Rural Futures International

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Causes: International, International Agricultural Development

Mission: The principal purpose of the corporation is to research, adapt and teach low-capital farming practices for use in sustainable agriculture, principally in less developed countries and to that end has world-wide contacts and exposures. The local operations consist of nominal farming for demonstration and training purposes and the conduct of workshops in farming related skills.

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OtherBruce Donor

Rating: 5

04/16/2015

15 years ago. I live an hour away from Tillers Michigan facility & learned of them thru woodworking (they teach how to care for, use, and make muscle powered tools). Among their support activities are a number of classes on all sorts of old school topics.

I think of their facility as a boot camp for people heading into the Peace Corps. They focus on "Rural Technology" - from how to drive oxen, make rural roads, build barns, etc. The staff & volunteers I have met there are genuine & dedicated to an ideal. Much of their effort is focused on the poorer parts of Africa.

Dick Roosenberg is the top man, & he is top shelf. He's serious about wanting to make a difference & he's found a lot of good people to help.

At one point I talked to Dick about helping create cooperation between craftspeople to make & market products that none can make/ market by themselves. They are serious about finding a way for people to pull themselves forward.

Tillers has my full trust that they're getting the highest value from my donation.

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