The Farmstand: RAFI’s Blog

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Announcing 50 Grantees for 2021 Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Grants

May 3, 2021
RAFI-USA is pleased to announce the recipients of its Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Fund grants. In 2021, the fund awarded $369,200 to 50 grantees across 10 states. The grant program, now in its second year, provides grants of up to $10,000 for farm infrastructure, processing and refrigeration, or collaborative projects with multiple farmers.
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Mo Murrie’s Long and Winding Road to RAFI-USA

May 3, 2021
Learn about Come to the Table's Senior Program Manager, Michelle Osborne's, journey to RAFI-USA. Her advice to faith communities: “Buy from local farmers as much as you can and take action — call your elected officials and tell them what you want out of your food system.”
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Church-Farmer Buying Informational Meeting

April 30, 2021
RAFI-USA's Farm and Faith Partnerships Project is hosting an informational session for pastors, lay leaders, and volunteers regarding how you can connect with a local farmer of color in your area to purchase goods from.
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#TakeActionTuesday: Ask your Representative to support Organic Agriculture

April 13, 2021
We need your help to secure a boost in funding for the National Organic Program and other programs to strengthen organic enforcement, crack down on fraud, boost organic research, and expand organic data collection. The House Organic Caucus is also requesting funding to fix the organic certification cost share program shortfall – funding for this program was slashed in 2020.
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