GIPSA Fact Sheet
January 7, 2012
This fact sheet was produced by the RAFI in cooperation with the Campaign for Contract Agriculture Reform and Farmersʼ Legal Action Group
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Contract Agriculture
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Press Release: Poultry Growers Gain New Protections
December 8, 2011
PRESS RELEASE New rule issued by the USDA addresses unfair industry practices, leaves gaps CONTACT: Becky Ceartas (919) […]
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Guest Post: Poultry Growers Need the GIPSA Rule
September 7, 2011
By Mickey Box, Poultry grower, Arkansas Last month, the Ukrainian company that bought two North Carolina Townsend plants […]
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Townsend Shuts Down NC Plant
August 10, 2011
A week and a half ago, Ukrainian buyer of Townsend announced that it was closing its two North Carolina processing plants. More than 150 North Carolina poultry farmers learned that their contracts will be terminated in 60 days.
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Secretary Vilsack and Attorney General Holder Hear Growers' Concerns
May 25, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010 in Huntsville, Alabama, the United States Justice Department and the United States Department of Agriculture held a hearing on competition and concentration of ownership in the poultry industry. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack moderated the morning panel, and Attorney General Eric Holder spoke as well.
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Growers Explain Injustices in Poultry Industry
May 20, 2010
Tomorrow, in Huntsville, AL, the United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Justice will hold their […]
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Binding Mandatory Arbitration Fact Sheet
December 17, 2007
Binding Mandatory Arbitration Fact Sheet. Published by RAFI in 2007, this fact sheet explains how binding mandatory arbitration […]
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The Farmer's Guide to Peanut Contracts
December 17, 2007
The Farmer’s Guide to Peanut Contracts, January 2007. This guide is intended for farmers who are considering growing […]
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Scott Hamilton's Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
December 17, 2007
Scott Hamilton’s Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry (PDF) – Hamilton, a farmer from […]
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