Flint River Fresh

Fresh Food. Fresh minds. Fresh perspectives.

The Flint River Soil and Water Conservation’s urban program is based in Albany, Georgia and began in 2016 with a grant from the National Association of Conservation Districts. In July of 2017, the District hired Fredando Jackson as the Urban Program Coordinator. Over the next several months, Jackson, District leadership, and community partners worked together to build a sustainable foundation for the program. Now, the urban program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization called Flint River Fresh. Flint River Fresh is carrying the District’s vision for urban agriculture conservation in Albany to a new level based on 4 pillars of activity

  1. Youth Engagement

  2. Conservation of Natural Resources

  3. Increased Access to Healthy Foods

  4. Economic Opportunity for Local Farmers

We continue to support Flint River Fresh as it grows and becomes a model for other communities throughout our District and state.

Fredando "Farmer Fredo" Jackson is the Executive Director of Flint River Fresh. Photograph courtesy of Todd Stone Photography.

Fredando "Farmer Fredo" Jackson is the Executive Director of Flint River Fresh. Photograph courtesy of Todd Stone Photography.

In March of 2018, the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District's urban agriculture conservation program formally transitioned into Flint River Fresh. Visit The Flint River fresh website for more information.

 

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