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Georgia Organics is a statewide nonprofit, founded in 1997, that invests in organic farmers and community allies to cultivate a strong local food movement in Georgia.

Charity Night at Heritage Supper Club

Ask an Organic Farmer Webinar Series: Organic Herb Production with Crystal Organic Farm

Farmer Services Organic Input Guide for the Southeast

Farmer Social + Agritourism Insights

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“Consider Organic Peanut Production” Farmer Field Day

Ask an Organic Farmer: Organic Herb Production with Crystal Organic Farm

Georgia Organics Events

“Consider Pasture to Plate on an Intergenerational Family Farm” Farmer Field Day

Organic Input Guide for the Southeast: How to Source and Choose Allowable Inputs

“Consider Organic Certification on a Diversified Vegetable Farm” Farmer Field Day

Ask an Organic Farmer: Organic Poultry Production with Grateful Pastures Farm

"Consider Closed Loop Livestock and Vegetable Farming Systems" Farmer Field Day

Where Conservation & Organic Overlap: Practical Tools for Your Farm

Seeds & Soil Society Supper at Madeira Park

“Consider Organic Medicinal Herbs” Farmer Field Day

Farmer-to-Farmer Mentorship Programming Virtual Town Hall

GO 2024 Impact Report

Reduced Size 2022 Impact Report

Suzanne Girdner

Lauren Cox

Kimberly Koogler

🌱 Have you made your plans for the 2027 Georgia Organics Farmer Summit yet? General registration opens THIS MONDAY, November 9! Now is the perfect time to explore everything happening January 30–31 in Athens and start planning your Summit experience. From educational sessions and hands-on intensive workshops to behind-the-scenes farm tours, there’s something for every farmer and food system enthusiast. 🌾 Check out the full Summit schedule. 🚜 Explore our five farm tour destinations featuring six farms. 🌱 Find an intensive workshop to take a deeper dive into a topic that matters to your farm or business. Head to the link in our bio to explore all the options and get ready to register Monday! Farmer Members can register now and receive 32% off all Summit activities, plus first dibs on farm tours and intensive workshops. Not a member yet? Check out the benefits and join us! We can't wait to see you in Athens! #GeorgiaOrganics #FarmerSummit #GeorgiaFarmers #SustainableAgriculture #GeorgiaGrown

Our hearts are with the farmers and rural communities across North Georgia impacted by the recent severe flooding. We know that extreme weather can have devastating effects on farms, livelihoods and the communities that depend on them. Georgia Organics is here to support farmers through difficult times. If you or a farmer you know has been impacted, we encourage you to explore our Emergency Farmer Fund, which provides financial assistance to farmers facing unexpected hardships, and our Farmer Disaster Toolkit, a resource to help farmers prepare for and navigate weather-related emergencies. If you’re able, please consider making a donation to our Emergency Farmer Fund to help ensure support is available when Georgia farmers need it most. Find links to donate, access resources and learn more through the link in our bio. ❤️ #GeorgiaOrganics #GeorgiaFarmers #FarmerSupport #EmergencyFarmerFund #GeorgiaFarms

🚜 Where will the 2027 Farmer Summit take you? Explore the people, practices and places growing Georgia’s local food movement with visits to: 🌱 3 Porch Farm 🌾 DaySpring Farms 🌿 Woodland Gardens 🥕 Williams Farm at Athens Land Trust 🌻 UGA Horticulture Farm & UGArdens With five farm tour destinations featuring six farms and growing spaces, there’s plenty to explore! Check out the farm tour page at the link in our bio to find your fit and start planning your Summit weekend. Not a Farmer Member? Join now to unlock discounted registration and early access to sign-ups! 📍 Athens, GA | January 30–31, 2027 #GeorgiaOrganics #FarmerSummit #FarmTours #GeorgiaGrown

📣 ATTENTION FARMERS! Kaiser Permanente's Community Health Coverage Program (CHCP) is now open for enrollment! Spots are limited and first come, first served! In partnership with Georgia Organics, the Kaiser Permanente CHCP offers subsidized health coverage for farm owners, farm employees (including undocumented workers), agricultural contractors, and their families for one calendar year. Eligibility Requirements: ➡️ Live or work in Bartow, Butts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Lamar, Newton, Paulding, Pike, Rockdale, Spalding, or Walton counties in Georgia. ➡️ Meet the program's annual or monthly income requirements. ➡️ Maintain membership with Georgia Organics for the duration of enrollment. Learn More & Reach Out to Us to Get Enrolled Today! Go to bit.ly/GObridge or click the link in bio! 🔗

🌩️ Did you know that two years after Hurricane Helene, many Georgia farmers say they're still waiting for federal disaster assistance? Extreme weather events didn't pause while our local growers waited for help to arrive. Waiting years for federal relief can make or break a farm operation, especially for beginning farmers. The old way of doing things is simply not keeping pace with reality. Farmers deserve better. Georgia has the potential to lead with proactive, innovative solutions: rapid state-level relief funds, climate-resilient infrastructure, and dedicated support that reaches small-scale, diversified fruit and vegetable farms when disaster strikes. How our state responds to agricultural crises affects us all. Make sure your voice is heard this election season! Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Find your polling place at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/. 🔹 Tyler Harper (R - Incumbent): https://ballotpedia.org/Tyler_Harper 🔹 Katherine Juhan-Arnold (D): https://ballotpedia.org/Katherine_Juhan-Arnold #EveryGAFarm

