Global Growers Network

What Global Growers Network does

Global Growers Network, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 46-2247454) headquartered in Decatur, Georgia, that operates a community-agriculture network serving primarily metro-Atlanta, DeKalb, and Rockdale County. Founded in 2010 when refugee families established the first shared farm (originally Umurima wa Burundi), the network now spans seven urban gardens and farms plus a 22-acre certified organic co-farm in Rockdale County that hosts nine co-farm businesses, the Harvest View Event Center, and outdoor learning facilities. The organization engages approximately 200 growers and food systems leaders drawn from diverse cultural and agricultural traditions, producing culturally significant crops (e.g., bitter gourd, chayote, amaranth, roselle, bok choy) alongside mainstream produce for family consumption and sale.

The core offering is the grower network itself, augmented by curated farm and garden experiences (corporate, K-12, university, and family programming starting at a $250 donation minimum), the Harvest View Event Center (venue rentals ranging $450-$1,400), monthly Farm Stand Fun Day events, and an annual fundraising gala (A Meaningful Feast) that reportedly raises nearly $100,000 per event. Programs also include apprenticeships, volunteer days, and a Perennials monthly donor subscription.

The revenue model is hybrid: produce sales to local markets and restaurants, transaction-based venue and experience fees, an annual gala, and donations/grants (including a $749,997 USDA award in 2021 and a $7,500 Delta Community Credit Union contribution in 2023). Distribution is community- and event-led, with institutional buyer access enabled through a CommonMarket SE partnership and academic ties via Emory University.

Name

Global Growers Network

Legal name

Global Growers Network, Inc.

Website

https://globalgrowers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Growers Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 200+-grower network across seven urban gardens and a 22-acre organic co-farm in metro-Atlanta, producing culturally significant food for refugee and immigrant families while running curated experiences, venue rentals, and farm-stand sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Agriculture Services

NAICS

Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112), Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover (111419), Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative) (BPAGALAD), Organic Greenhouse & Protected Crop Farming (High Tunnels, Greenhouses) (AFAGAKAD), Sustainable/Regenerative Agriculture & Conservation Practices (EDAOAOAO), Farm-to-Consumer Produce Boxes / CSA Delivery (AFAIANAC)

Keywords

• Urban agriculture network
• Community farming programs
• Farm venue rentals
• Agricultural education experiences
• Culturally significant crops

Headquarters

HQ city

Decatur

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Fresh Produce Sales: Network growers sell fresh produce at farm stands, to local markets, and directly to community members. Sales contribute to the local food economy and grower economic self-sufficiency.
2. Venue and Event Rentals: Harvest View Event Center generates rental income from The Gathering House (up to 50 people), Pond View Pavilion, and Event Green. Base rental prices range from $450-$1400. Net proceeds support the nonprofit's mission.
3. Curated Experiences: Fee-based farm experiences for corporate groups, schools, and families. Basic group experiences have a suggested donation minimum of $250, averaging about $15 per participant. Additional costs for venue rentals and add-ons.
4. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 46-2247454), Global Growers Network relies on charitable donations, including monthly Perennials donor program, employer matching, and likely grant funding.
5. A Meaningful Feast Fundraising Event: Annual gala event raising nearly $100,000 per event through ticket sales and sponsorships to support farming programs and network operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Global Growers Network operates a community agriculture nonprofit that manages seven urban gardens and a 22-acre certified organic co-farm in metro-Atlanta, supporting 200+ refugee and immigrant growers in producing culturally significant and traditional foods. The organization supplements its farming operations with venue rentals at the Harvest View Event Center, curated farm and garden experiences for corporate and educational groups, monthly Farm Stand Fun Days, an annual fundraising gala, and a Perennials monthly donor program.

Product overview

Global Growers Network operates as a network-plus-experiences nonprofit organization. The core offering is its network of 200+ farmers and food systems leaders managing seven urban gardens and farms (Rockdale Organic Co-Farm, Indian Creek Market Farm, and Decatur's Kitchen Garden). Supplementary programs include Curated Farm and Garden Experiences for corporate and community groups, the Harvest View Event Center venue rental service, monthly Farm Stand Fun Day events, the annual A Meaningful Feast fundraising gala, an Apprenticeship Program, and the Perennials monthly donor community. This is not a technology product but a community agriculture nonprofit offering farming operations and experiential programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Harvest View Event Center: Event venue at Rockdale Organic Co-Farm offering retreat house, pavilion, and event green rentals for farm-based events and gatherings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ families and food systems leaders growing fresh food for families and local markets
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Working Farms FundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership to secure property in Rockdale County for the 22-acre Rockdale Organic Co-Farm. The Working Farms Fund helped Global Growers acquire and develop land for agricultural use, enabling the network to expand its farming operations.
• CommonMarket SEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional food hub partner that helps connect local growers to institutional buyers, supporting the local food economy and providing market access for Global Growers network farmers.
• Emory UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing educational opportunities, student involvement, and community engagement. Emory earned national recognition for this community partnership with Global Growers.
• Decatur Legacy ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDecatur's Kitchen Garden is located on the grounds of Decatur Legacy Park near the pond, walking trails and Dairy Barn, providing visibility and community access.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA): California-based nonprofit providing organic farm-business incubation and training to limited-resource, Spanish-speaking farmers on a multi-tenant organic farm. Closely comparable in co-farming real estate model and immigrant-grower focus.
• New Entry Sustainable Farming Project: Tufts University-based program that trains beginning farmers, including refugees and immigrants, in sustainable vegetable production with incubator farm plots and market access support. Highly comparable in farm-incubation and training orientation.
• Soil Born Farms: Sacramento-area urban farm and education center operating an organic farm, education programs, and farmer training. Comparable in combining organic production, education, and community engagement.
• Big Green: National nonprofit that builds learning gardens in schools and supports garden-based education. Comparable in agricultural-education programming and donor-supported nonprofit model targeting food-system outcomes.
• International Rescue Committee (New Roots): IRC's New Roots program supports refugee and immigrant farmers with land access, training, and market connections in cities across the U.S. It is the closest comparable to Global Growers Network in mission, target population, and operating model.
• World Relief: Refugee resettlement agency with agricultural and food-security programs for newly arrived refugees, including garden and farm initiatives. Comparable in serving refugee growers and combining resettlement support with agricultural programming.
• The Food Project: Northeast U.S. nonprofit operating urban and suburban farms that grow food for communities while training youth and volunteers. Comparable in combining sustainable agriculture production with youth/education programming and produce sales.
• Cultivating Community: Portland, Maine-based nonprofit running urban gardens and a New American Sustainable Agriculture Project for refugee and immigrant farmers. Directly mirrors Global Growers' combination of food production, grower training, and culturally rooted programming.

Broad incumbents

• Heifer International: Large global nonprofit working on sustainable agriculture, food security, and smallholder farmer livelihoods. Overlaps thematically with Global Growers' mission but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Pie Ranch: Bay Area farm-based education nonprofit that trains beginning farmers and hosts school and community programs. Comparable in farm-as-classroom model combining sustainable agriculture, education, and community engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClgULqC1xX4qjXJ0VxFq2dA
• Facebookfacebook.com/GlobalGrowers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-growers-network-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/globalgrowers

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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