Description
The City of Alpharetta welcomes you to participate in the 2026 Community Agriculture Program. The City of Alpharetta’s Community Agriculture Program operates within the Community Services Division of the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services Department. The mission of this program is to model and inspire the stewardship of natural resources through the use of sustainable practices, while connecting the community through growing food and nature-based education.
The Community Ag Program growing programs available for the 2026 growing season are either Home or Farm Plot growers, and you will choose between growing vegetables, flowers or both. You can grow vegetables or flowers in your home garden, vegetables or flowers in your plot at the farm, or for a little more investment you can grow both! Depending on what you enjoy, there is a program that fits you.
This grower’s program is for at Home Growing
The Home Grower’s Program is tailored to residents who already have a garden plot in their yard, or plan to create one, and would like to join a community of other gardeners who share a common interest. The home plot can be as small or large as you choose. Home members receive the same benefits as Farm Plot Growers, but are simply growing at home.- Flower Growers will receive 20 seedlings, 5 seed packets, and 10 bulbs throughout the season for planting. All our flowers are grown from seed and grown specifically as cut flower varieties.
- Vegetable Growers will receive 30 seedlings and 10 seed packets throughout the season for planting. All the vegetable seedlings are grown at the Farm from seeds.
All growers will be invited to participate in the seed and plant distributions, have access to classes and workshops, and be informed about the events that take place throughout the year. The program fees go toward the costs of the program and are not tax deductible.
MEMBER'S RESPONSIBILITY:
- Annual program participation fee
- Completion of community service hours at the Farm, which may include scheduled work days or hosting an educational class for the community
- Maintaining current address, email and phone numbers with the Community Agriculture Coordinator
SEED & PLANT PICKUP
February 21-28 Spring Seeds
March 12-21 Spring Transplants
April 12-19 Summer Seeds & Transplants
Aug 26-Sept 6 Fall Seeds & Transplants
A set number of community service hours must be conducted to participate in the Community Agriculture Program. This is in addition to maintenance of your plot(s). This will be tracked closely by the Community Agriculture Coordinator. Four community work days are scheduled each calendar year. Participants who do not complete and log community service hours will forfeit their ability to register for future plots. Participants can also use the Point link, located on the farm's website and social media pages to choose volunteer days that work for their schedule. The deadline to complete and report community service hours is December 20, 2026 for all participants.
Farm Plot, Home and Cut Flower Participant Requirements – Four (4) hours of community service time (per plot/member, per year).
Garden Work Days—For your convenience, specific days throughout the season will be designated as community service work days. Work days for 2024 are outlined below.
a. Garden Work Day 1: April 18, 2026, 8 am - 11 am
b. Garden Work Day 2: June 6, 2026, 8 am - 11 am
c. Garden Work Day 3: September 12, 2026, 8 am - 11 am
d. Garden Work Day 4: October 10, 2026, 8 am - 11 am
Completion of this application does not guarantee acceptance. After we receive the application and full payment, the application will be placed in queue, in the order received. Plots are awarded on a first-come basis, once both application and payment are submitted. Applicants will receive confirmation of plot approval via email. Signing of this application confirms receipt and payment of application, as well as commitment to follow through with this process.
You have 14 days after you have received your approval email to request a refund.
This year, you have the option to add a Young Farmer Membership to your registration fee. The fee is $20 for the year, and members receive free registration for all Young Farmer classes, one-on-one consultations from the North Fulton Young Farmer Advisor, and invitation to special events.
Age Group
Adult
Location
900 Rucker Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Instructor
Kristen Orr
Emily Dillard