Four-Season Market Garden Workshop
March 5, 2026
On the brink of the 2026 growing season, RAFI teamed up with Faithfull Farms to host an in-person Four-Season Market Garden Planning Workshop led by Howard Allen.
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Webinar: How to Apply for RAFI Farmer Grants 2026
On February 5, 2026 RAFI’s Awards Manager, Angel Woodrum, presented a RAFI Farmer Grants Webinar. We discussed […]
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Understanding Your NRCS Options for 2026
What Do NRCS’s 2026 Changes Mean for Farmers?
NRCS recently announced a single nationwide batching deadline (Jan. 15, 2026) and a new Regenerative Pilot Program using EQIP and CSP funds. With so many changes at USDA in 2025, many farmers are wondering whether applying could be beneficial to their farming operation.
Join RAFI on January 6 (12–1:30 pm ET) for a farmer-focused webinar explaining what’s changed, next steps, and how to communicate with NRCS so you can make informed decisions before the 2026 deadline.
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NRCS 2026: Step-by-Step Instructions to Apply
December 22, 2025
NRCS offers cost-share support through programs like EQIP and CSP, but applying can feel confusing — and timing matters. With a new nationwide January 15, 2026 batching deadline and a new Regenerative Pilot Program, this blog explains what’s changed and how to decide your next steps.
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Planting for Pollinators
December 21, 2025
Want to make your farm more pollinator-friendly? Check out these essential tips on planting pollinator habitat on your farm.
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People Power
December 21, 2025
From tariffs to conservation funds, farmers feel the impact of policy decisions made in Washington - which makes it all the more important for farmers to claim a seat at the table. If you've ever considered reaching out to your representatives or getting involved in advocacy, now is the time to make your voice heard! Experienced farmer / advocate Sam Gasson offers some tips for getting started.
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Rest as Resistance, Reflection, and Renewal: A Message to Our Farmers
December 4, 2025
We offer rest as an invitation rather than an instruction. Our intention is to support practices that protect what is powerful, sacred, and irreplaceable, and that is the farmer.
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Why and When should you apply to the NRCS?
August 29, 2025
NRCS provides funding and technical support through programs like EQIP and CSP to help you make conservation improvements on your farm. Applications are accepted year-round, but each state sets a ranking deadline — applying early improves your chances of being funded in 2026. Now’s a great time to plan projects like pasture improvements, cover crops, or wildlife habitat and get your application started.
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The Power of a Paper Trail: Print and Save USDA Documents
July 18, 2025
Protect your farm. NPR reports DOGE staff can now view and edit sensitive USDA farmer data. Now's a good time to request hard copies of your FSA and NRCS records. In related news, USDA also ended use of the “socially disadvantaged” designation. Farmers of color and women may want to update their CCC-860 to reflect other statuses.
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A Farmer’s Guide to Conducting a Successful Variety Trial
April 28, 2025
Choosing which varieties of crops to grow is one of the most critical farming decisions. Each variety has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. To sort out which variety is best for your farming system, doing a variety trial can help you make that decision.
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Making Hay When the Sun Doesn’t Shine
April 15, 2025
Farm Aid hotline operator Lori Mercer offers tips and expert resources for farmers coping with stress.
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Come Together
April 15, 2025
Farmers engage in both formal and informal mutual aid networks to help their neighbors in times of crisis. Learn from the stories of organizations and ordinary folk who stepped up to support and empower their communities through last fall's extreme weather events.
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