
Learn about a great example of community collaboration between Steve Moore, a farmer in Harnett County, NC, and Veronica Watson, a Master Gardener and parishioner at McQueen Chapel UMC in Lee County, NC.
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It's #FairShake for Farmers Week of Action
September 19, 2021
During the #FairShake for Farmers Week of Action, RAFI-USA is pleased to join a broad group of organizations in raising awareness about the harms of corporate consolidation in agriculture and in support of antitrust enforcement and rulemakings that support farmers and ranchers. Join us: September 20-24, 2021
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What to Know about the Pandemic Response and Safety Grant Program
September 13, 2021
Grant Program. PRS was developed to support agricultural stakeholders who haven’t yet received substantial federal financial assistance to respond to the COVID-19 crisis.
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Hurricane Relief Mini-Grants for Farmers
September 8, 2021
In response to Hurricane Ida, RAFI-USA is offering hurricane relief grants to farmers. Farmers in impacted areas of the South and Southeast are eligible for $500 grants.
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Lisa Misch Draws on her Rich Experiences to Inform her Work at RAFI
September 1, 2021
As a RAFI-USA Program Manager and Chair of its Direct Service Team, Lisa Misch secures federal funding, oversees USDA-funded programs, serves on RAFI-USA’s policy team, and manages the Expanding Farmers Market Access program.
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