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Email: For general inquiries or additional details on the RIPE Roadmap, please contact us at: info@riperoadmap.org
TEL: 202-743-4073
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Aliza Wasserman-Drewes, Director – awasserman@riperoadmap.org
James Powers, Senior Project Manager – jpowers@riperoadmap.org
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Farmers add immense value to shared resources like soil, air, and water - they deserve better than this. RIPE's pilot is the answer - direct, upfront payments for stewardship (ex. $108/acre for cover crops)
The pandemic hit farmers after several difficult years of trade disputes, bad weather, & low prices. Aid programs have helped, but more farmers are filing for bankruptcy.
“Agricultural markets have been horrible, & the pandemic exacerbated it, big time."
https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-farmers-declare-bankruptcy-despite-record-levels-of-federal-aid-11596706201
Farm led stewardship practices saves society money by adding value to shared resources like air, water, soil, and climate health. We benefit from these savings and believe farmers should too. https://www.riperoadmap.org/pilot/