NAFSN:

a professional association of people working to strengthen local & regional food systems

The North American Food Systems Network (NAFSN) works at the forefront of the food systems profession itself, providing networking opportunities, resources, career guidance, leadership opportunities, training, webinars, podcasts, and a curated jobs board for people at all levels of this critical-change work.

NAFSN also convenes subject matter experts to develop training and open-access tools specifically for food systems professionals. Our work is grounded in peer-reviewed research published by our sister program, the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development (JAFSCD).

If you value a diverse and informed workforce at the helm of community food systems development, join today.

Professional Development Collaborators

ACRE Facilitator Training is free

for NAFSN members.

NAFSN member discounts on resume services.

NAFSN sponsors a book give-away with The Encouraging Mentor.

New Entry Sustainable Farming Project at Tufts University offers NAFSN member discounts for training.

NAFSN member discount available for Making Moves.

Get Climate Farm School NAFSN member discount.

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Upcoming Events:

Apr 26

BOOK CLUB, Discussion Session, Spring 2025

We start our 2025 Book Club events with "The New American Farmer: Immi...

Apr 28

CARAT Information Session

The North American Food Systems Network has released CARAT as a free, open-acces...

May 07

NAFSN Leadership Circle Meeting 2025

Leadership Circle Meetings are open to all members of NAFSN throughout 2025.&nbs...

News:

April Wednesday

CARAT Cohort 2025

NASFN will support these 12 US communities in completing their CARAT audits this...

April Tuesday

CARAT Tool Update Released

CARAT 2025, an updated version, is now available for download.

March Sunday

Finding Your Future in Food Systems, Spring 2025

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The NAFSN logo is a modern and graphic depiction of a microphone and rain falling on farm land. Its resemblance to a microphone represents networking, inclusion, and an amplification of diverse voices. The idea of rain represents growth, provision, and replenishment, symbols that work across community food systems and professional development. Its circular shape evokes feelings of community and unity. The mark uses geometric shapes representing mutuality, circularity, and relational activities fostered within place-based food & agricultural economies.

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