Forage Athens exists to collect and promote information on free and accessible fruit trees in Athens, Georgia. Eating local and eating fruit are amazing ways to help yourself and the community around you. Nearly 1 in 3 adults in Georgia is obese. The foods we eat play a major part in contributing to obesity. Processed foods are more than likely to add to the problem, as they often contain added sugars, fats, sodium and carbohydrates.

Eating natural, non-processed fruits or vegetables is an easy way to stay healthy! Locally foraged fruits are wild foods, so they are safe from genetic modification or heavy levels of pesticides. Local fruits or vegetables contain more nutrients, having traveled a much shorter distance to reach your plate. Consuming any local food also helps the environment by eliminating the energy (mainly fossil fuels) used to transport foods all over the world.