Yearly Archives: 2016

62 posts

A Friend to Farmers in All Seasons

December 21, 2016
We believe in a world where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. As an agricultural nonprofit organization, we work every day to make sure that holds true for thousands of family farmers -- but we know first hand that our work is far from over.
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Where We Stand After the Election

December 11, 2016
Over the past 18 months, we’ve seen an election that has divided our nation and our communities. The recent media coverage, exit polls, and other things could bring us to despair over the current challenges facing our country. We encourage everyone to continue to reflect on these realities, while turning attention to the future.
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We're Hiring: Program Coordinator [CLOSED]

December 10, 2016
RAFI-USA seeks a talented individual to significantly increase the ability of rural North Carolina farmers’ markets and other direct market farm outlets to serve low-wealth communities, and to evaluate the potential and limitations of SNAP/WIC at farmers’ markets as a market-based food access solution.
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RAFI in the News on USDA Farmer Fair Practice Rules

December 3, 2016
On December 14th, the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new Farmer Fair Practice Rules to protect contract farmers from some of the abusive terms commonly found in contracts with large poultry companies. We've been featured in several major news reports on the new rules recently, which you'll find listed here.
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Case Study: Farmers’ Market Manager Turnover

December 2, 2016
This case study reviews issues and experiences involved with farmers’ market manager turnover and captures lessons learned at four farmers’ markets in North Carolina. The findings presented here are based on existing research, our surveys of past and current managers, and informal conversations with market stakeholders.
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