Welcome to aGROWKulture, where urban farming meets community empowerment in the heart of Atlanta. Founded in May 2020, our farm is a vibrant hub dedicated to cultivating fresh produce and fostering educational farm experiences for all ages.
About Us
Who We Are:
We are a passionate team led by Kendall Rae Johnson, the youngest certified farmer in the U.S., dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and inspiring the next generation of eco-conscious leaders.
What We Do:
At aGROWKulture, we grow a diverse range of fresh fruits and vegetables and produce Kendall's Beelicious Honey. Our farm also offers unique educational programs—including school tours and farm animal experiences—designed to connect people with nature and the food cycle.
Why We Do It:
Our mission is to empower youth and communities through hands-on learning and sustainable farming practices. We believe in the power of agriculture as a tool for education, environmental stewardship, and community resilience.
Where it all began, from broken collard green stems.
Kendall Rae Johnson has been recognized in the state of Georgia for her urban agriculture efforts and was awarded a statewide resolution, “Kendall Rae Johnson Day,” on March 23, 2023, by the State of Georgia. Her inspirational story has been featured in youth magazines such as Highlights Kids Magazine, Georgia Magazine, City Lifestyle Magazine, The Atlanta Voice, Agritourism Life Magazine, New Moon Magazine, and Jack & Jill Magazine.
Kendall Rae Johnson’s story continues to shine in agriculture, serving as an inspiration and aspiration for generations now and to come. She has also founded her nonprofit organization, Kendall Rae’s Green Heart, to help influence youth in agricultural practices, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and agricultural career pathways. This is only the beginning of her journey.
Photo Credit: Tennessee State University Communications Department
A "Magical" experience
from a tiny seed.
In 2018, at the tender age of three, Kendall Rae Johnson found herself in the heart of her family's kitchen, surrounded by the tantalizing aromas of home-cooked meals. With her father, Quentin, as her guide and the spirit of her great-grandmother Laura "Kate" Williams as her inspiration, Kendall Rae embarked on a culinary journey that would leave an indelible mark on her young heart.
Guided by her father's expert hands and the timeless wisdom of her great-grandmother, Kendall Rae learned the importance of honoring every part of the food cycle. Even though she couldn't quite conjure her great-grandmother’s face from memory, Kendall Rae clung to her words like precious heirlooms: "Don't throw my collard green stems away; put them back in the dirt," she would often hear, planting the seeds of a future passion deep within her soul.
As Kendall Rae grew, so did her fascination with the transformative power of agriculture. The simple act of returning collard green stems to the earth sparked a fire within her, igniting a passion for urban farming that would shape her destiny forever. From those early days in the kitchen to the bustling streets of Atlanta, Kendall Rae's journey became one of discovery, growth, and boundless possibility.
In 2021, Kendall Rae Johnson’s story with aGROWKulture went viral, and ever since, she has been featured on websites, television, and radio stations around the world. She has appeared on ABC World News Tonight with David Muir, Channel 11 Alive, Fox 5 Weather Channel, Fox 5 Atlanta, WSB-TV, Good Morning America, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Nick News, MSNBC with Zerlina, E.W. Scripps with Jesse Cohen, BNC’s AMplified with Aisha Mills, CNN, CNN+, Denver 7, KSBY News, News One, Yahoo News, Blavity News, TheGrio, Atlanta News First (with Master Beekeeper Bill Crumpler), and has been interviewed by Big Tigger and The Big Tigger Morning Show, KidsGardening, Creative Loafing, The Hype Magazine, WABE Radio, Southern Living, USA Today, The Washington Post, Farm Monitor, Farmer.gov, Black News, Aspire TV, Travel Noire, Inspire More, The Shade Room, and Gardenerd with David Newsom. She has also been mentioned by former First Lady Michelle Obama.
In addition, Kendall has appeared as a young farmer and speaker for the American Community Garden Association (ACGA), The Phytobiomes Conference, The Breman Museum, and a host of schools and community organizations.
