Beth Hauptle is RAFI's Director of Communications. Beth has been in nonprofit marketing and communications leadership positions for more than 35 years. She helped launch the Animal Welfare Approved (AWA) program and was with the organization for five years prior to its reorganization into A Greener World.
Meet Nikki Pressley, RAFI-USA's Farmers of Color Network Coordinator. Nikki brings commitment and passion to her work as an advocate for farmers and as an artist.
During the #FairShake for Farmers Week of Action, RAFI-USA is pleased to join a broad group of organizations in raising awareness about the harms of corporate consolidation in agriculture and in support of antitrust enforcement and rulemakings that support farmers and ranchers. Join us: September 20-24, 2021
As a RAFI-USA Program Manager and Chair of its Direct Service Team, Lisa Misch secures federal funding, oversees USDA-funded programs, serves on RAFI-USA’s policy team, and manages the Expanding Farmers Market Access program.
Last week the USDA issued a new Frequently Asked Questions page that clarifies how the USDA will enforce the final rule released by the Trump Administration on “Undue and Unreasonable Preferences and Advantages,” under the Packers and Stockyards Act (P&S Act). We thank the USDA for its attention to Packers and Stockyards Act enforcement.
RAFI-USA's strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluation. This is the sixth consecutive time that RAFI-USA has earned this top distinction, placing it among the top 14% of all charities evaluated by Charity Navigator.
It's National Farmers Market Week. Learn more about RAFI-USA's market programs that facilitate wider accessibility of local, fresh, and healthy food to those who are food insecure.