Nestled in the rolling Appalachian hills and valley of northwest Georgia, at Poteete’s Farm we raise free-range, grass-fed beef and provide naturally-grown produce and farm fresh juices for northwest Georgia and beyond.
About the Farm
Poteete’s Farm is a 120-acre, fifth-generation Black farm and ranch deeply rooted in family land in northwest Georgia. For the team at Poteete’s, regenerative agriculture is about repairing the harm caused by people, pesticides, and industrial farming practices.
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Since 1873, the Poteete family have raised Black Angus cattle, grown row crops, and sold produce from their homestead. In 2021, we embarked on a new journey, transitioning towards a regenerative agriculture management plan for both livestock and vegetable production.
We believe in holistic and responsible stewardship of the land and the environment.
Our practices include:
Planting over 300 native trees to enhance our landscape and promote biodiversity.
Planting 13 plots of native seeds through a native seed farming collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Offering fresh, nutrient-dense produce free from harmful chemicals.
Ensuring the well-being of our animals through ethical farming practices and humane livestock treatment.
We're committed to nurturing the land that has sustained our family for generations and ensuring it thrives for future generations. Join us in our mission to farm sustainably and responsibly, honoring the land and the legacy of our ancestors.
About the Farmer
For Trinice, being a good person means seeing the world beyond mere consumption and capitalism. It's about living by principles of ethical stewardship, treating the land with respect, and figuring out what sustainable farming means. Trinice is dedicated to protecting the wildlife on the farm, even when they eat her hibiscus.
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So, this is what happened… Robert Poteete passed away without a will in 2021, and his daughter, Trinice, moved from Rhode Island back to the family land in northwest Georgia. Without a will, it took a while to figure things out and in the meantime, there were cows to feed, fences to fix, taxes to pay, and pastures to mow. With no clue about driving a tractor, wrangling cattle, or growing vegetables, Trinice embarked on an adventure that was as daunting as it was exciting.
Despite her inexperience, she knew one thing for certain: Whatever she did, it needed to connect with her moral code.
These days, Trinice finds joy in sharing the farm with fireflies, and bumblebees (as long as she has her epi pen), and being an active part of the local community, which has proven to be a source of knowledge and joy. Trinice believes in regenerative farming, mellow cows, leaving things better than she found them, and making a positive impact in Polk County, this small corner of the world. If people smile a little more, because their interactions with her and the farm feel meaningful, that's a bonus.
About the Forests
We understand the complexities and responsibilities that come with managing such a precious resource. Our ethical land stewardship is not just a practice but a promise to nurture our forested areas back to health, fostering biodiversity and resilience for generations to come.
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In 2001, our forested land was clear-cut, leaving the once vibrant ecosystem in disarray. Since then, it has been left untouched, allowing nature to begin its slow process of recovery. In collaboration with federal, state, and community organizations, we are restoring these ecologies.