The Farmstand Blog
Come to the Table 2024 Small Grant Awardees
April 15, 2024
With support from the Duke Endowment, Come to the Table has provided small grants to empower rural United Methodist Churches to spearhead transformative food initiatives since 2020. Meet this year's grantees.
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Spring Season Ag Events in Georgia
April 2, 2024
Several agricultural events are taking place this spring brought to you by Southwest Georgia Project in partnership with local producers and organizations. Check them out here!
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Short Film Review: “Harvesting the Sun”
March 19, 2024
“Harvesting the Sun” is a short film (about 13 minutes) produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT). It illustrates the usefulness of agrivoltaics as an opportunity for farmers and solar companies to partner together for the benefit of both parties.
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Mitigating Racial Land Loss through Local Partnerships
March 18, 2024
Land is an essential aspect of human flourishing, sovereignty, and power. Farmers of color in the U.S. have have endured systemic discrimination for decades. Learn how building local partnerships can help reverse racial land loss.
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Nourishing Change: Protecting SNAP and Empowering Food Choice
March 15, 2024
Recent discussions highlight the importance of maintaining consumer choice. Advocates emphasize dignity, while critics push for nutritional restrictions. This blog delves into the nuances, exploring paths to a fairer, more empowering food system.
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Press Release: RAFI and Farm Aid Call for Reform Based on New Report RE: USDA Farm Loan Appeals
March 12, 2024
Farmers who had been denied federal loans by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) won only 17% of cases in the USDA’s National Appeals Division (NAD).
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Press Release: RAFI Commends the Finalization of USDA's Packers & Stockyards New Rule
March 6, 2024
RAFI and contract growers have been advocating for this for years. And it finally paid off. This rule will strengthen the act's protections against discrimination, retaliation, and deception in livestock and poultry markets.
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WHY APPLY TO NRCS AND STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY
March 1, 2024
Having someone who walks you through the process, and helps you understand your eligibility, what to expect, and what to ask NCRS can make a big difference. That’s what RAFI and our partners Alliance for Agriculture, Green Heffa Farms, Fountain Heights Farm, and Virgin Islands Good Food Coalition are here to do in our Conservation Resources for Resilient Farms project.
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