--- title: Drawdown Georgia Stories & Studies | Food & Agriculture (2) description: Food & Agriculture | Research and stories related to Drawdown Georgia, and accelerating progress toward net zero greenhouse gas emissions. (2) --- [![Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/drawdown-ga-big-small-color.svg "Drawdown Georgia")](https://www.drawdownga.org/) [![Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/drawndown-ga-logo-bg.svg "Drawdown Georgia")](https://www.drawdownga.org/) ![search\_icon](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/search.svg "search_icon") ![Accessibility](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/helper-logo.png) X Font Resize A- A+ Reset font size Contrast Choose color black white green blue red orange yellow navi Highlight Links Reset - Solutions - [Overview](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/) - [Electricity](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/electricity/) - [Buildings & Materials](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/buildings-materials/) - [Food & Agriculture](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/food-agriculture/) - [Land Sinks](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/land-sinks/) - [Transportation](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/transportation/) - Beyond Carbon - [Overview](https://www.drawdownga.org/beyond-carbon/) - [Economy](https://www.drawdownga.org/beyond-carbon/economy/) - [Equity](https://www.drawdownga.org/beyond-carbon/equity/) - [Public Health](https://www.drawdownga.org/beyond-carbon/public-health/) - [Environment](https://www.drawdownga.org/beyond-carbon/environment/) - Resources - [Trackers + Tools](https://www.drawdownga.org/climate-solutions-trackers-and-tools/) - [Research](https://www.drawdownga.org/drawdown-georgia-research/) - [Grants](https://www.drawdownga.org/grants/?page=1&category=58) - [Videos](https://www.drawdownga.org/videos/) - [Drawdown Georgia Card Game](https://info.drawdownga.org/download-solved-game) - [Blog](https://blog.drawdownga.org) - Join Us - [Subscribe to Newsletter](https://info.drawdownga.org/subscribe-to-the-drawdown-georgia-climate-digest) - [Subscribe to Emissions Data](https://info.drawdownga.org/subscribe-quarterly-county-stats) - [Subscribe to GA Electricity Data](https://info.drawdownga.org/subscribe-electricity-updates) - [Attend Events](https://www.drawdownga.org/events/) - [Donate](https://www.drawdownga.org/donate/) - [About Us](https://www.drawdownga.org/about-us/) - [Overview](https://www.drawdownga.org/about-us/) - [Research Team](https://www.drawdownga.org/about-us/team/) - [Leadership Council](https://www.drawdownga.org/about-us/leadership/) - [Press](https://info.drawdownga.org) - [Partner Initiatives](https://www.drawdownga.org/initiatives/) - [Contact Us](https://info.drawdownga.org/contact-us) - [FAQs](https://www.drawdownga.org/faq/?page=1&category=15) [![facebook](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/drawdownGA/) [![linkedin](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drawdown-georgia) [![instagram](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/instagram.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/drawdownga/) [![youtube](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/youtube-1.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaxwg0_Sb26UBN5CWRSZcCg) # Food & Agriculture (2) Filter by Category [show all](https://blog.drawdownga.org) [Buildings & Materials](https://blog.drawdownga.org/topic/buildings-materials) [Electricity](https://blog.drawdownga.org/topic/electricity) [Food & Agriculture](https://blog.drawdownga.org/topic/food-agriculture) [Land Sinks](https://blog.drawdownga.org/topic/land-sinks) [Transportation](https://blog.drawdownga.org/topic/transportation) [Beyond Carbon](https://blog.drawdownga.org/topic/beyond-carbon) [Research](https://blog.drawdownga.org/topic/research) [People](https://blog.drawdownga.org/topic/people) Filter by Category - [Show All](https://blog.drawdownga.org) - [Buildings & Materials](https://blog.drawdownga.org/topic/buildings-materials) - [Electricity](https://blog.drawdownga.org/topic/electricity) - [Food & Agriculture](https://blog.drawdownga.org/topic/food-agriculture) - [Land Sinks](https://blog.drawdownga.org/topic/land-sinks) - [Transportation](https://blog.drawdownga.org/topic/transportation) - [Beyond Carbon](https://blog.drawdownga.org/topic/beyond-carbon) - [Research](https://blog.drawdownga.org/topic/research) - [People](https://blog.drawdownga.org/topic/people) ### Posts by Topic - [Beyond Carbon (70)](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/beyond-carbon) - [Food & Agriculture (50)](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/food-agriculture) - [People (46)](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/people) - [Electricity (45)](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/electricity) - [Buildings & Materials (39)](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/buildings-materials) - [Transportation (35)](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/transportation) - [Research (34)](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/research) - [Land Sinks (14)](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/land-sinks) - [DDGA News (2)](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/ddga-news) - [In the News (1)](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/in-the-news) - [Read More 19 Mar ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/adding%20compost%20to%20garden%20for%20web-1.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Getting Started with Composting at Home: 7 Simple Tips for Georgia Families Composting is a natural process that transforms organic materials, such as food scraps and yard waste, into nutrient-rich soil. For Georgia families, composting offers a practical way to reduce.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/getting-started-with-composting-at-home-7-simple-tips-for-georgia-families) - [Read More 05 Feb ![screenshot of Meg Darnell and Ben Sterling's video interview with Eriqah Vincent](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Georgia%20Organics%20McIntosh%20Seed%20Climate%20Digest%20Interview%20screenshot.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Beyond Carbon Supporting Local Farmers in Shifting to Climate-Smart Agriculture Practicing climate-smart agriculture can help Georgia farms be more productive and build soils that can absorb more carbon from our atmosphere at the same time. But making changes to established.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/supporting-local-farmers-in-shifting-to-climate-smart-agriculture) - [Read More 08 Jan ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/iStock-1139182784-1.jpeg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture A Guide to Plant-Based Diets in Georgia and Plant-Based Shopping List Adopting a plant-based diet in Georgia offers a unique opportunity to enhance your health, boost kitchen confidence, and take action on climate at the same time. This comprehensive guide is tailored.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/a-guide-to-plant-based-diets-in-georgia-and-plant-based-shopping-list) - [Read More 18 Dec ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Agnes%20Scott%20College%20Solar%20Array.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Electricity Demystifying EVs, Celebrating Farmers Markets + More: Top Blogs of 2024 In 2024, you wanted to learn more about wonky Georgia climate policy, scaling clean energy climate solutions in a way that centers equity, and the inspiring people and organizations behind this.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/demystifying-evs-celebrating-farmers-markets-more-top-blogs-of-2024) - [Read More 11 Sep ![Matthew and Tia Raiford webinar](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/webinar%20screenshot.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture People Savoring Plant-Based Eating with Chefs Tia and Matthew Raiford Is there a better time to enjoy plant-based eating than when summer transitions to autumn, as gardens and farmers' markets overflow with gorgeous fresh vegetables and fruits? It just makes sense to.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/savoring-plant-based-eating-with-chefs-tia-and-matthew-raiford) - [Read More 07 Aug ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/adding%20compost%20to%20garden%20for%20web.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture What Do Georgians Think About Composting? New Research From UGA Are Georgians interested in composting more at home, or participating in municipal or private composting programs? New research conducted by the University of Georgia seeks to understand current.. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Jeffrey D. Mullen, Ph.D.](https://blog.drawdownga.org/what-do-georgians-think-about-composting-new-research-from-uga) - [Read More 24 Jul ![khari diop and eriqah vincent screenshot](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Khari%20Diop%20graphic.