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Silvopasture Stories

May 1, 2026
Silvopasture intentionally integrates trees, animals, and pasture into a single functioning system that offers innumerable benefits to both the farm’s bottom line and the health and resilience of the land. Silvopasture experts and practitioners share the secrets to designing a successful silvopasture system at any scale.
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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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Planting for Pollinators

December 21, 2025
Want to make your farm more pollinator-friendly? Check out these essential tips on planting pollinator habitat on your farm.
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Webinar: Compost Extract and Tea

On December 8, RAFI's Farmers of Color Network hosted an insightful call with FOCN member Sundiata Hardy-El, an urban farmer and compost business owner based in Tallahassee. Sundiata shared how he crafts compost teas & extracts, their benefits, and how to apply them on the farm. If you are interested in new ways to amend your soils, upgrade your composting skills, or potentially break into the compost business, check out this video.
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A Farmer’s Guide to Conducting a Successful Variety Trial

April 28, 2025
Choosing which varieties of crops to grow is one of the most critical farming decisions. Each variety has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. To sort out which variety is best for your farming system, doing a variety trial can help you make that decision.
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Cultivating Resilience

April 15, 2025
Renowned soil scientist and author Laura Lengnick talks with RAFI about how farmers can build resilience to climate disasters using practical, farmer-tested strategies.
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Avian Influenza Resources

January 27, 2025
Here you'll find links to current resources and guidelines available from state and territorial agriculture departments where RAFI’s networks are mostly found. 
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