History
In 1979 by a group of farmers, gardeners and consumers began CFSA to support each other in their efforts to foster the growth and distribution of organic food in the Carolinas. CFSA became official by incorporating in 1982 and developed an organic certification program in 1987 and assisted the general cultural relevancy, and the legal status of, organic agriculture. CFSA has been housed in the piedmont region of North Carolina and has been situated in Pittsboro, North Carolina, in Chatham County most of its existence. In 2002, CFSA ceased organic certification activity. The USDA National Organic Program prohibits entities that conduct organic certification services from consulting and educational activities. CFSA determined that their service providing education and advocacy for organic and sustainable agriculture was their primary focus, and dropped their certification program. Organic certification services in North Carolina is now being offered by the North Carolina Crop Improvement Association (NCCIA).
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