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
Rooting for Community Camp
RFC Camp is a two week long Summer camp for youth ages 8-12. The 2nd week of RFC Camp is in full swing! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages to get updates on what our campers are up to over the next week!
Learn About the Community Revolving Loan Fund!
Join us for our monthly info sessionto learn all about the CRL Fund for minority business owners.
Affordable Housing Info Sessions
Join us at one of out bi-monthly info sessions to learn about our Affordable Housing program, ask questions, and pick up an application!
Volunteer with Us!
Learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved with ALT and the Athens community.
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!
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!
