Growers Alliance of Central Texas
AFWA Grant: $5,000
The first Central Texas farmers’ cooperative for full-time sustainable farmers, the Growers Alliance of Central Texas was formed in 2010 to improve business practices and to provide support. Its forum is an invaluable source of advice on issues ranging from seed selection to rallying against encroachment.
The AFWA grant helped the organization gain nonprofit status, renew its annual survey of “Truly Local” restaurants, and establish a Medical Relief Fund.