Hi there! 

As some of you may know, I started my position as the Farmer Services Fellow at Georgia Organics in June 2022. While I've only been here a handful of months, I already know how lucky I am to be a part of such an impactful and genuine organization that is advocating for farmer prosperity in conjunction with climate resiliency and racial equity in the food system.

(Photo: At Bugg Family Farm for the Georgia Organics Sept. Farmer Field Day)   

My journey with food, farming, and non-profit work started in Michigan and has migrated to New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and now, down to Georgia. I strongly believe in the work we are doing here to prioritize the overall health and well-being of the farmers and the land that are the backbone of our food system. This grassroots organizing has to be done collectively, so I am calling on you, my friends, family, connections, and network, to please consider helping us at Georgia Organics contribute to our fundraising goal so that we can grow the number of local, regenerative farmers who are able to make a living wage, invest in our soil and land, and contribute to our fight for equity and accountability in the food system.
                                                                                         

(Photo: At the Georgia Organics Sept. cooperative purchase I organized and executed - 15 farmers collectively bought into the purchase and saved over $3,000 through bulk discounts and shared shipping costs)

Check out more info on our goals and purpose below.

Thank you so much for your support!

Lydia

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.