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 MoreWalker Thomas lists several low-effort income streams for community gardens, ideal for generating funds without straining volunteer resources.
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 MoreAt Southern Foodscapes, we believe your landscape should not only be beautiful and evergreen — it should feed you, too.
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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