6th Annual Upstate Farm Tour
June 2-3, 2012
1-6 PM
> Learn more
> Buy tickets now!

Social Media for Farmers Workshops
August classes in Pittsboro & Winston-Salem.
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ACTION ALERT!

A Real Chance to Reform the Farm Bill
For the first time in decades, there is legislation in Congress that would make comprehensive reforms to the federal Farm Bill.  We have a chance to make history.
> Take Action Today!


We Saved Salad Greens!
Two weeks ago, we launched an urgent grassroots campaign to prevent small NC farms from losing restaurants as a customer for lettuces, spinach and other leafy greens. Hundreds of people called, wrote and attended public meetings, and NC government heard us loud and clear. CFSA is pleased to announce that the state has changed its policy, and will not impose industrial-scale food safety rules on small farms selling direct to restaurants.
> Learn more!


NEW Resource for Farmers: CFSA's Organic Production Handbook
This handbook includes invaluable information about organic practices, NOP regulations, EQIP conservation practices that support organic operations, organic nutrient management, ecological weed management, and a list of key resources.
> Learn more and Download!


NEW Resource for Local Activists: CFSA's How to Advocate Locally for Sustainable Food and Farms - A Brief How-To Manual
This web-based tutorial distills key lessons for doing local food organizing in the Carolinas, actions steps, inspirational success stories and resources.
> Learn more and Download!


Spring Stewardship Newsletter
The Spring Stewardship Newsletter is now available on-line in the member's-only newsletter archive!

This season's edition features great stories about SC's only certified organic beef producer, Gibson Farms, How to Brand your Farm, Delights of the Spring Garden, a recipe from SummaJoe's for delicious Lentil, Sausage and Kale soup, Ask the Experts, and the latest CFSA news.

>The newsletter is a member benefit. To receive the newsletter and all of the other great benefits of membership, join CFSA today!


CFSA is Hiring!
CFSA is rolling out our Barn Storm Tour for Local Food and our 2012 Farm Bill Campaign this summer and we're looking for two incredible candidates for a Community Mobilizer position and a Barn Storm Tour Coordinator consultant.
> Learn more


CFSA's 2014 Strategic Plan
12/16/11 - A roadmap for CFSA's vision for the future. Learn more about the association's mission, goals and objectives.
> Download the strategic plan (.pdf)


CFSA's Internship Referral Service
1/20/12 - NOW is the time to post your farm internships! CFSA's on-line Internship Referrral Service connects sustainable farms throughout the Carolinas with aspiring farmers looking for hands-on learning opportunities.

CFSA Member Farmers: Post your internship openings.
> Not yet a member? Join today!

Students: Find your dream farm internship in the Carolinas!


Winners of the 2012 CFSA Sustainable Ag Awards
11/14/11 -These institutions and individuals have made outstanding contributions to the sustainable food movement in North and South Carolina and have helped make the Carolinas one of the fastest growing sustainable agricultural sectors in the country.
> And the winners are....


cfsa launches New Resource to help Farmers Take Advantage of Cost Share Grants for Conservation (EQIP-OI)
6/30/11 - CFSA has been working with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) in both North and South Carolina to assist in the implementation of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Organic Initiatives (OI). This program provides cost share assistance for the implementation of conservation practices that address resource concerns on organic or transitioning agricultural lands.
> Learn more or contact Karen McSwain.


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