I have spent most of my adult life seeking the healthiest way to live and avoid chronic diseases that have plagued my own family, and many others I am connected to in my community. After moving back home from Washington DC, I began searching for better food access when I came across so many urban growers and farmers committed to growing food for community right in my neighborhood. From that moment, my entire outlook changes. That was 12 years ago.

It was at that moment that I realized my education and training to work for human rights could be applied right where I grew up because I believe that access to healthy food is a Human Right. That is why I continue to be a part of the Georgia Organics' team. As I work with and support Georgia Organics, I know I am working to grow access to healthy and nutritious food for all; I know I am working to support the farmers who work tirelessly to feed communities and who are also stewarding the land. 

A lot has changed over the past 25 years. There has been much progress. But our work isn't over. That is why I am asking you to join me in supporting Georgia Organics today. Our goal is to raise $150,000 to celebrate our 25th anniversary and to put us on track to continue to do the work that must be done for farmers and for our community. Thank you for all of your support!

Our food system is dynamic, complex, critical. Every day, Georgia’s land, growers, and communities stand at the mercy of ongoing and increasing environmental pressures, social and economic gaps, and barriers to access. Deeply entrenched agricultural practices and policies make these challenges worse, further degrading the soil and access to land and food.  

Meanwhile, the champions in our local food system work daily to stem this tide. They make sacrifices to prioritize soil and community health. They lead the way, showing us that it is possible to build a future in which Georgia’s food is produced accessibly, equitably, and sustainably by thriving community farmers. 

Georgia’s land needs stewards like never before. 

This year, as Georgia Organics celebrates our anniversary milestone, we’re reflecting on our roots. While Georgia Organics was founded as a nonprofit in 1997, our organization dates back to the 1970s as a growers’ association—a group of farmers sharing their knowledge and resources to strengthen their collective efforts. Now in our 25th year, we’re dedicated to meeting today’s emerging challenges under these same historical auspices... 

To invest in our food future from the ground up. So, how do we do that? 

The answer is in the soil. 

Across the state of Georgia, our soil varies from region to region, even from plot to plot. That is why Georgia is one of the most biodiverse states in the country. The organic farmers throughout our state are experts in the care of this biodiversity and the land they steward.  

Georgia Organics invests in these farmers so that inch by inch, the soil gets the care it needs. We support these farmers so that they can grow in a way that heals the earth, increases food access across the state, and sustains biodiversity and life, from the soil itself (which is living and breathing!), to the plants, the people, and everything in-between.

Your donation will help us to:

• Grow the number of organic and regenerative farmers who are profitable and earning a living wage

• Grow an effective network of advocates who champion these farmers

• Grow investment in our farmers and regional food systems

• Grow our collective impact by centering the organization in equity, relationships, resource development, and accountability

By supporting Georgia Organics, you are investing in solutions to climate change, food access, and most importantly, the unique and varied challenges faced by organic farmers on the ground and at the forefront of our local food movement.

Please join us with a 25th Anniversary gift today!

Your support will nurture the food system – from the ground up.  

For more information about Georgia Organics, visit georgiaorganics.org.