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Southeastern Organic Buyers Guide
Southeastern Organic Buyers Guide
This map and guide show the locations and contact information of buyers and certified handlers who participated in the SE TOPP Organic Buyer & Handler Survey, conducted by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. The survey helps connect Southeast organic and transitioning farmers with real market opportunities by highlighting where organic…
Southeastern Organic Buyer & Handler Survey
Southeastern Organic Buyer & Handler Survey
Climate Resilience Cohort Registration
Climate Resilience Cohort Registration
Spring '26 Member Advocacy Program Registration
Spring '26 Member Advocacy Program Registration
Are you passionate about sustainable food and agriculture? Do you want to enhance your ability to advocate for causes that are important to you and your community? Consider participating in CFSA’s Member Advocacy Program! APPLY FOR THE SPRING 2026 MEMBER ADVOCACY PROGRAM COHORT In a better world, politicians and policymakers…
CFSA Organic Education Internship Description
CFSA Organic Education Internship Description
Organization Overview CFSA is a 46-year-old member-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to advocate, educate, and build connections to create sustainable food systems in the Carolinas centered on local and organic agriculture. Racial equity is a core tenet of CFSA’s outlook, and we are committed to serving and reflecting…
Donate to CFSA
Donate to CFSA
HELP US FIGHT FOR FARMERS. By making a gift today, you’re joining a community of farmers, advocates, and neighbors who believe that strong farms are the backbone of local food systems and a healthier tomorrow for us all. Together, we’re growing a better future for the Carolinas. DONATE Ways to…
FarmsSHARE in Western NC: Growing Resiliency Through Relationships
FarmsSHARE in Western NC: Growing Resiliency Through Relationships
Since launching in 2020, the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association’s FarmsSHARE program has built a statewide alternative food distribution network grounded in partnerships, strategically investing in local food and agriculture to support North Carolina’s rural economies, small farms, and communities. With over 1.7 million pounds of fresh, locally-grown food purchased at…
Upcoming CFSA Events
Upcoming CFSA Events
The Piedmont Farm Tour, hosted by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association and Weaver Street Market, is an annual celebration of sustainable, local food and farming in North Carolina’s Piedmont region. The 2026 Piedmont Farm Tour will be held Saturday, April 25th & Sunday, April 26th. In 2025, thirty-three farms scattered…
Sign up for CFSA Technical Assistance Programs
Sign up for CFSA Technical Assistance Programs
We are here to help your operation thrive, from the field to the market. Through our direct technical assistance programs, we help small-scale farmers, food hubs, and food businesses meet their goals. Access to CFSA's FREE technical assistance programs is included with membership. Registration forms are reviewed year-round on a…
Become a CFSA Member
Become a CFSA Member
Support Sustainable, Local, and Organic Agriculture as a CFSA Member From farmers to consumers, advocates to food businesses, since 1979 CFSA has been guided and driven by our network of members across the Carolinas – once just numbering in the dozens, today 3,000 strong. We are brought together by a…
FarmsSHARE in Central NC: Building Farm Viability and Food Security
FarmsSHARE in Central NC: Building Farm Viability and Food Security
Since launching in 2020, the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association’s FarmsSHARE program has built a statewide alternative food distribution network grounded in partnerships, strategically investing in local food and agriculture to support North Carolina’s rural economies, small farms, and communities. With over 1.7 million pounds of fresh, locally-grown food purchased at…
FarmsSHARE in Eastern NC: Building Networks, Empowering Communities
FarmsSHARE in Eastern NC: Building Networks, Empowering Communities
Since launching in 2020, the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association’s FarmsSHARE program has built a statewide alternative food distribution network grounded in partnerships, strategically investing in local food and agriculture to support North Carolina’s rural economies, small farms, and communities. With over 1.7 million pounds of fresh, locally-grown food purchased at…
Take the Farm Viability Survey
Take the Farm Viability Survey
CFSA is collecting information from farmers in the Carolinas about what challenges you face in establishing and maintaining a successful farm business. We also want to hear what has helped you create a viable farm business. The information will be used to guide the development of new resources and enhance CFSA's education and technical services focused on farm business management. All information submitted will be kept anonymous.
Disaster Recovery Assistance & Resources for Farmers
Disaster Recovery Assistance & Resources for Farmers
Since Hurricane Helene irrevocably changed the landscape of food and agriculture in Western NC in September of 2024, CFSA has been working with boots-on-the-ground partners to build and sustain an ongoing, responsive recovery program for farmers in the region. To date, our WNC Food System Recovery & Resilience Initiative has developed relief…
Subscribe to CFSA's Newsletter
Subscribe to CFSA's Newsletter
Let’s Stay in Touch Stay in the know about what we’re doing, issues affecting your region, and how you can get involved. Sign up for the for Stew, CFSA's monthly newsletter sharing recent updates, food and farming policy news, and upcoming events and resources for farmers across the Carolinas: Subscribe…
Find Food & Ag Jobs
Find Food & Ag Jobs
Find a Job in Agriculture The CFSA Job Board connects members throughout the Carolinas with folks looking for hands-on learning opportunities and jobs in agriculture. Browse the board to find: seasonal temporary jobs, internships, apprenticeships, full- and part-time jobs. Want to add a job to the board? The job board…
CFSA Website Homepage
CFSA Website Homepage
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