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Building Resilient Farm Communities: Navigating Disaster Relief and Recovery
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Join us for an enlightening episode of Fresh Take, offering invaluable insights into disaster relief and resilience within the farming community. Our special guests, Lisa Misch and Jaimie McGirt from RAFI, share their vast experience in guiding farmers through the challenges posed by natural disasters. From hurricanes to droughts, we discuss the essential support systems that enable farmers to recover and thrive, highlighting the important roles played by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) during times of crisis.
Lisa and Jaimie share their work, highlighting the importance of disaster recovery programs and keeping detailed records. We discuss the challenges of recovery and practical steps farmers can take to navigate the aftermath of extreme weather.
We conclude with a call to action for listeners to engage with RAFI's mission, advocating for a more equitable food system. Don't miss this crucial discussion on building resilient farm communities and the vital support farmers need to face natural disasters.
Additional resources:
USDA Disaster Discovery Tool
Navigating Disaster Programs for Farmers
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Chapters
1. Building Resilient Farm Communities: Navigating Disaster Relief and Recovery (00:00:00)
2. Disaster Relief and Farm Resilience (00:00:03)
3. Impact of Natural Disasters on Agriculture (00:10:23)
4. Disaster Recovery Farm Documentation and Support (00:22:33)
5. Disaster Recovery Assistance Programs Overview (00:30:46)
6. Community Support in Farm Disaster Relief (00:44:11)
7. Supporting Sustainable Farming Initiatives (00:50:19)
138 episodes
Manage episode 450816103 series 2994480
Join us for an enlightening episode of Fresh Take, offering invaluable insights into disaster relief and resilience within the farming community. Our special guests, Lisa Misch and Jaimie McGirt from RAFI, share their vast experience in guiding farmers through the challenges posed by natural disasters. From hurricanes to droughts, we discuss the essential support systems that enable farmers to recover and thrive, highlighting the important roles played by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) during times of crisis.
Lisa and Jaimie share their work, highlighting the importance of disaster recovery programs and keeping detailed records. We discuss the challenges of recovery and practical steps farmers can take to navigate the aftermath of extreme weather.
We conclude with a call to action for listeners to engage with RAFI's mission, advocating for a more equitable food system. Don't miss this crucial discussion on building resilient farm communities and the vital support farmers need to face natural disasters.
Additional resources:
USDA Disaster Discovery Tool
Navigating Disaster Programs for Farmers
Due to the ongoing federal funding freeze, we must redirect our efforts to other FOG programs. But we need your help to keep programs like Fresh Take and other FOG initiatives alive!
Become a sponsor today! Your sponsorship is crucial for us to continue providing essential programs, including this podcast. Visit our sponsor page now to learn more and join our community of supporters. Together, we can make a significant impact!
Chapters
1. Building Resilient Farm Communities: Navigating Disaster Relief and Recovery (00:00:00)
2. Disaster Relief and Farm Resilience (00:00:03)
3. Impact of Natural Disasters on Agriculture (00:10:23)
4. Disaster Recovery Farm Documentation and Support (00:22:33)
5. Disaster Recovery Assistance Programs Overview (00:30:46)
6. Community Support in Farm Disaster Relief (00:44:11)
7. Supporting Sustainable Farming Initiatives (00:50:19)
138 episodes
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