Atlanta Urban farmer makes a difference in College Park and beyond
“I want to speak on their behalf and hope to bring forth programs that’s gonna impact urban agriculture across the great nation of ours.”
By Hollis Coker
South Metro
Feb 17, 2022
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“I made a decision that when I went off to college that I would major in agriculture because I figured I could get a job and it wouldn’t be difficult to get a job,” Wilson said. “After spending more than half of my life in agriculture I realized it was the right choice for me.”
The City of College Park is continuously reaping benefits from Wilson’s Metro Atlanta Urban Farm. According to Wilson, the plot of land that used to be a crime haven now houses his organization, giving College Park residents access to fresh food, educational programs, events, and more.
“One of the things that College Park gives Metro Atlanta Urban Farm credit for is reducing the crime on the north end of the city,” Wilson said. “Now it’s a private piece of property that really helps improve the quality of life of those who live near and around the farm.”
After devoting over 12 years of his life to the Metro Atlanta Urban Farm, Wilson was appointed to the Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production Federal Advisory Committee on Jan. 14.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s website, “The Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee will advise the Secretary on the development of policies and outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices; and any other aspects of the implementation of the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production section of the 2018 Farm Bill.”
