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
- 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) - 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. ...>Read More
- Food Purchasers Show their Support for Sourcing from Farmers of Color (11/14/2019) - The Farmers of Color Network, a project of the Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA), hosted a Farmers & Buyers Connect event at Zweli’s Piri Piri Kitchen in Durham. The event was sponsored by PNC Bank. More than 50 local farmers of color, chefs, and retail and wholesale buyers participated in the inaugural networking event. ...>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) - Improvements to the Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) Program and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) could create a cascade of benefits to the ag sector, particularly for specialty crop growers and beginning farmers not currently covered by crop insurance. ...>Read More
- Global Food Week of Action 2019 (10/19/2019) - From October 14-18, 2019, the RAFI-USA Come to the Table team published a series of blog posts in recognition of Global Food Week of Action. ...>Read More
- Get to Know Your Elected Officials (10/18/2019) - As a constituent rooted in your community, you’re an expert and bring an authenticity that a professional lobbyist never will. When done right, in-person visits are one of the most effective ways to make your voice heard, especially if you visit multiple times. ...>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
- North Carolina Pollinator Toolkit (8/20/2019) - New resource for establishing and maintaining pollinator habitat ...>Read More
- Recap and Results from #StandWithFarmFamilies Trip to DC (8/6/2019) - Farm Families’ Advocacy Efforts Inspire Legislators to Take Action ...>Read More
- Family Farmers Go to Washington, Cry Foul Over Meat Industry Abuse (7/16/2019) - Press Release - July 16, 2019 ...>Read More