Building a Sustainable Future Together

Growing with Purpose, Serving Our Community

Our Roots and Commitment

Rooted in Family Tradition

Chattahoochee Farmers Co-op began with a simple truth: genuine guidance comes from those who work the land themselves. This business grew out of a multi-generational family farm in Ropeville, Georgia. Years spent tending fields, caring for animals, and experimenting with different crops have given us deep practical experience in every aspect of modern agriculture. As local farmers, we understand the challenges and opportunities across the seasons, because we have faced them side by side with fellow growers.

These roots shape our outlook on every decision - from crop selection and soil conservation to improving water use and integrating new technologies. Sustainability is not just a goal for us, it is a daily practice. By embracing organic methods and responsible stewardship, our team meets USDA Organic Certification standards, building trust with our customers and ensuring food grown with respect for the land. This heritage of hands-on learning and the drive to constantly improve has made our farm and co-op stronger. It defines the authentic, reliable advice we offer our members and clients, strengthening a tradition that looks ahead to the future.

Building a Cooperative Future

The vision behind Chattahoochee Farmers Co-op extends beyond individual success. Our mission is to create a network where farmers, agricultural professionals, and local consumers connect for mutual benefit. As a certified USDA Organic operation, we hold ourselves to the highest standards for clean, safe, and sustainable produce - values that underpin every partnership we form. Cooperation means more than working side by side; it calls for sharing practical knowledge, pooling resources, and promoting innovation in both growing techniques and community outreach.

Through events, workshops, and our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, our co-op shapes a hub for education and growth. Members enjoy not only shared marketing and group buying power but also continuous support as they navigate challenges unique to Georgia's farming landscape. By prioritizing sustainable practices and local impact, we empower every member with tools for resilience in today's market and foster stronger, healthier communities for tomorrow. Collaboration lies at the heart of all we do, ensuring that every harvest is an achievement we celebrate together.

Meet Our Founder

Steven Shrump

Owner | Agricultural Consultant | Project Executive

Owner and commercial farmer, agricultural consultant, licensed residential and commercial building contractor, and project executive with more than 40 years of experience developing, constructing, operating, and improving commercial agricultural and food-production enterprises. Since 1987, Steven Shrump has combined direct farm ownership with construction and consulting expertise to provide full-lifecycle leadership—from site planning and permitting through commissioning, production startup, processing integration, regulatory compliance, and operational optimization.

His experience spans conventional and certified organic field production, high tunnels, commercial greenhouses, hydroponics, aquaponics, indoor vertical farming, post-harvest handling, wash-pack operations, cold storage, food safety, and supply-chain development. He is recognized for translating complex agricultural concepts into scalable, compliant, and commercially resilient operations.