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The winestore. concept was developed over 19 years ago with the goal being to create a wine store that was friendly to everyone. They looked at how they could brighten up the stores, make them easy to walk through, and allow people to even taste the wines before they bought them.

The winestore. believes to its core that you shouldn’t have to spend thirty or fifty dollars to get a really good bottle of wine. The Winestore stands by the everyday guarantee: everything sold will be priced at the lowest retail prices in North Carolina and Georgia and on many things the lowest price in the United States. Also, it prides itself on listening to the people who walk in our doors, finding out what they like, and bringing it to them at the best possible price.Matt Lippard of Winestore. Dunwoody will join us to share insights on the evening’s wine pairings. With more than 15 years of experience owning and operating restaurants and a lifelong passion for supporting local farmers, Matt transitioned into wine retail during the pandemic. Today, he brings that same dedication to quality and community to Winestore. Dunwoody.

 

Exquisite Delites is a premier catering company dedicated to creating unforgettable culinary experiences for any event. From intimate gatherings to large corporate functions, they specialize in crafting bespoke menus that showcase fresh, high-quality ingredients and innovative flavors. Their team of passionate chefs and attentive staff work closely with clients to understand their vision and deliver a seamless, delicious, and visually stunning catering service. Exquisite Delites is committed to excellence, ensuring every detail is handled with precision and care to make your special occasion truly exceptional.

Kendall Rae Johnson is making history as the youngest certified farmer in the United States. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Kendall Rae’s passion for agriculture began at the age of three, sparked by the wisdom of her late great-grandmother, Laura “Kate” Williams, who lovingly encouraged her to “put collard greens back in the dirt.”

What started as a few collard green roots on her family’s patio porch garden has blossomed into a full-fledged urban farming movement. Today, Kendall cultivates a thriving garden filled with cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, and her signature collard greens, inspiring thousands of young people to connect with the land, grow their own food, and see farming as a pathway to entrepreneurship and sustainability.

As the founder of Kendall Rae’s Green Heart Corporation, she has empowered over 400 students and nurtured 54+ youth entrepreneurs through hands-on agricultural education, sustainability programs, and business mentorship.

Key Achievements:

  • Youngest Certified Farmer in the U.S.
  • Founder, Kendall Rae’s Green Heart Corporation
  • USDA’s First Urban Agriculture Youth Ambassador
  • Author of I’m Growing Places
  • Launched Kraezy Good Tomato Sauce – Easy Kid Cooking
  • Featured on Good Morning America, Ellen, CNN, Sesame Street & more
  • Honored with “Kendall Rae Johnson Day” in Georgia (March 23rd, 2023)
  • Recognized by Michelle Obama & Kamala Harris
  • Speaker & Advocate for Youth in Agriculture & Sustainability

Georgia Farm Bureau is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for producers and consumers by being the champion of agriculture. They believe a thriving domestic agriculture industry leads to healthy communities and a healthy economy and is the key to enhancing life for all Georgians. Since their founding in 1937, Georgia Farm Bureau has been the voice of family farmers, rural communities, and consumers in Georgia, helping people better understand where their food comes from. Access to fresh, locally grown food and fiber is important to everyone. By empowering farmers to tell their story to lawmakers, leaders and to the general public, Georgia Farm Bureau intends to build an environment where Georgians can rely more on our neighborhood farms and less on exports from other countries.

The Georgia Farm Bureau has offices in 158 Georgia counties and reaches every corner of the state. Its impact comes from its grassroots infrastructure, which informs and powers everything that they do.  They work with farmers and individuals on the local level to understand what policies and programs are needed, and then implement those on a widespread, coordinated scale.