Association for cultivating new frontiers

The Association for Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (ACNFA) is a non-profit organization that aims to promote sustainable agriculture and food systems. The organization was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

ACNFA's mission is to "empower farmers, entrepreneurs, and communities to cultivate new frontiers in agriculture, ensuring a food-secure and sustainable future." The organization achieves this mission through a variety of programs and initiatives, including:

  1. Research and Development: ACNFA supports research and development of new agricultural technologies, practices, and products that can help address global food security challenges.
  2. Farmer Training and Capacity Building: The organization provides training and capacity-building programs for farmers, particularly in developing countries, to help them adopt new agricultural practices and technologies.
  3. Market Development: ACNFA works to develop new markets for agricultural products, particularly for small-scale farmers and producers, to help them increase their income and improve their livelihoods.
  4. Policy Advocacy: The organization advocates for policies that support sustainable agriculture and food systems, and works to promote a more equitable and sustainable food system.
  5. Community Engagement: ACNFA engages with local communities to promote sustainable agriculture and food systems, and to build partnerships between farmers, consumers, and other stakeholders.

Some of the specific areas that ACNFA focuses on include:

  1. Organic and regenerative agriculture: ACNFA supports the development of organic and regenerative agriculture practices, which prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and ecosystem services.
  2. Agroecology: The organization promotes agroecology, which is an approach to agriculture that prioritizes the use of ecological principles and practices to design and manage agricultural systems.
  3. Climate-resilient agriculture: ACNFA works to develop climate-resilient agricultural practices and technologies that can help farmers adapt to the impacts of climate change.
  4. Women's empowerment: The organization recognizes the critical role that women play in agriculture and food systems, and works to empower women farmers and producers through training, capacity-building, and market access programs.

Overall, ACNFA's work aims to promote sustainable agriculture and food systems that are equitable, resilient, and environmentally sustainable.