Recently, the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee, represented by Chimere J Brown and LaShawndra Robinson, had the honor of joining the CTAE (Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education) Advisory Council at Cross Creek High School.
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Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture & Agency is launching AgLab: #ChickEdition, a high school adaptation of Sunshine Farms’ popular chick hatching project. While the original program was designed for elementary learners, the Cross Creek pilot retains the engaging embryology experience and explicitly embeds Georgia Basic Agriculture (02.47100) competencies - so teachers can deliver rigorous, standard-aligned instruction with clear student artifacts.
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As a long-term substitute teaching agriculture to grades 9–12, I’ve experienced firsthand how discipline challenges in an elective class can overshadow even the best-planned lessons. That’s why incorporating SEL isn’t just helpful — it’s essential.
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“This investiture is not just about marking a new presidency. It’s about lifting up Paine College as an anchor institution - one that can partner with all of us to imagine and build a better future for Augusta.”
— Karen Gordon, Director of Growing Augusta, on behalf of local BIPOC farmers
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Here are some immersive agritourism experiences that small farms and urban agriculture projects can offer to attract visitors and generate revenue:
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The Augusta-Richmond County Commission will officially proclaim August as Agriculture Month in Augusta during the delegation portion of its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Commission Chambers at the Augusta Municipal Building.
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Organizing a successful farm-to-table event that highlights local produce and engages the community requires thoughtful planning and collaboration.
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Expanding a farmers market, increasing vendor participation, and attracting more customers requires a strategic approach that balances operational improvements, community engagement, and targeted promotion
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When your teenager gets their driver’s license, it opens a whole new world - not just of independence, but of opportunity. Add in computer literacy, an entrepreneurial spark, and some AI tools, and you’ve got the makings of a young CEO.
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One of the core values that Henry emphasizes is the importance of growing your own food. A mother and grandmother, Henry stresses the need to teach future generations how to be self-sufficient. During the recent hurricane, she reflected on the comfort and security that came from having collards and kale right in her backyard. It was a simple yet powerful reminder of how access to fresh food—whether from a backyard garden or a local market—can provide both nourishment and peace of mind in times of need.
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