The Farmstand: RAFI’s Blog

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Fact sheet: Crop Insurance for Organic Farming Practices

March 6, 2016
Organic farming has become one of the fastest growing segments of U.S. agriculture. The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) recognizes organic farming practices as good ones, and continues to improve crop insurance for organic producers and producers transitioning to organic. Regulations governing the insurability of organic and transitional practices are generally the same as conventional.
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UPDATE: Farmers, Stay Ahead of Winter Storms

January 21, 2016
With much of the South expecting moderate to heavy snow and ice this weekend, make sure you and your farm is prepared for the worst, should it happen. Please note: This information is updated for programs current to January 2016.
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Cattle to Rabbitry in Alamance County, NC

January 14, 2016
Steve Sifford of Alamance County, North Carolina received a grant through RAFI's Agricultural Reinvestment Fund in 2015 to add the necessary infrastructure for raising rabbits including building hutches and shade structures. Read more about Steve's story here.
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#TBT: Revisiting the Peanut Project: A Model of Farmer-Centered Innovation

October 29, 2015
To celebrate our 25th anniversary this year, we’ve started a new series that combines reflections on our history with the popular “Throwback Thursday” (#TBT) social media trend. Look for new articles tagged with #TBT here on Thursdays and join us for a look back on our history of working alongside farmers and rural communities.
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Upcoming Farm Tour at Waterdog Farms in Hurdle Mills, NC

October 14, 2015
Join us for a farm tour on October 18th at Waterdog Farms​ in Hurdle Mills, NC (1-3 pm). The farm received a grant from our Agricultural Reinvestment Fund this year to scale up production of their herbs and tea plants. Check out this growing farm-to-cup business and enjoy free samples of their tasty herbal teas.
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