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Mentorship

Get personalized guidance, technical assistance, and support as you transition to sustainable farming practices in Alabama.

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Production Tips

Practical, farmer-tested resources to help Alabama growers improve their operations and increase profitability.
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Food Safety

A collection of documents related to the growing, safe handling and storage of food.
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Helpful information that ASAN thinks you should know.
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CRAFT

The Alabama CRAFT Network is made by farmers for farmers, focusing our programming for small farmers, landless farmers, and large-scale producers who are interested in sustainable or organic practices.
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Graze

ASAN’s signature farm-to-fork celebration showcasing collaborations between Alabama farmers and chefs. Experience amazing food, live music, and community while supporting sustainable agriculture.
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Food & Farm Forum

A yearly gathering of Alabama’s most awesome agriculture specialists and farmers, coming together to share knowledge and resources to strengthen the community as a whole.
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Technical Assistance

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NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service, formerly known as the Soil Conservation Service, is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture that provides technical assistance to farmers and other private landowners and managers.
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TOPP

TOPP is a network assembled by the USDA’s National Organic Program to support transitioning and organic producers with mentorship and resources.

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