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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

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

📅 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

🎙️ 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🔗🔗

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

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!

"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

🌱 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

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

🌱 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 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.

🌾 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

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.