Resources

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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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Latest News

Helpful information that ASAN thinks you should know.
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Jobs

Jobs in Agriculture

Events

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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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Upcoming Events

View ASAN’s calendar of events

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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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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Network & Community

Connect with a statewide network of like-minded farmers, advocates, and supporters who share your commitment to sustainable agriculture and social justice.

Educational Resources

Access hands-on training, workshops, and practical resources designed to help you implement and expand sustainable farming practices.

Advocacy & Voice

Join a collective voice working to shape policies and systems that support sustainable agriculture and advance equity in Alabama’s food system.

Who We Are

Professional Team

Alan Gurganus

Executive Director

Rachel DeBose

Manager of Farmer Programs

Hayley Murdock

Southern Region Program Coordinator

Board Members

Emma Busby
President
Schoolyard Roots, Tuscaloosa
Sarah Bell
Vice President
National Young Farmers Federal Policy Committee / USDA Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers, Adamsville
Catherine Rider
Secretary
Freelance Writer and Environmentalist, Andalusia
Phyllis Light
The Appalachian Center for Natural Health, Arab
Holt Akers-Campbell
Alabama Cooperative Extension, Birmingham
Eric Ball
Auburn Rural Studio, Greensboro
Marguerite McClintock
Alchemy Farms & Plants, Owens Cross Roads
Bob Nesbitt
Birmingham, AL
Marie McGruder
Treasurer
McGruder Farms, Sawyerville
Elisa Muñoz
Louisiana Food Policy Action Council, Huntsville