🚜 What could specialized support for Georgia's small-scale farms look like? Right now, neighboring states offer dedicated programs that give small fruit and vegetable growers a real seat at the table. If Georgia followed suit, here is what our state could build to help local farm enterprises expand and thrive: 🔹 A Dedicated Small and Diversified Farm Program: Establishing specialized staff within the Department of Agriculture to deliver tailored technical assistance and business support for small-scale growers. 🔹 Targeted Grant and Loan Programs: Creating low-barrier state grants and beginning farmer land-access financing to help new growers secure farmland and equipment. 🔹 Expanded Institutional Purchasing: Leveraging state buying power to connect local fruit and vegetable producers directly to schools, universities, and hospitals. 🔹 Health and Safety Net Resources: Supporting state-level health insurance access and mental health services tailored for self-employed producers. Our nonpartisan coalition asked candidates for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner if they would support these types of tailored resources. Neither candidate responded, so as voters, it's up to us to review their agendas and cast our ballots with these priorities in mind! 🗳️ 🔹 Tyler Harper (R - Incumbent): https://ballotpedia.org/Tyler_Harper 🔹 Katherine Juhan-Arnold (D): https://ballotpedia.org/Katherine_Juhan-Arnold Early voting ends Friday, October 30. Check your registration and find your early voting location at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/. #EveryGAFarm

🌱 Georgia farmers, let us know how you're really doing! Our 2026 Georgia Organics Annual Farmer Survey: Measuring Farmer Prosperity is open for a few more days! We’re looking at farmer prosperity through three key areas: 💰 Economic viability 🌻 Quality of life 🌎 Ecological resilience Your experience matters, and your feedback will help shape the programs, resources, and support Georgia Organics offers next so we can focus on what will make a real difference for farmers across Georgia. 📣 Take a few minutes to make your voice heard. You can respond anonymously, or share your contact information for a chance to win ONE of FIVE $150 Johnny's Seeds gift cards! 👉 Take the survey by Nov. 4: https://bit.ly/farmersurvey26 or click the link in bio!

🚨 Did you know Georgia has few tailored services and state resources for small, diversified fruit and vegetable farms compared to our neighbors? States like North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, and Kentucky all have specific state programming, grant initiatives, or dedicated outreach to support small fruit and vegetable producers, helping these farm enterprises expand and thrive. Meanwhile, many Georgia growers at this scale struggle to access state funding and technical assistance that treats them equally to conventional, large-scale operations. Often, the farmer you support at your local market might be treated as a "hobby farmer" simply because their acreage is considered "too small" by conventional standards. Many market growers operate on 10 acres or fewer, but there is nothing small about a diversified fruit and vegetable operation. These farmers dedicate immense labor and care to provide the nutrient-dense, organic and locally grown food that directly nourishes our families and communities! Our nonpartisan coalition asked the candidates for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner how they would commit to resources like dedicated staff and tailored funding for small-scale growers. Neither candidate responded, so step one is taking the initiative as voters to review their agendas on our own: 🔹 Tyler Harper (R - Incumbent): https://ballotpedia.org/Tyler_Harper 🔹 Katherine Juhan-Arnold (D): https://ballotpedia.org/Katherine_Juhan-Arnold Step two to making your voice heard is confirming your registration status at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/ and making a voting plan! #EveryGAFarm

The schedule for the 2027 Georgia Organics Farmer Summit is LIVE! 🌱🎉 From inspiring education sessions to intensive workshops and farm tours, there’s plenty to look forward to January 30–31 in Athens. Check out the full schedule at the link in our bio and start planning your Summit experience! 🌿 Farmer Member registration opens Monday, November 2! Farmer Members receive 32% off all Summit activities. Register for the main Summit day, an intensive workshop and a farm tour, and you’ll save approximately $60 — about the cost of an annual Farmer Membership! Not a Farmer Member yet? Head to the link in our bio to explore membership benefits and learn how to join. #GeorgiaOrganics #FarmerSummit #GeorgiaFarmers #SustainableAgriculture

🌱 How are Georgia farmers really doing? We want to hear from you. Our 2026 Georgia Organics Annual Farmer Survey: Measuring Farmer Prosperity is now open! We’re looking at farmer prosperity through three key areas: 💰 Economic viability 🌻 Quality of life 🌎 Ecological resilience Your experience matters. Your feedback will help shape the programs, resources, and support Georgia Organics offers next—so we can focus on what will make a real difference for farmers and farms across Georgia. 📣 Take a few minutes to make your voice heard. You can respond anonymously, or share your contact information for a chance to win one of FIVE $150 Johnny's Seeds gift cards! 👉 Take the survey by Oct. 28: https://bit.ly/farmersurvey26 or click the link in bio!

📣Kaiser Permanente's Community Health Coverage Program (CHCP) will be open for enrollment starting Nov. 1 and will close when all spots are filled or Jan. 15 (whichever comes first)! In partnership with Georgia Organics, the Kaiser CHCP offers subsidized health coverage for farm owners, farm employees (including undocumented workers), agricultural contractors, and their families for one calendar year. Eligibility Requirements: ➡️ Live or work in Bartow, Butts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Lamar, Newton, Paulding, Pike, Rockdale, Spalding, or Walton counties in Georgia. ➡️ Meet the program's annual or monthly income requirements. ➡️ Maintain an active farmer membership with Georgia Organics for the duration of enrollment. Learn more and reach out to us TODAY to get set up to apply ASAP! Visit bit.ly/GObridge or click the link in bio 🔗

🚜 Farmers: We want to hear from YOU. Take the 2026 Georgia Organics Measuring Farmer Prosperity Survey and tell us how your farm is doing. Your answers will help shape the programs, resources, and support Georgia Organics offers in the future. In other words: your voice can help determine what we do next, so make your voice heard 📣 🎁 Respond anonymously or share your contact info for a chance to win one of FIVE $150 Johnny's Seeds gift cards! 👉 Take the survey: https://bit.ly/farmersurvey26 or click the link in bio!

