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 several low-maintenance, passive (or semi-passive) income streams tailored for small farms, especially focusing on subscription models, value-added products, and online sales:
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In a compelling new review, researchers analyze findings from around 50 contemporary studies to uncover the hidden strengths of community gardens. These shared green spaces, they show, are more than just patches of produce—they are vital incubators of social capital.
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In a time when so many of us are asking where our food comes from and how our choices affect health, community, and the planet, one of the simplest yet most powerful acts is choosing to buy directly from local farms. Shopping local does more than put fresher food on your table - it nurtures relationships, strengthens the economy, and cares for the environment
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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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