Farmers vs. Food Security: Everybody Loses in the Farm Bill
June 21, 2013
Tragically, vulnerable populations have been pitted against each other in the Farm Bill process: farmers and hungry people.
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The Farmstand: RAFI’s Blog
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Farm Bill history and why it matters
June 21, 2013
Through all the talk, the untold story is that this is a fight that neither side wins. The winners are the multinational companies that have manipulated all of these programs to benefit them first, and people second. In our view, the balance is now off.
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Farm Bill 2013: The time is now
June 20, 2013
UPDATE: House rejects Farm Bill, June 20 | Years, even decades, of work can come down to a 5-minute vote in an obscure committee. We hope that you will trust us, and our partners, that, when we ask you to take action on the Farm Bill, it is because that action is important and effective.
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RAFI's Farm Sustainability Director, paternity leave featured on CNN
June 18, 2013
RAFI is featured on CNN among only 11.4% of U.S. workplaces to offer paternity leave.
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You are warriors: our hope for SNAP
June 13, 2013
"Yours is a moral voice. Be compassionate. Don't be afraid to show your heart. You are ambassadors. You are warriors."
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Letters to Capitol Hill: Talking with Legislators about SNAP
June 7, 2013
At recent Come to the Table conferences, the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (SNAP) at farmers markets was a major topic of conversation. Many of you expressed that in a down economy, SNAP benefits are crucial to keeping families from going hungry. 47 million Americans receive these benefits, though many report running out before the end of the month.
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In the News: Landowner Rights Addressed at Local Forum - The Stokes News
May 31, 2013
RAFI-USA research and policy associate James Robinson travels the state to present at a number of forums about Landowner Rights and Fracking. He was recently featured in The Stokes News after presenting in Danbury, NC.
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Protect Livestock & Poultry Producers from Unfair Contracts
May 30, 2013
Current policies offer little to protect growers against abusive contracts. Tell your senators to support amendments that protect livestock and poultry producers from unfair and deceptive contracting practices.
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You Have the Power to Make a Difference -- Today
May 23, 2013
It's time to get it right. The time is NOW. It takes less than 5 minutes to call and voice your opinion -- and it does make a difference. The 2013 Farm Bill debate is happening right this moment. While corporate interest groups have huge budgets to pay for lobbyists in DC, we must count on people like you to call and tell your elected officials what is needed.
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