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Nuts for Local Foods in School Meals: “Feed My School” Marietta School Event Recap!
Nuts for Local Foods in School Meals: “Feed My School” Marietta School Event Recap!
FARMER FIELD DAY RECAP: CLIMATE SMART GRAZING & PASTURE MANAGEMENT
FARMER FIELD DAY RECAP: CLIMATE SMART GRAZING & PASTURE MANAGEMENT
FARM TO SCHOOL INNOVATION MINI GRANT SPOTLIGHT: Building Opportunities for Local Food and Garden Education for Polk County Students
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
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY — Farm Bill News, April 2024
ORGANIC GROWERS FARMER FIELD DAY RECAP: Collective Organic Purchasing & Accessing Organic Markets
ORGANIC GROWERS FARMER FIELD DAY RECAP: Collective Organic Purchasing & Accessing Organic Markets
ROOTED IN LEARNING: Elevate Your Teaching With UGA’s ‘Grow It Know It’ Summer School Garden Course
ROOTED IN LEARNING: Elevate Your Teaching With UGA’s ‘Grow It Know It’ Summer School Garden Course
FARM TO SCHOOL INNOVATION MINI GRANT SPOTLIGHT: Expanding Garden Education Potential in Monroe County
FARM TO SCHOOL INNOVATION MINI GRANT SPOTLIGHT: Expanding Garden Education Potential in Monroe County
GET READY TO PAR-SLAY THE DAY!
GET READY TO PAR-SLAY THE DAY!
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ORGANIC GROWERS FARMER FIELD DAY RECAP: Building Cooperative Organic System Models + 2023 Georgia Certified Organic Network (GCON) Program
ORGANIC GROWERS FARMER FIELD DAY RECAP: Building Cooperative Organic System Models + 2023 Georgia Certified Organic Network (GCON) Program
WHO'S GROWING OUR SEEDS: Berry Family Farms is Nurturing Wisdom for Future Generations
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 
EXPANDING HORIZONS: Farmer Champion Program Ventures into Higher Education in 2024 
FARMER FIELD DAY RECAP: Small Engine Repair Workshop at Bread and Butter Farms
FARMER FIELD DAY RECAP: Small Engine Repair Workshop at Bread and Butter Farms
FARMER FIELD DAY RECAP: Business Development & On Farm Solar Solutions at Berry Family Farms 
FARMER FIELD DAY RECAP: Business Development & On Farm Solar Solutions at Berry Family Farms 
WE ARE PEPPER TOGETHER! Highlights from this year’s October Farm to School Month Campaign
WE ARE PEPPER TOGETHER! Highlights from this year’s October Farm to School Month Campaign
GUEST BLOG: Caring Collaborations in Ag-Education with Community Sprouts & Friends
GUEST BLOG: Caring Collaborations in Ag-Education with Community Sprouts & Friends
GEORGIA ORGANICS’ APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM: 2023 AND BEYOND
GEORGIA ORGANICS’ APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM: 2023 AND BEYOND
GEORGIA ORGANIC'S PEPPER PALOOZA CAMPAIGN RECAP: Farm to School Made Easy for Teachers
GEORGIA ORGANIC'S PEPPER PALOOZA CAMPAIGN RECAP: Farm to School Made Easy for Teachers
ORGANIC GROWERS FARMER FIELD DAY RECAP: Raising Profits & Organic Livestock
ORGANIC GROWERS FARMER FIELD DAY RECAP: Raising Profits & Organic Livestock
Highlighting our 2023 Farmer Champion Award Winners
Highlighting our 2023 Farmer Champion Award Winners
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Georgia Organics’ Farmer Advocacy News: Georgia Farmers Inform Our 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
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Trips to U.S. Capitol Lead Congressman to On-Farm Visit to Largest Certified Organic Farm
IT’S PEPPER PURCHASING SEASON: 12 Georgia Farms to Support by Locally Sourcing your Organic Peppers 
IT’S PEPPER PURCHASING SEASON: 12 Georgia Farms to Support by Locally Sourcing your Organic Peppers 
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Free Kaiser Bridge Health Insurance: A Retrospective and 2024 Open Enrollment
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Georgia Organics' Conference & Expo is Growing and Adapting for More Meaningful Impact
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Farmer Field Day Recap: Integrated Pest Management in Organic Cropping Systems
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FAMILY FARM SHARE PROGRAM EXPANDS TO SAVANNAH
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Georgia is having a Pepper Palooza!
