Upstate School of Ag

Modern day concerns about the quality of our food supply have prompted many farmers to investigate ways to make changes in their production practices and have fueled public interest in local, organic and sustainable food products.

To help meet some of these needs, the Upstate School of Sustainable Agriculture was formed.

Among the goals of the school are the following:
For Farmers: Facilitate farmers transitioning to more sustainable/organic operations; Train and certify individuals who want to be farm managers or consultants; Create a system to disseminate information, and share resources, supplies & tools.

For Gardeners & Homeowners: Offer informative workshops to help gardeners produce more of their own food; Provide “how-to” courses about recycling, conservation and small-scale food production.

For Consumers and Others: Ensure markets that can provide quality local produce; Create a network of food providers with food distribution resources; Find ways to protect farm land, and create integrated farm/development communities; Explore and disseminate research, ideas, innovations and changes in the dynamics of farming, so that farming is vital, vibrant, successful and profitable.