03/17/2026
Most people see Goodwill as a thrift store.
But as Daron “Farmer D” Joffe — a leader in regenerative agriculture and community design — shared after visiting Augusta, what’s being built here is something much deeper.
At Edgar’s Acres, you’re seeing the next expression of that mission.
Goodwill of Middle Georgia & the CSRA isn’t just funding job training. It’s building a connected system — from career services and Helms College to Edgar’s Hospitality Group and now agriculture.
This farm is part of that vision.
A place where food, education and hands-on training come together. Where people can learn new skills, build confidence, and explore pathways into hospitality, horticulture, and beyond.
As Daron described it, this isn’t an add-on. It’s a natural extension — a living classroom rooted in purpose, connection, and meaningful work.
🔗 https://daronjoffe.substack.com/p/more-than-a-thrift-store
When you support Goodwill — whether you shop at our retail stores, dine at an Edgar's Hospitality Group restaurant, enroll at Helms College , or visit with Edgar’s Acres — you’re helping grow opportunities from the ground up.
Grow with us. Be part of what’s taking root.
A visit to Goodwill in Augusta revealed an unexpected ecosystem of workforce development, enterprise, and an emerging vision that may soon include agriculture.
