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Upcoming Field Days and Workshops: There's much more happening! Click here for more details and a full listing of upcoming events and workshops. May 2-3. Birmingham, AL. Economic Opportunities in Forest Medicinal Plants and Mushrooms at the Environmental Training Center, North Shelby County Public Library. One and a half days on opportunities for landowners and farmers interested in raising medicinal plants and mushrooms in wooded areas. $50 registration before April 10. Download brochure with registration form. May 3. Birmingham, AL. Organic Certification Workshop. 1:30 - 5:30 pm, Environmental Training Center, North Shelby County Public Library. For farmers and ranchers interested in applying for certification or understanding the rules for organic certification. Taught by Juan Carlos Rodriguez, education director for Florida Organic Growers and Consumers. To be held following the Forest Medicinals Workshop. Contact ASAN at 256-520-2400 to reserve a space. Free. May 12-13. Florence, AL. Recipe to Market and Selling Skills for Food Entrepreneurs. Sponsored by Shoals Culinary Center. These two workshops are designed to be taken together or on a stand alone basis. Recipe to Market covers all aspects of starting or expanding a value-added or specialty food business while Selling Skills focuses on specific areas of bringing a product to market. Anyone interested in starting a specialty food business or anyone already involved in a specialty food business should take this workshop.Costs for the workshops are $10 per day and includes a box lunch. Seating is limited and you must pre-register. Click here for registration and more information. Or call 256-764-0044. |
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Who We Are: The Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network (ASAN) is a network of farmers, consumers, and agriculture-related organizations, all committed to promoting sustainable agriculture in Alabama. We are working to improve the situation of farmers in the state and to provide the state’s consumers with fresh local products. ASAN members believe that by providing educational opportunities for Alabama's farmers and ranchers and by educating both consumers and agricultural professionals about sustainable agriculture, we can improve the lives of small farmers and rural and urban communities and make a positive contribution to the state’s environment and health. We define "Sustainable Agriculture" as farming that supports families and communities while conserving natural resources.
ASAN's mission is to support conservation practices, families who grow and consume natural food and fiber, and the communities where they live.
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