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Food Solutions Forum Toolkit

February 21, 2020
Our partners at National Family Farm Coalition have created the Food Solutions Forum Toolkit to walk 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations through hosting a Food Solutions Forum to educate those running for public office, the media, and the public.
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Case Study: Farmers’ Market Manager Turnover

December 2, 2016
This case study reviews issues and experiences involved with farmers’ market manager turnover and captures lessons learned at four farmers’ markets in North Carolina. The findings presented here are based on existing research, our surveys of past and current managers, and informal conversations with market stakeholders.
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Fact sheet: Crop Insurance for Organic Farming Practices

March 6, 2016
Organic farming has become one of the fastest growing segments of U.S. agriculture. The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) recognizes organic farming practices as good ones, and continues to improve crop insurance for organic producers and producers transitioning to organic. Regulations governing the insurability of organic and transitional practices are generally the same as conventional.
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