As founder of Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture & Agency, I’ve been advocating for urban agriculture to be taken seriously - not as a hobby, but as economic development, public health strategy, and a pathway to reducing the cost of living.

Representation shifts perception. And when women farmers are visible in leadership, more people see themselves in this field.

As my time serving as a substitute teacher at Cross Creek High School comes to a close, I want to pause and say thank you to the faculty, staff, and administration for the opportunity to be part of this school community.