2026 Augusta Agriculture Month Proclamation & Recognition Ceremony
Dear Friends,
Please join us as the Augusta-Richmond County Commission officially kicks off Augusta Agriculture Month 2026 with a special proclamation and recognition ceremony celebrating the people who cultivate our land, strengthen our communities, and preserve our agricultural heritage.
Augusta Agriculture Month Proclamation & Recognition Ceremony
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Commission Meeting begins at 2:00 p.m.
Delegation Portion of the Agenda
Augusta Municipal Building
535 Telfair Street
Commission Chambers (2nd Floor)
During the presentation, we will:
Proclaim August as Agriculture Month in Augusta
Celebrate the 2026 theme: "Rooted in Resilience"
Recognize the United Nations' International Year of the Woman Farmer
Present the 2026 Adderson Legacy in Agriculture Award to W.B. & Lynn Brown of Brown's Place Farm in recognition of their lifetime of leadership, mentorship, stewardship, and service to agriculture.
Following the proclamation presentation, everyone is invited to a brief meet-and-greet reception in the Linda W. Beazley Meeting Room on the 1st Floor of the Municipal Building. Please join us for light refreshments as we congratulate the Browns and celebrate the beginning of Augusta Agriculture Month.
Before You Arrive
Please plan to arrive 30–40 minutes early to allow time for parking and security screening.
Parking is available in front of the Municipal Building (including accessible spaces), in the main parking lot, and along Telfair Street.
Additional seating is available in the vestibule outside the Commission Chambers on the 2nd Floor.
Farmers and agricultural organizations are encouraged to wear shirts, hats, or other apparel representing their farms or organizations as we proudly showcase Augusta's agricultural community.
This is a wonderful opportunity to honor two remarkable agricultural leaders while celebrating the many individuals and organizations that help feed, educate, and strengthen our community.
We hope you'll join us for this special occasion.
With gratitude,
Karen Gordon
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture & Agency
kgordon@growingaugusta.org
762-233-5299