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 
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.
Sign up to receive email alerts on new food systems research.
Upcoming Events:
NAFSN Leadership Circle Meeting 2025
Leadership Circle Meetings are open to all members of NAFSN throughout 2025.&nbs...
CARAT Information Session
The North American Food Systems Network has released CARAT as a free, open-acces...
News:
Member Discount of 10% for New Entry Coursework
Looking for professional development in sustainable farming?
CARAT Cohort 2025
NASFN will support these 12 US communities in completing their CARAT audits this...
CARAT Tool Update Released
CARAT 2025, an updated version, is now available for download.
Take Action:
Tell Your SNAP-Ed Story
Cuts passed by the House Ag Committee would entirely eliminate SNAP-Ed funds.
Protect SNAP
The House Agriculture Committee is considering devastating spending cuts to SNAP...
Comment on Proposed USDA Budget Cuts
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued a statement in resp...
Support:
Help us provide inclusive, easy-to-access, professional development opportunities for all involved in community food systems work.
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.
Meet the designer.
Are you an emerging food systems professional?
Are you in career transition, seeking a job in community food systems work?
Finding Your Future in Food Systems is for you!
Our popular webinar series now has a sister podcast!
Listen to the Finding Your Future in Food Systems Podcast: Europe Edition.
PARTNERS FOR 2025:
Thomas A. Lyson Center
for Civic Agriculture & Food Systems
SPONSORS:
