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102 Groups Urge Congress to Choose Farmers over Big Meat in Ag

June 14, 2023
102 farmer, rancher, consumer, labor, farmworker, and faith organizations, inclucing RAFI, sent a letter urging the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations to remove a policy rider from its FY24 Agriculture Appropriations bill when it is considered during Wednesday’s markup.
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RAFI's Farm Bill Priorities

May 31, 2023
This press release announces RAFI-USA's 2023 Farm Bill Platform as well as a new Bill Tracker website app that tracks bills RAFI-USA has endorsed.
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RAFI-USA Enters Conservation Cooperative Agreement with USDA

May 31, 2022
RAFI-USA has been awarded funding to work with USDA in expanding access to conservation assistance for climate-smart agriculture and forestry. This support will help farmers of color in the SE U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Island access NRCS technical and financial assistance programs focused on key conservation priorities.
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RAFI-USA Announces Personnel and Board Changes

January 27, 2022
RAFI-USA Executive Director Edna Rodriguez announces board and staff changes, including the appointment of former RAFI-USA staffer Scott Marlow to the position of Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs at USDA - FSA.
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