Yearly Archives: 2026

24 posts

USDA Moves to Delay Long-Awaited Poultry Grower Protections

March 19, 2026
USDA has proposed delaying a rule that sets fair payment standards for poultry growers by 18 months, pushing implementation to the end of 2027. The rule aims to improve transparency and income stability for contract farmers. Advocates warn the delay would postpone long-awaited protections despite evidence these standards can work.
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Update: Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers, Deadline Extended

March 9, 2026
Farmers who planted specialty crops in 2025 may be eligible for one-time payments through the USDA’s Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program. To participate, producers must report their 2025 planted acreage to their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office by 5:00 p.m. EDT on March 13, 2026.
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Four-Season Market Garden Workshop

March 5, 2026
On the brink of the 2026 growing season, RAFI teamed up with Faithfull Farms to host an in-person Four-Season Market Garden Planning Workshop led by Howard Allen.
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Job Opening: Data Manager

March 5, 2026
RAFI is hiring a Data Manager to help tell the story of our work through data. This role will strengthen how we collect, manage, and use information across programs, communications, and development to better understand our impact and engagement.
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Job Opening: Southeast (SE) Cohort Project Manager

February 17, 2026
The Southeast Cohort Project Manager is a full-time RAFI role leading a regional cohort of Direct Service Providers who help Southeastern farmers navigate financial distress. Reporting to the DBAN Project Manager, duties include supervising DSPs, coordinating trainings, managing operations, and planning events.
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