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A Letter from Georgia Organics President & CEO Alice Rolls
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Farm to School Innovation Mini Grant Spotlight: Farm to School Excitement Grows in Emanuel County School Gardens

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WE ARE PEPPER TOGETHER! Highlights from this year’s October Farm to School Month Campaign
Farm to School, Pepper Palooza, October Farm to School Month
WE ARE PEPPER TOGETHER! Highlights from this year’s October Farm to School Month Campaign
Farm to School, Pepper Palooza, October Farm to School Month
Farm to School, Pepper Palooza, October Farm to School Month
GUEST BLOG: Caring Collaborations in Ag-Education with Community Sprouts & Friends
Pepper Palooza, October Farm to School Month, Community Sprouts
GUEST BLOG: Caring Collaborations in Ag-Education with Community Sprouts & Friends
Pepper Palooza, October Farm to School Month, Community Sprouts
Pepper Palooza, October Farm to School Month, Community Sprouts
GEORGIA ORGANIC'S PEPPER PALOOZA CAMPAIGN RECAP: Farm to School Made Easy for Teachers
Farm to School, October Farm to School Month, Pepper Palooza
GEORGIA ORGANIC'S PEPPER PALOOZA CAMPAIGN RECAP: Farm to School Made Easy for Teachers
Farm to School, October Farm to School Month, Pepper Palooza
Farm to School, October Farm to School Month, Pepper Palooza
Highlighting our 2023 Farmer Champion Award Winners
2023 MICHELIN Guide Atlanta, 2023 Young Chef Award, Jarrett Stieber, 2023 Service Award, Miller Union, Little Bear, 2023 Farmer Champion Week
Highlighting our 2023 Farmer Champion Award Winners
2023 MICHELIN Guide Atlanta, 2023 Young Chef Award, Jarrett Stieber, 2023 Service Award, Miller Union, Little Bear, 2023 Farmer Champion Week
2023 MICHELIN Guide Atlanta, 2023 Young Chef Award, Jarrett Stieber, 2023 Service Award, Miller Union, Little Bear, 2023 Farmer Champion Week
(936x768)(Left to right)📷Russell Brydson, Rep. Austin Scott, Michael Wall, and Zach Roberts. Photo courtesy of Michael Wall. - Edited.jpg
2022 Farmer Priorities Report, Advocacy, Farmer Advocacy, Farm Bill, Listen4Good, NSAC, Organic Valley, Farm Aid, Narrow Way Farm, Austin Scott, Policy, Michael Wall
Georgia Organics’ Farmer Advocacy News: Georgia Farmers Inform Our 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
2022 Farmer Priorities Report, Advocacy, Farmer Advocacy, Farm Bill, Listen4Good, NSAC, Organic Valley, Farm Aid, Narrow Way Farm, Austin Scott, Policy, Michael Wall
2022 Farmer Priorities Report, Advocacy, Farmer Advocacy, Farm Bill, Listen4Good, NSAC, Organic Valley, Farm Aid, Narrow Way Farm, Austin Scott, Policy, Michael Wall
IT’S PEPPER PURCHASING SEASON: 12 Georgia Farms to Support by Locally Sourcing your Organic Peppers 
Pepper Palooza, Farm to School, October Farm to School Month
IT’S PEPPER PURCHASING SEASON: 12 Georgia Farms to Support by Locally Sourcing your Organic Peppers 
Pepper Palooza, Farm to School, October Farm to School Month
Pepper Palooza, Farm to School, October Farm to School Month
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Pepper Palooza, October Farm to School Month, Farm to School, Farm to ECE
Georgia is having a Pepper Palooza!
