Organic Growers School
The Organic Growers School is the premier provider of practical and affordable organic education in the Southern Appalachians. After 30 years, we continue to build a vibrant food & farming community by boosting the success of organic home growers and farmers.
Georgia Organics
Georgia Organics is a dynamic statewide nonprofit investing in organic farmers and community allies to cultivate a strong local food movement.
UGA – Sustainable Agriculture in Georgia
This guide explains the USDA regulations that define organic agriculture as "the application of a set of cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that support the cycling of on-farm resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.
UGA – Organic Certification Guide.
This guide explains the USDA adopted standards for Organic Certification, created to expand consumer confidence for products labeled as organic.
The Rodale Institute
The Rodale Institute Southeast Organic Center in Chattahoochee Hills, GA (about an hour from Atlanta), aims to increase organic production in the region by serving as a research and education hub.
Serenbe Farms
Since 2004, we have cultivated 10 acres of farmland and are in the process of nurturing and restoring soil on an additional 15 acres. We are proud to be one of the first of only 103 certified organic farms in the state of Georgia. We were first certified in 2004 by Quality Certification Services (QCS) and continue to renew our certification each year.
Emory – Oxford College Organic Farm
Emory Oxford decided to create a working organic farm to provide fresh produce for student dining, while also offering Oxford's students hands-on experience that cuts across many disciplines. The farm began operation in 2014 and quickly earned a spot on the list of the Top 30 Sustainable College-Run Farms.
GA Crop Improvement Association
The Georgia Crop Improvement Association's Organic Certification Program (GCIAOCP) is committed to environmentally sound and economically viable production of food. It encourages the preservation of natural resources, the improvement of soil quality and health through organic and sustainable farming practices and the production of healthy livestock and poultry production.
USDA Urban Agriculture Toolkit
The toolkit lays out the common operational elements that most urban farmers must consider as they start up or grow their operations. It also contains a special section on resources for developing indoor growing operations, such as aquaponic facilities.
Web Soil Survey
Soil data and information provided by the NRCS.