Early voting is open now in both North Carolina and South Carolina!

🗳️ Farm and food policy should be a part of every candidate’s platform, and CFSA has put together a Questions for Candidates Guide to help you research, understand, and have productive conversations with candidates about food and agriculture issues. Check it out: carolinafarmstewards.org/2026-questions-for-candidates The guide is designed to equip you for meaningful participation in forums, discussions, and town hall meetings between now and election day, featuring questions, talking points, and best practices tailored to local-level candidates, state-level candidates in both North and South Carolina, and federal candidates. The more candidates for every level of government hear and learn about the importance of sustainable farming and food systems, the more likely they’ll be to support policies that foster these systems once elected. Public discourse about these issues is critical to increase awareness and prepare to hold our elected officials accountable. 🎤 NC Early Voting: Oct 15 to Oct 31 SC Early Voting: Oct 19 to Oct 31 Election Day: Nov 3