Yearly Archives: 2021

137 posts

Announcing 50 Grantees for 2021 Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Grants

May 3, 2021
RAFI-USA is pleased to announce the recipients of its Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Fund grants. In 2021, the fund awarded $369,200 to 50 grantees across 10 states. The grant program, now in its second year, provides grants of up to $10,000 for farm infrastructure, processing and refrigeration, or collaborative projects with multiple farmers.
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Mo Murrie’s Long and Winding Road to RAFI-USA

May 3, 2021
Learn about Come to the Table's Senior Program Manager, Michelle Osborne's, journey to RAFI-USA. Her advice to faith communities: “Buy from local farmers as much as you can and take action — call your elected officials and tell them what you want out of your food system.”
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Farmer's Market

Church-Farmer Buying Informational Meeting

April 30, 2021
RAFI-USA's Farm and Faith Partnerships Project is hosting an informational session for pastors, lay leaders, and volunteers regarding how you can connect with a local farmer of color in your area to purchase goods from.
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Ergibe Boyd

April 21, 2021
Ergibe Boyd of Queen of Greens Farm is increasing their processing and selling capabilities by purchasing post-harvest equipment and starting a mobile coolbot for market days.
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Ty Boyd

April 21, 2021
Ty Boyd of Cherokee Agriculture Company in Bryson City, NC is improving their growing capabilities in order to have a bigger impact on the health of the Cherokee Community.
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