CarolinaFarmStewards.org
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Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
Description
CFSA is a membership-based organization of more than 750 farmers, processors, gardeners, businesses and individuals in North and South Carolina who are committed to sustainable agriculture and the development of locally-based, organic food systems.
The organization was founded in 1979 by a group of farmers, gardeners and consumers to support each other in their efforts to foster the growth and distribution of organic food in the Carolinas. CFSA became official by incorporating in 1982 and developed an organic certification program in 1987. CFSA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization governed by a diverse 15-member Board of Directors. With an increase in members, CFSA is becoming more regionalized with six local chapters across the Carolinas. These chapters develop educational programs, work on local solutions to pressing environmental and social problems, and provide a direct and lively way for members to interact throughout the year with others committed to healthy food and farms in their region.
CFSA provides support of local and organic food systems through promotion and marketing assistance; education and advocacy efforts; and information sharing/networking. This is accomplished through several means, including the bi-monthly membership newsletter Stewardship News, this website, local Farm Tours, local Organic Growers' and Gardeners' Schools, Regional Consumer Resource Guides to Local and Organic Food, our Annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference, active regional chapters, Membership Directory, Apprentice Referral Service, Elementary School Sustainable Gardening Curriculum, Organic Certification education, policy advocacy, research on marketing and production of organic crops, public and media outreach, coalition-building with like-minded organizations and businesses, and technical assistance to farmers. CFSA now offers its membership the Intern Referral Service to support our internship program.
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