Food
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From Farm to Food Bank: Watkinsville Couple Brings Fresh Produce to Those in Need
When Dennis Mason and Eleanor Walker, a couple living in Watkinsville, heard there was a need for food at the local food bank, they knew they wanted to do something, even if only on a small scale. It began as a small garden that Mason would tend to in his…
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One in Many: How Paloma Park Stands Out in Downtown Athens
In a neighborhood packed with more than 340 businesses, standing out isn’t easy. Downtown Athens hums with the energy of students, residents and visitors alike — all drawn by the promise of food, drinks, music and charm. But in this fast-paced scene, one spot continues to make a lasting impression:…
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Athens Farmers Market Brings Fresh Food, Community to Creature Comforts
Every Wednesday evening, Creature Comforts transforms into a vibrant hub of local food, community connection and healthy living. The Athens Farmers Market isn’t just about produce, but about people too. Iwalani Falfour, owner and manager at Farm Cart, shares insights on sourcing local ingredients and building relationships with customers and…
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Young Female Farmers Encourages Healthy, Self-Sufficient Farming Practices
Since she was 4 years old, Margo Candelario has been working in the dirt and learning to farm. Coming from three generations of Black women farmers, Candelario started Young Female Farmers on three and a half acres in Bishop, Georgia, approximately 12 miles southwest of Athens, in 2006 as…
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Fighting Food Insecurity: Athens Couple Provides Free, Fresh Food Delivery Service
Courtney Doss, along with her husband, Davon Doss, are on a mission to combat food insecurity in Athens, where the rate of food insecurity is currently at 16.8%. Courtney is the founder of Colored Only Cafe, a home-based pantry where they deliver free food to people in the Athens area.…
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How Indigenous Culture is Preserved Through Native Plants, Language in UGA’s Ethnobotanical Garden
On the corner between South Jackson Street and Baldwin Street sits the Ethnobotanical garden at the University of Georgia. The garden features a variety of edible plants, such as yerba mate, strawberries and blueberries and is in the process of growing bananas, squash, corn and beans. “Almost every plant here…
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Kitchen Gardens: The Fight Against Plant Blindness
Plant blindness is a term that many of us are not aware of, but experience every day. Plant blindness is the lack of awareness of the plants in our environment. This affects aspects of our daily lives, especially when it comes to where our food comes from, who makes our…
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UGA Study: Can Essential Oils Keep Produce Fresh?
Inside the food science building at the University of Georgia, students are working alongside researchers to determine whether there is an organic alternative to traditional methods of shelf life extension. Researchers in UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Laurel Dunn and Faith Critzer, are studying the use of essential…
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Athens Land Trust: Creating Community, Battling Food Insecurity
Food insecurity, the lack of reliable access to affordable, nutritious food, is a pressing issue in Georgia and Athens-Clarke County is no exception to the growing challenge. According to Feeding America, the food insecurity rate in Athens in 2022 was 16.8%, which is higher than the national average. Many local…
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New UGA Alcohol Policy Changes Fan Experience in Sanford Stadium
For the first time in University of Georgia history, football fans are sipping on beers and hard seltzers inside Sanford Stadium while watching the Bulldogs. While some students and fans welcome this decision, others are concerned about fan safety and the impact it will have on the game-day experience. In…