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The stories of The Common Market are bigger than just the numbers of meals served or dollars spent on local food. We work directly with individuals who are transforming the food system and create connections between rural and urban communities. As a mission-oriented organization, we lift up these stories to share our impact and inspire further learning.
Meet the Team: Emily Hennessee
Aug 02, 2023
Emily has over 10 years of nonprofit experience working at the intersection of food systems, climate, and public health. Her background in policy, strategy, and program implementation makes her a perfect fit here at The Common Market and the Georgia ACRE Collective, where she works toward building a healthy, climate-friendly, equitable food system for all.
Our 2022 Impact Report
Jun 20, 2023
Our 2022 Annual Report highlights all the ways our organization has helped lift up local agriculture and improve access to healthy food over the past year. Together, with the help of our partners, we invested $13,000,000 in local economies through food purchases and supported 118 family farms across our regions. Be sure to explore the full report to learn more about our diverse programs, team members, and farmers!
Local Food for Schools (LFS)
Jun 01, 2023
A new program from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Local Food in Schools (LFS), provides dedicated funds to connect school food operations with local farmers, ranchers and producers across the state.
Benefits of Farm To School Programs
Apr 14, 2023
Over 4.9 billion lunches are served in schools every year. That makes 4.9 billion opportunities to support local economies and strengthen our kids’ attitudes toward agriculture, food, nutrition, and the environment.