Welcome to the Farm Resource Center
The Farm Resource Center at Food Well Alliance equips urban farmers across metro Atlanta with tools they need to succeed.
We offer a variety of resources and direct support throughout the year:
Tools
Check out BCS tractors and attachments through our partnership with the Atlanta ToolBank. Start by registering for a training session.
Mechanical Assistance
Have a bigger project for your farm? Tractor operator Small Farmer at Large can help. See how to request mechanical assistance.
Farm Labor Support
We currently offer farm support through our Farm Labor Stipends. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply.
Farm Compost
The 2025 compost delivery request period is now closed. Requests will reopen in 2026, so stay tuned for more information.
Farm Grants
Every year, Food Well Alliance distributes two types of grants to farmers in the five-county metro Atlanta area. The Farm Forward Grant provides $25,000 to two farmers annually to support large-scale projects. The Farm Support Grant offers $8,000 to multiple farms to fund smaller improvements.
By offering two grants, Food Well can reach more farms while also investing in larger projects that enable farmers to scale and strengthen their businesses so they can continue providing healthy, local food to communities.
Applications open each fall, with funds distributed ahead of the following spring growing season.
Want to stay up to date about our resource offerings? Sign up for our farmer resources email list here.
Upcoming Events
Additional Resources
Photo by Caleb Jones at Grow with the Flow Farm
Metro Atlanta Farm Resource Bank
Check out Food Well’s resource document, which includes contact information from key representatives at organizations supporting farmers. You’ll also find links to grants, tools, and educational resources for small-scale farmers.
We do our best to keep this document as up-to-date as possible. If you know of a resource that’s missing, please email Kalia Henry at kalia@foodwellalliance.org.
Photo by Caleb Jones at Canaan Farms
Request an Orchard Planing
Food Well is dedicated to increasing the sustainability of community gardens and urban farms. We believe community orchards are a powerful way to grow long-term food access, especially in spaces where food production hasn’t yet taken root.
Farms can apply for an orchard planting at no cost. In return, the orchard must directly benefit the surrounding community through food donations, public harvests, or community education. Learn more about eligibility and submit your application here.
Photo by Caleb Jones at Fresh Harvest Farm
On Farm Safety
Protecting your food from possible contamination is important to maintaining your health. Here are some resources to help you stay safe.
A complete guide to food safety from the National Young Farmers Coalition
Food safety how-to’s from Global Growers Network:
Guidelines for personal protective equipment for composters, originally developed for Avian Influenza
Photo by Caleb Jones at Center for Children & Young Adults Farm
Are you looking to offer online orders?
Here are several options:
The National Young Farmers Coalition also reviewed several platforms in their Farmers Guide to Direct Sales Software Platforms.
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