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Williams Farm Incubator

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The Williams Farm Incubator Program provides access to land, training and resources to beginning farmers belonging to groups whose members have historically been subject to racial or ethnic prejudice. The goal of the program is to help these farmers hone their skills and develop independent sustainable farm businesses. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

West GA Beginner Farmer Development Program

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The West Georgia Beginner Farmer Development program helps participants build skills through 9 months of farmer-led training and networking. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

United Methodist Disaster Response

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The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) supports local efforts to accomplish immediate relief and long-term recovery while providing for volunteers to offer compassionate ministry in the aftermath of disasters. Weather,Disaster National Georgia

UGA Small Business Development Center

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The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides tools, training and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed. Financial,Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

UGA Resources on Finances and Record-keeping

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Finance and recordkeeping information, tools, and resources from the University of Georgia. Financial National Georgia

UGA Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program

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The Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program is a comprehensive training focused on those interested in starting a farm business or those who have recently begun farming and want to improve their operation. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

The Dairy Alliance

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The Dairy Alliance is a nonprofit funded by dairy farm families of the Southeast. They work diligently with dairy farmers, schools, sports teams, health professionals, local organizations, state leaders, the media and the public to promote dairy foods and knowledge about the dairy industry. Farm Operations Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia Georgia

Team Agriculture Georgia

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Collaborative of resources for beginning farmers; organizes with state and local resources Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

South Central PCC Farmworker Services

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cost-effective preventative and primary healthcare services for migrant workers via Office of Rural Health & Dept. Of Community Health Health Statewide Georgia

Ready Georgia

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Ready Georgia is a program that helps people develop a disaster plan for their family. Weather,Disaster Statewide Georgia

Queer Farmer Network

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The QFN was conceived to build community among queer farmers and to reflect on and interrupt racist, capitalist, and heteropatriarchal legacies in Agriculture. Mental Health National Georgia

Peer 2 Peer Warm Line

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A Certified Peer Specialist is a person with lived experience recovering from behavioral health concerns, who has received special training to be able to listen with empathy, and who can provide assistance and resources to others. Mental Health National Georgia

Nelson Tractor Company

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Ag equipment rentals Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Nelson Elder Care Law

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Nelson Edler Care Law in Woodstock Georgia does estate planning for your farm. Legal Statewide Georgia

McClendon Law and Consulting

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McClendon Law and Office works on heirs property issues. Legal Statewide Georgia

Latino Community Fund GA

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The Latino Community Fund supports Latino-serving and Latino-led nonprofit organizations and the Latinx community as a whole in Georgia. This support includes advocacy work, program development, technical assistance, grant making and more. Financial Statewide Georgia

La Clinica in LaK'ech

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La Clínica in LaK'ech is a mental health clinic that provides free bilingual and bicultural counseling services to the Latine population in both English and Spanish. Mental Health Statewide Georgia

Georgia Young Farmer Association

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The Georgia Young Farmer program is the adult education component of Georgia's Agricultural Education program. County Young Farmer Programs conduct educational seminars on everything from agricultural technology to legislative issues affecting agriculture. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Women in Ag Associaton

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The Georgia Chapter of the National Women in Agriculture Association (NWIAA) was established to further the ongoing work of innovative outreach education and continue educating, developing, and providing opportunities in agriculture for rural minority women. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Watermelon Associaton

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The Georgia Watermelon Association is a trade organization for growers, shippers, and allies of the industry. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Sheep & Wool Association

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The Georgia Sheep and Wool Growers Association promotes healthy sheep and successful, well-informed shepherds. The association provides networking and business opportunities and resources to increase profitability and public awareness about the sheep industry in Georgia and beyond. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Rural Health Association

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The Georgia Rural Health Association is a nonprofit network of healthcare providers, educators, and individuals committed to improving the health and healthcare services of rural Georgians. Health Statewide Georgia

Georgia Poultry Federation

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The Georgia Poultry Foundation represents and safeguards the interests of Georgia’s poultry industry at the state and federal levels on legislative and regulatory issues. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Pork Producers

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Georgia Pork Producers promotes pork through enhancing the pork industry. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Pecan Growers Association

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The Georgia Pecan Growers Association focuses on the research, marketing and education of Georgia grown pecans to both growers and consumers, domestically and internationally. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Peach Council

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Georgia Peach Council provides safety assurance, pesticide safety, and reports on Georgia peaches. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Organic Peanut Association

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The Georgia Organic Peanut Association (GOPA) is a farmer-owned cooperative incorporated in the state of Georgia to market USDA Certified Organic peanuts and other agricultural products. The organization is committed to bringing added value to established farming operations and to creating new opportunities for small and beginning producers in the region. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Organic Farmer Accelerator Program

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Farmers accepted into the Georgia Organics Farmer Accelerator Program receive tailored coaching in the fields of accounting, business and finance, profit analysis, loans and leasing, production, and employee management. Financial Statewide Georgia

Georgia Milk Producers

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Georgia Milk Producers serves as an advocate promoting Georgia’s dairy industry and educating producers and the public to help build a stronger, viable industry. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Legal Services Program

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Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) provides free legal services to Georgians with low incomes who reside outside metro Atlanta. GLSP has 10 regional offices that provide free legal services in the areas of family law, housing, access to public benefits, eviction prevention, farmworker rights, and access to education. Legal Statewide Georgia

Georgia Hope

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Georgia Hope is a provider of mental health, substance use, and family preservation services Mental Health Statewide Georgia

