The Farmstand: RAFI’s Blog

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2024 Come to the Table Conference Retrospective

October 8, 2024
On September 30 and October 1, RAFI held its biennial Come to the Table Conference at The Impact Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The theme “Food, Land & Sacred Stories” was experienced throughout as speakers and participants contributed in a variety of ways. 
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Southeast Farmers Need Your Support

September 30, 2024
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have caused widespread devastation for farmers throughout the Southeast U.S. To support those affected, RAFI has established the Hurricane Farmer Relief Fund to provide critical, on-the-ground assistance. PLEASE DONATE TODAY.
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Hurricane Disaster Support

September 30, 2024
If you are or know of a farmer in the Southeast facing the aftermath of Helene or Milton, here are a few tips to get started on your recovery. We are here to help you navigate through USDA's disaster programs.
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

September 20, 2024
From September 15 to October 15, RAFI invites you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us. We proudly honor the deep agricultural traditions and connection to the land within Hispanic and Latinx communities.
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Introducing: The Grocery Gap Atlas

September 16, 2024
The Grocery Gap Atlas seeks to create opportunities for substantial data analysis that can more reliably inform policy decisions addressing concentration in the grocery industry, engage and educate the public, and highlight potential solutions to poor food access.
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Meet the 2024 Beginning Farmer Stipend Awardees

August 16, 2024
RAFI's Beginning Farmer grant program provides stipends of up to $5,000 for historically underserved farmers and ranchers who have been farming for less than three years. In 2024, the fund has awarded $75,000 to 16 grantees across nine states.
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New FSA Rule is a Win for Farmers

August 8, 2024
The USDA released a new rule in the federal register, "Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for Farm Loans". RAFI welcomes these changes and believes the new rule will result in reduced risk for borrowers.
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Cultivating Connection Through Storytelling

July 31, 2024
This year’s conference is not just about discussing food and land; it’s about rewriting the narratives that shape our understanding of food justice. We aim to challenge individual blame, confront structural issues within our food systems, and seek collective, creative solutions through the power of story.
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