Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture, & Agency

Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture, & Agency
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Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture, & Agency

Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture, & Agency (GA) is a collective of artists, farmers, hobby growers, and community leaders; developing creative collaborations to build infrastructure in South Richmond County, Georgia. We publish the Urban Pro Weekly (UPW), the Augusta, Georgia, River Region's free bi-weekly newspaper providing news, commentary, arts and entertainment, as well as other intellectually stimulating tidbits.

  1. Ossoff Restores HBCU Agriculture Funding After Trump Administration Pause

    2 DAYS AGO

    Ossoff Restores HBCU Agriculture Funding After Trump Administration Pause

    Senator Jon Ossoff's press release announces that the Trump Administration has reinstated funding for HBCU students studying agriculture following his intervention.  Ossoff emphasizes that the funding should not have been paused initially and pledges continued oversight.  The release provides contact information for Ossoff's offices in various Georgia cities and Washington, D.C.

    6 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Agricultural Development Grants: A Comprehensive Guide

    TOPIC: various agricultural development grants offered by the USDA and other organizations. It explains the grant application process, highlighting the importance of a strong proposal and alignment with agency goals. The article further showcases successful grant-funded projects and provides tips for maximizing impact, emphasizing collaboration, evaluation, and communication. Finally, it stresses the crucial role these grants play in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and economic growth in rural communities.

    15 min

  3. 22 FEB

    Conservation Stewardship Program 2025

    This document outlines the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) in Georgia, administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a division of the USDA. CSP is a voluntary program that provides technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers to enhance existing conservation efforts and achieve higher levels of stewardship on their working lands. The program emphasizes a holistic approach, addressing various natural resource concerns while simultaneously improving the producer's business operation.

    12 min
  4. The Awesome Foundation

    31 JAN

    The Awesome Foundation

    The Awesome Foundation is a global, decentralized network of local chapters that provide micro-grants ($1000 or local equivalent) to individuals and groups working on "awesome" projects. The foundation operates on a unique model where each chapter is autonomous, funded by local "trustees," and interprets "awesome" in its own context. The grants are provided with no strings attached, emphasizing creativity, novelty, and community impact. The Awesome Foundation's structure is decentralized, volunteer-driven, and focused on supporting grassroots innovation.

    20 min

  5. 28 JAN

    Trump orders a funding freeze

    The Trump administration has initiated a sweeping pause on federal grants and loans, effective Tuesday at 5 p.m. ET. This action is part of an ideological review of government spending, with the stated goal of eliminating funding for programs that advance what the administration considers "Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies.” This move is generating significant criticism and concern about potential disruptions to a wide range of critical services.

    8 min

  6. 28 JAN

    New procedures for Environmental Conservation Program (ECP)

    The USDA has made updates to the CCC-770 ECP Checklists, which are forms used to track and review applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP). These changes aim to reduce errors and ensure funds are used correctly, following a government audit that found too many mistakes in the program.

    15 min
  7. Cornell Small Farms Program Courses

    27 JAN

    Cornell Small Farms Program Courses

    The Cornell Small Farms Program offers a diverse catalog of online courses focused on various aspects of small-scale farming. Courses cover topics such as market analysis, financial planning, livestock management, and crop production. Many courses are offered in both English and Spanish. The program includes both live and self-paced courses, with varying costs, and some are offered for free. Instruction is provided by experts in their respective fields, and courses are designed to equip aspiring and current farmers with the necessary skills for business success.

    36 min

  8. 25 JAN

    Growing Augusta's Urban Ag - Food Access Initiatives

    Growing Augusta proposes three grant applications focused on improving food access and community engagement in urban areas. The first aims to transform community gardens into artistic hubs promoting urban agriculture and cultural expression. The second seeks to expand a mobile farmers market, enhancing its infrastructure and educational outreach. The third details a foodscaping initiative to mitigate soil erosion, improve food security, and beautify urban environments through edible landscaping. All three proposals emphasize community participation, sustainability, and measurable outcomes to assess their success. Funding would enable the implementation of these projects to create vibrant, resilient urban communities.

    19 min
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Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture, & Agency (GA) is a collective of artists, farmers, hobby growers, and community leaders; developing creative collaborations to build infrastructure in South Richmond County, Georgia. We publish the Urban Pro Weekly (UPW), the Augusta, Georgia, River Region's free bi-weekly newspaper providing news, commentary, arts and entertainment, as well as other intellectually stimulating tidbits.

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