Why We Grow Food

Adding local, sustainable, healthy food into our communities is important, but not easy. Most of the “fresh” produce we eat here in Georgia comes from over 1500 miles away…and it tastes like it! We all saw during 2020 how fragile our food distribution systems are…and things could get worse with supply chains, fuel, and environmental crises. Our members will have access to fresh, local food through our member’s associated small farm. We can build resiliency into our local food supplies both through sustainable property management during the investment holding phase as well as incorporating mixed use neighborhoods. We can give young farmers a boost without the crushing property debt, equipment startup costs, and the “how do I get my food to market?” dilemma. We’re building the neighborhood around the farm, and the market around the farmer. Holistic agriculture should not have to fit into a cookie cutter, industrial mold. These spaces can be inviting as well as functional. We can keep property values high by providing front yard sustainable landscaping for our residents,  reduce erosion, build topsoil, and increase property value - while continuing a proud Georgia tradition of food independence