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RAFI RAFI challenges the root causes of unjust food systems, supporting and advocating for economically, racially, and ecologically just farm communities.

RAFI's mission is to challenge the root causes of unjust food systems, supporting and advocating for economically, racially, and ecologically just farm communities. We envision a thriving, sustainable, and equitable food system: where farmers and farmworkers have dignity and agency; where they are supported by just agricultural policies; where corporations and institutions are accountable to their community. Since our founding in 1990 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, RAFI has recognized that our food system is deeply inequitable, where rural communities — their land, animals, and people — are exploited to benefit corporate power structures. Working across agricultural sectors and collaboratively through coalitions, we combine on-the-ground practical services and policy advocacy to ensure farmers have access to the tools they need to make the right choices for their farm and families as well as for their communities and the environment.

🪧 RAFI is hiring! We’re looking for a mission-driven individual to join our team.💻️ The Land Access Program Manager lead...
10/20/2026

🪧 RAFI is hiring! We’re looking for a mission-driven individual to join our team.

💻️ The Land Access Program Manager leads in managing and facilitating RAFI’s land access project, serving as the main point of communication. Their key responsibilities encompass a range of activities including strategic program planning, budget management, staff supervision, relationship/partnership management, and policy advocacy. They are instrumental in executing RAFI’s Gaining New Ground project’s vision and objectives, while also acting as its spokesperson and cultivating external relationships.

Come grow with us! Learn more here: https://buff.ly/VUiGGtR

🥬 Join RAFI for a casual evening of connection and conversation in Durham. Meet RAFI staff, community partners, local fa...
10/20/2026

🥬 Join RAFI for a casual evening of connection and conversation in Durham. Meet RAFI staff, community partners, local farmers, and neighbors to learn more about our work in the Triangle, and share what matters to you!

🌽 This drop-in open house includes guided conversations with RAFI staff about fair farm policies, supporting farmers (especially farmers of color), and how advocates can make their voices heard. Come for dinner and stay for a short program and RAFI trivia!

🫘 Date/Time: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM
🥬 Location: Lakewood Social at 1920 Chapel Hill Rd., Durham, NC 27707
🌽 Schedule: Dinner/refreshments 5:30–6:30 PM. Program and trivia around 6:30 PM.
🫘 RSVP by: November 5, 2026

🥬 RSVP Here: https://buff.ly/RW3rBYW

🔊RAFI is excited to announce the 2026 Farmer Grantees!🌽RAFI's Infrastructure Grant program supports projects that streng...
10/19/2026

🔊RAFI is excited to announce the 2026 Farmer Grantees!

🌽RAFI's Infrastructure Grant program supports projects that strengthen farm viability, create new markets, sustain local food economies, and preserve traditional and cultural practices. These farmers are investing in the future of their operations and local food systems.

🌱 We've awarded Beginning Farmer Grants since 2023 to support farmers with less than three years of farming experience in the Southeast U.S. These emerging farmers bring fresh energy, creativity, and resilience to agriculture.

🌴 RAFI's Caribbean Infrastruc
ture Grant began in 2023 for farmers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These farmers are strengthening food systems across their region by building capacity and expanding their farms.

Learn more about each of this year's grantees! https://buff.ly/4G2WKVN

Join RAFI's FSA Technical Assistance Providers, Crystal Goodwin & Hagan Capnerhurst, on October 19, 2026, or November 2,...
10/16/2026

Join RAFI's FSA Technical Assistance Providers, Crystal Goodwin & Hagan Capnerhurst, on October 19, 2026, or November 2, 2026, at 2 pm ET to learn about FSA Farm Loans and the loan application technical assistance available to you.

RAFI's FSA Technical Assistance Team will also return on November 7, 2026, or November 21, 2026, at 12 pm ET for an opportunity to ask any farm loan questions and get answers from technical assistance experts!

Info Sessions:
October 19, 2026, 2 pm EST
November 2, 2026, 2 pm EST

Q&A Sessions:
November 7, 2026, 12 pm EST
November 21, 2026, 12 pm EST

Register today! https://buff.ly/ejwbu69

Once 200 applications have been submitted, the application portal will automatically close! The NC AgVentures Farm Grant...
10/15/2026

Once 200 applications have been submitted, the application portal will automatically close!

The NC AgVentures Farm Grant Program is an NC State Extension grant program that provides grants to NC family farms and local nonprofit community organizations in one of the 46 eligible counties. The grants are designed to develop agricultural projects that will increase farm profits. NC AgVentures Farm Grant is a competitive grant based on the merits of an application. The maximum grant award is $10,000.

Opens: October 15, 2026
Closes: December 15, 2026
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It's National Farmers Day! As we express our gratitude for farmers, let's remember that our support can transform into m...
10/12/2026

It's National Farmers Day! As we express our gratitude for farmers, let's remember that our support can transform into meaningful action. Whether it's becoming a CSA member of a local farm, advocating for sustainable agricultural practices, or simply learning more about the origins of our food, every effort contributes to a more just and sustainable food system.
Together, we can cultivate a future where farmers are valued and celebrated for their invaluable contributions to society.

At RAFI, we recognize the resilience and wisdom of Indigenous peoples, whose innovative approaches to land management an...
10/12/2026

At RAFI, we recognize the resilience and wisdom of Indigenous peoples, whose innovative approaches to land management and food cultivation have sustained communities for centuries. Their knowledge is not only a testament to the past but a beacon for future generations seeking to harmonize with nature.
On this day and every day, we acknowledge their pivotal role in shaping a healthier planet. Together, we can nurture a world where food practices honor cultural traditions, respect natural ecosystems, and foster community well-being.

Last year's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" introduced massive cuts to SNAP, cutting $186 billion in food assistance over t...
10/06/2026

Last year's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" introduced massive cuts to SNAP, cutting $186 billion in food assistance over the next 10 years. Tracing the history of SNAP reveals how the narrative about people experiencing hunger changes over time. Justine Post writes that only by understanding these narrative shifts can we begin to create a new narrative — one that shifts the blame and shame around food insecurity away from hungry individuals and instead demands systemic change in our current food system.

Read now in LIVING ROOTS: https://buff.ly/epLe9F6

Energy prices are up, and farmers need creative solutions to keep their operations running. Read our new story in LIVING...
10/02/2026

Energy prices are up, and farmers need creative solutions to keep their operations running. Read our new story in LIVING ROOTS to learn about how RAFI is using solar pumps to help farmers achieve energy independence.
Read the full story here: https://buff.ly/ZejgnfY

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