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FARMING FOR THE FUTURE The Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network (ASAN) is a network of farmers, consumers and agriculture-related organizations committed to a resilient agriculture system in Alabama. Through various events and educational forums, ASAN lives out its mission to deepen the relationships among the people of Alabama, the food we eat and the places we live.
A little less than 20 years ago, those in Alabama interested in sustainable agriculture were isolated and frustrated with their inability to effect change and learn about sustainable practices and experiences from others. So in 2001, a steering committee was
T H E A L A B A M A S U S TA IN A B L E A G R I C U LT U R E N E T W O R K I S G R O W IN G A G R O U P O F L IK EM IN D E D P EO P L E A N D P L A N T IN G S E E D S F O R A B R I G H T E R T O M O R R O W. BY MELISSA TATE WITT
formed, consisting of individuals from different backgrounds and organizations, from small farmers using sustainable practices to professionals who worked, taught and marketed in the sustainable agriculture arena. The Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network was born and ready to craft a resilient agriculture system in our state.
