Kelli Dale

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Kelli manages RAFI’s on-farm research, focusing on corn, soybeans, and pollinator habitat, and coordinates the pilot development of a farmer-led seed improvement collaboration. She represents RAFI on the Southern Cover Crops Council and the Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee. With a degree in Agriculture Business Management and a minor in Animal Science from NC State, Kelli brings experience from crop consulting and managing a contract swine farm, giving her deep knowledge of commodity crops and contract agriculture.
Reedy Fork Corn Seed Trial

A Farmer’s Guide to Conducting a Successful Variety Trial

April 28, 2025
Choosing which varieties of crops to grow is one of the most critical farming decisions. Each variety has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. To sort out which variety is best for your farming system, doing a variety trial can help you make that decision.
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NC Seed Stewards

March 28, 2025
Pollinators are essential for maintaining ecosystems. The NC Seed Stewards project supports pollinator habitats by partnering with RAFI's Farmers of Color Network members to grow and harvest NC ecotype wildflowers, enhancing biodiversity and creating market opportunities.
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