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We work to increase the scale and accessibility of Atlanta's local food systems through expansion of more sustainable food production, processing, distribution, consumption, and reclamation facilities. Here's how...
AgLanta Grows-a-Lot is a program supported through a partnership between Groundwork Atlanta, the Atlanta Mayor's Office of Resilience, and the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District, which is facilitating the transformation of vacant city properties and Georgia Power utility corridors into urban farms and gardens. Soil testing has been completed on 8 sites that are moving forward in our pilot program. View the recommendations based on these results here and below. Learn more about Aglanta Grows-a-Lot!
Volunteer Watering Collard Greens at Gratitude Botanical Farm
Whole Foods Market providing samples of their vegan ice cream made with Ellijay mushrooms
2 Pieces of Toast Serving up Farm Fresh Lettuce Wraps at Aglanta Eats
Thank you to everyone who helped to make AgLanta Eats a smashing success! Nearly 1,000 attendees, including local farmers, chefs, public servants, and community members, came together at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on July 15, 2019 to celebrate the growth of Atlanta’s urban agriculture system. Thanks to our sponsors and participants, we raised $33,000 to support the AgLanta Grows-a-Lot program. Sign up to receive program updates and notifications about our upcoming events at the link below!