articles
Featured Posts
Here are the top stories we don’t want you to miss. Prefer to see the latest or by topic? See all news and stories below.
Action Alerts
Advocate for Local Farms & Food
Want to take action on timely issues? Our Policy Team will explain what’s going on, when to act, and what to say about current food and farm issues. We cover topics on the federal and state levels (South and North Carolina).
Appalachia is still reeling from the once-in-a-generation impacts of Hurricane Helene. With more than 200 fatalities and a price...
Our hearts are heavy for all affected by Hurricane Helene across the Southeast and here in the Carolinas. And...
All CFSA News & Stories
It’s almost turkey time! No matter how you celebrate this time of year, a local, pasture-raised turkey is the...
The following food safety guidelines were written for farms experiencing flooding and other severe weather. Guidelines in italics are...
Appalachia is still reeling from the once-in-a-generation impacts of Hurricane Helene. With more than 200 fatalities and a price...
Farm/Organization Name: Honey Hush Flower Co. Contact Name: Lilly-Gray Warren City & State: Chapel Hill, NC Region: Triangle NC...
Contact Name: Katie Murray City & State: Swannanoa, NC Region: Mountains NC Crowdfunding Campaign Name: Hurricane Helene Rebuild &...
Farm/Organization Name: Encompass Farm Contact Name: Vannah Roddy City & State: Union Mills, NC Region: Mountains NC Crowdfunding Campaign...
Our hearts are heavy for all affected by Hurricane Helene across the Southeast and here in the Carolinas. And...
After many months, technically years of waiting, the House Agriculture Committee has finally released their full draft legislative text...
Farm/Organization Name: Honey Hush Flower Co. Contact Name: Lilly-Gray Warren City & State: Chapel Hill, NC Region: Triangle NC...
Since the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill last fall, Carolina Farm Stewardship Association and our community partners have...
In the face of escalating climate change impacts, the agricultural sector finds itself at the forefront of both challenge...
Want to meet the farms participating in the 2024 Piedmont Farm Tour? There’s an incredible blend of farmers who...
Before the 2024 Piedmont Farm Tour kicks off this Earth Day Weekend, we’re excited to share the newcomers to...
Jamie Rye, CFSA Communications Officer Located in Conway, SC, just a little past a stone’s throw from the busy...
Crops come out of the field with field heat, and removing it quickly is an essential part of good...
There are so many factors to manage in the greenhouse. From light, heat, water, nutrition, and soil, the list...
Background Published in January 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule has proven to...
Have you ever heard the word audit and thought that it sounds exciting? More than likely not. Going through...
Background Achieving and maintaining organic certification can often be a daunting prospect for producers, and a specific set of...
In organic farming, controlling weeds is one of the most challenging problems to overcome. Without herbicides, weeds can quickly...
Make sure to sign up for one of our newsletters!
Want updates like this sent directly to you? Consider signing up to receive our emails.