In this episode, we visit EM Farms in Salem, Georgia, where owner Kaneisha Miller is cultivating fresh produce, preserves, and a sense of community on land that generations of her family have worked. You will hear how EM Farms blends tradition, creativity, and local support to build a sustainable small farm rooted in legacy and resilience.

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Credit: EM Farms

 

EM Farms sits beside a grandmother’s house in the small town of Salem, Georgia, but its reach extends far beyond the property line. For owner Kaneisha Miller, farming is not just about vegetables and markets. It is about carrying forward a family legacy shaped by grandparents, parents, cousins, and neighbors who all played a role in bringing the land back to life.

Although Kaneisha studied agricultural economics, she never expected to run her own farm. What began as an idea to grow collard greens for a food truck turned into a full farming operation producing kale, peppers, eggplant, watermelon, preserves, juices, and more. With guidance from her father and help from extended family and community members, EM Farms grew through trial, error, and shared effort.

Today, EM Farms is more than a place to buy produce. It is a gathering space, an experiment in creativity, and a vision for what small farms can mean in rural Georgia. From pepper jelly and scuppernong preserves to farm-to-table events and seasonal celebrations, Kaneisha is building something her children can grow into, while strengthening the community that helped raise her.

 

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