May 2024 - RAFI

Without Increased Lending Authority for FSA, Access to Land and Capital May Get Worse for Smaller Farmers

May 22, 2024

In response to rising land values and input costs, both the Senate and House Farm Bill proposals will seek to increase the total amount that farmers may borrow from the Farm Service Agency (FSA).

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Rep. Thompson's Farm Bill Proposal Will Put Critical Conservation Funds out of Farmers' and Ranchers' Reach

May 17, 2024

Rep. Thompson is re-allocating money away from the conservation practices most commonly sought and utilized by small and mid-scale farmers and ranchers, like those who partner with RAFI.

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Cultivating Community: Taylor Sligh's Journey in Food Justice

May 15, 2024

As part of the Come to the Table team, Taylor coordinates event logistics and conducts communication and outreach to faith communities and food ministries, drawing on her experience in community building and a long-standing dedication to service-oriented leadership.

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The Power of Connection: Haillee Mason's Vision for Food Justice

May 15, 2024

Haillee Mason is celebrating a year as Development Coordinator at RAFI. Creative, community-driven, and a lifelong learner, Haillee’s work to deepen relationships with donors builds on years of experience in fundraising, storytelling, and movement-oriented community building.

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USDA Launches New Summer Food Assistance Program

May 13, 2024

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the launch of a new, permanent program called SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, “to provide food assistance to children and families during the summer.”

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RAFI Welcomes Sen. Stabenow's Farm Bill Framework

May 6, 2024

On May 1, Sen. Stabenow released a Farm Bill Framework in the form of a section-by-section. RAFI commends this strong foundation for further negotiations.

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RAFI challenges the root causes of unjust food systems, supporting and advocating for economically, racially, and ecologically just farm communities.

We envision a thriving, sustainable, and equitable food system.

We believe that our work is inherently interconnected, and when we work together our cooperation makes us stronger and more effective.

RAFI challenges the root causes of unjust food systems, supporting and advocating for economically, racially, and ecologically just farm communities.

We envision a thriving, sustainable, and equitable food system.

We believe that our work is inherently interconnected, and when we work together our cooperation makes us stronger and more effective.

Monthly Archives: May 2024

Without Increased Lending Authority for FSA, Access to Land and Capital May Get Worse for Smaller Farmers

May 22, 2024

Rep. Thompson's Farm Bill Proposal Will Put Critical Conservation Funds out of Farmers' and Ranchers' Reach

May 17, 2024

Cultivating Community: Taylor Sligh's Journey in Food Justice

May 15, 2024

The Power of Connection: Haillee Mason's Vision for Food Justice

May 15, 2024

USDA Launches New Summer Food Assistance Program

May 13, 2024

RAFI Welcomes Sen. Stabenow's Farm Bill Framework

May 6, 2024