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March 21, 2016

USDA Offers Webinars for Local Food Systems Grant Applicants, $26 Million Now Available in Grant Funding

March 21, 2016/ Guest User

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is making over $26 million in grant funding available to strengthen local and regional food systems through the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program, and hosting a series of webinars to help farmers markets, producers groups, and other potential applicants with the grant process.

March 16, 2016

Education scholarships for African American Farmers

March 16, 2016/ Guest User

Foundation has established a scholarship program to assist African American farmers, their dependent children, and other African American students who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs.

March 10, 2016

UGA releases publication to assess soils in urban environments

March 10, 2016/ Guest User

University of Georgia Extension Services in conjunction with their lab, put together a peer reviewed publication to help community and school gardeners assess soils in urban environments.

March 10, 2016

Seeking farmers for Roswell Farmers Market

March 10, 2016/ Guest User

The Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market needs vendors. Applications are due March 15th.

February 23, 2016

Improve your farms natural resources with the Conservation Stewardship Program

February 23, 2016/ Guest User

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2016 sign-up period for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), the nation’s largest working lands conservation program.

February 11, 2016

Global Growers Network is hiring

February 11, 2016/ Guest User

Global Growers Network is hiring for several positions, must submit for two by the end of the weekend. Act now!

February 11, 2016

Truly Living Well launches a flexible CSA program

February 11, 2016/ Guest User

Truly Living Well has a flexible CSA program that allows you to self-select the produce you would like. Your subscription allows for 13 visits whenever it's convenient for you. Senior discount!

February 11, 2016

Registration is Open for Park Pide's Parks and Greenspace Conference

February 11, 2016/ Guest User

Park Pride, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that engages communities to activate the power of parks, is hosting the 15th Annual Parks and Greenspace Conference at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on Monday, March 21

January 25, 2016

Cooking with C.H.O.I.C.E.S. registration open

January 25, 2016/ Guest User

Cooking with C.H.O.I.C.E.S. is open for registration for children at least 8 years old, accompanied by an adult.

January 25, 2016

The Proctor Creek Watershed launched an interactive map

January 25, 2016/ Guest User

A new resource, ProctorMap.org is now available as a tool for watershed outreach through the Proctor Creek Watershed.

January 25, 2016

USDA has a discovery tool to help you navigate online resources

January 25, 2016/ Guest User

The USDA has launched a customized platform to help you navigate the resources available through their entity and partnering companies.

January 25, 2016

Avian Flu Alert and What You Need To Do

January 25, 2016/ Guest User

Effective immediately and until further notice, all Georgia Organic and Free Range Poultry Producers must implement the following.

January 19, 2016

Trees Atlanta hiring Camp Intern/Junior Counselor

January 19, 2016/ Guest User

Camp Interns will earn valuable leadership skills helping run daily operations of Trees Atlanta’s Jr. TreeKeeper spring break and summer camps.

January 19, 2016

Trees Atlanta hiring Camp Counselors

January 19, 2016/ Guest User

Trees Atlanta seeks four individuals with experience working with youth (elementary and middle school age) in classroom and outdoor settings in a teaching / coaching role.

January 19, 2016

American Community Gardening Association Conference - Call for Proposals

January 19, 2016/ Guest User

The American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) is currently seeking proposals for its 37th annual conference, August 4-7, 2016 in Cleveland, OH.

January 19, 2016

The Garden School Seeks a Lead Teacher

January 19, 2016/ Guest User

If you're an educator committed to hands-on, nature-rich learning that honors a child's need for movement, story and art, we're looking for someone like you!

January 14, 2016

Georgia Organics' Alice Rolls named a 2016 Notable Georgian

January 14, 2016/ Guest User

Atlanta's local food movement's very own, Alice Rolls was named a 2016 Notable Georgian by Georgia Trend magazine.

January 07, 2016

Winter Farmers Market in Decatur

January 07, 2016/ Downtown Decatur/ Guest User

Decatur Farmers Market has an ongoing Farmers Market every Wednesday to keep the local food economy thriving throughout the winter months.

January 06, 2016

CCI is Hiring for Several Great Positions

January 06, 2016/ Guest User

Want to be part of the Center for Civic Innovation team? Check below for a current listing of volunteer, internship and employment opportunities!

January 06, 2016

No Kid Hungry is hiring Youth Ambassadors

January 06, 2016/ Guest User

No Kid Hungry is hiring Youth Ambassadors that work with state partners such as the Georgia Food Bank Association.

The creation of Food Well Alliance was made possible through funding from the founding benefactor, the James M. Cox Foundation, and through the vision of Jim Kennedy, chair of Cox Enterprises, and Bill Bolling, founder of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Together, they saw an opportunity to build healthier communities across metro Atlanta by supporting and connecting members of our local food movement. Today, we support more than 300 community gardens, urban farms and orchards in the Atlanta region.

Food Well Alliance Tax ID: 47-4363668

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