B. Ray Jeffers, a RAFI-USA Policy and Program Manager. was invited to participate in this discussion about rural change agents. Hosted by our friends at the Carolina Public Press.
A mother/son team of poultry farmers in Mississippi shared their concerns last week about the Cargill/Continental Grain merger with Sanderson Farms. The Washington Post and FERN both told their story.
On September 8, farmers and members of the Wake County CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) project participated in a “Blessing of the Land” event at Soul City Farm and Event Space in Warren County, North Carolina.
Once a month, we gather together information about things we’re working on to share with you! It’s what’s happening now, in the past month, and in the coming months. Please take a moment to look at our latest E-Newsletter.
Wanchese, NC is a deeply historic, tight-knit community where over 1,500 people reside year-round. Community members and RAFI-USA grantees Nancy Gray, Eric Soderholm, and Ladd Bayliss have a passion to ensure that these year-round residents have access to the food they need.
Get to know Margaret Krome-Lukens, Senior Program Manager and Chair of RAFI-USA’s Policy Team.
In August, we held a workshop on social media for farms and farmers led by 3 farmers of color.
The Tropical team farmer collaborative are growing African derived vegetables in the Triangle region of North Carolina.
The Gullah Farm Cooperative on St. Helena Island, SC are opening a processing facility to support local farmers.