2026-2027 FSA Deadlines
July 9, 2026
Deadlines for Farm Service Agency programs are fast approaching! Explore available programs and check your eligibility for financial assistance.
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Farm Sustainability is Brewing in the Compost
May 1, 2026
Compost: good for your soil, and good for your farm business. Learn the basics of composting from Sundiata Hardy-El, owner of Tallahassee's only compost pick-up service.
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Scaling Up Smarter
May 1, 2026
Ready to scale up your farm operation? Farmers Cherie Jzar and Howard Allen share lessons and strategies for sustainably and intentionally growing a farm business.
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Land for the Common Good
May 1, 2026
Access to affordable farmland is one of the top challenges facing new and beginning farmers, especially farmers of color. Commons offer a potential solution - a new model for land ownership that helps bridge the gap from one generation of farmers to the next.
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Building the Bridge for Local Livestock Processing
May 1, 2026
When meat processing options fell short, North Carolina farmer Marvin Frink built a workaround rooted in culture, care, and community.
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Record Keeping & Reporting
May 1, 2026
Keeping accurate crop records not only helps you manage your farm business, but also can unlock access to USDA programs, loans, crop insurance, and disaster assistance. Here's some record keeping and reporting best practices for small and beginning farmers.
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Transitioning to Organic: Lessons from TendWell Farm
April 9, 2026
Getting your farm certified as USDA Organic takes time, investment, and careful planning — but can bring big payoffs for your farm. Danielle Hutchinson of TendWell Farms, the largest organic farm in Western NC, shares some lessons learned about organic certification.
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Four-Season Market Garden Workshop
March 5, 2026
On the brink of the 2026 growing season, RAFI teamed up with Faithfull Farms to host an in-person Four-Season Market Garden Planning Workshop led by Howard Allen.
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Webinar: Beekeeping on a Budget
On February 24, 2026, RAFI held a webinar with Farmers of Color Network member Corinne Matthews, the owner […]
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Webinar: How to Apply for RAFI Farmer Grants 2026
On February 5, 2026 RAFI’s Awards Manager, Angel Woodrum, presented a RAFI Farmer Grants Webinar. We discussed […]
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NRCS 2026: Step-by-Step Instructions to Apply
December 22, 2025
NRCS offers cost-share support through programs like EQIP and CSP, but applying can feel confusing — and timing matters. With a new nationwide January 15, 2026 batching deadline and a new Regenerative Pilot Program, this blog explains what’s changed and how to decide your next steps.
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Farm Visit: Briarwood Cattle Farm, LLC & Briarwood Custom Meats Butcher Shop
November 24, 2025
As policymakers and agricultural institutions look toward solutions for a fractured food system, they would do well to look to Briarwood, where community is the model, and waste has no place.
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