Why I'm Asking Sen. Raphael Warnock to Cultivate Change & Leverage Land Banks for Urban Agriculture in Georgia
As a member of the Board of Directors for the Augusta GA Land Bank Authority, I see firsthand the challenges and untapped potential surrounding vacant land in our communities. Across Georgia, land banks hold numerous parcels—many of which sit in areas designated as food deserts. With strategic support from USDA, these parcels could be transformed into vibrant community gardens, training grounds for new farmers, or small-scale urban farms that address both food access and local economic development.
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Agribusiness Committee: Growing Prosperity, Cultivating Community
Our Mission is to cultivate opportunities for Black-owned agribusinesses by expanding market access, advocating for inclusive policies, and fostering collaboration between farmers, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders.
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Who We Are: Growing Augusta & Our Journey in Agriculture
Growing Augusta was not born from an academic institution or a large-scale farm operation. It was born out of real-world challenges and firsthand experiences—from launching and managing farmers markets to working in food access and navigating roadblocks with local agencies.
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The Year of Agriculture in Augusta Kicks Off with Community Engagement and Celebration
The Agribusiness Committee of the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce has officially declared 2025 as The Year of Agriculture in Augusta, recognizing the vital role agriculture plays in the city’s economy, history, and future.
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a quick chat with Rupert - 2025 visioning
a quick chat with Rupert (Open AI)
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The Role of Community Arts in Trauma Recovery
Community arts and cultural resources may be part of the solution, mobilized in the face of tragedy to help survivors heal. While traditional mental health care is critical, it is also clear that, in times of crisis, people often seek out the arts and creative practices.
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How Art Therapy Can Benefit Cancer Patients
“By using different art processes—drawing, painting and ceramics, for example—you can better understand and dive more deeply into your thoughts and feelings,”
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Cooking with Loofah: Fresh Ways to Prepare Young Loofah and Leaves
While many people are familiar with loofah as a sponge, when harvested young, it’s a versatile vegetable with a delicate, zucchini-like flavor. Not only can you cook the young loofah, but the leaves are also edible and packed with nutrients!
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Creating art during cancer treatment allows patients to express challenging emotions
Making art can be a fun and satisfying endeavor. But for people with cancer, it can also be a therapeutic tool of empowerment for getting through the rigors of medical treatment.
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