Resources
Growing Food.
Everything you need to grow smarter, sell better, and stay connected.
Growing Knowledge.
Tools, guides, and connections to help Northeast Florida farmers grow and thrive.
Growing Communities.
Advocating for our neighbors, and creating sustainable solutions together.
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Duval County Food Policy Council
Building community self sufficiency by fostering a sustainable and equitable food system through the enhancement of local food structures.
Contact: Colman Shepard CShepard@feedingnefl.org
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Duval County UF IFAS Extension Office
A collaborative partnership between the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the City of Jacksonville, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Contact: Dr. Steve Jennewein sjennewein@ufl.edu
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USDA Farm Services Agency
Division of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides support to American farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners through a range of programs, services, and financial assistance.
Contact: Jenny Morrison Jenny.morrison@usda.gov
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Black Church Food Security Network
A network of Black churches organizing to advance health, wealth, and power in our communities. Co-creating Black food ecosystems anchored by Black churches working in partnership with Black farmers and other organizations.
Contact: Ms. Sylvia Powell successgardening@gmail.com
“If we want to truly change hunger in our communities, we must do more than distribute food—we need to support the people who grow it. Supporting local farmers means strengthening food systems from the ground up.” - Angela TenBroeck
Tools and Guides
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
GAP audits certify the safety of grower’s products. They are voluntary, but are often required by larger institutions to be a certified source. The NEFL Farmers Consortium hosts FREE GAP trainings bi-annually. In these trainings, growers will leave with the knowledge and materials to be prepared to pass a GAP audit. More information for GAP Audits can be found here: https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/auditing/gap-ghp. For information on upcoming trainings, visit our events page.
Get your USDA Farm Number to access USDA funding
Growers need a Farm Number with the USDA’s Farm Services Agency in order to apply for USDA funding. The Farmers Consortium provides support filling out FSA paperwork. Contact us for assistance, and then make an appointment with the FSA Office in Baldwin, FL by calling (904) 266-0088, Ext. 2 or emailing Jenny Morrison at Jenny.morrison@usda.gov.
Urban Gardening Program
The Duval County UF IFAS Extension Office’s Urban Gardening Program offers a wide variety of educational programs to help Duval County residents learn more about different ways they can grow their own health food. For more information contact Beth Marlowe at BMarlowe@coj.net 904-255-7450.
Agriculture and Agribusiness Management
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Center for Sustainable Agriculture Excellence and Conservation (CSAEC)
The Center for Sustainable Agriculture Excellence and Conservation (CSAEC) has developed and uses best practices to assist farmers as they work to develop their farm using sustainable agriculture practices. Visit their website at https://www.csaec.org/