The Farmstand: RAFI’s Blog

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New Rule Under the Packers and Stockyards Act Finalized

January 15, 2025
Today RAFI celebrates the finalization of the “Poultry Growers Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems” rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act. This rule introduces a significant reform to the poultry tournament system that will allow poultry contract growers to reliably estimate their income for the first time in decades.
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Announcing Grantees for 2024 RAFI Infrastructure Grants

January 15, 2025
RAFI's Infrastructure Grants support the success of established farmers by helping install impactful infrastructure to spur the growth of their operations. Funds will be used for projects that will increase farm viability, support community food sovereignty efforts, preserve traditional and cultural farming practices, and assist local food economies.
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Thank You for Supporting Our Relief Fund

January 8, 2025
Because of the generous support of foundation partners and individuals, RAFI has raised almost $270,000 to support small and mid-scale farmers impacted by the climate disaster Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Learn more about the ongoing effort!
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Contract Opportunity: Land Access Case Manager

January 3, 2025
The Senior Case Manager will support the successful delivery of the Land Access project. The focus of this role will be on program planning and coordination, and providing technical assistance to project beneficiaries in the southeastern US. 
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climate smart technical assistance provider Milexa Polanco

Milexa Polanco: Empowering Farmers for a Sustainable Future

December 13, 2024
Milexa Polanco joined RAFI in 2024, bringing over a decade of experience in farmer services and conservation planning. Milexa is proud to assist farmers in the planning and adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices as RAFI’s Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Provider.
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New USDA Report Highlights Ongoing Challenges for Small Farms

December 11, 2024
On December 10, USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) launched a new report which offers a snapshot of the 1.9 million farms in the United States for the year 2023, with new insights on farm household finances, technology adoption, and the ongoing challenges faced by small and mid-sized family farms in a changing agricultural landscape.
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