Yearly Archives: 2014

73 posts

Growing the Movement in 2015

December 23, 2014
This has been a crucial year for the fight against an agribusiness-dominated food system. Looking back over 2014, we are reminded of how many people have come together to help create the just and sustainable agricultural community that we envision.
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Deep Losses Suffered by Sustainable Ag: The 2015 “Cromnibus”

December 17, 2014
The 2015 Final Annual Appropriations Bill passed by Congress late last week held more losses than wins for sustainable agriculture. The losses suffered by the sustainable agriculture community were deep and, in some cases, reversed progress gained over more than two decades of advocacy.
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Farmers: Applications due for 2015 Grants Dec. 15th!

November 30, 2014
Our grant program assists farmers and rural communities to develop new sources of agricultural income through the provision of cost-share grants. The program awards grants of up to $8,000 to individual farmers, or $10,000 for collaborative farmer projects in North Carolina.
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Every (Farmer's) Vote Counts: Candidate Highlight of Dorathy Barker

November 21, 2014
In our “Every (Farmer’s) Vote Counts” series, we here at RAFI have been spreading the word about ongoing FSA county committee elections. As part of our Farmer Leadership Network, we support family farmers to become more involved in the groups that make decisions about their farms and their livelihoods.
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Every (Farmer's) Vote Counts: How to Fill an FSA Ballot

November 19, 2014
As part of our Farmer Leadership Network, we support family farmers to become more involved with the groups that make decisions that affect their lives. Currently, one group up for election are FSA county committees. For a refresher on these committees, read more.
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