Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA)
Description of the Organization:
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) helps people in the Carolinas grow and eat local, organic foods by advocating for fair farm and food policies, building the systems that sustainable family farms need to thrive, and educating and organizing communities about organic farming.
Geographic Service Area:
North Carolina and South Carolina
Programs and Services Offered:
Technical Assistance:
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Provide workshops and direct one-on-one technical assistance on:
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Food safety and GAP certification
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High tunnel production
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Organic production and certification
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Building wholesale capacity
Networking and Learning
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Building Wholesale Capacity Initiative
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Farmers-in-Training Program at the Elma C Lomax Research and Education Farm (Concord, NC)
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Piedmont Farm Tour
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Sustainable Agriculture Conference
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Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference
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Resources for growers
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Policy and advocacy
Fees:
An introductory year membership costs $25 and they have less expensive membership rates available for those with limited incomes. A member of CFSA gains access to all of their resources.