Farmer Stephanie Simmons of Polyculture Productions explains drip irrigation systems at a Georgia Organics Farmer Field Day. Photo by M.F. Espinoza.
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PRESS RELEASE: GEORGIA ORGANICS HONORS TWO LEADERS IN ORGANIC AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AT SOWTH 2025 CONFERENCE
Jan 24, 2025 – Georgia Organics is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Annual Awards, which celebrate exceptional contributions to organic farming and Georgia’s local food community. This year’s honorees are trailblazers in advancing sustainable agriculture, education, and responsible land stewardship. Read the press release here.
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Cashawn Myers, courtesy of Cashawn Myers
Julia Asherman, photo by Jenna Shea Photojournalism
2023 Farm to ECE Farmer Champion Award Winners. Photo: Tony Loben.
PRESS RELEASE: SEVEN GEORGIA EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS SELECTED FOR THE 2024 FARMER CHAMPION AWARD
Oct 24, 2024 – Georgia Organics and Quality Care for Children (QCC) are excited to announce seven Georgia early care and education (ECE) programs selected to receive a prestigious 2024 ECE Farmer Champion Award. These ECE providers join some of Georgia’s best-known chefs and restaurants in being recognized for their commitment and support in growing Georgia’s local food movement. Read the press release here.
PRESS RELEASE: FARMER CHAMPION WEEK FEATURES GEORGIA EATERIES TO CELEBRATE AND SUPPORT GEORGIA’S LOCAL FARMERS
Sep 3, 2024 – Georgia Organics, a nonprofit organization supporting small and organic farmers across the Peach State, kicks off the 4th annual Farmer Champion Week from September 6th - 13th to pay homage to Georgia’s food service community who strive to strengthen and grow the local food movement. Read the press release here.
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Community Action for Improvement’s Carrollton Head Start’s Quinecia Styles-Smith with students in their school garden.
PRESS RELEASE: FAMILY FARM SHARE PROGRAM EXPANDS TO CARROLLTON
Georgia Organics and Farmers Fresh CSA Launch West Georgia Family Farm Share to Improve Food Security for Children and Families
May 29, 2024 – In an effort to improve food security and access for West Georgia children and families, Georgia Organics, Farmers Fresh CSA, and Community Action For Improvement (CAFI) announce the launch of West Georgia Family Farm Share. This innovative Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program aims to reach children from birth to five years old with fresh, healthy produce while educating families on preparing and enjoying their weekly bounty from West Georgia farmers. Read the press release here.
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CAFI Students at West Georgia Family Farm Share Pop-Up Farmers Market
PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Organic’s 13th Annual Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival Strikes Again!
April, 2024 – Georgia Organics’ longstanding fundraiser, the Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival, is back! Join a lively crowd of over 1,000 of Atlanta’s most passionate local food enthusiasts on July 28 from 3-6 PM at Westside Motor Lounge as Georgia Organics dives headfirst into the 13th year of its epic tomato-tasting showdown. Read the press release here.
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All Photos by Erik Meadows Photography:
HI-RES Miller Union
HI-RES Jen Chan’s
HI-RES Terry Koval of The Deer and The Dove
HI-RES Creature Comforts
HI-RES Sampling
HI-RES FiNCA to FiLTER
HI-RES Tomatoes on Strike
President Emeritus Alice Rolls (left), photo by Jenna Shea Photojournalism and New Executive Director Alexis Chase (right), photo by Alexis Chase.
PRESS RELEASE: Georgia Organics Marks a Milestone
Alice Rolls Steps Down After Two Decades; Alexis Chase Takes the Helm
Jan. 2024 —Georgia Organics, a regional and statewide leader in promoting organic agriculture and fostering local food systems, bids farewell to its esteemed President & CEO, Alice Rolls, after two decades of exemplary service. Simultaneously, the organization welcomes Alexis Chase as the new Executive Director, ensuring a seamless transition and continued growth. Read the press release here.
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Georgia Organics Board Chair Matthew Raiford with Georgia Organics President Emeritus Alice Rolls. Photo by Bailey Garrot.
Georgia Organics' new Executive Director Alexis Chase. Photo courtesy of Alexis Chase.
