Care of Community & Creation
National Catholic Rural Life Conference



Catholic Rural Life is a national membership organization
that applies the teachings of Jesus Christ for the betterment
of rural America and care of God's creation.



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POLICY ISSUES & PROGRAMS

Stewardship of Creation and Environmental Issues
Land stewardship, water stewardship and climate change concerns.

Agriculture and Food Issues
Issues include conservation, confined animal feeding operations,
farmworkers, food safety, animal welfare and renewable energy.

Rural Community Support Program
Resources and tools for rural families and communities in
transition.

Globalization and Trade Relationships
A critical look at the impacts of trade, investments and economic
globalization on rural communities.

STATEMENTS ON AGRICULTURE
& THE ENVIRONMENT

NCRLC Presentations & Articles

Statements by U.S. Bishops

At Home in the Web of Life




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WHAT’S NEW
Weekly Bulletins

AAI seeks full-time Regional Facilitator for North America

World Food Day: October 16

Voter Education Materials


FOR YOUR INTEREST

2009 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering - PDF file
http://www.catholicsocialministrygathering.org

Help Dioceses Respond to Floods
You can still help in long-term recovery efforts

Catholic Reflections on Food, Farmers and Farmworkers
Perspectives on agriculture according to Catholic social teaching

Agribusiness Accountability Initiative
An open network on the impact of agribusiness conglomerates
on farmers & ranchers, rural landscapes and food security.

Sustainable Communities on the Land
A database of religious communities on the land and
resources for rural communities seeking sustainability.

CORNER POST
Monthly column by Fr. John Rausch

"American Harvest"
Documentary on immigration and farmerworkers

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