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Since our founding in 1990, RAFI (legal name: Rural Advancement Foundation International, USA) 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 farms and families, as well as for their communities and the environment.
RAFI takes a whole system approach to change through integrated program areas: Come to the Table, Farm Advocacy, Farmer Grants, Farmer Services, Farmers of Color Network, Just Foods, and Policy Advocacy.
RAFI challenges the root causes of unjust food systems, supporting and advocating for economically, racially, and ecologically just farm communities.
We envision a thriving and equitable food system where farming communities have dignity and agency; where they are supported by just policies; and where corporations and institutions are accountable to the communities they impact.
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Across the country, hundreds of thousands of farmers are navigating disabilities, chronic health conditions, injuries, and the physical changes that may come with aging. The National AgrAbility Project and Healing by Growing Farms work to support farmers with disabilities so they can keep doing the work they love. Learn more about these incredible organizations in our latest issue of LIVING ROOTS; just click the LINK IN OUR BIO.

After a year of drought and unpredictable weather, farmers share lessons learned for building on-farm resilience. Check out their tips in the newest issue of LIVING ROOTS using the LINK IN OUR BIO. #FarmResilience #DroughtPreparation

Direct Service Providers help farmers through moments of financial crisis. Providers shared their top tips for seeking assistance so you can get back on the road to financial recovery. Check out their insights in LIVING ROOTS at the LINK IN OUR BIO. #LivingRoots #DBAN #FarmAdvocacy

🪧 RAFI is hiring! We’re looking for a mission-driven individual to join our team. 💻️ The part-time Farmer Services Coordinator will support RAFI’s Farm Services team by playing a supporting role in ensuring program activities such as data collection, farmer outreach/training events, and 1-on-1 technical assistance efficiently align with farmers needs and RAFI’s goals and mission. This individual will be instrumental to supporting the development of streamlined processes that enables team collaboration for efficient service provision to farmers. Come grow with us! Learn more here at the 🔗 LINK IN OUR BIO! #jobopening

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 using the link in our bio! #FundYourFarm #FarmWebinar

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 >>>LINK IN BIO #grants #grantsforfarmers #farmergrants

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. #NationalFarmersDay

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. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

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 at the link in bio.

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. The story is linked in our bio! #LivingRoots #SolarWaterPump

They may not be battling space aliens or leaping tall buildings in a single bound, but North Carolina farmers are teaming up to tackle an even bigger challenge: fixing the regional food system. RAFI is teaming up with farmers from across the state to give NC producers a voice in policy decisions that shape the agricultural landscape. Read in LIVING ROOTS at the link in bio. #FarmerAdvocates #LivingRoots

Becoming USDA certified organic is a great way to communicate value to customers, but the certification process can be daunting. We asked farmers about their experiences on the road to organic certification, the challenges and pitfalls along the way, and lessons for farmers making the shift. Read this story in our latest issue of LIVING ROOTS, now available online at the link in bio. #CertifiedOrganic #LivingRootsMagazine #OrganicFarming

Living Roots subscribers! You should have received your Living Roots in the mail this week! 🌱 What’s inside Issue 10 of Living Roots? 🚜 Farmers finding creative ways to adapt — and keep farming ☀️ Solar power and greater energy independence on the farm 🌦️ Lessons from drought, extreme weather, and an unpredictable climate 📣 Farmers working together to influence agricultural policy 🥕 A closer look at the stories we tell about hunger and food assistance 🧑‍🌾 Practical resources for farmers facing financial crisis 🛠️ Ways farmers with disabilities, injuries, or age-related changes can continue doing the work they love Throughout the issue, farmers share how they’re navigating change, solving problems, and building more resilient farms and communities. >>>Read the magazine online or subscribe to receive future issues in your mailbox.

Join National Young Farmers Coalition and RAFI on 📆 September 29, 2026, at 2pm EST for a deep dive webinar on Operating Loans and Operating Microloans that farmers can access through FSA. Attendees can expect to learn about cash flows, eligible uses, and repayment planning. Register today using the link in our bio! #FarmLoans #FSA #LinkinBio #FarmWebinar

Hoy comienza el mes del reconocimiento de Herencia Latina e Hispana, dedicado a la historia y la cultura de las comunidades hispanas y latinas. En RAFI, celebramos y reconocemos la labor de resistencia, la cultura y la apreciada gastronomía —tanto tradicional como contemporánea— de nuestras comunidades latinas. Honramos estas contribuciones durante este mes, pero también apoyamos y nos solidarizamos con los agricultores, trabajadores agrícolas, y líderes latinos del sistema alimentario durante todo el año. Today is the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month. It's a month-long tribute to the history and culture of Hispanic and Latino communities. At RAFI, we celebrate the advocacy efforts, vibrant artistic expressions, beloved traditional and contemporary foods, of our Latinx communities. We honor these contributions during the month but also uplift and stand in solidarity with Latinx farmers, farmworkers, and leaders in the food system throughout the entire year. #LatinxFarmers #HispanicHeritage

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