Georgia Organics' President Emeritus Alice Rolls. Photo by Jenna Shea Photojournalism.
Photo by Toby Loden.
PRESS RELEASE: 2023 ECE FARMER CHAMPION AWARD
FIVE INAUGURAL GEORGIA EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED
Nov. 2023—Georgia Organics and Quality Care for Children (QCC) are excited to announce that five Georgia early care and education (ECE) programs, supporting nine childcare sites, have been selected to receive a prestigious 2023 ECE Farmer Champion Award. These ECE providers join some of Georgia’s best-known chefs and restaurants in being recognized for their commitment and support in growing Georgia’s local food movement. Read the press release here.
FAMILY FARM SHARE PROGRAM EXPANDS TO SAVANNAH
Aug. 2023 – Georgia Organics and Forsyth Farmers Market Partner on Strategies to Reduce Childhood Food Insecurity. Georgia Organics and The Forsyth Farmers Market announce the launch of Savannah Family Farm Share, a group style Community Supported Agriculture program designed to address childhood food insecurity for children ages birth to five while developing a new outlet for small scale farmers. The goals of this initiative are to expand opportunities for small scale farmers, increase access to organic and healthy food, and educate families about how to prepare and enjoy a weekly bounty of fresh, local food. Read the press release here.
ATTACK IS BACK! GEORGIA ORGANICS HOSTS ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATO FESTIVAL THIS SUMMER
Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival (#AKTF) returns to Westside Provisions District on Sunday, July 30, 2023 from 1-4 p.m. for an annual celebration of the juiciest fruit in Georgia: tomatoes.
This event is hosted by Georgia Organics and celebrates the delicious Farmer Champion partnership between Georgia's organic farmers and the culinary teams who make local ingredients shine.
Learn more and get your tickets at killertomatofest.com/.
IN THE NEWS: FARMER FUND & WINTER STORM ELLIOTT RELIEF, ROUGH DRAFT ATLANTA
Read more below to find out about our collaborative effort to raise funds for The Farmer Fund and the outpouring of requests we’ve received for finanical aid in recovering from Winter Storm Elliott.
Read our Press Release on this Farmer Fund collaborative effort.
In the news: the farmer fund, WSB-TV
Effort to help metro area farmers hit hard by the December freeze
Click below to watch WSB-TV’s Berndt Petersen in conversation with Rahul Anand of Snapfinger Farm and Georgia Organics President & CEO Alice Rolls. We’ve partnered with several Georgia organizations to raise funds for The Farmer Fund in response to Winter Storm Elliott.
PRESS RELEASE: $13,500 AWARDED TO INNOVATIVE FARM TO SCHOOL PROJECTS
The 2023 Georgia Organics Farm to School Innovation Mini-Grant program has awarded $13,500 of funding to eight Georgia school districts!
This program supports Georgia school nutrition programs' development of innovative and equity-centered farm to school projects based on their own needs and vision.
LEARN MORE HERE.
IN THE NEWS: georgia organics supports local farming community, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jan. 2022—The AJC recently featured Georgia Organics in its Helping Hands section, giving an overview of our mission and work.
They also share how to get involved in supporting our work. Click to continue reading.
Press Release: Family Farm Share
Georgia Organics announces new initiative, waycross pilot
Sept. 2021—The Waycross Family Farm Share Pilot receives Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Grant to develop and enact strategies for combatting childhood food insecurity.
Waycross Family Farm Share Pilot is comprised of Action Pact, WayGreen, Inc., Ware Children’s Initiative, and Georgia Organics. Click to continue reading.
Organic Trade Association
Georgia Organics is Organic Trade Association Member of the Year
June 2021—Georgia Organics is Organic Trade Association Member of the Year.
Association’s annual meeting recognizes Georgia Organics’ exemplary service and leadership. Click to continue reading.
Produce Marketing Association
Impact Award Laureate: Georgia Organics' Food Fight GA
Sept. 2020—Georgia Organics’ Food Fight GA, created as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support both restaurant workers and the Georgia farm-to-foodservice supply chain, has been announced as one of the first three winners of the PMA Impact Award. Click to continue reading.