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Pittsboro, NC
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A Greener World (AGW), @rafiusa, and the @soil_institute are still enrolling farmers in an exciting USDA-funded project. Don’t miss this opportunity, learn more here: agreenerworld.org/climate-sm…
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Coming soon! A very special project by @publicintegrity and @reveal.
On June 15th, we are launching an extraordinary new three-part series exploring the lesser-known legacy of America's biggest effort at reparations so far: 40 acres and a mule
Listen to our preview here:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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🌎The IRA provided $850M to #conservation in 2023 w/ another $19B to come! Time for Congress to follow through for farmers & #ProtectAgConservation in the #FarmBill. Conservation programs are a proven, in-demand way to protect soil, wildlife, water & farms for future generations.
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If finalized, USDA’s tournament system rule might help us learn a lot more about what’s going on in the poultry industry - but there's more work to do. A THREAD:
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We are thrilled to share that project partners A Greener World, @rafiusa and @soil_institute have been awarded a USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grant with an approximate funding ceiling of $4,000,000. Read the full announcement here: agreenerworld.org/wp-content…
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Now we’re in Enfield, NC with Richard and Linette Hewlin of 4-Ever Vista Farms! A retired educator, Linette educates and learns about small scale farming with her neighbors. Finalists for @NCATExtension’s NC Small Farmer of the Year! #sfw23
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February is Black History Month. Here's a look at the history of the month — and how the theme is chosen every year. n.pr/3HmW6fu
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It's been 60 yrs since Rachel Carson's Silent Spring tackled rife pesticide use. What's changed? What else needs to be done? W/ @foe_us + dozens of amazing cosponsors, the 10/25 convo honoring #SilentSpring will inspire us all to (more) action. Join us! bit.ly/silentspringat60
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Doing distance learning? The National Center for Appropriate Technology, home of @ATTRASustainAg , is pleased to announce it is now providing all the technical resources on the ATTRA website at no cost. attra.ncat.org/
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Follow along with @rafiusa live tweets at #CTTT2022 - the conference is in full swing with expert speakers and stories told directly by farmers - learn more here: web.cvent.com/event/23e81523… #FoodAndFaith #FoodJustice #FarmBill #EquitableAccessToFood #SupportFarmers
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Join us on Facebook Live to hear three former contract growers, who now serve on @SRAProject's Field Ops team, share their personal experiences of feeling trapped in the contract grower production system + more. Series starts March 15 at 4:00pm CT! RSVP 👉fb.me/e/ef6nnErDn
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#Youngfarmers: Take the National Young Farmer Survey and get entered to win an @AvocadoMattress!
Influence the future of agriculture AND get a chance to sleep on a mattress from the best-rated organic mattress brand in the U.S.? Sounds like a dream 😴🛌
youngfarmers.org/22survey
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Meet our panelists: Ray Jeffers, Policy and Program Manager, Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI-USA)! And, there is still time to register. bit.ly/CPPrural
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National Farmers Union's Beginning Farmer Institute (BFI) is a free, year-long training program intended to improve the health of your farm or ranch business.
Applications accepted now through December 1st, 2021.
Learn more: nfu.org/beginning-farmer-ins…
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On behalf of poultry growers in Miss., our grantees @rafiusa are asking DOJ to scrutinize the proposed merger. “There has been no transparency or communications with the growers about what is going to happen to their current contracts." @FERNnews re thefern.org/2021/10/facing-a….
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Tune in now to the live webcast of #FarmAid2021. Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats hit the stage at 5:20pm Eastern. Visit farmaid.org for info.
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SHARE IF YOU AGREE: 👉 It's time farmers + rural communities got a #FairShake! Join Craig Watts, former contract poultry farmer + @SRAP field director, in supporting responsible agriculture + an open and transparent food system. @rafiusa @FarmAid @foodinteg #stopfactoryfarms
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In Ep. 3 of Faith & Community, Justine Post (@ConservationFnd) and Michelle Osborne (@rafiusa) discuss rural churches' food ministries and how to strengthen community engagement through innovative partnerships and community projects. Listen: ow.ly/L1ew50GbOd0
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ClimateChange 2021: the Physical Science Basis - provides the most updated physical understanding of the climate system and #climatechange, combining the latest advances in climate science, and multiple lines of evidence.
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