Sustainable growth in urban spaces: The Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture’s role in a changing landscape

Cultivating Curiosity

In this episode, we’re joined by Bethany Harris, director of the Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture, to discuss her vision for the center as it works to meet the growing needs of urban agriculture in Georgia. As cities across the state expand, so does the need for innovative agricultural practices that support sustainable growth and resilient communities. Harris shares how the center is driving collaboration and research across various disciplines to tackle these challenges head-on while supporting future academic programming that will open educational and career pathways for students eager to shape the future of urban agriculture. Tune in to learn how the Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture is working to redefine agriculture’s role in urban areas, building a foundation for thriving cities and a sustainable future.
Resources:

• Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture
• UGA Food Product Innovation & Commercialization Center (FoodPIC)
• UGA Griffin Campus
• UGA Turf Team
• Controlled Environment Agriculture at UGA

Content from CAES:

• Taking Control of the future of agriculture (immersive story)
• From jellyfish to pomegranates: Revolutionizing food processing in Georgia (podcast)

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Produced by Jordan Powers and Emily Cabrera
Edited by Jordan Powers
Music and sound effects by Mason McClintock, an Athens-based singer, songwriter and storyteller who creates innovative soul-pop music that transcends traditional genre boundaries. Hailing from small-town Southeast Georgia, Mason's influences range from the purest pop to the most powerful gospel. Mason is a former Georgia 4-H'er and University of Georgia graduate! Listen to his music on Spotify.

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