RAFI - U.S.A.
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Rural Advancement Foundation International USA RAFI - U.S.A. is a private non-profit organization based in Pittsboro, NC dedicated to community, equity and diversity in agriculture.
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[edit] Programs
[edit] Contract Agriculture Reform
In the face of record low commodity prices and ever-increasing market concentration, RAFI's Contract Agriculture Reform program promotes fair and equitable contract arrangements between individual farmers and processors.
[edit] On Farm Research
Through inclusive on-farm research networks that promote farmer-driven research, RAFI's model program contributes to small farm sustainability by helping growers cut production costs, reduce reliance upon agro-chemicals, improve soil quality and access information.
[edit] Farm Preservation
RAFI provides farmer counseling and advocacy services to increase the economic survival and sustainability of farm families in financial and disaster related crises
[edit] Tobacco Communities Initiatives
RAFI serves as a resource for farmers and communities seeking to survive changes in the tobacco economy, and promotes the reinvestment fund model as a way for state and private agencies to support agricultural enterprise in tobacco dependent communities.
[edit] Just Food
An umbrella term for a set of RAFI activities aimed at promoting a systems-approach to achieving a more sustainable food and fiber supply. It is one that not only strengthens biodiversity and food security, but also models and supports fairness, justice and equity-based means of producing food and fiber.
