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Georgia Organics

Georgia Organics envisions a future when every resident has access to fresh, healthy and nutritious food grown by a thriving network of local farmers. Most of our food is now imported from other states and countries, traveling thousands of miles, or is grown here in Georgia with the use of chemicals that threaten our health and environment. Together with consumers and growers, Georgia Organics is building a local and sustainable food system that protects the legacy of small family farms, the health of our families, and the integrity of our air, water, and soil.

News & Information
Southern children consume the lowest amounts of fruits and vegetables, are the most obese, are the most food insecure and engage in the least amount of physical exercise. At the same time, the number of small family farms in the US is in decline. Farm to School (F2S) programs offer a holistic solution to create lifelong mprovements instudent health, establish stable economic markets for farmers, and strengthen community ties. Comprehensive Farm to School programs incorporate food, farm and nutrition education into the 4 C’s: Classroom, Community & Farms, Culinary experiences, and Cafeteria.
More information on topics such as how to start a Farm to School program, parent involvement, learning achievements, increasing children's consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, challenges of having a Farm to School program, etc.

Events
Family and Educators Film Day at EcoFocus Film Festival
Georgia Organics
Sunday, Sep 26, 2010 12 PM to 7 PM
Athens Cine - The EcoFocus Film Festival, September 24 - October 3 will feature films for adults and films and activities for kids, too (such as YogaSprouts!). The event starts at noon, and there will be food...
Farm to School for Educators
Thursday, Sep 22, 2011 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
High Meadows School - This hands-on workshop will teach you how to incorporate food, nutrition and gardening education across the curriculum to improve student achievement, promote a love of fresh fruits and veggies, and foster an understanding of where food comes from.
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Address
P.O. Box 8924
Atlanta, GA 31106
Fulton County
Phone
(678) 702-0400
(678) 702-0401 (fax)

Website  georgiaorganics.org

Contacts


Alice Rolls
(678) 702-0400  Executive Director, Georgia Organics
Erin Croom
(678) 702-0400  Farm to School Coordinator, Georgia Organics
Judith Winfrey
(678) 702-0400  Administrative Coordinator, Georgia Organics
Suzanne Welander
(678) 702-0400  Communications Director, Georgia Organics

Mission
Georgia Organics works to integrate healthy, sustainable, organic and locally-grown food into the lives of all Georgians. What does Georgia Organics do? Educates farmers and gardeners about organic and sustainable growing, connects Georgians with farms, farmers, and local markets, provides consumer education about healthy foods, organic gardening and sustainable living. We also partner with communities to promote local food systems, and promote policies and practices that improve sustainable and organic farming in our state. Georgia Organics Farm to School program focuses on developing relationships between schools and local farms.

Cost of Programs/Admission
Membership Levels: Benefactor - $1000; Sustainer - $500; Business - $250; Patron - $125; Farm/Family - $45; Individual - $35; Student - $20

Features
Georgia Organics members receive: our quarterly newsletter,monthly online updates, our Local Food Guide, discounts to all Georgia Organics' workshops (farm tours, annual conference and other events also), invitations to members-only events, and networking opportunities with consumers, gardeners, chefs, and farmers committed to growing healthy foods and farms.

Related Topics
  • Environmental Education Organization
  • Nonprofit Group
  • Volunteer Opportunities or Service Learning
Posted 7/4/2007 9:18 AM
Updated   5/6/2010

 
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