Why Choosing Local Matters

In a time when so many of us are asking where our food comes from and how our choices affect health, community, and the planet, one of the simplest yet most powerful acts is choosing to buy directly from local farms. Shopping local does more than put fresher food on your table - it nurtures relationships, strengthens the economy, and cares for the environment 

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Adderson Legacy in Agriculture Award Presented to Loretta & Samuel Adderson

Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture & Agency, in partnership with Mayor Garnett L. Johnson and the Augusta-Richmond County Commission, proudly announces the creation of the Adderson Legacy in Agriculture Award.

The inaugural award was presented on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, to Loretta and Samuel Adderson, founders of Adderson’s Historic Black Farm in Keysville, Georgia. The recognition came during a special proclamation ceremony officially declaring August as Agriculture Month in Augusta.

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