Want to extend your growing season? Thinking about growing organically in high tunnels? 🌱 Watch our newest Farm Spotlight video as Carter Dodd of Diamond Hill Farm shares practical tips for maximizing productivity—from soil health and crop planning to companion planting and harvesting. 🎥 Watch the Farm Spotlight: https://bit.ly/hightunnelgrowing or link in bio! #OrganicFarming #FarmManagement #FarmLife #SustainableAgriculture #SmallFarm #FarmOrganization

We saw Groundswell in Atlanta last month, and now we’re excited to welcome the film to Athens! 🎬🌱 If you missed the Atlanta screening, here’s your chance to experience Groundswell and join the conversation about the future of agriculture — right here in our community. After the screening, we’ll hear from an incredible panel: 🌱 Laura Turner Seydel, Turner Foundation 🌱 Mark Hunter, Dean, UGA Odum School of Ecology 🌱 Will Harris, CAES ’76 🌱 Jodi Benoit, White Oak Pastures 🌱 Jamila Norman, Patchwork Farms; Engineering ’06 📅 Thursday, October 15 📍 UGA Special Collections Library, Athens 🕠 Doors: 5:30 p.m. | Film: 6 p.m. | Panel: 7:30 p.m. 🥂 Reception following 🎟 $10 for adults | FREE for students We’re proud to partner on bringing this film and conversation to Athens, and we hope you’ll join us! Register now — link in bio.

🌱 How are Georgia farmers really doing? We want to hear from you. Our 2026 Georgia Organics Annual Farmer Survey: Measuring Farmer Prosperity is now open! We’re looking at farmer prosperity through three key areas: 💰 Economic viability 🌻 Quality of life 🌎 Ecological resilience Your experience matters. Your feedback will help shape the programs, resources, and support Georgia Organics offers next—so we can focus on what will make a real difference for farmers and farms across Georgia. 📣 Take a few minutes to make your voice heard. You can respond anonymously, or share your contact information for a chance to win an annual Georgia Organics Farmer Membership or a $50 Johnny’s Seeds gift card. 👉 Take the survey: https://bit.ly/farmersurvey26 or click the link in bio!

We had the chance to partner on the Atlanta screening of Groundswell last month, and we’re excited to see this powerful film make its way to Athens! 🌱🎬 Join us October 15 for a special screening of Groundswell, followed by a conversation about the people, ideas and possibilities shaping a more resilient future for agriculture. We’re especially excited to help bring this conversation to our Athens community alongside an incredible group of panelists: 🌱 Laura Turner Seydel, Turner Foundation 🌱 Mark Hunter, Dean, UGA Odum School of Ecology 🌱 Will Harris, CAES ’76 🌱 Jodi Benoit, White Oak Pastures 🌱 Jamila Norman, Patchwork Farms; Engineering ’06 📍 UGA Special Collections Library 300 South Hull Street, Athens 🗓 October 15, 2026 🕠 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 🎥 Film begins at 6 p.m. 💬 Panel at 7:30 p.m. 🥂 Reception to follow 🎟 Adults: $10 | Students: FREE Come see the film, stay for the conversation and connect with others who care about the future of farming and our food system. Register through the link in our bio!

DAF Day 2026 is today! A nationwide celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds. When you make a DAF gift to Georgia Organics today, you’re helping us invest in farmer prosperity with grants that support farmer's economic and personal well-being, and build ecological resilience. Here’s how you can take part: ✅ Decide which organizations to support with your DAF ✅ Give easily and get counted in today's impact by giving through DAFpay: https://app.dafday.com/ ✅ Celebrate the power of giving together by spreading the word 🧡 Today your DAF can do more than ever before. Join us and be part of the movement. 👉 Give now: https://bit.ly/GO26Donate OR Link in Bio.

Today is officially Day 1 as Executive Director of Georgia Organics! As I step into this role, I’m energized by what’s ahead for our organization and the extraordinary farmers we serve across Georgia. Looking forward, my vision centers on expanding what farmers need most to thrive: ✨ Access to risk management resources & financial capital ✨ Direct cost-share opportunities ✨ Dedicated farmer wellness support ✨ Spaces where farmers can connect, share wisdom, and learn from one another What keeps me grounded and inspired every single day is the people. The creativity, perseverance, and care that Georgia farmers bring to their land and communities is unmatched. It is a true honor to continue walking alongside this community in this new chapter. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Let’s get to work! 💚 –Lauren

📣 Have you heard? We have created an Organic Input Guide to make it easier for GA farmers to select and source inputs allowed for use in certified organic operations, and it rocks! In it you'll find guidance on how to determine if an input is allowed or prohibited, sources of allowed inputs that other Georgia farmers use, and other helpful input resources. For organic input intel, input this link into your browser 🤓bit.ly/organicinputguide or click the link in bio!

"The best ideas for supporting farmers come from farmers themselves." That philosophy is at the heart of everything we do at Georgia Organics. It’s why we invest deeply in farmer-to-farmer peer learning, direct financial resources, advocacy, and statewide community building. As I step into the role of Executive Director, I’m deeply honored to help lead this next chapter alongside our incredible farming community. Real, lasting impact happens when programs are built with farmers, not just for them. I’m excited for everything we’re going to build together. 🌾💚 Link in bio to read our latest Impact Report and see where we’re headed! #GeorgiaOrganics #SustainableAgriculture #FarmerLeaders #GAAgriculture #LocalFood #NonprofitLeadership

Hi 👋 I'm Lauren Cox, and I'm honored to step into the role of Executive Director at Georgia Organics. 🌱 My journey in Georgia agriculture began more than a decade ago as a farmer, and since joining Georgia Organics in 2019, I've had the privilege of working alongside incredible farmers, partners, and advocates across our state. From running Le Tre Lune Farm in Douglasville to managing Woodland Gardens in Athens, my perspective has always been shaped by firsthand experience. That connection to farming continues to guide my work today. As we look ahead, I'm excited to continue expanding resources that help farmers build resilience, strengthen their businesses, and grow community. Photo of Le Tre Lune Farm, cofarmers (L-R): Katherine Kennedy, Lauren Cox, and Luca in 2012. #GeorgiaOrganics #GeorgiaFarmers #OrganicFarming #MeetTheTeam

