Helping farmers and families thrive
Rural life is often portrayed as an idyllic throwback to simpler times,
where communities and neighbors come together in times of crisis and hardship.
While the characterization of the tight-knit small town may ring true in many
cases, rural communities still face all of the same modern-day challenges and
adversities as their urban counterparts. When they do, they are often isolated
by distance from resources and services tailored to aid their unique needs when
they are faced with health, financial or other stressful matters.
At the University of Georgia, we are committed to helping the rural
communities in Georgia and the producers, farmers and citizens who are the
backbone of their communities. We are also happy to support the state's rural
economy by investing in Georgia’s No. 1 industry, agriculture.
Resources to help you grow stronger
The following are a collection of articles, resources and programs we have gathered to assist with issues from maintaining good mental and physical health to juggling economic, educational or lifestyle concerns. For a printable reference to these materials and the Georgia Crisis and Access Line, download the Rural Georgia: Growing Stronger PDF flyer.
