Augusta Area Black Farmers - 2025 Update
List compiled by Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture, & Agency
Courtesy of the South Augusta Farmers Market, where we connect and build community through food. Join us every 3rd Friday and select Saturdays at the corner of Windsor Spring and Tobacco Roads. Follow the mobile market at growingaugusta.co/stop
Read MoreIn USDA Zone 8a, you have a wide variety of plants, trees, and shrubs to consider for edible landscaping that can help with ecological restoration, food security, and community well-being.
Read MoreEvery plant we nurture, every child we teach, and every neighbor we connect with makes a difference. Together, we’re building a more vibrant, equitable, and resilient food system - right here at home.
Read MoreC. Joy Johnson Brown is a deeply committed individual who leverages her expertise and passion for agriculture to foster community development, combat food insecurity, and promote sustainable practices. Her work at the Belle Terrace Community Garden and through her various leadership roles demonstrates a holistic approach that nourishes both the body and the spirit, driven by her faith and a strong desire to empower others.
Read MoreAt the request of the Honorable Rick W. Allen, Member of Congress, this flag was flown on behalf of Augusta Agribusiness Committee (augusta.farm), to commemorate the designation of 2025 as The Year of Agriculture in Augusta Georgia, honoring the growers, producers, advocates, and community leaders who work to nourish the region and create a more equitable and resilient food future.
Read MoreAt Southern Foodscapes, we believe your landscape should not only be beautiful and evergreen — it should feed you, too.
Read MoreIf you’re a small farm owner (or dreaming of becoming one), this post is for you. We're sharing how farm-based learning experiences can serve your community and generate a little extra income—without needing to host a full camp every month.
Read MoreAs a member of the Board of Directors for the Augusta GA Land Bank Authority, I see firsthand the challenges and untapped potential surrounding vacant land in our communities. Across Georgia, land banks hold numerous parcels—many of which sit in areas designated as food deserts. With strategic support from USDA, these parcels could be transformed into vibrant community gardens, training grounds for new farmers, or small-scale urban farms that address both food access and local economic development.
Read MoreWhether you’re planting a pot of herbs on your balcony or starting a full backyard garden, you have the power to nourish your family and community.
Need help getting started? We’re here for you. This month, we’re offering free phone consultations for aspiring gardeners.
Read MoreAs Georgia communities continue to innovate in food access, sustainability, and small-scale farming, it's time for our federal policies to catch up. This week, I submitted a programmatic request to Senator Jon Ossoff's office for Fiscal Year 2026, urging the USDA to elevate its Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production to a standalone division. While urban agriculture is currently tucked within the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), its potential goes far beyond conservation. Our farms—especially those in underserved neighborhoods—deserve dedicated support that recognizes their role in feeding families, creating jobs, and transforming communities. Below is the full cover letter I submitted, advocating for this change. -
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