Monthly Archives: April 2023

7 posts

Seeds of Change

April 19, 2023
The concentration of the seed market into a small group of megafirms has led to fewer available varieties of seeds, less genetic diversity, less biodiversity in our agroecosystems, supply chain gaps for specific regions and of course, higher prices.
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SFJFS Session 6 Insights

April 18, 2023
The School for Food Justice, Faith, and Storytelling held its fifth session on March 16, featuring an exercise on the depth of stories that the Judeo-Christian Scriptures have to offer about food, agriculture, and economy.
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What is ERP Phase 2 and Should I Apply?

April 17, 2023
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 7.14.23. Has your farm production and income suffered due to natural disasters in 2020 and 2021? Did you know you could potentially receive a payment from USDA to alleviate the losses through a new program?
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USDA Debt and Discrimination Relief

April 10, 2023
On October 18, USDA made an announcement regarding the first of several phases of critical debt relief assistance to farmers. This blog summarizes what debt relief has already occurred and what farmers may expect next. 
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Volunteers work together to build a high-tunnel during an educational farmer-brigade event at Fairpoint Farms in Kittrell, NC on February 27, 2023.

Building a High Tunnel, Building a Community

April 3, 2023
In late February, 31 volunteers gathered to build a high tunnel at Fairpoint Farms in Kittrell, NC. During the ten hour work day, there were educational talks and a general theme of building something much more than a high tunnel together.
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Sowing the Future: Meet Carolina Alzate Gouzy

April 3, 2023
Carolina joined RAFI-USA in 2022 and wears several hats, focusing efforts on helping farmers access NRCS conservation funding, supporting the Farmers of Color Network team, and working with farmers in the U.S. Caribbean.
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