Atlantans love to go out and eat. And why shouldn’t we? This is a first-rate foodie town. I love to show off our fine dining to out-of-town guests or sharing a new gem of a restaurant with a friend.  This weekend, when you are dining out (and more than half of us will), why not choose an Atlanta restaurant that supports local farmers?

Did you know there are over 100 organic farms in Georgia? Did you know that if you just $10 per week on Georgia-grown produce (from any source, not just directly from producers), more than $1.9 billion could be pumped back into the state's economy? (Source: Creative Loafing http://tiny.cc/rmmf0)

You've seen the Georgia Department of Agriculture commercials on t.v. asking everyone to support our local farmers. Here is a great way to do it! There are more Atlanta restaurants doing “farm to table” than you think and not just the well-known fine dining establishments. More and more pubs, neighborhood hang-outs, and cafes are joining the local produce movement.   Below is a comprehensive list by county. You won’t find a more current list on the web!  Try one or find a favorite and feel good about supporting our farmers, our soil and our economy. Did I miss one? Please e-mail me so I can update!

When the choice comes down to industrial organic or local, I opt for the local, because it supports much more than good agricultural practice. - Michael Pollan, Author, In Defense of Food