Farming Policy, Climate, and Local Food Connections: American Farmland Trust & Concrete Jungle

Welcome to another Atlanta Foodcast by Georgia Organics! Today, we’re talking food policy and solutions with folks working at the national, regional, and local level.  

First, John Piotti, the president & CEO of American Farmland Trust, an organization dedicated to influencing policy to protect and conserve farmland. American Farmland Trust is a Georgia Organics supporter and business member.

After that, Katherine Kennedy and Nichole Fields-Kyle of Concrete Jungle, which distributes neglected fruits & vegetable to those in need and grocery deliveries to the medically vulnerable during the pandemic. 

We’re thrilled to share their work; we also discuss two opportunities to connect with these organizations:

On Wednesday, April 14 at 8 p.m. EST, John Piotti of American Farmland Trust hosts Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for a conversation on the American Rescue Plan. To register (FREE), visit farmland.org/events/.

Concrete Jungle has several volunteer opportunities in the coming weeks and months, learn more at congrete-jungle.org.

Enjoy this week's episode! We'll be back in another two weeks.