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Ethics of Eating
Eating is a Moral Act
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The National Catholic Rural Life Conference applies the teachings
of Jesus Christ for the betterment of rural America and care of God's
creation. We provide spiritual, educational and advocacy assistance
to help rural people shape their own destinies and lead lives of dignity.


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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.

Sustainable Communities on the Land
Resources for rural communities seeking sustainability
and a databaseof religious communities on the land.

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

INITIATIVES & PARTNERSHIPS

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

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

Keeping the Faith in Rural America:
 A local and national conversation


STATEMENTS ON AGRICULTURE
& THE ENVIRONMENT

At Home in the Web of Life

Catholic Reflections on Food,
Farmers and Farmworkers

National Catholic Rural Life Conference

Statements by U.S. Bishops


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WHAT’S NEW
Weekly E-Bulletin

Vatican view on the global food crisis

Convention for the Common Good


FOR YOUR INTEREST

Catholic Rural Commentaries

CORNER POST by Fr. John Rausch

"AMERICAN HARVEST"
 Documentary on immigration & farmworkers
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