Athens Land Trust conserves, empowers, & sustains communities through responsible and visionary land use.
The West Broad Farmers Market is geared towards building a neighborhood-based economy by providing a retail space for under-served farmers and food-based small business owners. On any given Saturday morning, you can find fresh produce, baked goods, local artisans, fresh cut flowers, live music, wifi, cooking demos, sustainable gardening workshops, yoga in the garden, and more!
A Farm Share is a great way to incorporate fresh local produce into your diet, and to support small farmers in your community. You pay the full cost of your Farm Share at the beginning of a season, and then you pick up your weekly box of food at either the West Broad Farmers Market (Saturdays) or Williams Farm (Fridays).
Our Farm Share is a relationship between our farmer network and our customers, or Farm Share “members.” By purchasing a Farm Share membership, you will be supporting local businesses.
With land that is community-owned and driven by community interests, our goal is to create healthy communities and forge partnerships to effect positive change across Athens, Georgia.
What is a Land Trust?
courtesy of National Community Land Trust Network
Athens Land Trust is a Community Land Trust (CLT). “CLTs are nonprofit organizations—governed by a board of CLT residents, community residents and public representatives—that provide lasting community assets and permanently affordable housing opportunities for families and communities.
CLTs develop rural and urban agriculture projects, commercial spaces to serve local communities, affordable rental and cooperative housing projects, and conserve land or urban green spaces.
However, the heart of their work is the creation homes that remain permanently affordable, providing successful homeownership opportunities for generations of lower income families.”
What's Happening at ALT
Open House!
Help us celebrate the completion of new energy-efficient, affordable homes that will be sold to low-to-moderate income 1st time homebuyers!
Family Day at the Market
Join us for Family Day at West Broad Farmers Market on Saturday, July 26! There will be photo sessions, a raffle, and activities for the whole family!
Saturdays at the Market
Join us at our weekly farmers market on Saturday mornings from 9 AM to 1PM for a variety of fresh produce, flowers, artisan goods, and ready-made foods!
Harvest Moon 2019
Save the date! This year’s Harvest Moon Dinner will take place on Sunday, October 13th, 2019 at the picturesque Williams Farm. Stay tuned for more info!
Volunteer with Us!
Learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved with ALT and the Athens community.
Affordable Housing Info Sessions
Join us for an info session on ALT's Affordable Housing Program! Sessions available twice monthly.
Upcoming Events
Help Us Create Healthy Communities
Your donation supports the causes of food justice, land conservation, affordable housing, and economic opportunity for all.
Our Impact
With over two decades of work with the Athens community, together we’ve made significant progress toward improving access, health, and wealth.
acres permanently protected by ALT conservation easements
families have become first-time homeowners
volunteer hours across all ALT programs in the past year
Find Us
We’re right off Prince Ave, a few blocks from downtown, in a light blue house up on Pope Street. We welcome your visit!
