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  • Taylor Warren, a farmer at Peachtree Farms for three years, showcases the potted plants they grow from seeds. The farm has raised beds that grow different plants like eggplant, okra and green beans along with a greenhouse for tomatoes. Currently, there are 15 farmers working at the farm cultivating the crops.
  • The greenhouse at Peachtree Farms sits between raised beds full of produces in the back of an office park. The mission of Peachtree Farm is focused on fostering the independence of farmers, both through job training and opportunities for independent living.
  • Joe Twiner, executive director of the non-profit Peachtree Farms, welcomes visitors, farmers and volunteers before the groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 23. Twiner's college experience studying education and graduate focus on disability studies and human rights helped him to step into a place of leadership at Peachtree Farms in 2021. The nonprofit was started by the Twiner family, who worship at St. Jude the Apostle Church, Sandy Springs.
  • Farmer, John Gross, celebrates with visitors and volunteers at the groundbreaking for housing at Peachtree Farms on Sept. 23. Three houses for the farmers will soon be built on the farm and will help promote independence, community involvement, and sustainability for adults with disabilities.
  • Joey Newton, one of the first farmers to volunteer at Peachtree Farms, shows his mother, Terry Newton, the coop where 9 chickens live and produce eggs.

Taylor Warren, a farmer at Peachtree Farms for three years, showcases the potted plants grown from seeds. The farm has raised beds that grow plants like eggplant, okra and green beans along with a greenhouse for tomatoes. Currently, 15 farmers work there. Many area Catholics volunteer at Peachtree Farm, which provides job training for people with disabilities. Photo by Julianna Leopold

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Farm program growing crop of homes for those with disabilities

Peachtree Farm is fostering the independence of farmers, through job training and opportunities for independent living. The program recently broke ground on a housing project to address one of the challenges for parents who worry about where their adult children will live. Many area Catholics volunteer for the program to work alongside those with disabilities.

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