🚨 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