Tobacco Communities Reinvestment Fund

Since 1997, the Reinvestment Fund has helped develop 89 cost-share initiatives. With the generous support of the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission and the Golden LEAF Foundation, RAFI-USA has been able to make cost-share awards in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007. The projects are diverse, reflecting the diversity of opportunities that exist across the state. These demonstration initiatives are leading the way for rural North Carolinians to find new ways to replace lost tobacco income. RAFI-USA’s investment in farmer-developed enterprises increases the likelihood of success of the new enterprises, spreads the risk, helps farmers develop business skills, and ultimately leads to overall community economic stability.

2007 demonstration initiatives

2006 demonstration initiatives

2005 demonstration initiatives

2004 demonstration initiatives

2003 demonstration initiatives

Learn more about our 1997-2001 Tobacco Communities Project