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{{Organization
|OrganizationName=Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
|OrganizationType=Administrative and Support Agencies
|Mission=To provide information and resources on sustainable, organic, and alternative agricultural practices; to support research, education, and the adoption of environmentally and economically sustainable farming methods.
|ParentOrganization=National Agricultural Library (USDA)
|CreationLegislation=Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990
|OrganizationExecutive=Coordinator
|Services=Information Dissemination; Research Support; Educational Resources
|HeadquartersLocation=39.02283, -76.92172
|HeadquartersAddress=10301 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705
|Website=https://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic
}}
'''Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC)''' is a component of the National Agricultural Library, specializing in information about sustainable, organic, and alternative agricultural systems.

{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic}}

==Mission==

AFSIC's mission is to serve as a comprehensive resource for information on alternative agricultural practices, including organic and sustainable farming. It aims to assist farmers, researchers, educators, and policymakers in transitioning to or understanding alternative farming systems that are environmentally friendly, economically viable, and socially responsible.

==Parent organization==

AFSIC is part of the [[National Agricultural Library (NAL)]], under the [[U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)]].

==Legislation==

AFSIC was specifically mandated by the [[Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990]] (also known as the 1990 Farm Bill), which emphasized the need for research and information on sustainable agriculture.

==Partners==

AFSIC collaborates with:

* USDA's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program
* Organic and sustainable farming organizations
* Academic and research institutions

==Number of employees==

The number of employees directly associated with AFSIC is not publicly specified.

==Organization structure==

*'''Information Services''' manages the collection and distribution of resources on alternative farming.
*'''Research and Education Support''' provides assistance to those in the field of sustainable agriculture.
*'''Outreach and Networking''' engages with communities to promote sustainable practices.

==List of programs==

* Sustainable Agriculture Resources Database
* Organic Farming Information and Support
* Workshops and Seminars on Alternative Farming Systems
* Technical Assistance for Farmers Transitioning to Sustainable Practices

==Last total enacted budget==

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