I'm excited to announce that Southern Soil is now an official sponsor of the Forsyth Farmers' Market!

Part of our collaboration will be to help share the stories of the market and introduce the many wonderful people who work hard to bring fresh food to Savannah.

Over the years, I have interviewed and gotten to know many of those involved in the market: from leadership behind the scenes to the farmers and vendors who are the faces of the market and the chefs who shop there. This vibrant community has been a cornerstone of the sustainable, local food movement in Savannah and the surrounding area since it was founded in 2009.

Beyond the year-long Saturday market, FFM has grown to include programs to help improve the accessibility of fresh, whole foods. One of the first in the nation to do so, FFM initiated a token system, allowing shoppers to use their SNAP dollars. Taking it a step further by partnering with Wholesome Wave Georgia, they are able to double SNAP dollars, making fresh foods available to many families in the area who otherwise would not be able to afford them.

Nutrition programming and mobile markets have also played a role in extending the reach and influence of the Forsyth Farmers' Market beyond Saturdays and the park.

We're looking forward to introducing you to some amazing people and sharing the stories of this local food community … stay tuned!!!