Acadiana Food Alliance

10/29/2026

🌱BIG NEWS FOR ACADIANA GROWERS!

The best farming wisdom comes from real conversations with growers who know South Louisiana soil.

That’s why we’re introducing the Acadiana Food Alliance Farmer-to-Farmer Workshop Series! 🚜✨

We're bringing local producers together for field-tested learning and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.

🌾 Practical, hands-on farming techniques
🤝 Opportunities to learn from experienced local growers
🧠 Real conversations about South Louisiana farming challenges and solutions
💚 A stronger, more connected farming community

LEARN FROM LOCAL FARMERS. GROW TOGETHER.

🗓️ Workshop dates, locations, and registration details coming soon!

10/23/2026

🚨 LAST CALL, FRUIT & VEGETABLE GROWERS! 🌱

⏰ Registration closes October 25 at 11:59 PM!

Don't miss the upcoming Food Safety Training hosted by the Acadiana Food Alliance (AFA) and LSU AgCenter!

🌿 What You'll Learn:
✅ Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)
✅ Identifying and reducing food safety risks
✅ Understanding the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
✅ Practical steps to improve food safety on your farm

📅 Training Schedule:
Monday, Oct. 26 | 8 AM–4 PM (Required)
Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 8 AM–12 PM (Optional)

📍 Location: LEDA | Lafayette, LA
💰 Cost: Just $10 per participant, whether you attend one day or both!

💚 Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your farm and the future of local agriculture.

🔗 https://growertrainingworkshop.eventbrite.com

Scan the QR code on the graphic or visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/psa-grower-training-gaps-workshop-october-2627-2026-tickets-2003439792350?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/22/2026

🚨 LOCATION UPDATE, ACADIANA GROWERS! 🌱

Our upcoming PSA Grower Training & GAPs Workshop, hosted by Acadiana Food Alliance and LSU AgCenter, has moved to the LEED Center in Lafayette!

If you've already registered or are planning to attend, please take note of the updated location.

📍 NEW LOCATION:
LEED Center (Louisiana Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Center)
537 Cajundome Blvd., Suite 111
Lafayette, LA 70506

📅 October 26–27, 2026
⏰ Monday: 8 AM–4 PM (Required)
⏰ Tuesday: 8 AM–12 PM (Optional)
💵 Cost: Just $10 per participant

🌱 There's still time to register! Join us to learn practical ways

10/22/2026

🌱 Get to Know AFA: Who We Are, What We Do & Where We're Going!💚

🤝 WHO WE ARE: A network of people and organizations committed to strengthening South Louisiana's regional food system.

🌾 WHAT WE DO: Build partnerships, support farmer education, encourage collaboration, and connect people across our local food economy.

🌱 WHERE WE'RE GOING: Toward a more connected and resilient food system, guided by community leadership, local producer voices, and new perspectives.

From conversations at the SOLA Food Summit to hands-on producer education, we're building connections that extend far beyond a single event.

And we're just getting started. As we look ahead to 2027, we're excited to welcome new perspectives, strengthen community leadership, and create more opportunities for people to help shape our region's food future.

👉 Swipe through to learn more about AFA and the work bringing our communities together!

💬 We want to hear from you! What's one thing you'd like to see grow or improve in Acadiana's local food system? Share your thoughts below! 👇

10/21/2026

🌱 GROWERS, THERE'S STILL TIME TO REGISTER! 🚜

Your farm works hard for you. Make sure you have the knowledge to protect it!

The Acadiana Food Alliance (AFA) and LSU AgCenter are teaming up for a hands-on Food Safety Training designed to help fruit and vegetable growers reduce on-farm risks, protect their harvests, and strengthen their farm businesses.

🌿 Here's what you need to know:

📅 Monday, October 26 | 8 AM–4 PM (Required)
📅 Tuesday, October 27 | 8 AM–12 PM (Optional)
📍 LEDA | Lafayette, Louisiana
💰 Just $10 per participant, whether you attend one day or both!

You'll gain practical knowledge about Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, and steps you can take to improve food safety on your farm.

⏰ REGISTRATION CLOSES SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 11:59 PM!

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your farm, your customers, and the future of local agriculture in South Louisiana. 💚

📲 Scan the QR code on the graphic
🔗 https://growertrainingworkshop.eventbrite.com

10/20/2026

🌱 Calling all Fruit & Vegetable Growers!🚜

Are you just starting out, or are you a seasoned producer? Understanding food safety is essential to building a resilient farm business.

Join the Acadiana Food Alliance (AFA) and LSU AgCenter for a practical, two-day Food Safety Training designed specifically for local produce growers.

🌿 What You'll Learn:
✅ Identify and reduce on-farm food safety risks
✅ Understand Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)
✅ Navigate the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
✅ Take practical steps to strengthen your farm's food safety practices

📅 October 26–27, 2026
📍 LEDA | Lafayette, Louisiana
💰 Just $10 per participant

📲 REGISTER TODAY! Scan the QR code on the graphic or visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/psa-grower-training-gaps-workshop-october-2627-2026-tickets-2003439792350?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/19/2026

🌱 Stronger food systems begin with stronger connections.

At the Acadiana Food Alliance (AFA), we bring together farmers, food producers, community leaders, and advocates to build a stronger, more resilient local food economy.

Our Board of Directors plays a vital role in guiding this mission, fostering collaboration, strengthening regional partnerships, and keeping the voices of those who grow and produce our food at the center of the conversation.

💚 Moments like this one, captured at the inaugural SOLA Food Summit, remind us of the power of community leadership and what we can accomplish when we work together.

As we look ahead to 2027, we're building on these connections, welcoming new perspectives, and creating opportunities for more people to help shape Acadiana's local food future.

👇 How would you like to see our local food system grow in 2027? Share your thoughts below, or tag a farmer, producer, or community advocate who should join the conversation!

✨The future of Acadiana's food system is something we build together.

10/17/2026

👨‍🌾 Calling all fruit and vegetable growers in Acadiana!

Strengthen your farm, protect your harvest, and build your knowledge of essential food safety practices! 🌱

Join the Acadiana Food Alliance (AFA) and LSU AgCenter for a two-day Food Safety Training designed to help growers reduce on-farm risks, improve produce safety practices, and better understand federal food safety requirements.

🌾 Here's what you'll learn:
✅ Identify and reduce food safety risks on your farm
✅ Learn Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)
✅ Understand the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
✅ Take the first steps toward developing a farm food safety plan

Whether you're a new grower or an experienced producer, this training is a chance to strengthen your operation and help build a safer, more resilient local food system.

📅 October 26–27, 2026
⏰ Monday: 8 AM–4 PM (Required)
⏰ Tuesday: 8 AM–12 PM (Optional)
📍 LEDA | Lafayette, Louisiana
💲 Just $10 per participant! One registration covers both days.

⏳ Registration closes Sunday, October 25 at 11:59 PM!
🔗 Register today: https://growertrainingworkshop.eventbrite.com

Know a fellow farmer or grower who could benefit from this training? Tag them below and help us spread the word! 👇

10/14/2026

10/07/2026

The SOLA Food Summit may be over, but the connections and the work continue. 🌱

At Acadiana Food Alliance, we’re bringing together farmers, organizations, advocates, and community members who share a vision for a stronger local food system across Acadiana.

Creating spaces, exchanging ideas, and building connections is at the heart of what we do.

There’s much more ahead for AFA, and we’re excited to bring you along. 💚
👉 Follow us to learn more about our work, our partners, and the people helping move local food forward.