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.
Join us for our Organic Rice Transplanting Demonstration on May 6th from 10 AM - 2 PM. Learn all about growing rice organically in the South with an amazing, climate resilient system focused on water conservation.
Join us for our first Land Access Toolkit Webinar on May 11th in collaboration with Auburn Extension. This free webinar will feature a variety of specialists sharing their knowledge on agricultural land access. This event is ideal for farmers of all levels of experience...
Executive Director
Manager of Farmer Programs
Southern Region Program Coordinator
Executive Director
Manager of Farmer Programs
Southern Region Program Coordinator
By partnering with Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network you’ll be associated with the only statewide organization that solely represents the interests of sustainable farmers and ranchers. By supporting ASAN, your company becomes part of a powerful movement advancing sustainable agriculture, stronger rural communities, and a more just food system across our state. Every dollar invested in ASAN expands educational opportunities, advocacy capacity, and support systems for growers and communities across Alabama.
Sweet Grown Alabama is a non-profit foundation that enhances marketing opportunities for Alabama farmers by connecting retailers and consumers to Alabama grown foods and other agricultural products. Our searchable database allows consumers to easily connect with local farmers in their area and find specific Alabama grown products. Farmers, product makers, restaurants, retailers and others are encouraged to join the program and use the Sweet Grown Alabama logo on their products.
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.
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:
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.