Platforms & programs
Three connected platforms, one healthier community
From the classroom garden to the clinic to the market stall, our platforms move fresh food and skills through every part of community life.
Platform one
Fresh Start Smart Lab
An interactive learning platform of seven connected labs that follow food from seed to table, plus a Flint River Fresh Backyard Demonstration where learners see every idea at work.
Explore all seven labs
Lab 1: Seed Lab
Where every plant begins: seed saving, germination and the science of starting small.
Lab 2: Water Lab
How water moves from the Flint River to the root, and how to use it wisely.
Lab 3: Grow Lab
Hands-on bed building, soil health and seasonal growing for any space.
Lab 4: Farm Lab
Meet working farmers and learn how local food is raised at scale.
Lab 5: Market Lab
Pricing, packaging and selling: the skills to turn harvests into income.
Lab 6: Kitchen Lab
Cooking workshops that turn fresh produce into simple, healthy meals.
Lab 7: Community Wellness Lab
Connecting food, movement and care to build healthier neighborhoods.
Backyard Demonstration
A living example of home-scale growing that families can copy.
Platform two
FreshRX: Food as Medicine
FreshRx Lab
Food as medicine: produce prescriptions and nutrition education linked to health goals.
FreshShare Produce Box
Weekly boxes of local produce for families, packed with recipes and tips.
Healthcare Partnerships
Clinics and care teams referring patients to fresh food and wellness support.
Community Wellness
Cooking, movement and peer support that build healthy habits together.
Platform three
Market Roots Community Market
Local marketplace
A neighborhood market where Southwest Georgia farmers sell directly to their community.
Resources for small farmers
Support with planning, certifications, equipment and getting to market.
Vendor guides
Clear step-by-step guidance on booths, pricing, packaging and food safety.
Training workshops
Hands-on sessions on selling, record keeping and growing a farm business.