Youth exposure to agriculture. Producer visibility. Local markets. Urban agriculture. Food access. Land use. Workforce. Regional food systems.
These are different lanes.
But they are part of the same system.
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After-school programs may be one of the most underused pieces of civic infrastructure we have.
They sit in the space between school, home, workforce, community organizations, employers, colleges, mentors and public agencies. That makes them uniquely positioned to do more than keep young people occupied after 3 p.m.
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If Augusta still values a central organization that supports artists, administers public funding, coordinates public art, produces a major cultural festival and helps connect organizations across the sector, then that role needs to be clearly defined, appropriately funded and accountable.
Read More[shared from October 25, 2025 Mighty Community post ] Augusta’s teaching farm still holds incredible promise. The land is good, the farmers are dedicated, and the vision is worth fighting for. But a system that relies on unpaid labor while withholding resources cannot call itself “community-based.”
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Over the past few weeks, this event has been shaped by real conversations. People have shared what they love about live music, what they miss, what they need, what makes them feel safe, what makes them feel overlooked, and what makes them want to show up.
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Too often, organizations collect names without building relationships. We create mailing lists, volunteer rosters, event registrations, and survey responses, but rarely ask how someone’s connection to the work might deepen.
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If you have ever said, “Schools need to…” or “Why doesn’t somebody…?” this may be a good place to begin.
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Zoning determines much more than where houses, businesses and industries can be built. It can also determine whether a family can sell what it grows, whether a neighborhood can establish a community garden, whether a small agricultural enterprise can operate, where farm stands are permitted, and what kinds of agricultural activity remain possible as Augusta continues to develop.
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Land suitable for agriculture competes with housing and commercial development. Small and specialty producers need markets. Agritourism businesses need visibility. Beginning farmers need affordable access to land. Residents want opportunities to grow food closer to home. And economic-development decisions can permanently change what land will be available to the next generation.
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Our local farming community has tried for several years to build stronger relationships with FFA programs and agriculture students in Richmond County. We've had mixed results. Enter Chante Luckie and Hagler U.
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