Pepper Palooza, October Farm to School Month, Farm to School, Farm to ECE
Pepper Palooza, October Farm to School Month, Farm to School, Farm to ECE
Pepper Get Ready – How to Get your Pepper Plants Started for October Farm to School Month
Farm to School, October Farm to School Month, Pepper Palooza, Gardening
Pepper Get Ready – How to Get your Pepper Plants Started for October Farm to School Month
Farm to School, October Farm to School Month, Pepper Palooza, Gardening
Farm to School, October Farm to School Month, Pepper Palooza, Gardening
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Farm to School, SageD Consulting, The Highlander School of Atlanta, 2023 Georgia Organics Conference, Georgia Organics, Racial Equity, Farm to ECE
Georgia Organics Conference Recap: Community Collaboration Session on the Use of Storytelling to Improve Social Awareness, Grow Leaders, and Foster Belonging in a School Setting
Farm to School, SageD Consulting, The Highlander School of Atlanta, 2023 Georgia Organics Conference, Georgia Organics, Racial Equity, Farm to ECE
Farm to School, SageD Consulting, The Highlander School of Atlanta, 2023 Georgia Organics Conference, Georgia Organics, Racial Equity, Farm to ECE
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Farmer Services, Accelerator Program, Seven Springs Farm Supply, Hearts of Harvest Farm, Field Day, 2022, Georgia Organics, Farmers
Farmer Field Day Recap: Accelerator Networking Event – Welcoming the 2022-2024 Cohort!
Farmer Services, Accelerator Program, Seven Springs Farm Supply, Hearts of Harvest Farm, Field Day, 2022, Georgia Organics, Farmers
Farmer Services, Accelerator Program, Seven Springs Farm Supply, Hearts of Harvest Farm, Field Day, 2022, Georgia Organics, Farmers
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Year-End Campaign, 25th Annivesary, 25 Reasons, Georgia Organics, Donate, Farmers
Countdown: 25 Reasons to Support Georgia Organics in 2022!
Year-End Campaign, 25th Annivesary, 25 Reasons, Georgia Organics, Donate, Farmers
Year-End Campaign, 25th Annivesary, 25 Reasons, Georgia Organics, Donate, Farmers
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Farm to School, October Farm to School Month, Spinach To Win It!, 2022, Georgia Organics
Farm To School Month: Spinach To Win It! Highlights
Farm to School, October Farm to School Month, Spinach To Win It!, 2022, Georgia Organics
Farm to School, October Farm to School Month, Spinach To Win It!, 2022, Georgia Organics
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Farm to School, Golden Radish, Georgia Organics
Farm to School Innovation Mini-Grants In Lieu of Golden Radish Awards
Farm to School, Golden Radish, Georgia Organics
Farm to School, Golden Radish, Georgia Organics
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Georgia Food Oasis
Georgia Food Oasis Grantee Spotlight: Sun Market
Georgia Food Oasis
Georgia Food Oasis
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Georgia Food Oasis
The Gift that Keeps Giving: Captain Planet Foundation’s Project Giving Gardens
Georgia Food Oasis
Georgia Food Oasis
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Food Access, Georgia Food Oasis, Farm to School
Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) Fills Vital Food Gaps for Students Missing School Meals in Georgia
Food Access, Georgia Food Oasis, Farm to School
Food Access, Georgia Food Oasis, Farm to School
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Georgia Food Oasis
Olivia Amos of Bare Roots Champions "Food as Medicine" in Columbus
Georgia Food Oasis
Georgia Food Oasis
Georgia Food Oasis
Georgia Food Oasis Awards “Mobilizing Food Funds” Mini-Grants to Coalitions across the State
Georgia Food Oasis
Georgia Food Oasis