Photo by Caleb Jones at Martin’s Garden in Roswell
Welcome to the Farm Resource Center
The Farm Resource Center at Food Well Alliance equips urban farmers across metro Atlanta with tools they need to succeed.
Now Accepting 2025 Farm Grants Applications!
In 2025, Food Well Alliance plans to distribute $274,000 in Farm Grants through two types of support: a $25,000 Farm Forward Grant for two farms undertaking significant improvement projects and a $8,000 Farm Support Grant for 28 farms focused on smaller projects.
By offering two grants, Food Well can reach more farms while also investing in larger projects that enable farmers to scale and strengthen their businesses so they can continue providing healthy, local food to communities. Farmers are encouraged to apply for both grants, though they will only receive one. This approach gives applicants the chance to receive the $8,000 Farm Support Grant if they’re not selected for the $25,000 Farm Forward Grant.
We offer a variety of resources and direct support throughout the year:
Tools
Check out BCS tractors and attachments through our partnership with the Atlanta ToolBank. Start by registering for a training session.
Mechanical Assistance
Have a bigger project for your farm? Tractor operator Small Farmer at Large can help. See how to request mechanical assistance.
Farm Labor Support
We currently offer farm support through our Farm Labor Stipends. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply.
Farm Compost
Compost deliveries are now closed. We will be reopening deliveries in early 2025, so stay tuned for more updates.
Want to stay up to date about our resource offerings? Sign up for our farmer resources email list here.
Upcoming Events
Additional Resources
Metro Atlanta Farm Resource Bank
Check out Food Well’s resource document, which includes contact information from key representatives at organizations supporting farmers. You’ll also find links to grants, tools, and educational resources for small-scale farmers. We will be updating this document to build on our resource bank, so bookmark for future reference.
Farm Support Offerings
For a full rundown of all the support available to local farmers, check out the recording of our Farm Support Offerings workshop where we covered:
Farm Support Grants (including a new Farm Forward Grant)
Labor Support Stipends
Labor Support through our partners such as Eco-PARADIGM
Compost Delivery
Mechanical Assistance
Tool Rentals through the Atlanta Community ToolBank
Photo by Caleb Jones at Fresh Harvest Farm in Clarkston
On Farm Safety
It’s more important than ever to maintain your health and protect your food from possible contamination.
Here are some resources to help you stay safe.
A complete guide to food safety from the National Young Farmers Coalition
Food safety how-to’s from Global Growers Network:
Guidelines for personal protective equipment for composters, which was originally developed for Avian Influenza
Photo by Caleb Jones at Center for Children & Young Adults Farm in Cobb County
Are you looking to offer online orders?
Here are several options:
Barn2Door • Farmigo • Food4All • Harvie • Local Food Marketplace • Local Line • Shopify • Locally Grown • Grazecart
The National Young Farmers Coalition also reviewed several platforms in this PDF.
