As Georgia grows, so does the way we think about agriculture.
What was once farmland becomes neighborhoods. Small towns expand into cities. And with that growth comes new questions about how we manage land, water, food systems and green spaces where people live, work and gather.
Rethinking how cities use land, food and green space
Urban agriculture is not just about growing food in small plots or community gardens. It’s about supporting healthy landscapes, managing natural resources, guiding development and creating connections between people and the systems that sustain them — all within the realities of growing cities.
Based on the University of Georgia Griffin campus, the Center for Urban Agriculture brings together research, UGA Cooperative Extension expertise and community partnerships to support agriculture and natural resources management in urban and suburban areas.
From working with landscape professionals and local governments to equipping Extension agents across the state, the simple goal is to meet communities where they are and help them flourish.
This video offers a quick look at what urban agriculture means today and why it matters for the future of a rapidly changing state.
