Food is a central part of our lives and therefore its production is necessary, but negative environmental and social externalities associated with production methods need not be. Our research investigates the viability of small sustainable farms across the Upstate region of South Carolina and how their social connections could potentially improve the local food system. We interviewed ten farmers throughout the Upstate of South Carolina who own small-scale sustainable farms to learn about their farming methods and interactions with other farmers and community stakeholders. Data was also gathered through an online survey and sent to the ten principal farmers and their subsequent connections. This data contributed to the social network analysis which we employed to analyze the impact of network position on the success of a farm. We found that social network connectedness is helpful for the overall success of a farm, especially for very small farms with an income under $75,000. The community support is very influential in their success. We conclude that connecting small farms with each other and with community stakeholders can be very beneficial for their business and with the dissemination of sustainable farming methods. This could create an overall more sustainable local food system by increasing the viability and popularity of sustainable farming.