Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI-USA)

Since their 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.

Juan has been featured in RAFI’s Living Roots magazine for his work and Cebadilla Ranch. If you are interested in supporting RAFI’s work or joining their network supporting farmers in the Southeast, please see the resoruces tab or reach out to Juan!