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CLOSED: Farmers of Color Network 2024 Mini-Conference Internship

June 26, 2024

The 2024 FOCN mini-conference intern will assist with planning an October mini-conference for members of the Farmers of Color Network in eastern North Carolina.

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Harvesting Change: Kavita Koppa’s Journey in Agriculture

June 7, 2024

With experience in nonprofit, for-profit, and cooperative sectors, Kavita probes deeply into the gray areas of justice, equity, and sustainability in agriculture as RAFI’s Land Access Director.

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Staff Profile: Tee Turner

June 5, 2024

Tee Turner knew from an early age that she wanted to devote her time to helping people. That drive has guided her career journey from serving as an AmeriCorps volunteer, to working in the food bank industry, to her current role as the Climate Smart Project Manager at RAFI.

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RAFI Praises USDA's Proposed Rule on Poultry Tournament Systems

June 3, 2024

Secretary Vilsack and the USDA's proposed rule will allow contract poultry growers to reliably estimate their income for the first time in decades.

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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 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.

Yearly Archives: 2024

CLOSED: Farmers of Color Network 2024 Mini-Conference Internship

June 26, 2024

Harvesting Change: Kavita Koppa’s Journey in Agriculture

June 7, 2024

Staff Profile: Tee Turner

June 5, 2024

RAFI Praises USDA's Proposed Rule on Poultry Tournament Systems

June 3, 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