We recently wrapped up our virtual learning series on AfroIndigenous Farming and NRCS Practices which concluded on July 16. This series was an incredible opportunity to connect ancestral agricultural wisdom with modern conservation programs. Over the course of the sessions we explored how traditional land care matches up with formal federal conservation standards. The goal was to give growers the knowledge needed to access resources while staying true to ecological traditions

July 27, 2026 Atlanta, GA Picture a room full of Atlanta residents on graduation day, not in caps and gowns, but in the safety vests and hard hats they've spent weeks learning to wear on real job sites. They've spent evenings and weekends studying panel wattage and racking systems, sitting through First Aid/CPR/AED + OSHA 10 certification, and picturing what a solar career could look like for their families. On July 31, this room will fill again -- for the second time! The Co

July 17-18, 2026 Atlanta, GA This past Saturday was a fantastic experience for our team. We were honored to participate in the 4th Annual Southeast Environmental Justice Summit held at the Grand Hyatt in Atlanta. It was a privilege to co-host the WERiSE Workshop as a featured part of this year's summit. The workshop focused heavily on the power of community led solutions for environmental justice. During the session, critical topics like home weatherization, showing how energ

Our core team recently wrapped up an incredible trip to the USVI and St. Croix was one of our stops. This visit was deeply personal for us, having a direct connection to the island makes the work mean so much more. We traveled to the US Virgin Islands with a clear mission: to see the current state of local farming, share information on NRCS practices and resources, talk about how to get more value out of native fruits and vegetables, and build partnerships that help the commu