Beth Hauptle

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Beth Hauptle is RAFI's Director of Communications. Beth has been in nonprofit marketing and communications leadership positions for more than 35 years. She helped launch the Animal Welfare Approved (AWA) program and was with the organization for five years prior to its reorganization into A Greener World.

RAFI Statement on P&S Rules Rescission

July 30, 2026
USDA is proposing to withdraw three finalized Packers and Stockyards rules intended to protect contract growers from unfair treatment. This statement explains what is at stake for growers and why RAFI believes these protections should remain in place.
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Press Release: Senate Farm Bill Fails Farmers

June 24, 2026
Our coalition partners at NFFC have responded to the Senate Farm Bill with this press release. This Farm Bill will directly affect the farmers and rural communities we work alongside. The release calls for a Farm Bill that addresses the farm crisis, supports independent producers, protects nutrition programs, and challenges corporate agribusiness's power.
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What is ELAP?

June 10, 2026
ELAP provides emergency assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees, and farm-raised fish. It covers losses due to adverse weather or other loss conditions including blizzards, disease, flood, water transport, and wildfires.
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Kavita Koppa and Mo Murrie, RAFI co-executive directors leadership team

RAFI Announces New Co-Executive Team

January 13, 2026
RAFI is pleased to announce the appointment of Mo Murrie to join Kavita Koppa as RAFI’s new co-executive leadership team. Both directors have risen through the ranks of RAFI and are uniquely positioned to move the organization forward in partnership.
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Read RAFI's October E-News

October 8, 2025
If you haven't seen RAFI's monthly e-news, take a look at October's and sign up if you'd like to receive it in your inbox. In it, you’ll find timely updates for farmers, faith communities, other food and justice partners, and anyone interested in a sustainable, resilient, just food system.
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Farm Aid, On and Offstage

October 2, 2025
For 40 years, Farm Aid has stood with farmers, combining music with a deep commitment to those who feed us. At this year’s anniversary event, RAFI helped carry that legacy forward — training new technical assistance providers, engaging concertgoers in the Homegrown Village, and connecting directly with farmers and allies. Farm Aid has always been about more than music: it’s about strong farmers and resilient communities.
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RAFI Announces 2025 Farmer Grant Recipients

August 28, 2025
RAFI is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 farmer grants: 42 farmers across 10 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands received $261,319 in support for infrastructure improvements, start-up costs, and innovative projects that strengthen farms and communities. Since 2020, RAFI has distributed more than $1.4 million to 241 farmers, continuing a legacy of grantmaking that helps small- and mid-scale farmers thrive.
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RAFI Announces Leadership Transition

March 26, 2025
RAFI Board President Claire Kelloway is pleased to announce a leadership transition at RAFI and the appointment of Kavita Koppa as Co-Executive Director, joining Edna Rodriguez in a shared leadership model.
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Avian Influenza Resources

January 27, 2025
Here you'll find links to current resources and guidelines available from state and territorial agriculture departments where RAFI’s networks are mostly found. 
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Tell Congress NO on H.R. 9495

November 19, 2024
Urgent action is needed to stop the passage of H.R. 9495 which could allow the Treasury Department to strip nonprofits of their tax exempt status.
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