Want to make your farm run more smoothly? 🌱 Watch our newest Farm Spotlight video as Celia Barss of Woodland Gardens Organic Farm shares the simple systems she uses to keep her team organized, connected, and working efficiently. 🎥 Farm Spotlight: On-Farm Efficiencies with Woodland Gardens (Winterville, GA); go to bit.ly/farmefficiencies or link in bio to view! #OrganicFarming #FarmManagement #MarketGarden #FarmLife #SustainableAgriculture #SmallFarm #FarmOrganization

LAST CALL TO REGISTER!🥜 Considering Organic Row Crop Production? Join the Georgia Organic Peanut Association (GOPA) in the field for the “Consider Organic Peanut Production” Farmer Field Day on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Chad Heard Farms in Newton, GA. You’ll get an opportunity to learn directly from a seasoned organic peanut farmer about: 🌱 Organic peanut/row crop production 🌿 Weed control in organic systems 🐞 Organic fungicides & pest control 📈 Marketing and economic considerations Please register by September 28, 2026! Go to bit.ly/considerthis2026 or link in bio. Learn more about the Georgia Organic Peanut Association at www.organicpeanuts.farm

Cultivating our future! 🌱✨ The Board of Directors has selected staff member Lauren Cox as our next Executive Director, effective October 1! Over her eight years as a farmer advocate and Director of Programs, Lauren has been at the heart of our Farmer Prosperity strategy. Interim ED Suzanne Girdner and Lauren will manage a joint transition through the end of 2026. With Lauren leading the way, we’re energized to keep investing in Georgia's sustainable growers! Drop a comment below to congratulate Lauren! 🎉 📸 Photo by Kate Blohm Photography

What a night! ❤️ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Heritage Supper Club for an incredible evening benefiting Georgia Organics & Hope for Haiti. From the amazing food to the wonderful company, it was a beautiful celebration of Georgia’s farmers and the local food system we’re all working to strengthen. We’re especially grateful to Brandon Blanchard, a Georgia Organics board member and co-owner of Bellevue Hospitality, and the entire Heritage Supper Club crew for opening their doors and sharing their talents with us. Thank you for your generosity and for believing in the work we do. And, of course, thank you to everyone who dined, donated, raised a glass, and helped make the evening such a success. We’re so grateful to have you in our corner. 🌱❤️ #GeorgiaOrganics #HeritageSupperClub #GeorgiaFarmers #EatLocal #LocalFood #DineForACause

🚨 NEW NRCS FUNDING DEADLINE: OCT. 9! Georgia farmers: October 9, 2026 is the new deadline to apply for NRCS conservation funding through programs including: 🌱 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) 🌱 Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) 🌱 Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) 🌱 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) 🌱 NEW: The Regenerative Pilot Program offers support for whole-farm assessments, soil testing, and regenerative conservation practices Don’t wait! ⏰ Contact your local NRCS office to get started. 🔗 Learn more about the deadline, programs, and how to apply at the 🔗 link in bio!

✨ THIS THURSDAY! ✨ Join us at Heritage Supper Club on September 10 for a special evening benefiting Georgia Organics & Hope for Haiti. 🌱 Executive Chef Demetrius Brown is pulling out all the stops with a multi-course tasting menu, an intimate Chef’s Counter experience, and an à la carte menu in the Cocktail Lounge. Come enjoy an incredible meal—and make your dinner count for Georgia’s farmers. ❤️ 📅 September 10 | 5:30–9 p.m. 📍 Heritage Supper Club 🍽️ Reservations available for the Tasting Room & Chef’s Counter at heritagesupperclub.com/visit or link in bio! Make your reservation and dine for a good cause! #GeorgiaOrganics #HeritageSupperClub #GeorgiaFarmers #EatLocal #AtlantaFood #DineForACause #HopeForHaiti

🥜 Considering Organic Row Crop Production? Join the Georgia Organic Peanut Association (GOPA) in the field for the “Consider Organic Peanut Production” Farmer Field Day on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Chad Heard Farms in Newton, GA. You’ll get an opportunity to learn directly from a seasoned organic peanut farmer about: 🌱 Organic peanut/row crop production 🌿 Weed control in organic systems 🐞 Organic fungicides & pest control 📈 Marketing and economic considerations This field day is especially valuable for certified organic row crop farmers, growers considering organic production, and farmers looking for non-chemical approaches to weed and pest management. Come learn more about the agronomic and economic considerations of organic peanut production—and connect with other farmers. 📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026 📍 Chad Heard Farms | Newton, GA Please register at bit.ly/considerthis2026 or click the link in our bio! Learn more about the Georgia Organic Peanut Association: www.organicpeanuts.farm

Attention Farmer Members! Here’s a new perk! 🌸🌱 Specialty flower growers don't always find what they need from the big seed suppliers—so we’re excited to partner with 3 Porch Farm to bring you another seed source! 🌼 10% off orders of $100+ 🌱 Specialty flower seeds 🌿 Mum cuttings 🌸 Spring hellebores 🌺 Dahlia tubers 3 Porch Farm carries lots of specialty varieties you won’t find through traditional seed suppliers. They prioritize organic seed whenever available and never sell treated or GMO seeds. This is one of the perks of being a Georgia Organics farmer member. 💚 If you're not a farmer member yet, go to https://www.georgiaorganics.org/farmermembership and check out all the awesome benefits of membership! #GeorgiaOrganics #GeorgiaFarmers #FarmerMembers #FlowerFarmers #FlowerFarming #SpecialtyFlowers #FlowerSeeds #DahliaTubers #3PorchFarm

🍽️ Dine for Georgia’s farmers at Heritage Supper Club! Join Heritage Supper Club for a special charity night featuring an incredible tasting menu from Executive Chef Demetrius Brown. Proceeds from the night benefit Georgia Organics and Hope for Haiti. Choose from the seven-course tasting menu in the Tasting Room ($195/person), an intimate Chef’s Counter experience ($225/person), or stop by the Cocktail Lounge for an à la carte menu and drinks. Enjoy a memorable meal while supporting the farmers who help make Georgia’s local food system thrive. 🌱 📅 Sept. 10 | 5:30–9 p.m. 📍 Heritage Supper Club Reservations recommended for the Tasting Room & Chef’s Counter. Visit www.heritagesupperclub.com or find the LINK IN BIO.

