RAFI - U.S.A.

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.

=Programs=

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.

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.

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

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.

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.