Rural Advancement Foundation International - USA
About UsRAFI cultivates markets, policies and communities that support thriving, socially just and environmentally sound family farms.  We work nationally and internationally, focusing on North Carolina and the southeastern United States.Our vision: Family farmers have the power to earn a fair and dependable income. Everyone who labors in agriculture is respected, protected, and valued by society. Air, water and soil are preserved for future generations; the land yields healthy and abundant food and fiber that is accessible to all members of societ. The full diversity of seeds and breeds, the building blocks of agriculture, are reinvigorated and publicly protected. >>Learn more. |
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USDA Issues New Poultry Rule A new rule issued by the US Department of Agriculture Grain Inspectors, Packers and Stockyards administration protects contract poultry farmers from unfair practices, but restrictions placed on the USDA by Congress mean important sections were left out. Read more.>> |
Farmer VoicesFarmer Voices is a collection of stories - in photographs,sound, and video - about projects that are leading models for agriculture in North Carolina. These farmers are innovators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners on the frontier of agricultural innovation. We believe the wisdom of farmers is one of the most powerful tools we have to bring economic growth to North Carolina. Explore their stories!  |
Work for Us: Farmer Veteran Project Are you up for the challenge? Help develop a new generation of farmers and help our returning veterans find viable careers and means to heal on America’s farms. RAFI is launching a new project to support veterans who are returning to or starting a family farm in our region, and we're looking for a motivated VISTA member to help get the project off to a strong start. More information. VISTA is a national service program dedicated to fighting poverty through capacity-building. Members commit to a one-year term of service. They recieve a living allowance and other modest benefits and are elibigle for an education award upon completion of service. |
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Farmers: Help Improve Crop Insurance. If you are farmer who grows organic corn, cotton, soybeans or processing tomatoes, we need your help. |
NC Farm Innovators The Tobacco Communities Reinvestment Fund aims to assist farmers and rural communities to develop new sources of agricultural income through provision of cost-share grants. Learn more about our state's creative farmers and their enterprises. |
