Community Food Forum On Feb. 27 In Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, GA — The city of Alpharetta is teaming up with an organization to determine how community food gardens can be added to bolster access to essential nutrients.

A community food forum will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27 at Alpharetta City Hall. Food Well Alliance has launched a pilot project with the Atlanta Regional Commission to allow communities to brainstorm how they can incorporate agriculture in redevelopment projects.

Residents are invited to share their ideas and learn about the value of community gardens from area urban farmers and food experts. The meeting will explore what would be defined in a city agriculture plan.

Food Well Alliance has other meetings planned throughout February and March. One meeting is planned for Feb. 6 in Pine Lake and another is set for March 2 in Clarkston. Other cities that have submitted an interest in this initiative include East Point, Lovejoy, Lawrenceville and Hapeville. Meeting dates and times for those areas have not been scheduled.

If you're interested in attending the Alpharetta meeting click here to register. You can also visit the Food Well Alliance website to learn more about the organization.

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