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RAFI Kicks off 2015 Grant Program for Farmers with Tour at Pickett Farm

October 28, 2014

This year, RAFI will celebrate 18 years of serving small and mid-scale family farmers across NC through our grant program. To kick-off a new round of grant-making through our Agricultural Reinvestment Fund, we've organized a farm tour with two of our current grantees on Wednesday, November 5th from 1-3pm.

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Press Release: Crop Insurance to be More Cost-effective for Diversified and Specialty Crop Producers

October 22, 2014

In the coming weeks, USDA is expected to release the details of a new whole-farm revenue policy, known as Whole-farm Revenue Protection (WFRP), which was required by the 2014 Farm Bill. USDA has also made significant changes to the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP).

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Press Release: RAFI Celebrates 18 Years of Awarding Grants to Farmers at Pickett Farm on Nov. 5th

October 21, 2014

In 2015, RAFI celebrates 18 years of serving small/mid-scale family farmers across NC, through an innovative grant program, the Agricultural Reinvestment Fund. To commemorate, and kick-off a new round of grant-making, RAFI is holding event on November 5, 2014 from 1-3pm. Judy and Gene Pickett will host at their multi-generational family farm in Beulaville, NC.

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Press Release: Initiative Launched to Increase Farmers Market Sales and Local Food Access

October 20, 2014

Two of North Carolina’s leading local food and farmer advocacy organizations have joined forces on a major new initiative to increase farmer direct sales and expand local food access. ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) and RAFI-USA (Rural Advancement Foundation International) have partnered on the project, Connect2Direct.

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2015 Come to the Table Regional Conferences: Head, Heart, Hands

October 3, 2014

RAFI-USA is excited to announce its three Come to the Table conference dates for 2015.

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Post Farm Aid Reflection: Unity Found in the Field

September 30, 2014

Two weeks ago, RAFI had the unique opportunity to attend a gathering of 200 activists and organizers from across the United States as they discussed the state of farming today.

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Pepper Fest Is Around the Corner!

September 27, 2014

At PepperFest, with every bite of delicious, peppery dishes and each sip of spicy pepper-infused beer, we are propagating a world that is free of genetically-modified organisms and patents on seed varieties, and free to adapt, as needed. We are all helping create a stronger local food system and a better future for our children.

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Video: Alex Hitt & Sandi Kronick on the Community of Good Food

September 19, 2014

Farmer Alex Hitt and CEO of Eastern Carolina Organics Sandi Kronick talk about the importance of direct markets and the community that is built around good food in this new video produced by Farm Aid.

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What Made Neil Young Hug My Boss?

September 18, 2014

Our Executive Director, Scott Marlow, delivered a compelling statement at Farm Aid this past weekend, and we thought we'd transcribe some of it to share with you all. It moved Neil Young so much that he gave Scott a big hug on stage.

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RAFI challenges the root causes of unjust food systems, supporting and advocating for economically, racially, and ecologically just farm communities.

We envision a thriving, sustainable, and equitable food system.

We believe that our work is inherently interconnected, and when we work together our cooperation makes us stronger and more effective.

RAFI challenges the root causes of unjust food systems, supporting and advocating for economically, racially, and ecologically just farm communities.

We envision a thriving, sustainable, and equitable food system.

We believe that our work is inherently interconnected, and when we work together our cooperation makes us stronger and more effective.

The Farmstand: RAFI’s Blog

RAFI Kicks off 2015 Grant Program for Farmers with Tour at Pickett Farm

October 28, 2014

Press Release: Crop Insurance to be More Cost-effective for Diversified and Specialty Crop Producers

October 22, 2014

Press Release: RAFI Celebrates 18 Years of Awarding Grants to Farmers at Pickett Farm on Nov. 5th

October 21, 2014

Press Release: Initiative Launched to Increase Farmers Market Sales and Local Food Access

October 20, 2014

2015 Come to the Table Regional Conferences: Head, Heart, Hands

October 3, 2014

Post Farm Aid Reflection: Unity Found in the Field

September 30, 2014

Pepper Fest Is Around the Corner!

September 27, 2014

Video: Alex Hitt & Sandi Kronick on the Community of Good Food

September 19, 2014

What Made Neil Young Hug My Boss?

September 18, 2014