Yearly Archives: 2024

95 posts
climate smart technical assistance provider Milexa Polanco

Milexa Polanco: Empowering Farmers for a Sustainable Future

December 13, 2024
Milexa Polanco joined RAFI in 2024, bringing over a decade of experience in farmer services and conservation planning. Milexa is proud to assist farmers in the planning and adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices as RAFI’s Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Provider.
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Growing More Than Crops

December 12, 2024
Young farmers across the U.S. are doing more than growing crops - they're building community and working to redefine the future of agriculture. Meet five rising stars in this new generation of farmers stewarding the land and uplifting their communities.
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Mind the Gap

December 12, 2024
Corporate concentration in the grocery industry can contribute to food insecurity, especially in rural communities. RAFI's Grocery Gap Atlas visualizes the relationship between corporate concentration and food access.
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Contract Confidence 

December 12, 2024
Managing contracts is an essential part of running a successful farming business. Contracts help farmers plan for the future and balance financial risks. Seemingly small details in a contract can make a huge difference in your farm’s financial security and whether you are eligible for various grants and programs, including USDA funding. 
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Beyond the Buzzwords

December 12, 2024
Regenerative. Climate-Smart. Sustainable. Organic. The world of agriculture is bursting with eco-friendly alternatives to the modern industrial model. But where do these movements come from, what do they mean, and how are they different from each other?
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New USDA Report Highlights Ongoing Challenges for Small Farms

December 11, 2024
On December 10, USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) launched a new report which offers a snapshot of the 1.9 million farms in the United States for the year 2023, with new insights on farm household finances, technology adoption, and the ongoing challenges faced by small and mid-sized family farms in a changing agricultural landscape.
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