Southern Farmers Collaborative Group LLC

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Southern Farmers Collaborative Group

Cooperative Farming

The Southern Farmers Collaborative Group promotes Cooperative Farming in the Southeastern United States. By uniting local farmers, we foster sustainable agricultural practices and shared growth. Together, we cultivate not only crops but a strong community, ensuring quality and integrity from field to table.

Southern Farmers Collaborative Group



The Southern Farmers Collaborative Group was born out of a necessity to assist socially disadvantaged farmers and land owners how to maximize the benefits of owning land and not just for paying taxes. In 2018 a few seasoned farmers came together with a few new farmers, land owners and advisor put together the guidelines for operating an organization to help even the playing field for those learning to be sustainable in agri-business.

SFCG: Farming Community



The Southern Farmers Collaborative Group (SFCG) was established on September 14, 2018, and comprises twenty-three (23) farmers, which encompasses 12 counties totaling over one thousand (1,000) acres of land. Commodities grown through these 23 farmers are a variety of fruits and vegetables, herbs, pecans, timber, peanuts, hay, beef, pork, poultry, and eggs. This collaboration produces a variety of value-added products as well.
The mission of the SFCG is to have farmers working together to develop marketable farms to increase profits, improve their quality of life, and facilitate learning for farmers to be sustainable in agribusiness. Through this mission, the SFCG developed three primary goals, which are:
To build a collaboration with marketing and broker abilities.
To create good agriculture practices based on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
To maintain innovative community sustainable farms.
The vision of the SFCG is to have a sustainable collaboration with Fort Valley State University (Georgia’s 1890 Land-Grant institution), University of Georgia (Georgia’s 1862 Land-Grant Institution), non-profits, and Community-based Organizations by improving the economic stability of farms, families, and communities.

Soil Health Workshop_ April 4, 2024

Charlie Backey, owner of Bacalo Farm LLC, is organizing a soil health workshop to promote sustainable farming practices. The workshop will focus on techniques for improving soil quality, fostering biodiversity, and enhancing agricultural productivity to empower farmers with knowledge and tools to cultivate healthier soils for long-term environmental and agricultural benefits.

Soil Health Workshop_ April 4, 2024

Charlie Backey, owner of Bacalo Farm LLC, is organizing a soil health workshop to promote sustainable farming practices. The workshop will focus on techniques for improving soil quality, fostering biodiversity, and enhancing agricultural productivity to empower farmers with knowledge and tools to cultivate healthier soils for long-term environmental and agricultural benefits.

Chestnut Planting

Join us at Roe Edwards Farm for a hands-on planting workshop! All are welcome to participate in this engaging event where we'll plant orchards on March 22-23, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM daily. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or new to farming, learn and contribute to our efforts in cultivating a chestnut orchard. It's a beautiful opportunity to connect with nature, gain practical skills, and be part of our sustainable agriculture journey.

Chestnut Planting

Join us at Roe Edwards Farm for a hands-on planting workshop! All are welcome to participate in this engaging event where we'll plant orchards on March 22-23, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM daily. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or new to farming, learn and contribute to our efforts in cultivating a chestnut orchard. It's a beautiful opportunity to connect with nature, gain practical skills, and be part of our sustainable agriculture journey.

Empowering Agriculture, Together



At the Southern Farmers Collaborative Group, we believe in the power of unity. Through our Cooperative Farming initiative, we bring together farmers from various regions to share knowledge, resources, and innovative techniques. Our collaboration ensures a sustainable and prosperous future for local agriculture, minimizing waste and maximizing yield.

By joining our collaborative network, farmers benefit from shared insights, bulk purchasing power, and a supportive community that prioritizes ethical farming practices. We celebrate the rich agricultural heritage of the Southeast and strive to enrich it further through cooperation and shared success.

Join us in sowing the seeds for a better future, where agriculture thrives through collaboration and the true spirit of community farming.

Shared Knowledge

Harness the collective wisdom of local farmers. Collaborative learning fosters innovation and sustainable growth

Bulk Purchasing

Access better pricing through cooperative buying. Savings on supplies mean more profit and reinvestment in quality farming.

Ethical Practices

Join a network committed to responsible farming. We prioritize the environment and community, cultivating integrity in every crop.

Community Support

Feel the strength of a united agricultural community. Together, we provide encouragement and resources to weather any challenge.