Georgia Heirs Property Law Center

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The Georgia Heirs Property Law Center is a not-for-profit law firm dedicated to increasing generational wealth, economic value, and community stability by securing and preserving property rights of low and moderate income Georgians. Legal Statewide Georgia

Georgia Green Industry Association

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The Georgia Green Industry Association promotes economic, lifestyle, and environmental benefits of Georgia horticulture. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association

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The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association provides programs and services to the membership designed to increase production efficiencies, provide educational opportunities, promote new markets, monitor legislation, encourage applied research and improve communications between GFVGA members and industry suppliers. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Forestry Association

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The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) promotes a healthy business and political climate for forest landowners, forest product manufacturers, and forest-based businesses. GFA is focused on driving value back to the entire forestry supply chain in Georgia, from loggers and log truckers to forestry consultants, seedling nurseries, and professional service firms. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Farmworker Health Program

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The Georgia Farmworker Health Program (GFHP) provides high-quality, culturally sensitive, and appropriate health care to Georgia’s Migratory and Seasonal Agricultural workers and their families. Health Statewide Georgia

Georgia Farm Link

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Georgia FarmLink helps farmers access and protect important farmland, facilitates farmland succession planning, and ensures Georgia’s best farms continue contributing to the local economy through sustainable farming practices and farm business development strategies. Legal Statewide Georgia

Georgia Farm Bureau YFNR

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provides leadership opportunities and advocacy Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Farm Bureau Certified Farm Market Program

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The Certified Farm Markets program is offered through GA Farm Bureau and connects consumers directly with farmers. The program is designed to highlight farms where consumers can build relationships with farmers, educate consumers on where their food comes from, and gives farmers opportunities to learn and connect with one another. Farm Operations,Financial Statewide Georgia

Georgia Farm Bureau

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Georgia Farm Bureau aims to develop, foster, promote, and protect programs for the general welfare, including the economic, social, educational, and political well-being of farm people of the great state of Georgia. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia DNR Forest Stewardship Program

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The Forest Stewardship Program provides technical help for landowners to manage forested property based on integrated and free advice from a team of natural resource professionals. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Development Authority

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Georgia Development Authority makes loans to benefit the agricultural community of Georgia. They offer agribusiness loans, land and equipment loans, and alternative loans (refinance debts, provide education of children). Financial Statewide Georgia

Georgia Dairy Goat Breeders Association

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Georgia Dairy Goat Breeders Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping dairy goat owners take care of and improve their herds by educating breeders and promoting dairy goats. They empower members and non-members by creating opportunities for youth, breeders, and those interested in learning more through educational and youth programs, local farm tours, dairy goat shows, and more. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Cotton Commission

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Researchs, promotes, and educates cotton producers Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Corn Growers Association

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Resources and networking for corn growers around the state Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Conservation Tax Credit Program

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The Georgia Conservation Tax Credit is a financial incentive for landowners to help protect Georgia’s natural resources. Landowners who donate fee-title lands or permanent conservation easements to a government entity, state agency, or a Land Trust Alliance-accredited land trust may apply for a credit against their state income taxes. Financial,Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Citrus Association

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Network for growers and diversification Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Cattlewomen's Association

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Georgia Cattlewomen Association’s purpose is to educate, promote, and protect the Georgia cattle industry. GCWA serves as a voice for Georgia’s female farmers, ranchers, family members, business partners, extension agents, teachers, and other industry professionals. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Cattlemen's Association

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Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) is the state cattlemen’s association whose mission is to unite and advance the cattle industry in Georgia through legislative representation, producer education, market development and community events. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Beef Board

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The Georgia Beef Board maintains and builds demand for beef and beef products within Georgia by enhancing beef's image and satisfying the consumer's needs. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Agriculture Land Trust

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The Georgia Agricultural Land Trust protects farmland from disappearing and provides sustainable formulas for the future of Georgia farms. Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Georgia Agricultural Tax Exempt Card

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The Georgia Agriculture Tax Exemption (GATE) is a program created through legislation, which offers qualified agriculture producers a sales tax exemption on agricultural equipment and production inputs. Qualified farmers and agricultural producers can apply to receive a certificate showing that they are eligible for this exemption. Financial Statewide Georgia

Georgia AgrAbility

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Georgia AgrAbility educates and assists Georgia's farmers, farm workers and their family members that have disabilities so they can increase their independence and productivity. Health,Disability,Safety Statewide Georgia

Farmer Fund

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The Farmer Fund is a financial relief fund for natural disaster and medical emergencies. Part of Georgia Organics. Financial,Weather,Disaster Statewide Georgia

Emory Farmworker Pop-up Clinics

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Physician assistant program offering care to migrant workers in rural Georgia Health Statewide Georgia

Black Farmers Network

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network for Black farmers to share stories, products, and services across the Black Belt Region Farm Operations National Georgia

Athens Land Trust Farm Business Support Program

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Athens Land Trust Farm Business Support Program helps with farm business development in Northeast GA Financial Statewide Georgia

Athens Land Trust Farm Business

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Access to land, training and resources for minority beginning farmers Financial Statewide Georgia

AgLanta

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Help urban farmers find land on the power company right aways Farm Operations Statewide Georgia

Ag South Farm Credit

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Land, farm, & home loans Financial Statewide Georgia

Ag Georgia Farm Credit

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Current loan opportunities available through AgGeorgia include Real Estate & Farm Improvement Loans, Operating Loans, Equipment Loans, Irrigation Loans, Livestock Loans, and special loans for Young, Beginning, Small, and Minority (YBSM) Farmers. Financial Statewide Georgia

Funding Acknowledgements:
USDA-NIFA Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network
Award # 2020-70028-32730