To partner with diverse people, primarily refugees/immigrants, to grow fresh food for their families and local marketplaces

The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $694,789 Cooperative Agreement under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) to Global Growers Network, Incorporated, a woman-owned nonprofit organization. This award supports Global Growers Network's efforts to partner with diverse populations, primarily refugees and immigrants, to grow fresh food for their families and local marketplaces in Georgia.

The funding enables Global Growers Network to provide a range of comprehensive services, including access to farmland, agricultural skills training, market navigation assistance, connections to USDA resources, farmer mentorships, financial literacy training, and microenterprise coaching. The organization also collaborates with partners to expand sales programs, develop marketing plans, host agritourism events, improve aggregation and distribution infrastructure, implement food waste reduction strategies, and provide resources for record-keeping, food safety, and market readiness certification. Additionally, Global Growers Network participates in sub-grant awards to deliver farmer-to-farmer mentorship programs, organic transition training, and technical assistance to support organic farming practices.