Registration Now Open for 2019 Come to the Table Conference Called to Action: Uprooting Hunger and Cultivating Justice, March 12-13, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Janie Hynson, RAFI-USA(919) 542-1396, x 2300janie@rafiusa.org PITTSBORO, […]
Thursday afternoon, the President signed the 2018 Farm Bill – the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. After months of negotiation, the bill moved through its final stages at lightning speed: […]
Melvin Slade (shown here with his grandson Memphis) is a 65-year-old second generation farmer growing 150 acres of corn, soybeans, and wheat fulltime near Pamlico Beach, NC. Hurricane Florence drowned […]
RAFI-USA 2019 Agricultural Reinvestment Fund Grants for Farmers 25+ grants to be awarded to NC farmers for innovative projects MEDIA CONTACT: Daryn Lane, RAFI-USA(919) 542-1396, x 2213daryn@rafiusa.org PITTSBORO, NC, November 20, […]
The impact of Hurricane Florence has left poultry and hog farmers across the state with damages to their homes, land, and essential farm equipment. Farmers may also face the added […]
Hurricane Florence, its torrential rains, and the historic flooding it created have left many across the Carolinas without power, reliable drinking water, and experiencing tremendous loss. When disaster strikes like […]
In the days following the storm, getting assistance will require being very organized at a time when your life is chaotic. We have seen over and over in many disaster situations that being able to access assistance often makes the difference between farms surviving or not. Below are steps you can take to prepare before and after Florence and a list of disaster recovery resources.
Please know that when the storm has passed, there are many of us and partners across the country ready to assist. Farmers, please call us with any questions at 919-542-1396 and press #1 for the farmer hotline or reach the hotline directly toll-free at 866-586-6746.
This event is part of Food Week of Action (October 14-21, 2018). Learn more.Join us Tuesday evening, October the 16th for a presentation by Amani Olugbala of Soul Fire Farm.Equity […]