Austell wins agriculture grant | What to know [Video]

AUSTELL, Ga. — Austell is sowing the seeds for a sustainable future, thanks to a $75,000 grant from the Food Well Alliance, to develop a comprehensive City Agriculture Plan. The initiative aims to bolster access to fresh, local food while fostering community engagement and education.

At the heart of this effort is Pat Maxwell’s Place, a restaurant located at 2710 Jefferson Street. Owner Nick Robertson is part of Austell’s steering committee for the agriculture plan and a hands-on advocate for local food initiatives. Robertson’s restaurant integrates produce from its onsite garden into its menu and cocktails and is transforming into a future farmers market, offering fresh, locally grown options to the community.

“Food touches everybody, regardless of culture, background, or income level,” said Emma Hogonnet, Food Well Alliance Policy and Planning Coordinator. “We’re hoping to show people how healthy, cost-effective, and fun it is to grow food, especially as a community.”

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