❗Last call to register for the "Ask an Organic Farmer" webinar with Crystal Organic Farm taking place TOMORROW, September 1, 2026 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Come join us to ask your questions and be a part of the conversation! This series is geared towards herb farmers that are interested in transitioning to organic, beginning farmers, and farmers that are seeking advice from experienced growers. 🌱 Crystal Organic Farm, established in 1993, is a bio-diverse family-owned farm specializing in the production of 100+ varieties of certified organic vegetables, fruits, flowers and medicinal herbs. 🌽🌿🌷 The owners, Nicolas and Jeni, are proud to be one of the oldest certified organic farms in the region. 👉 Register at https://bit.ly/askorganicsept1 or LINK! Registration is FREE and required to attend the webinar.

Do you have insurance coverage for your farm under either the Whole Farm Revenue Protection program or the Micro Farm Program, or do you know someone who does? If so, we'd love to know! 📣 If you have first-hand experience with these crop insurance programs and would be interested in joining as a paid guest speaker in a webinar or other educational session this Fall/Winter, please fill out our super short contact form at https://bit.ly/45pdFYt (or link in bio) or reach out directly to Kimberly at kimberlykoogler@georgiaorganics.org.

🌾 What an incredible night. 🌾 We joined our co-hosts and community for the Atlanta premiere of Groundswell — and wow, what an experience. This film made us laugh, made us cry, and left us walking away filled with hope. The way we farm can either contribute to our demise or help save us from ourselves — and it starts with choosing regeneratively grown food whenever we can. Missed it? Groundswell is streaming now on Amazon Prime. Watch it, then share it with a friend — and remember to support your local, regenerative farms. Our soil and our future depend on it. 🌱 Thank you to our co-hosts, panelists, and everyone who came out! 💚 #Groundswell #RegenerativeAg #GeorgiaOrganics #SupportLocalFarms

📅 SAVE THE DATE The Georgia Organics Farmer Summit is coming to Athens, GA — January 30 & 31, 2027. A brand-new, farmer-centric gathering built around education sessions, intensive workshops, and farm tours — all centered on the four pillars of farmer prosperity: Economic Viability, Quality of Life, Ecological Resilience, and Community & Connection. 🌱 More details coming soon. #GeorgiaOrganics #FarmerSummit #SaveTheDate #GeorgiaFarmers #FarmerProsperity #AthensGA

🌱 Our 2025 Impact Report is here! This past year brought big changes, new challenges, and plenty of reasons to keep showing up for Georgia's farmers and our local food system. Inside our 2025 Impact Report, you'll find a snapshot of the work made possible by our farmers, members, funders, partners, and community—from farmer support and education to local food access and the programs that brought people together. See what we accomplished together—and what's growing next. 📖 Read the 2025 Impact Report → Link in BIO or bit.ly/2025GOImpactReport #GeorgiaOrganics #ImpactReport #GeorgiaFarmers #LocalFood #FarmerProsperity #GrowingTogether

What an amazing night! Thank you to everyone who came out for Jack Johnson at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre! Good news: the All At Once Matching Campaign is still going strong — every dollar you give to Georgia Organics is matched, up to $2,500, thanks to the Johnson 'Ohana Foundation. You have until November 1 to double your impact for Georgia's farmers and local food systems. 👉 Donate at [link in bio] — just add "All At Once" to your gift. #AllAtOnce #GeorgiaOrganics #JackJohnson #LocalFood

If selecting and sourcing organic inputs makes you want to throw your hands in the air... 📣 Join us next Monday, August 24, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. for the official launch of the Organic Input Guide for the Southeast: How to Source and Choose Allowable Inputs! Learn how to use this new resource to find organic input suppliers across the Southeast, make informed input selections, and get your questions answered during a live Q&A. Developed with input from Georgia farmers, this guide is designed to help you confidently source allowable inputs for your operation. 🌱 Register today and discover how this new tool can support your farm! GO TO 👉🏽 bit.ly/organicinputguide2026 OR LINK IN BIO 🔗

🌱 LAST CALL TO SUBMIT A 2026 ACCELERATOR MINI-GRANT APPLICATION! 🌱 Looking to invest in your farm’s future? The 2026 Accelerator Mini-Grant Program is here to support Georgia’s sustainable farms with the coaching and capital needed to grow. There are two grant opportunities: ✨ Apply for up to $3,000 in Strategic Capital to fund infrastructure, equipment, labor, or other investments that strengthen your farm. ✨ Apply for up to $1,000 in Coaching Support to receive one-on-one guidance in business planning, finances, employee management, and more. Whether you're scaling up, fine-tuning your systems, or building climate resilience, these mini-grants are designed to meet your farm's unique needs. 📅 Deadline for both applications: August 23, 2026 (awardees notified by Sept. 1) 👉 Go to LINK IN BIO or https://bit.ly/accelerator-2026 to learn more and apply today! Please read all details carefully before applying.

