The Common Market in the News

Organics, Specialty Crops, and Local Food on Display in Senate Hearing

National Sustainable Agriculture Coaltion

In addition to USDA programs that support efforts to develop and promote new markets for locally and regionally produced food and farm products, Haile discussed in his testimony the work they are doing to build a culture of food safety with the producers they work with. He stressed to the Committee that the next farm bill needs to invest more resources into outreach, training, technical assistance and capacity building as it pertains to food safety and producers.

Ep.21: Restoring Access to Local Farm Food

The Story Exchange

Tatiana Garcia Granados started The Common Market to bring farm food to her Philadelphia neighborhood. Now she's taking on the nation's broken food distribution system.

Bake this delicious dessert with Georgia blueberries

The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Katie Chatham, The Common Market Georgia’s procurement manager, says they love working with farms and helping them get into the wholesale market. “We have the flexibility to work with folks who haven’t had access to these customers.”

Celebrating Earth Day With a Budding Partnership

"As individuals and companies, both large and small become more intentional about growing food sustainably, Lily believes agriculture can be something that restores. 'By developing market opportunities for our farmers growing food produced with integrity and respect, we can help transform growing practices and heal communities.'"

Bama Dining Serving Up New Food Options

The University of Alabama News Center

This summer, Bama Dining committed to working with The Common Market to support local farmers and growers in the Southeast. All rice, sweet potatoes, collard greens, frozen blueberries and some apples will be supplied to the dining halls from local growers in Alabama, Georgia and Arkansas. These ingredients can be found in the dining hall marked with new “Locally Grown” identifiers.

Atlanta: Cracking farm to table's chicken-and-egg situation

If successful, The Common Market Georgia’s larger volume sales — projected to reach $1.6 million in 2018 — could help crack another chicken-and-egg situation. That is local food’s promise to help Atlanta build stronger urban and rural places.