Filing Deadline for Black Farmers Case is Tomorrow, May 11th
May 10, 2012
If you are a member of the Pigford II Class Action Lawsuit, you must file your claim by midnight on Friday, May 11th.
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Farm Advocacy
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Pointing the Way to Strong Local Food Systems
February 29, 2012
The USDA released a new report today on its Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative, which coordinates USDA programs that strengthen local and regional food systems and strengthen their economies. Founded in 2009, the program uses existing USDA staff and infrastructure to simplify the process of putting public dollars to work for local economies through USDA programs.
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Remembering Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans
January 27, 2012
I am saddened this week by the loss of Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans. You only have to […]
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Disaster Programs and the Changing Face of Agriculture in North Carolina
December 17, 2011
Disaster Programs and the Changing Face of Agriculture in North Carolina explores the growing gap between the needs […]
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RAFI-USA staff participates in Farm Aid’s Advocacy Convening…
September 1, 2011
From August 11th to August 13th, RAFI-USA co-hosted with Farm Aid a historic farm-advocates gathering. The “National Meeting […]
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What We Did on Our Summer Vacation
August 5, 2011
Much like the farmers laboring in our community and beyond, RAFI has been hard at work during this […]
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The Economic Impact of RAFI-USA's Tobacco Communities Reinvestment Fund
May 1, 2011
By Dr. Andrew Brod Senior Research Fellow Center for Business and Economic Research The University of North Carolina […]
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Don't Bank on It: Farmers Face Significant Barriers to Credit Access During Economic Downturn
March 22, 2011
Farm credit is the backbone of American agriculture. During the recent economic downturn, America’s family farmers faced significant […]
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Documenting Disaster Losses
November 21, 2010
A farmer's ability to receive assistance for disaster losses depends in large part on his or her ability to demonstrate the extent of those losses. This guide helps farmers understand how to document the impact of disasters on their farms and apply for assistance.
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