Board of Directors Comings and Goings
February 12, 2021
Learn about our new board members as we thank Mrs. Shirley Sherrod for her service to RAFI-USA.
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The Farmstand: RAFI’s Blog
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RAFI-USA Statement in Support of Senator Amy Klobuchar's Anti-trust Bill
February 8, 2021
Rural Advancement Foundation International - USA (RAFI-USA) supports Senator Amy Klobuchar’s omnibus bill, The Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act, which she introduced in early February.
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Farmers of Color Network Grants Fund Extends Deadline to February 19, 2021
February 8, 2021
Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA) is pleased to announce the second round of grants from its Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Fund. The program provides grants of up to $10,000 to farmers for projects to increase farm viability, support farmers’ local food economies, and preserve traditional farming practices.
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2021 School for Food Justice, Faith, and Storytelling Holds First Meeting
February 4, 2021
Learn about the first session of our 2021 School for Food Justice, Faith, and Storytelling. This new school is a part of RAFI-USA's Come to the Table program.
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#TakeActionTuesday: Support the Justice for Black Farmers Act
January 18, 2021
The Justice for Black Farmers Act increases oversight to prevent future USDA discrimination and directs support to help Black farmers succeed, such as land access, training and apprenticeships, credit assistance, funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and more.
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Come to the Table program offers mini-grants supporting faith communities, farmers, and food insecure communities
January 15, 2021
Come to the Table program is pleased to once again offer technical assistance grants to support up to 30 rural United Methodist churches throughout North Carolina that are engaging in emergency hunger relief efforts.
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RAFI-USA 2020 Impact Report: Working Together, Making a Difference
December 22, 2020
2020 was certainly a year of challenges, although we are encouraged and humbled by the outpouring of generosity and support from our community. Please take a few minutes to read our 2020 Impact Report to see all the ways your support helped us help farmers and communities.
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Expanded Second Round of Grants from its FOCN Infrastructure Grants Fund
December 21, 2020
RAFI-USA is pleased to announce the second round of grants from its Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Fund. Farmers, submit an interest farm if you would like to receive an application in January.
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Farmer Hotline Holiday Schedule
December 21, 2020
As we experience the year-end holidays, we understand that for some, these can be hard times. From December 24 through January 4, the Hotline will be open, but will be taking messages and returning those calls as soon as we can. We're here for you, so please don't hesistate to call us at 866-586-6746.
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