On Monday, the Farm Bill will be brought to the Congress floor. There is no clear process, yet the issue is quickly picking up steam. Solidified amendments may be challenged and uprooted by new ones. What we do know for sure is that, as your state representatives and senators prepare to make decisions, they will be listening to their constituents. That’s you. Continue reading
As people of faith who care about our hungry neighbors, we have much to be concerned about. The proposed farm bill is slated to eliminate nearly $21 billion in SNAP benefits over the next decade, eliminating access to these benefits for almost 2 million Americans. Take action by Monday. Continue reading
For Immediate Release Contact: Scott Marlow Phone: (919) 542-1396 x210 Email: [email protected] May 15, 2013 Yesterday, the USDA announced Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s “vision for U.S. organic agriculture.” According to a USDA press release, this would include new initiatives to … Continue reading
North Carolina’s compulsory pooling law is incomplete compared to the rest of the country. RAFI has raised strong objections to forced pooling. We believe it should not be allowed, and, if allowed, should have very high threshold requirements and low penalties. Continue reading
Over the last five months, the Mining and Energy Commission’s Compulsory Pooling Study Group (CPSG) has been studying forced pooling, known as compulsory pooling in North Carolina. (To learn more about this controversial practice, watch RAFI’s video, “Forced Pooling 101.”) … Continue reading
Click here to send RAFI questions or comments about this proposed rule before March 22nd The Compulsory Pooling Study Group has released its first draft rule, which was discussed at its meeting on Friday, March 1st. The proposed rule … Continue reading
Experiences in other states Hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling have been used in parts of the Midwest for years, and are now being used in Pennsylvania and New York as well. Landowners and farmers in these states have expressed concerns … Continue reading
A claims process has been established to make available at least $1.33 billion to Hispanic and women farmers or ranchers who allege discrimination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) between 1981 and 2000 in the denial of farm loan … Continue reading
Over Super Bowl Sunday we all got to celebrate the glory of advertising, and Ram Trucks won big points for its ad depicting striking portraits of farmers while a voice-over from Paul Harvey reminded us that God created them. The … Continue reading
A one-day conference, “Farming Strategies in Today’s Changing Climate,” will take place this Friday, February 8th at Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) in Pittsboro, NC. Farmers, agricultural scientists, technical assistance providers, and farm advocates are encouraged to register for the conference, where … Continue reading