Join Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL), Rafi, Metro Atlanta Urban Farm, and Georgia Young Farmers on April 25 from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Metro Atlanta Urban Farm (3271 Main St., College Park, GA 30337) to learn more about the connections between faith, food, and land. This event will bring together local farmers and faith leaders to learn about each other's work, collaborative measures, and how to advocate for a more just food system. Free lunch provided. Register below.
Agenda:
10-10:30 a.m. - Self-Guided Farm Tour of Metro Atlanta Urban Farm
10:30-11 a.m. - Opening Remarks and Welcome
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Farmers' Perspective Panel
12-1 p.m. - Lunch
1-2:30 p.m. - Breakout Panels (Farmer Focused & Faith Focused)
2:30-3 p.m. - Facilitated Discussion Groups
Goals:
Faith Leaders will:
Learn more about local farmers’ operations, experiences, and challenges to orient future partnerships.
Gain connections with farmers, faith leaders, and new resources that strengthen food ministries and/or farming operations.
Farmers and Growers will:
Gain support and shared knowledge, expertise, and opportunities to increase farming operation capacity.
Make connections with governmental resources and staff (USDA, NRCS, FSA) and local faith communities.