Before you ask people to invest their labor in a teaching farm, invest time in building the systems that support them.
Inside you'll find governance tools, startup checklists, readiness assessments, onboarding systems, agreements, community engagement strategies, operational frameworks, and perhaps most importantly, lessons learned from observing a teaching farm launch in real time.
Read MoreThis year’s theme, From Farm to Fork: The Community Table Edition, honors the people, places, and traditions behind every plate. From community gardens and farmers markets to restaurants, food trucks, caterers, bakers, chefs, growers, and neighborhood food leaders, Augusta Restaurant Week 2026 is designed to bring the community together around food, story, and local economic support.
Read MoreBut as Augusta talks about data centers, industrial uses, infrastructure, and future growth, we should also make room for another type of land use: urban agriculture.
Read MoreThis legislative session, the Georgia House introduced HR 1656, a resolution to create the House Study Committee on School Nutrition, Student Food Security, Georgia Agriculture, and Student Success. The resolution was filed in March and moved through first and second readers, putting this conversation squarely on the legislative table.
Read MoreThese were students enrolled in an agriculture class, and for many of them, the idea that food could come from their own hands—outside of a store, outside of a job, outside of a price tag—had simply never been introduced. That wasn’t a failure of curiosity. It was a failure of exposure.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreOrganizing a successful farm-to-table event that highlights local produce and engages the community requires thoughtful planning and collaboration.
Read MoreExpanding 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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