🎙️ MEET THE PANEL: Groundswell Atlanta Premiere 🎙️ After the film, we're sitting down for a powerful conversation with the people driving the regenerative ag movement forward: 🎬 Rebecca Tickell — Director 💚 Laura Turner Seydel — Executive Producer 🌱 Vasser Seydel — Co-Producer 🐄 Will & Jenni Harris — White Oak Pastures 🌾 Jamila Norman — Founder, Patchwork City Farms 🏙️ J. Olu Baiyewu — Urban Agriculture Director, City of Atlanta These are the farmers, advocates, and storytellers turning hope into action — from Georgia farms to a global movement across 5 continents. You won't want to miss what they have to say. 📍 Tara Theatre | 📅 Wednesday, August 26 🚪 Doors 6:30pm | 🎥 Film 7:00pm | 🎙️ Panel 8:30-9:15pm 🎟️ Tickets just $10 — LINK IN BIO See you there! 🌍 #Groundswell #RegenerativeAg #GeorgiaOrganics #AtlantaEvents #SoilHealth🔗🔗

Georgia farmers, we know the work doesn’t stop when the temperatures rise. Please take care of yourselves in this heat. 💧 Hydrate often 🧢 Wear sun protection ⏰ Take breaks in the shade 👥 Check on your crew Watch for signs of heat stress: dizziness, headache, nausea, or confusion. The work is important, but so is your health, so don't push past your limits. We hope you will stay safe☀️ Guidance for dealing with extreme heat on the farm can be found in our disaster specific resources here: bit.ly/DISASTERTOOLKIT

🚜 Ready to invest in your farm's future? Georgia Organics is accepting applications for the 2026 Accelerator Mini-Grant Program until August 23! Whether you need one-on-one coaching to strengthen your business or funding for equipment, infrastructure, marketing, production supplies, and more, these mini-grants are designed to help your farm grow and thrive. 🌱 Available opportunities include: • Coaching Mini-Grants (up to $1,000) • Strategic Capital Mini-Grants ($1,500 or $3,000) Current Georgia Organics Farmer Members are eligible to apply. Learn more about eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply: bit.ly/accelerator-2026 Please read all details carefully before applying.

Georgia Organics is hosting the third and last of the "Ask an Organic Farmer" webinar series with Crystal Organic Farm on September 1, 2026 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Come join us to ask your questions and be a part of the conversation! This series is geared towards herb farmers that are interested in transitioning to organic, beginning farmers, and farmers that are seeking advice from experienced growers. Registration is FREE and required to attend the webinar. GO TO 👉 bit.ly/askorganicsept1 OR 🔗LINK IN BIO

If selecting and sourcing organic inputs makes your head ache... 📣 Join us on Monday, August 24, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. for the official launch of the Organic Input Guide for the Southeast: How to Source and Choose Allowable Inputs! Learn how to use this new resource to find organic input suppliers across the Southeast, make informed input selections, and get your questions answered during a live Q&A. Developed with input from Georgia farmers, this guide is designed to help you confidently source allowable inputs for your operation. 🌱 Register today and discover how this new tool can support your farm! GO TO 👉 bit.ly/organicinputguide2026 OR 🔗Link in Bio

⏰ Last chance to win Jack Johnson tickets! Today's the day — the All At Once ticket giveaway closes tonight, August 10. Donate to Georgia Organics right now and you'll: ✅ Have your gift matched dollar-for-dollar (up to $2,500) through the Johnson 'Ohana Foundation ✅ Be entered for a chance to win 2 tickets to Jack Johnson at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (Alpharetta) on 8/21 No purchase necessary — DM us for a free entry option. 👉 Give before midnight at [link in bio] — add "All At Once" to your donation to enter. This is it — don't miss your shot! 🎸🌱 #AllAtOnce #GeorgiaOrganics #JackJohnson #LocalFood

When you give to Georgia Organics, you're helping farmers access training, resources, and support that keep local food systems thriving across Georgia. And thanks to the All At Once Matching Campaign with the Johnson 'Ohana Foundation, your gift is matched dollar-for-dollar right now — up to $2,500. $25 → $50 $50 → $100 Real impact → doubled!! 🎟️ Give by August 11 and you're also entered for a chance to win 2 tickets to Jack Johnson at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (Alpharetta) on 8/21 — no purchase necessary, DM us for a free entry option. 👉 Donate at [link in bio] — just add "All At Once" to your gift. #AllAtOnce #GeorgiaOrganics #JackJohnson #LocalFood

🌱 Know a farmer or community leader changing Georgia's food system for the better? Nominate them for a Georgia Organics Annual Award! We're honoring two incredible legacies: 🏆 The Land Stewardship Award – celebrating farmer leaders committed to organic agriculture and land stewardship 🐝 The Barbara Petit Pollinator Award – honoring those "pollinating" the sustainable food movement across schools, businesses, and communities Past honorees include visionaries like Rashid Nuri, Chris & Jenny Jackson, Bobby Wilson, and Cashawn Myers — now it's time to celebrate the next generation of leaders. 👉 Nominate now: bit.ly/2026GOawards OR link in bio ⏰ Deadline: September 1 #GeorgiaOrganics #FarmerSummit #SustainableAg

🌱 Join us for a fun evening of connection and inspiration! Come network with fellow growers, enjoy a shared dinner, and learn more about the growing opportunities in agritourism across Georgia. 📅 Wednesday, August 19 🕕 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Food Well Alliance 970 Jefferson St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 You'll hear directly from a Georgia farmer with firsthand agritourism experience, explore the latest UGA research on agritourism trends and opportunities, and connect with staff from UGA Extension, Georgia Organics, and Food Well Alliance. Whether you're already hosting visitors on your farm or just curious about what's possible, this is a great opportunity to learn, share ideas, and build community. We hope to see you there! Please RSVP: 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/zFEKNzVeQK OR 🔗 LINK IN BIO

Georgia Organics is currently accepting applications for the 2026 Accelerator Mini-Grant Program! 🌱 Available opportunities include: • Coaching Mini-Grants (up to $1,000) • Strategic Capital Mini-Grants ($1,500 or $3,000) 📅Apply by August 23! Current Georgia Organics Farmer Members are eligible to apply. Learn more about eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply: Go to 👉 bit.ly/accelerator-2026 OR 🔗 LINK IN BIO. Please read all details carefully before applying.

