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We are a farmer-centered organization welcoming all who wish to implement, expand, and support sustainable agricultural practices in the state of Alabama. We prioritize the perspectives of BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+, and other underrepresented farmers who root their livelihoods in sustainable agriculture. To move forward successfully, we partner with consumers, advocates, and other organizations committed to supporting the Alabama food system, sustainability, and environmental justice.
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The Business of Farming Webinar with Good Agriculture
The Business of Farming Webinar with Good Agriculture
We want you to be prepared for Tax Season and beyond, so we are partnering with Good Agriculture to host a webinar on backend affairs for Agribusinesses! Good Agriculture was
We define sustainable agriculture as:
A balanced web of intergenerational relationships that produce food and fiber in a way that is ecologically regenerative, equitable, and economically viable, allowing the land, and those who work the land, to thrive.
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Alan Gurganus
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Rachel DeBose
Manager of Farmer Programs
Rachel DeBose
Manager of Farmer Programs
Alan Gurganus
Executive Director
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Jones Valley Teaching Farm uses food as a foundation so young people can lead, create, and grow a healthy future for themselves and their community. JVTF’s flagship program, Good School Food, is a Pre-K-12 food-based education framework rooted in academic standards delivered to Birmingham City School students by JVTF Instructors. Through cross-curricular experiential lessons during school, after school, and at home, students use food, farming, and the culinary arts as a foundation for academic exploration, leadership, and pursuit of pathways to full-time employment or higher education.
The Deep South Food Alliance (DSFA) is a network of organizations, producers, and aggregators in southeast, central, and west Alabama and eastern Mississippi. Organized in 2012, DSFA is a coalition of individuals and organizations across the Black Belt who share a guiding objective: to advance historically disadvantaged rural communities by supporting agriculture economies, particularly low-resource smallholder farmers of color.
2025
Undo-the-Knot Fund
Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network (ASAN) allots a portion of its yearly budget to directly support farmers in tough moments. The hope is that these mini-grants can provide a leg-up in hard times and help “untie” a farm problem that might be an obstacle to tackling bigger problems on your farm.
This fund provides grants to ASAN Members who could benefit from monetary support for the following categories:
- An expense holding back production
- Help with transition to sustainable growing practices
- Unexpected farm input costs due to inflation
- Natural disasters
- Medical debt
ASAN is a farmer-centered organization welcoming all who wish to implement, expand, and support sustainable agricultural practices in the state of Alabama. We prioritize the perspectives of BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+, and other underrepresented farmers who root their livelihoods in sustainable agriculture. We define sustainable agriculture as a balanced web of intergenerational relationships that produce food and fiber in a way that is ecologically regenerative, equitable, and economically viable, allowing the land and those who work the land to thrive.
Applications are accepted quarterly by the following due dates: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
Applications are accepted quarterly by the following due dates: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
ASAN Membership starts at $5/month, and you can go here to sign up.