The Winter Farmer Series consisted of in-person networking and educational events hosted at farms across Georgia in February and March. These farmer field days took place in lieu of the annual Georgia Organics Conference & Expo, which has evolved to engage regenerative farm and food advocates across the U.S. Southeastern region under the moniker “SOWTH.”
FARM TO SCHOOL INNOVATION MINI GRANT SPOTLIGHT: Building Opportunities for Local Food and Garden Education for Polk County Students
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY — Farm Bill News, April 2024
Ever since the Farm Bill expired on Sept. 30, 2023, federal programming for U.S. farmers has been reauthorized in temporary and short-term ways. This has left many farmers and ranchers feeling fraught about federal support, especially programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and funded through the Farm Bill.
ORGANIC GROWERS FARMER FIELD DAY RECAP: Collective Organic Purchasing & Accessing Organic Markets
On February 19, 2024, Georgia Organics kicked off the Winter Farmer Series with a Collective Organic Purchasing and Accessing Organic Markets Organic Growers Farmer Field Day in Keysville, Georgia. This Farmer Field Day, in particular, highlighted the strength that collective farming and selling models have in accessing more markets.
ROOTED IN LEARNING: Elevate Your Teaching With UGA’s ‘Grow It Know It’ Summer School Garden Course
Registration is open through April 18, 2024, for this summer course that teaches educators to grow successful school garden programs!
FARM TO SCHOOL INNOVATION MINI GRANT SPOTLIGHT: Expanding Garden Education Potential in Monroe County
The 2024 Farm to School Innovation Mini Grant program is underway, and we are excited to start sharing some of the wonderful work that awarded school districts have been up to!
GET READY TO PAR-SLAY THE DAY!
ORGANIC GROWERS FARMER FIELD DAY RECAP: Building Cooperative Organic System Models + 2023 Georgia Certified Organic Network (GCON) Program
Georgia Organics hosts a series of educational workshops, Organic Growers Farmer Field Days (OGFFDs), as part of the Farmer Services GO Organic! program to provide a portfolio of services geared specifically towards transitioning and Certified Organic farmers.
WHO'S GROWING OUR SEEDS: Berry Family Farms is Nurturing Wisdom for Future Generations
EXPANDING HORIZONS: Farmer Champion Program Ventures into Higher Education in 2024
We're thrilled to share that in 2024, our Farmer Champion program is expanding to colleges and universities.
FARMER FIELD DAY RECAP: Small Engine Repair Workshop at Bread and Butter Farms
This Farmer Field Day, attendees gathered at Bread and Butter Farms in Sparta, GA, to learn about diagnosing engine problems and indulge in some southern style farm-fresh eats at Harvest Kitchen and Market.