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The Certified Southern Growers Registry
Members who complete the 16 GFC-1 modules (87 lessons) earn the GFC-1 credential and a place on this page.
GFC-1 is a private credential issued by GrowFitFL LLC, not a government, professional, or accredited license. Read more →
The registry is open
The first GFC-1 Certified Southern Growers will appear here as members complete the 16 GFC-1 modules (87 lessons). Earn the credential and your name, your zone, and your certificate go on this page.
The Standard Behind the Credential
Behind the Credential
87-lesson GFC-1 curriculum
The 16 GFC-1 modules across foundations, food forest design, seasonal mastery, and resilience. Every lesson written, every quiz built, every action step verified.
Backed by a working grower
Created by Jermaine Jefferson. Three published books. 40,000+ subscribers at @GrowFitFL. Twelve years certified personal trainer turned food sovereignty advocate.
Built on a 40,000+ Southern community
The credential grew out of the GrowFitFL YouTube community of Southern food forest growers. Members ground the standards in real Zone 8 to 11 practice.
Formal credential infrastructure
Public registry. Written standards. No fixed expiration: the credential stays active with an active membership.
Preview
What your listing looks like when you earn GFC-1
Each certified grower gets a public listing linked to a verifiable certificate.
Certified [Issue Date] · GFC-1 Southern Grower
This is an example layout. Real listings replace "Your Name Here" with the certified grower's chosen public display name and details.
Be among the first Certified Southern Growers
Club members complete the 16 GFC-1 modules (87 lessons) at their own pace. Most finish within 6 to 9 months.