RAFI Staff, Author at RAFI

Action Alert: NC General Assembly and Governor Fast-track Fracking

June 6, 2014

[Expired Action Alert] June 2014 - Thank you for taking action last week against SB 786, also known as the Energy Modernization Act. Unfortunately, the General Assembly voted to fast-track fracking.

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Whosoever will come, let them!

June 3, 2014

Be one of the whosoever will’s and join us this Saturday in Fairview to tour 3 model, faith-based community gardens. As always, take a few minutes to share news of this event with your friends, family, and colleagues.

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Farmer-veteran Robert Elliot speaks from the heart at RAFI

May 22, 2014

"Who’s going to tackle the farms of tomorrow? That’s easy. Veterans. We’re perfect for it." - Robert Elliot, Cypress Hall Farms

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Action Alert: NC Legislators Take Reckless Step Toward Fracking (SB 786)

May 22, 2014

Once again, North Carolina legislators are trying to move North Carolina closer to fracking by pre-approving rules written by the Mining and Energy Commission. Take action now!

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Press Release: USDA Announces Pilot Program to Offer Whole-Farm Revenue Protection

May 21, 2014

Whole-Farm Revenue Protection looks to be a positive step toward addressing the risk management needs of producers who have historically been underserved by crop insurance. But additional reforms are needed, especially around beginning farmer access to whole-farm revenue insurance.

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An Invitation From The Master Gardener

May 14, 2014

For a lot of us, spring is synonymous with a time of renewal and transformation. The way that Nature revives itself after a particularly long winter is one of the most ageless wonders of our world.

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Help RAFI launch Double Bucks for SNAP customers at Durham Farmers' Market

April 30, 2014

Creating EBT access at farmers markets is exactly the kind of win-win relationship RAFI is thrilled to support. Click here to donate to the efforts.

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Guidelines for Initial Conversations with a Farmer

April 25, 2014

Farm Advocate Training Module #2. When the Phone Rings: Guidelines for Initial Farmer to Advocate Conversations---This webinar explained what happens when a farmer first calls an advocate or advocacy organization.

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Disaster assistance program sign-up begins

April 22, 2014

On April 15, 2014, eligible farmers and ranchers were able to start signing up for disaster assistance programs restored by the 2014 Farm Bill. RAFI's James Robinson explains how to enroll.

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RAFI challenges the root causes of unjust food systems, supporting and advocating for economically, racially, and ecologically just farm communities.

We envision a thriving, sustainable, and equitable food system.

We believe that our work is inherently interconnected, and when we work together our cooperation makes us stronger and more effective.

RAFI challenges the root causes of unjust food systems, supporting and advocating for economically, racially, and ecologically just farm communities.

We envision a thriving, sustainable, and equitable food system.

We believe that our work is inherently interconnected, and when we work together our cooperation makes us stronger and more effective.

RAFI Staff

Action Alert: NC General Assembly and Governor Fast-track Fracking

June 6, 2014

Whosoever will come, let them!

June 3, 2014

Farmer-veteran Robert Elliot speaks from the heart at RAFI

May 22, 2014

Action Alert: NC Legislators Take Reckless Step Toward Fracking (SB 786)

May 22, 2014

Press Release: USDA Announces Pilot Program to Offer Whole-Farm Revenue Protection

May 21, 2014

An Invitation From The Master Gardener

May 14, 2014

Help RAFI launch Double Bucks for SNAP customers at Durham Farmers' Market

April 30, 2014

Guidelines for Initial Conversations with a Farmer

April 25, 2014

Disaster assistance program sign-up begins

April 22, 2014