CFSA

The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association coordinates agricultural support initiatives across North and South Carolina, operating from its headquarters in Pittsboro, NC since 1979. Through its signature FarmShare program, CFSA creates direct market connections between small to mid-sized farms and regional consumers seeking locally grown produce. The organization maintains active partnerships with federal agencies, state agriculture departments, and rural development organizations to strengthen regional food infrastructure. CFSA's policy team engages with lawmakers in Washington DC and both state capitals, focusing on three core priorities: organic agriculture funding, conservation program expansion, and beginning farmer support. The association's annual Day on the Hill brings Carolina farmers to meet directly with Congressional representatives and agency officials. CFSA also submits formal comments on federal rules affecting organic certification, pesticide use, and farm financing programs. The Organic Commodities & Livestock Conference serves as CFSA's flagship educational event, delivering technical training on certification requirements, livestock management protocols, and soil conservation methods. CFSA provides year-round support through its organic transition assistance program, certification cost-share administration, and farmer-to-farmer mentoring network. The organization documents program outcomes through standardized impact measurement frameworks aligned with USDA reporting guidelines.