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Land is an essential aspect of human flourishing, sovereignty, and power. Farmers of color in the U.S. have have endured systemic discrimination for decades. Learn how building local partnerships can help reverse racial land loss.

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Recent discussions highlight the importance of maintaining consumer choice. Advocates emphasize dignity, while critics push for nutritional restrictions. This blog delves into the nuances, exploring paths to a fairer, more empowering food system.

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Farmers who had been denied federal loans by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) won only 17% of cases in the USDA’s National Appeals Division (NAD).

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RAFI and contract growers have been advocating for this for years. And it finally paid off. This rule will strengthen the act's protections against discrimination, retaliation, and deception in livestock and poultry markets.

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Having someone who walks you through the process, and helps you understand your eligibility, what to expect, and what to ask NCRS can make a big difference. That’s what RAFI and our partners Alliance for Agriculture, Green Heffa Farms, Fountain Heights Farm, and Virgin Islands Good Food Coalition are here to do in our Conservation Resources for Resilient Farms project.

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With the Come to the Table Conference slated for September 30 - October 1, 2024 in Rocky Mount, NC, CTTT is seeking engaging, dynamic workshops that fit within the theme "Food, Land & Sacred Stories."

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The ideal candidate will have experience working in a remote environment, fluency in English and Spanish, strong communication skills, experience with Salesforce, and the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

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RAFI’s Data Management Associate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth adoption of practical data collection and management processes to demonstrate programmatic impact across the organization.

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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The Come to the Table Conference is hosted by the Come to the Table Program of RAFI. Under the leadership direction of Executive Director Edna Rodriguez, RAFI challenges the root causes of unjust food systems, supporting and advocating for economically, racially, and ecologically just farm communities. The mission of the Come to […]

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This February, RAFI is creating a social media campaign that posts weekly in honor of Black History Month from an agricultural perspective.

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