Georgia Resources
University of Georgia Extension
University of Georgia (UGA) Extension extends university research and lifelong learning to communities across Georgia through statewide county offices, supporting Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, and 4-H Youth Development. In partnership with state agricultural and health organizations, UGA Extension’s Mental Well-being initiative delivers research-based education, training, and resources to address critical behavioral health challenges including farmer and rancher stress, rural suicide prevention, substance abuse, opioid prevention, and family well-being to support healthy, resilient agricultural and rural populations.
David Ralston Insitute for BehavioralHealth and Development Disabilities
The David Ralston Institute for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities advances research, education, service, and innovation to strengthen behavioral health and developmental disability systems across Georgia. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and community partnership, the Institute supports workforce development, applied research, policy and program evaluation, and public engagement to improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
Georgia Agricultural Wellness Alliance
Powered by the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center at Mercer University School of Medicine, the Georgia Agricultural Wellness Alliance (GAWA) is a coalition of state agricultural, medical, and educational partners—including the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Georgia Farm Bureau, and UGA Extension. GAWA is dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of Georgia’s farming community by offering specialized resources, mental health training, and community-based support to help farm families manage stress and prevent suicide.
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Established in 1874 as the nation’s oldest state department of agriculture, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is dedicated to supporting Georgia’s farmers, protecting consumers, and ensuring a safe food supply. The agency regulates and oversees a broad spectrum of industries—including animal health, food safety, fuel quality, plants, soil, and pest control—while actively promoting local products through initiatives like the “Georgia Grown” program.
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability
Created by the Governor and General Assembly in 2009, the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and its network of community providers offer treatment and support services to help people with behavioral health challenges achieve recovery by focusing on their strengths. Through uniquely tailored supports and services, we help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities attain independence and lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is a 501c3 non profit organization. We are developing a pipeline for Georgia’s next generation of farmers and agricultural leaders. Through early exposure to agriculture, classroom learning, higher education, farm-based mentorship and professional learning, our programs provide a structured path that fosters growth and sparks passion in agriculture during one’s educational journey.
Georgia Farm Bureau
As a grassroots organization with hundreds of thousands of members across the state, Georgia Farm Bureau stands for the values that make our state special. Georgia Farm Bureau works earnestly to serve our more than 250,000 member families. Being a member makes you a part of our charge, to be a voice for Georgia agriculture. Together we support farm families, locally grown food and faithful stewardship of the land.
