Turn around once, blink twice and a new year is upon us! Maybe I'm showing my age, but it seems like time just flies by and passes us all like we're doing the speed limit on the Atlanta bypass. Whoosh! There it goes.

In the Chinese zodiac, 2026, is the year of the horse…. symbolizing boldness, passion, adventure and forward momentum! According to Google, one of the key traits is "Movement & Action: A strong push to move forward, take initiative, and make bold changes after periods of stillness or waiting."

Seems particularly appropriate for Southern Soil this year.

We've been in a period of stillness for the past few years. But that's all about to change.

We are making bold changes in 2026. New partnerships. New ventures. Big goals. We are taking the initiative to not only lead conversations around our local food systems, but to actively engage in building community and growing the food movement!

Happy New Year to you and yours! Our hope for you is that this year will bring growth, opportunity, and the courage to seize it all!