As anyone who knows me even a little bit knows, I really, really love food.  And this love is not superficial - food is one of the only external motivators in my life (I can tell you some crazy stories about things I've done for a meal).  Like any true love, it can't be contained.  I want everyone to experience it and have it in abundance.

This is why I was so excited when I was introduced to Georgia Organics more than 10 years ago.  The depth and breath of their work is inspiring.  From supporting farm to school and farm to early care, to helping restaurants connect directly with farmers, to making space for people like me (all passion and appetite) - Georgia Organics is at the forefront of Georgia's good food movement.  At the heart of this work is a steadfast commitment to supporting organic farmers - the unsung heros of our food system who nurture us, preserve our food traditions, and are on the frontlines of preserving our soil and climate.  I was proud to become a member of Georgia Organics' Board earlier this year.

I'm asking you to join me in investing in Georgia Organics.  Whether you love food (like me) or just eat because you have to, that need is one thing we all have in common. Your support helps us move Georgia closer to future where everyone has access to good food.  We appreciate your support, and hope you'll stay connected to this important work.

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.