Agriculture is the oldest and number 1 industry in Georgia. Its economic impact is more than $74 billion every year, employing more than 399,000 Georgians. For the May installment of “Coffee Conversations”, the “Closer Look” team headed to Community Grounds Coffee Shop. The conversation focused on Georgia’s agriculture industry, exploring what’s thriving and the challenges facing Georgia’s producers and growers. Rose talked with guests about the importance of supporting local farmers, how the economy is encouraging more Georgians to grow their own food, as well as everything you need to know about urban farming in Georgia.

Guests include:

Jeff Delp, the director of economic development for FSC Ministries & Community Grounds Coffee Shop

Doug Deveaux, the CEO and co-founder of AgriUnity

Robert Chappelle, a fifth-generation farmer and the founder of Moby’s Maters

Henry Ostaszewski, a co-founder of Blue 42 Market

Kashi Sehgal, the founder and CEO of Retaaza

Katie Kissel, a co-chair for the board of directors for  Unearthing Farm & Market