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New Livestock and Poultry Competition Rules Published

January 13, 2020
The Federal Register published a rule set forth by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), which intends to satisfy provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill, written to establish criteria for the Secretary of Agriculture to use in determining whether meat packers are giving undue preference or advantage to specific producers.
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Event: Farmers of Color Network Farmers & Buyers Connect

October 31, 2019
The Farmers of Color Network, a project of RAFI-USA, cordially invites you – producers and local retail and wholesale buyers, and any folks you know who value sourcing local foods from farmers of color – to this event we’re hosting on Wednesday, November 6th in Durham, NC.
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Congressional Briefing: Specialty Crop Risk Management

October 28, 2019
Improvements to the Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) Program and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) could create a cascade of benefits to the ag sector - particularly for specialty crop growers and beginning farmers not currently covered by crop insurance.
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Global Food Week of Action 2019

October 19, 2019
During the period of October 14-18, 2019, RAFI-USA's Come to the Table team published a series of blog posts in recognition of Global Food Week of Action. This is part of that series.
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Get to Know Your Elected Officials

October 18, 2019
As a constituent rooted in your community, you’re an expert - and you bring authenticity a professional lobbyist cannot. When done right, in-person visits are one of the most effective ways to make your voice heard - especially if you visit multiple times.
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