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📣 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! 🔗

📣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 🔗

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

🥜 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

🌱 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

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 🔗

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

🌱 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

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

📣 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!