Georgia

Georgia AgrAbility co-sponsored two produce safety workshops for military veterans in Athens and Blairsville, Georgia. These were interactive and informative workshops that covered an overview of food safety with respect to GAP certification, animals, farm workers, markets, water quality, and soil. These workshops allowed veterans to get adequate information to implement on their farm as they continue to serve our nation and their communities by producing quality food. Dates: July 11th and July 16th

Georgia AgrAbility staff attended the 34th annual Georgia Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference as an exhibitor. Staff had the opportunity to network with fellow Georgia YF&R members as they learned more about "cultivating growth." With over 400 attendees at the conference, it is the staff's hope that members take more information about AgrAbility back to their local chapters. Kristen McHugh, program manager of Georgia AgrAbility, had the opportunity to also speak with Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black and tell him more about the Georgia AgrAbility project. Date: July 19th

Georgia AgrAbility North Georgia Extension Educator Kyle Haney spoke with the Northwest Georgia Center for Independent Living in Rome, Georgia. The center serves 15 counties in the northwest Georgia area and is eager to become more engaged with the Georgia AgrAbility project. Date: July 17th

Submitted by Rebecca Brightwell