Undo the Knot

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.