The Farmstand is a blog written by the staff and guests of the Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA covering key issues relevant to the development of markets, policies, and communities that support thriving, socially just, and environmentally sound family farms.
Recent Posts
- Directory of CTTT Newsletters (1/17/2020) - Click the links below to view our newsletters! ...>Read More
- New Livestock and Poultry Competition Rules Published (1/13/2020) - The criteria laid out in this rule are heavily skewed in favor of large, transnational corporations rather than the farmers and ranchers laboring to produce our food. We urge the USDA to take action that balances the distorted power dynamics between farmers and corporations. ...>Read More
- Job Posting: Development Manager (1/9/2020) - This position will be responsible for overseeing RAFI-USA’s fundraising strategies in collaboration with the Executive Director and key program staff. This position will also be responsible for assessing program area needs, hiring staff to fill those needs, and supervising those staff members. The Development Manager is also responsible for engaging staff in the fundraising process, and ensuring that our strategies are implemented effectively. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic team leader, creative, highly organized and detail oriented, self-motivated and prepared to take initiative in collaboratively designing and managing creative… ...>Read More
- Technical Assistance Program Spotlight: Susan Sachs (1/9/2020) - For this month’s Technical Assistance Program Spotlight, Jarred interviewed Susan Sachs, one of Come to the Table's long-time technical assistance providers, about her work and perspective. ...>Read More
- Farm Aid Names RAFI-USA as 2019 Grantee (12/26/2019) - For Immediate Release Media Contact: Lisa Misch, [email protected], 919-542-1396 ext. 2207 Program Contact: Tyler Whitley, [email protected], 919-542-1396 ext. 2220 [Durham, NC, December 23, 2019] – RAFI -USA is thrilled to share the recent announcement of Farm Aid’s 2019 grantee list. For 30 year’s RAFI-USA has been awarded grants from Farm Aid to continue our on- on-one personal farmer assistance that is so desperately needed to keep family farms in business. With the support of Farm Aid, RAFI-USA provides in-depth counseling to farmers at critical times of their lives, like crisis,… ...>Read More
- Opportunity: Contract Accountant (12/10/2019) - The Consultant’s particular focus will be on fiscal analysis and reporting including balance sheet monitoring, project fiscal performance reports, and budget planning and forecasting. Specific deliverables may include: Preparing and presenting organization's balance sheet and performance against budgetAnalyzing expenditures against revenues and projections to make recommendations or issue alerts to assist leadershipAssisting with verification of accurate allocation of grants and related expenses,Provide guidance to administrative staff related to their fiscal duties on core functions,With the Executive Director and staff, preparing an annual budget and amended budgets Prepare financial reportsHelp ensure that restricted… ...>Read More
- Food Purchasers Show their Support for Sourcing from Farmers of Color (11/14/2019) - Press Release - November 14, 2019 ...>Read More
- Farmers of Color Network Farmers & Buyers Connect (10/31/2019) - November 6, 2019 ...>Read More
- Blue Cross NC Boosts Access to Healthy Food for Triangle Residents at Area Farmers’ Markets Through “Double Bucks” Program (10/29/2019) - RAFI-USA will provide all participating markets with coordination, assistance and technical aid to implement SNAP/EBT payments. The funding from Blue Cross NC will support the health of the community by providing funding to increase food access, strengthening the local economy by supporting small farmers, and allowing participating markets to build upon pre-existing incentive programs. ...>Read More
- Congressional Briefing: Specialty Crop Risk Management (10/28/2019) - October 30, 2019 ...>Read More
- Global Food Week of Action 2019 (10/19/2019) - October 14-18, 2019 ...>Read More
- Get to Know Your Elected Officials (10/18/2019) - Recognizing Global Food Week of Action, October 14-18th ...>Read More
- Corporate Consolidation: Taking Power Away From Farmers (10/17/2019) - Recognizing Global Food Week of Action, October 14-18th ...>Read More
- The Role of Farmworkers in our Food System (10/16/2019) - Recognizing Global Food Week of Action, October 14-18th ...>Read More
- Find A Farmer Near You (10/15/2019) - Recognizing Global Food Week of Action, October 14-18th ...>Read More
- A Food System Built for Inequity (10/14/2019) - Recognizing Global Food Week of Action, October 14-18th ...>Read More
- 84,000 Signatures Strong, Groups Demand USDA Protect Farmers over Meat Monopolies (10/10/2019) - Press Release - October 10, 2019 ...>Read More
- New improvements to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Crop Insurance (9/25/2019) - Important risk management tool for farmers ...>Read More
- Farm Resiliency Workshop for Eastern NC Farm Families (9/11/2019) - September 30, 2019 in Kenansville, NC ...>Read More
- [Closed] Part-Time Project Coordinator, Farmers Market Incentive Program (8/29/2019) - Accepting applications until the position is filled ...>Read More