A Caribbean–Georgia Farm Experience: Learning, Growing, and Building Community Through food2/6/2026   Farm Potlock at Que Sera Farms Last June 2025, I had the opportunity to travel to Atlanta, Georgia, to visit Love is Love Farm, and it turned into one of the most inspiring farms I’ve visited so far in my farming journey.
From the moment I arrived, their team welcomed me like family. Love is Love Farm is a certified organic operation with an incredible commitment to community, sustainability, and thoughtful farm design. During my visit, I was able to learn firsthand about their thriving cut-flower markets, explore their cooperative ownership model, and see how intentional investment in infrastructure can transform a farm’s productivity. Walking through their greenhouses, irrigation systems, market plots, and harvest packing areas opened my eyes to what’s possible with long-term planning. Every system on the farm felt purposeful — built not just for efficiency, but for resilience. As a Caribbean farmer working on smaller, evolving spaces, it gave me a new perspective on scaling responsibly while maintaining the heart of a farm. www.loveislovefarm.com One of the most meaningful parts of that experience was how we first connected which is through the SE TOPP Mentorship Program. It's a program that links organic-transitioning producers with certified organic mentors. That connection laid the foundation for a relationship that continues to grow across regions and cultures. Mentorship Program - TOPP. Bringing the agricultural exchange Home to Que Sera Farms. This week, the exchange came full circle when Joe, one of the owners of Love is Love Farm, visited Que Sera Farms here in St. Thomas. It was powerful to show him our work through Caribbean eyes — from the restoration of historic rock terraces that tell the story of our families, to the food forest installation I did in Hull Bay. Hideaway Farm We toured local farms together, shared conversations with growers in our community, and explored what agriculture looks like on a small island where creativity and resilience are part of everyday survival. What made the visit especially meaningful was how naturally knowledge flowed in both directions. Joe brought seeds to share, and we exchanged farm merchandise — small gestures that symbolized a much larger idea: agriculture is strongest when it’s rooted in relationships. Why These Exchanges Matter. Farming can sometimes feel isolating, especially in island communities, but experiences like this remind me that we’re part of a larger movement of growers across the Caribbean and beyond. Learning about cooperative ownership, organic practices, and diversified markets helps shape the vision for Que Sera Farms as we continue to grow. More than anything, this exchange and mentorship program reaffirmed that agriculture isn’t just about production — it’s about culture, mentorship, and building bridges between communities. I’m deeply grateful to the team at Love is Love Farm for their generosity, and excited to continue nurturing this partnership as we both grow stronger, more connected farms.
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