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Beyond Carbon People Khari Diop on Community Composting: A Georgia Climate Digest Interview Do you think of composting as something magical and majestic? If not, this conversation with expert community composter and urban farmer, Khari Diop, will change your mind. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/khari-diop-on-community-composting-a-georgia-climate-digest-interview) - [Read More 10 Jul ![Scaling Climate Solutions at Community Farmers Markets in Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Marta-Markets.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Scaling Climate Solutions at Community Farmers Markets in Georgia Did you know that shopping at Community Farmers Markets can be a fun and impactful way to reduce emissions in Georgia? *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/scaling-climate-solutions-at-community-farmers-markets-in-georgia) - [Read More 17 Apr ![food scraps](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Drawdown%20Georgia-%20Food%20Waste%20.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Georgia Composting Council Builds Momentum on Climate Solutions Would you like to see composting continue to grow as a climate solution in the State of Georgia? If so, you’ll want to learn more about the Georgia Composting Council. *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* David Paull](https://blog.drawdownga.org/georgia-composting-council-builds-momentum-on-climate-solutions) - [Read More 20 Mar ![Youth members of ECO-Action pose for a photo](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/ECO%20Action%20Youth%20Close%20up%20young%20people.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Buildings & Materials Beyond Carbon Eco-Action Scales Climate Solutions on Atlanta's West Side What do composting, plant-based diets, and home energy efficiency projects have in common? *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/eco-action-scales-climate-solutions-on-atlantas-west-side) - [Read More 14 Mar ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Coastal%20Wetlands%20Webinar%20graphic.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Land Sinks Transportation Beyond Carbon DDGA News Announcing the 2024 Drawdown Georgia Webinar Series How can we ensure that the clean energy revolution benefits all Georgians, in particular those from previously disinvested communities?  *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/announcing-the-2024-drawdown-georgia-webinar-series) - [Read More 27 Dec ![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/Drawdown%20Georgia-%20Equity%20Drawdown%20Georgia.jpg) *![](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Tag_Green.png)* Food & Agriculture Transportation Buildings & Materials Beyond Carbon Recycling How-Tos, a Climate Solutions Game + More: Top Blogs of 2023 In 2023, you wanted to learn more about climate impacts and solutions, how we’re working to make it work for everyone, and the people behind it all.  *![Author](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/Author_Green.png)* Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/recycling-how-tos-a-climate-solutions-game-more-top-blogs-of-2023) [1](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/food-agriculture/page/1) [2](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/food-agriculture/page/2) [3](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/food-agriculture/page/3) [4](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/food-agriculture/page/4) [5](https://blog.drawdownga.org/tag/food-agriculture/page/5) ## Subscribe to the Drawdown Georgia Climate Digest [![Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/drawdown-ga-big.svg "Drawdown Georgia")](https://www.drawdownga.org/) - Solutions - [Overview](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/) - [Electricity](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/electricity/) - [Buildings & Materials](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/buildings-materials/) - [Food & Agriculture](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/food-agriculture/) - [Land Sinks](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/land-sinks/) - [Transportation](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/transportation/) - Beyond Carbon - [Overview](https://www.drawdownga.org/beyond-carbon/) - [Economy](https://www.drawdownga.org/beyond-carbon/economy/) - [Equity](https://www.drawdownga.org/beyond-carbon/equity/) - [Public Health](https://www.drawdownga.org/beyond-carbon/public-health/) - [Environment](https://www.drawdownga.org/beyond-carbon/environment/) - Resources - [Trackers + Tools](https://www.drawdownga.org/climate-solutions-trackers-and-tools/) - [Research](https://www.drawdownga.org/drawdown-georgia-research/) - [Grants](https://www.drawdownga.org/grants/?page=1&category=58) - [Videos](https://www.drawdownga.org/videos/) - [Drawdown Georgia Card Game](https://info.drawdownga.org/download-solved-game) - [Blog](https://blog.drawdownga.org) - Join Us - [Subscribe to Newsletter](https://info.drawdownga.org/subscribe-to-the-drawdown-georgia-climate-digest) - [Subscribe to Emissions Data](https://info.drawdownga.org/subscribe-quarterly-county-stats) - [Subscribe to GA Electricity Data](https://info.drawdownga.org/subscribe-electricity-updates) - [Attend Events](https://www.drawdownga.org/events/) - [Donate](https://www.drawdownga.org/donate/) - [About Us](https://www.drawdownga.org/about-us/) - [Overview](https://www.drawdownga.org/about-us/) - [Research Team](https://www.drawdownga.org/about-us/team/) - [Leadership Council](https://www.drawdownga.org/about-us/leadership/) - [Press](https://info.drawdownga.org) - [Partner Initiatives](https://www.drawdownga.org/initiatives/) - [Contact Us](https://info.drawdownga.org/contact-us) - [FAQs](https://www.drawdownga.org/faq/?page=1&category=15) - Solutions - [Overview](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/) - [Electricity](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/electricity/) - [Buildings & Materials](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/buildings-materials/) - [Food & Agriculture](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/food-agriculture/) - [Land Sinks](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/land-sinks/) - [Transportation](https://www.drawdownga.org/solutions/transportation/) - Beyond Carbon - [Overview](https://www.drawdownga.org/beyond-carbon/) - [Economy](https://www.drawdownga.org/beyond-carbon/economy/) - [Equity](https://www.drawdownga.org/beyond-carbon/equity/) - [Public Health](https://www.drawdownga.org/beyond-carbon/public-health/) - [Environment](https://www.drawdownga.org/beyond-carbon/environment/) - Resources - [Trackers + Tools](https://www.drawdownga.org/climate-solutions-trackers-and-tools/) - [Research](https://www.drawdownga.org/drawdown-georgia-research/) - [Grants](https://www.drawdownga.org/grants/?page=1&category=58) - [Videos](https://www.drawdownga.org/videos/) - [Drawdown Georgia Card Game](https://info.drawdownga.org/download-solved-game) - [Blog](https://blog.drawdownga.org) - Join Us - [Subscribe to Newsletter](https://info.drawdownga.org/subscribe-to-the-drawdown-georgia-climate-digest) - [Subscribe to Emissions Data](https://info.drawdownga.org/subscribe-quarterly-county-stats) - [Subscribe to GA Electricity Data](https://info.drawdownga.org/subscribe-electricity-updates) - [Attend Events](https://www.drawdownga.org/events/) - [Donate](https://www.drawdownga.org/donate/) - [About Us](https://www.drawdownga.org/about-us/) - [Overview](https://www.drawdownga.org/about-us/) - [Research Team](https://www.drawdownga.org/about-us/team/) - [Leadership Council](https://www.drawdownga.org/about-us/leadership/) - [Press](https://info.drawdownga.org) - [Partner Initiatives](https://www.drawdownga.org/initiatives/) - [Contact Us](https://info.drawdownga.org/contact-us) - [FAQs](https://www.drawdownga.org/faq/?page=1&category=15) - [FAQs](https://www.drawdownga.org/faq) - [Resources](https://www.drawdownga.org/resource-groups/research) - [Stories](https://blog.drawdownga.org/) - [Press](https://info.drawdownga.org/) - [Contact](https://www.drawdownga.org/resource-groups/research/#contact) [![facebook1](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/facebook1.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/drawdownGA/) [![linkedin1](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/linkedin1.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/drawdown-georgia) [![instgram1](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/instgram1.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/drawdownga/) [![youtube](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaxwg0_Sb26UBN5CWRSZcCg) [![Drawdown Georgia](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hubfs/DD_Oct20/drawdown-ga-big.svg "Drawdown Georgia")](https://www.drawdownga.org/) --- © 2026 Ray C. Anderson Foundation - [Privacy Policy](https://www.drawdownga.org/privacy-policy/) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.drawdownga.org/terms-of-use/) [![The Ray C. Anderson Foundation](https://blog.drawdownga.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DD_Oct20/ray.png?width=141&name=ray.png "The Ray C. Anderson Foundation")](https://www.raycandersonfoundation.org)