Book Review — High on the Hog
May 1, 2023
Jessica B. Harris's book, High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America, explores culinary and cultural connections throughout African American history.
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Yearly Archives: 2023
113 posts
FreshPoint Shares Tips and Insights into Local Sourcing
May 1, 2023
Learn about wholesale produce marketing for small farmers in this Q & A with Lauren Horning, Director of Local Sourcing and Sustainability at FreshPoint, North America’s largest exclusively owned produce distributor.
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Tunnel Vision
May 1, 2023
When Elvin Eaton of Fairport Farms needed a high tunnel, a conversation with RAFI staff led to a collaborative tunnel-raising at his Kittrell, NC farm.
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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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[CLOSED] Job Opening: Come to the Table Program Associate
April 10, 2023
RAFI-USA's Come to the Table program is looking for a Program Associate to assist with communications, events, and program support.
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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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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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