Southern Soil magazine celebrates the local food movement of Southeast Georgia. In this issue, we explore the meaning of "agritourism": what it means and why it matters! Meet Captain Charlie Phillips and learn about clam farming and why Coastal Georgia is the perfect environment for growing these shellfish. Get to know about the Department of Agriculture's Georgia Grown program and ways local business owners and communities are partnering with the program to encourage tourism and business growth. Learn about the saw palmetto and the role of this important native plant. Take a tour of three of Savannah's local breweries and learn about how craft brews contribute to the local farming community. Get Rebekah's Some Kinda Good recipe for using fresh Georgia shrimp! And read about Chef Todd Richards' beautiful new cookbook highlighting his own food journey, Soul.
