Community Supported Agriculture is a large, growing, and diverse movement. The sites listed here
contain some of the best current information. They also provide additional links to CSA resources throughout the U.S. and other countries.
Resources for Farmers and Consumers
LocalHarvest - This web site includes a searchable directory
of farmers markets, family farms, CSAs and other sources of sustainably
grown food, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and other products.
Farmers may become members of this organization to receive a free
listing in the online directory.
Goodness Grows in North
Carolina - This is a program designed to raise awareness about North
Carolina agriculture and boost sales by helping consumers, retailers, and
wholesalers to easily identify top-quality products that are grown, processed,
or manufactured in our state. Farmers may
become members of this group to receive resources and promotional benefits.
HomegrownHandmade -
This program fosters an alliance between North Carolina arts and agriculture. The searchable web site lists various events, from harvest festivals to food and craft fairs and acts as a directory for artisans and farmers. The events and listings are organized into agricultural
trails that offer a new way of touring the state. Farmers may
submit an
application to be listed on the site.
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
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This organization is based at North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University, with offices across the state. Through educational programs, publications, and events, cooperative extension agents provide research-based information to citizens, on a variety of agricultural, environmental and community topics.
North Carolina Department of Agriculture &
Consumer Services -
This department's web site offers a variety of resources, including news on current events,
a listing of agricultural associations and farmers markets across the state.
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