When Black communities grow their own, the impact can reach far beyond what’s in the basket.
Founded by EliYahu Ben Asa and his family in 2013, atlantaharvest has grown into Atlanta’s first Black-owned farmers market, bringing fresh produce to families while accepting WIC and EBT to keep healthy food within reach. And when a racist act targeted the farm, the community answered by showing up... with shoppers traveling from across Georgia to rally behind the family and what they built.
That support carries even more weight in an industry where Black farmers remain underrepresented. Atlanta Harvest isn’t just helping feed the community... it’s making Black ownership, land and representation more visible in a space where too few of us are still seen.
#LetsDiscuss What can grow when Black communities have the power to feed, serve and invest in themselves? 🖤
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