If selecting and sourcing organic inputs is a pain in your butt... 📣 Join us on Monday, August 24, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. for the official launch of the Organic Input Guide for the Southeast: How to Source and Choose Allowable Inputs! Learn how to use this new resource to find organic input suppliers across the Southeast, make informed input selections, and get your questions answered during a live Q&A. Developed with input from Georgia farmers, this guide is designed to help you confidently source allowable inputs for your operation. 🌱 Register today and discover how this new tool can support your farm! 🔗LINK IN BIO or go to 👉 bit.ly/organicinputguide2026

🎶 Double Your Impact — And You Could Win Tickets! 🎶 We're teaming up with the Johnson 'Ohana Foundation for the All At Once Matching Campaign — every dollar you give to Georgia Organics right now gets matched, up to $2,500, thanks to @allatonceorg_ and @jackjohnson. Your $25 becomes $50. Your $50 becomes $100. Real support for Georgia farmers and local food systems — doubled. 🎟️ As a thank-you, donors through August 11 will be entered for a chance to win 2 tickets to Jack Johnson at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (Alpharetta) on 8/21! (No purchase necessary — DM us for a free entry option.) 👉 Donate now at [link in bio] and add "All At Once" in the memo/comment. The matching campaign runs through November 1 — but the ticket giveaway ends Aug. 11, so don't wait! Every dollar helps grow a healthier, more connected Georgia — and you might just catch Jack Johnson live while you're at it. 🌱🎸 #AllAtOnce #GeorgiaOrganics #JackJohnson #LocalFood #DoubleTheImpact

🌱 Groundswell is coming to Atlanta! 🌱 We're proud to co-sponsor the Atlanta Premiere of Groundswell — winner of the Golden Globe Prize for Documentary at the 79th Cannes Film Festival — on Wednesday, August 26 at Tara Theatre! This powerful film takes you on a regeneration tour across 5 continents, sharing hopeful stories of farmers, ranchers, and advocates tackling the climate crisis, food insecurity, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss through regenerative agriculture. Stick around after the film for a can't-miss panel discussion featuring: 🎬 Director Rebecca Tickell 🌾 Will & Jenni Harris, White Oak Pastures 🌿 Jamila Norman, Patchwork City Farms 🏙️ J. Olu Baiyewu, City of Atlanta Urban Ag Director 💚 Laura Turner Seydel & Vasser Seydel 📍 Tara Theatre | 🚪 Doors 6:30pm | 🎥 Film 7:00pm | 🎙️ Panel 8:30-9:15pm 🎟️ Tickets just $10 — [LINK IN BIO] Can't make it? Groundswell is also streaming now on Amazon Prime, alongside its predecessors Kiss the Ground and Common Ground. But nothing beats seeing it on the big screen with our community — grab your tickets today! #Groundswell #RegenerativeAg #GeorgiaOrganics #AtlantaEvents

Do you have insurance coverage for your farm under either the Whole Farm Revenue Protection program or the Micro Farm Program? If so, Georgia Organics would love to hear from you! If you have first-hand experience with these crop insurance programs and would be interested in joining as a paid guest speaker in a webinar or other educational session this Fall/Winter, please fill out our super short contact form. 👉 https://bit.ly/45pdFYt (LINK IN BIO) or reach out directly to Kimberly at kimberlykoogler@georgiaorganics.org.

📣SOUTHEAST GA FARMERS — LAST CALL! 📣 Make sure you get your COOPERATIVE PURCHASE order in by Monday, August 3 if you need Dirtcraft soil, Winstrip trays, biochar, and/or produce boxes! Georgia Organics is excited about our upcoming farmer-member cooperative purchase for pickup on Aug. 19 in South GA! We organize cooperative purchases by aggregating farmers’ orders so that you get lower prices through bulk discounts and reduced shipping costs. Below is the timeline to participate: - Monday, Aug. 3, 2026 11:59PM EST - Order deadline - Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 - Pre-payment deadline - Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 9AM to 2PM EST - Order pick-up at the Coastal GA Small Farmers Cooperative in Glennville, GA Visit bit.ly/aug26order or 🔗 LINK IN BIO to place your cooperative purchase order by Aug. 3! You must be an active Georgia Organics Farmer Member to participate in this Cooperative Purchase. Not a Farmer Member? Visit our website & head to the MEMBERSHIP page

🚜 Ready to invest in your farm's future? Georgia Organics is now accepting applications for the 2026 Accelerator Mini-Grant Program! Whether you need one-on-one coaching to strengthen your business or funding for equipment, infrastructure, marketing, production supplies, and more, these mini-grants are designed to help your farm grow and thrive. 🌱 Available opportunities include: • Coaching Mini-Grants (up to $1,000) • Strategic Capital Mini-Grants ($1,500 or $3,000) Applications are due by August 23! Current Georgia Organics Farmer Members are eligible to apply. Please read all details carefully before applying. Learn more about eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply 👉 bit.ly/accelerator-2026 or 🔗LINK IN BIO

📣Georgia Farmers 📣 Your input is needed! GA Foundation for Agriculture, GA Farm Bureau, and UGA are conducting a study of the economic challenges facing Georgia agriculture today. Please consider taking the anonymous Georgia Farm Profitability Survey to share your perspective on today's farm economy and help shape the future. 🔗LINK IN BIO

📣 Join us on Monday, August 24, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. for the official launch of the Organic Input Guide for the Southeast: How to Source and Choose Allowable Inputs! Learn how to use this new resource to find organic input suppliers across the Southeast, make informed input selections, and get your questions answered during a live Q&A. Developed with input from Georgia farmers, this guide is designed to help you confidently source allowable inputs for your operation. 🌱 Register today and discover how this new tool can support your farm! GO TO 👉 bit.ly/organicinputguide2026 or 🔗 LINK IN BIO

