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Tribute to a True Organizer - Michael Sligh

November 11, 2025
RAFI mourns the passing of Michael Sligh on November 7, 2025 at home, lovingly cared for by his wife Janet and surrounded by family and friends.  We are honored to have worked with Michael, who was RAFI’s Just Foods Program Director for 29 years.
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The Power of a Paper Trail: Print and Save USDA Documents

July 18, 2025
Protect your farm. NPR reports DOGE staff can now view and edit sensitive USDA farmer data. Now's a good time to request hard copies of your FSA and NRCS records. In related news, USDA also ended use of the “socially disadvantaged” designation. Farmers of color and women may want to update their CCC-860 to reflect other statuses.
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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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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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New Rule Under the Packers and Stockyards Act Finalized

January 15, 2025
Today RAFI celebrates the finalization of the “Poultry Growers Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems” rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act. This rule introduces a significant reform to the poultry tournament system that will allow poultry contract growers to reliably estimate their income for the first time in decades.
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Thank You for Supporting Our Relief Fund

January 8, 2025
Because of the generous support of foundation partners and individuals, RAFI has raised almost $270,000 to support small and mid-scale farmers impacted by the climate disaster Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Learn more about the ongoing effort!
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Practical Approaches For More Equitable and Accessible Food Ministries

November 15, 2024
Food insecurity affects millions across the U.S., and faith communities have long played a key role in addressing hunger. This blog explores strategies to make food ministries more equitable and accessible, focusing on improving nutrition access, partnering with local resources, and enhancing language accessibility to better serve diverse communities.
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Sowing With the Seasons in the Caribbean

July 22, 2024
Caribbean Region experiences a dry season that usually goes from December to early April, followed by a short wet season from late April to May. With the entrance of summer in June, precipitation usually drops and temperatures get very high.
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