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Drought Conditions and Disaster Support for Southeast US Farmers

May 4, 2026
With much of the Southeast U.S. experiencing moderate to extreme drought conditions, RAFI presents a new guide on drought and disaster assistance for farmers. Understand current conditions and forecasts, find emergency financial assistance opportunities, and explore mitigation strategies for smaller scale producers.
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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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Come Together

April 15, 2025
Farmers engage in both formal and informal mutual aid networks to help their neighbors in times of crisis. Learn from the stories of organizations and ordinary folk who stepped up to support and empower their communities through last fall's extreme weather events.
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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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Climate’s Toll on Agriculture

April 15, 2024
From droughts to flooding to intense heat, the impacts of climate change on agriculture are becoming ever more extreme. This summary of the Fifth National Climate Assessment outlines the impacts of climate change on agriculture in the South and U.S. Caribbean islands.
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