Thinking of you, farmers! This heat is serious. Please take care of yourselves out there this week. 💧 Hydrate often 🧢 Wear sun protection ⏰ Take breaks in the shade 👥 Check on your crew Watch for signs of heat stress: dizziness, headache, nausea, or confusion. The work is important, but so is your health, so don't push past your limits. We hope you will stay safe☀️ Guidance for dealing with extreme heat on the farm can be found in our disaster-specific resources here 👉 bit.ly/DISASTERTOOLKIT or GO TO 🔗LINK IN BIO

📣Important announcement and new resources for Organic Farmers! Looking for ways to strengthen your organic farm business? This week's Organic Education Corner has you covered. 💰 After a year-long delay, USDA is now accepting Organic Certification Cost Share Program applications for both 2025 and 2026 through December 31, 2026. 📣 Plus, learn how to tell your farm's story with the Organic Farmers Association's new storytelling resource hub, featuring workshop recordings, practical guides, and marketing tools to help you connect with customers. Visit our Organic Education Corner to access these and more resources and stay up to date on the latest news for organic producers. 🔗LINK IN BIO

Thank you, Georgia Organics Supporters! 💚 We're overwhelmed with gratitude! Thanks to YOU, our community cast 56,565 votes for Georgia Organics through the Target Circle Guest-Directed Giving Program, resulting in a $6K+ grant for our work. Every vote is a vote for a healthier, more connected local food system. We're so thankful for everyone who took a moment to show up for us. A huge thank you as well to Target for creating a program that puts the power directly in guests' hands and uplifts local nonprofits doing work in their own communities. This kind of support makes a real difference.

Georgia Organics is honored to have been part of the 2026 SAFSF Forum in Savannah, GA! 🌱 Our team joined a powerful panel alongside McIntosh S.E.E.D., Sapelo Foundation, and Berry Family Farms to talk about the Climate Smart Farmer Program — the strategies, the wins, and the real-world lessons behind building climate resilience on Georgia farms. This year's Forum theme, "Ancestral Futures," centered the South as ground zero for so many of the issues shaping our food system: land justice, climate resilience, and rural economic development. It was a privilege to be in conversation with such incredible partners doing this work alongside us.

Need soil, biochar, produce boxes, or Winstrip trays for your farm? Georgia Organics is coordinating a collective order of these items to be picked up on Aug. 19 in South GA so that farmers can get bulk pricing discounts and save on shipping! Below is the timeline to participate: - Monday, Aug. 3, 2026 11:59PM EST - Order deadline - Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 - Pre-payment deadline - Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 9AM to 2PM EST - Order pick-up at the Coastal GA Small Farmers Cooperative in Glennville, GA Visit bit.ly/aug26order or the link in our bio to place your cooperative purchase order by Aug. 3! You must be an active Georgia Organics Farmer Member to participate in this Cooperative Purchase. Not a Farmer Member? Visit https://www.georgiaorganics.org/farmermembership

🌱 2026 ACCELERATOR MINI-GRANTS NOW OPEN! 🌱 Looking to invest in your farm’s future? The 2026 Accelerator Mini-Grant Program is here to support Georgia’s sustainable farms with the coaching and capital needed to grow. There are two grant opportunities: ✨ Apply for up to $3,000 in Strategic Capital to fund infrastructure, equipment, labor, or other investments that strengthen your farm. ✨ Apply for up to $1,000 in Coaching Support to receive one-on-one guidance in business planning, finances, employee management, and more. Whether you're scaling up, fine-tuning your systems, or building climate resilience, these mini-grants are designed to meet your farm's unique needs. 🔗 LINK IN BIO

📦 Need to stock up on farm supplies? Jenny Jack Farm is placing its next Seven Springs Farm Supply order! Ordering through Jenny Jack Farm is an easy way to get the organic inputs you need **while saving on shipping** by combining orders. 🗓️ Order Deadline: August 5 📍 Pick-Up: Mid-August (by appointment) at Jenny Jack Farm 📧 To Order: Email jennyjackfarm@gmail.com Reach out to Jenny for pricing and pick-up details. Don't miss the August order!

🌸 Calling all cut flower growers! 🌸 Looking to grow your flower business? Join the Virtual Cut Flower Symposium on Thursday, July 23, from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. to learn from university specialists, experienced flower farmers, wholesale floral buyers, flower collective founders, and a farm liability attorney. Choose breakout sessions on: 🌼 Flower collectives & cooperative farms 🌼 Scaling to wholesale markets 🌼 U-pick flower operations 💻 Registration is $40 for live access or $55 to include session recordings. Register by July 22 to reserve your spot at the link in our profile! Hosted by UGA's Center for Urban Agriculture and Fulton County Extension, this symposium is packed with practical insights you can put to work on your farm, whether you're just getting started or ready to expand your cut flower operation

Georgia Organics is excited to offer a farmer member Cooperative Purchase on Aug. 19 in South GA! We organize cooperative purchases by aggregating farmers’ orders so that you get lower prices through bulk discounts and reduced shipping costs. We are coordinating an order of Dirtcraft soils, Wakefield biochar, and Southern Container waxed produce boxes, and also offering Winstrip trays for purchase. Below is the timeline to participate: - Monday, Aug. 3, 2026 11:59PM EST - Order deadline - Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 - Pre-payment deadline - Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 9AM to 2PM EST - Order pick-up at the Coastal GA Small Farmers Cooperative in Glennville, GA 🔗 Visit the link in our profile to place your cooperative purchase order by Aug. 3! You must be an active Georgia Organics Farmer Member to participate in this Cooperative Purchase. Not a Farmer Member? Visit https://www.georgiaorganics.org/farmermembership

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