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April 1, 2016
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Agricultural Reinvestment Fund Announces 2016 Grant Awards
March 31, 2016
The Agricultural Reinvestment Fund is off to its 19th year in providing cost-share grants to 25 farmer-led projects […]
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Fact sheet: Crop Insurance for Organic Farming Practices
March 6, 2016
Organic farming has become one of the fastest growing segments of U.S. agriculture. The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) recognizes organic farming practices as good ones, and continues to improve crop insurance for organic producers and producers transitioning to organic. Regulations governing the insurability of organic and transitional practices are generally the same as conventional.
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UPDATE: Farmers, Stay Ahead of Winter Storms
January 21, 2016
With much of the South expecting moderate to heavy snow and ice this weekend, make sure you and your farm is prepared for the worst, should it happen. Please note: This information is updated for programs current to January 2016.
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Cattle to Rabbitry in Alamance County, NC
January 14, 2016
Steve Sifford of Alamance County, North Carolina received a grant through RAFI's Agricultural Reinvestment Fund in 2015 to add the necessary infrastructure for raising rabbits including building hutches and shade structures. Read more about Steve's story here.
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Farmers, Please Take this 2-Minute Survey!
January 12, 2016
Please take a moment to fill out the survey about our online risk management tools. Your input helps us inform you about the best risk management options for farms.
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Sustainable Agriculture Wins in 2016 Federal Budget
December 17, 2015
After several budget extensions, known as a Continuing Resolution or CR, Congress has agreed on a spending bill to fund the government in 2016, avoiding another government shutdown. The big news: NO GIPSA RIDER.
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#TBT: Revisiting the Peanut Project: A Model of Farmer-Centered Innovation
October 29, 2015
To celebrate our 25th anniversary this year, we’ve started a new series that combines reflections on our history with the popular “Throwback Thursday” (#TBT) social media trend. Look for new articles tagged with #TBT here on Thursdays and join us for a look back on our history of working alongside farmers and rural communities.
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Rev. Joyner in the Running for CNN Hero of the Year
October 29, 2015
We at RAFI are delighted, and not a bit surprised, that Reverend Richard Joyner has been named a CNN hero of the year. We became acquainted with him and his ambitious projects at the Conetoe Family Life Center about five years ago. You can read more on our blog and cast your VOTE on CNN's website here for this real-life everyday hero!
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