The Farmstand: RAFI’s Blog

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[CLOSED] Sonny Perdue: Take Action of Behalf of American Farmers

January 19, 2017
Sonny Perdue is taking on a critical role at a critical time for American farmers. Net farm income is estimated to have dropped 28% since 2014, and across America farmers are feeling the strain of higher debt loads and lower prices, while struggling to stay viable in uncompetitive markets controlled by corporate giants.
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A Friend to Farmers in All Seasons

December 21, 2016
We believe in a world where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. As an agricultural nonprofit organization, we work every day to make sure that holds true for thousands of family farmers -- but we know first hand that our work is far from over.
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Where We Stand After the Election

December 11, 2016
Over the past 18 months, we’ve seen an election that has divided our nation and our communities. The recent media coverage, exit polls, and other things could bring us to despair over the current challenges facing our country. We encourage everyone to continue to reflect on these realities, while turning attention to the future.
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Farmers Demand Fairness at DC Showing of Under Contract

November 10, 2016
RAFI brought 10 farmers to Capitol Hill to debut a preview version of our documentary that features their stories, Under Contract. Farmers also met with their legislators to demand fairness and urge their support of the Farmer Fair Practice Rules, aka GIPSA rules.
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Celebrate #GivingTuesday: Share your "Unselfie"

November 9, 2016
Join thousands of individuals and organizations across the globe to celebrate #GivingTuesday, an international day of giving back. Celebrate generosity by giving your time, talent, money or voice - and start by sharing your very own #Unselfie.
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