About Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture, & Agency
Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture, & Agency (GA) is a collective of artists, farmers, hobby growers, and community leaders; developing creative collaborations to build infrastructure in South Richmond County, Georgia.
We publish the Urban Pro Weekly (UPW), the Augusta, Georgia, River Region's free bi-weekly newspaper providing news, commentary, arts and entertainment, as well as other intellectually stimulating tidbits.
Food Hubs: Bridging Small Farms, Big Buyers, and the Fight for Food Justice
The source, a transcript from the YouTube video "What Are Food Hubs? - Your Civil Rights Guide," explains the function and importance of food hubs in the agricultural system. Food hubs are described as centralized operations that connect small to mid-sized farmers with broader markets by managing the aggregation, storage, processing, and distribution of local food. Crucially, the source details how these hubs advance civil rights and food justice by improving equitable access to fresh, affordable produce, particularly in underserved communities and food deserts. Furthermore, they work to reduce transportation and economic barriers for both producers and consumers, empowering marginalized farmers and strengthening local economies through community-led initiatives.
3 Oct 2025
(Sep 30 2025) Augusta Committee Meeting: Parks, Finance, and Public Safety
The sources contain excerpts from an Augusta, Georgia Government meeting, covering multiple committee discussions within the local government, including Public Services, Administrative Services, Public Safety, Finance, and Engineering Services. Key topics discussed include the Parks and Recreation Department's initiatives, such as updates on Diamond Lakes Regional Park and a data-driven presentation on the utilization and underutilization of county parks and facilities. Additionally, the administrative session addressed the Charter Review process and the proposed creation of a workshop to discuss protected classes and a "ban the box" policy. The Finance Committee received updates on the implementation of ADP for payroll and engaged in an extensive debate on employee health benefit contribution rates and the proposed creation of a Tax Allocation District (TAD) for Wheeler Road. Finally, the Engineering Committee handled various procurement approvals and addressed road repairs for hurricane damage.
1 Oct 2025
The Seven-Minute Trap: How One Doctor Flipped the Script on Chronic Disease Reversal
This text is a transcript excerpt from an AcresUSA podcast featuring an interview with Dr. Ben Edwards, a former conventional medical doctor who transitioned to an integrated, holistic approach focused on wellness. Dr. Edwards details his journey, explaining how he became disillusioned with conventional medicine's focus on managing symptoms with pharmaceuticals through brief appointments, especially after witnessing the dramatic recovery of patients using natural, root-cause protocols. He advocates for a system based on epigenetics and mitochondrial health, linking chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease to inflammation stemming from poor diet, lack of minerals, and stress, emphasizing the critical connection between soil health and human gut microbiome. The discussion also touches on the historical shift in medical education and agriculture, which Dr. Edwards believes led to the modern health crisis.
Who has been a guest on Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture, & Agency
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Geoffrey Hinton
Augusta Charter Review Committee members
Duncan Johnson Jr
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Simple Housing Enterprise
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