Get involved

Join the network

Open to all growers, processors, distributors, markets, organizations, and anyone who cares about local and regional food in Georgia.

Statewide

Join the statewide listserv

A newsletter every two months with grant opportunities, network updates, policy news, and a bright spot from somewhere in Georgia. Low volume.

Join the listserv

Who we hope to bring together

  • Farms of all sizes and production systems
  • Farmworkers and farm-serving organizations
  • Processors, aggregators, distributors, markets, and buyers
  • Extension, researchers, funders, and public partners
Regional groups

Connect with folks in your region

Most of the work happens close to home. Join the listserv and tell us where you are, and we’ll add you to your regional group.

Atlanta metro

Gatherings around Atlanta

Athens

Gatherings around Athens

Southwest Georgia

Gatherings around Albany

Savannah and Coastal Georgia

Gatherings around Savannah
Listening sessions

Interested in a listening session in your region?

Listening sessions bring local farmers and food system partners together to name shared priorities and start working on them. Don’t see your region above? Contact us and tell us about your area.

Email us about a session

What to include in your email

  • Your name, organization, and contact information
  • Your region or counties
  • Why now: the issues or opportunities you'd want to discuss
  • Proposed participants: farmers, organizations, and others who should be invited
  • Possible host sites and times that work locally
Share

Tell us what's happening

The network is only as useful as what members bring to it.

A bright spot

A food hub, seed swap, equipment share, or market that's working. We'll feature it in the newsletter.

A funding opportunity

Seen a grant others should know about? We'll share it statewide.

An event

A field day, workshop, or gathering others should know about? We'll share it with the network.

Email the team