“Community Builders” sponsor the work of Southern Soil, making it possible for us to have this platform for sharing the stories of our local food communities here in Southeast Georgia. Together we have helped connect chefs with local farmers, inform our audience of the importance of local food production and sustainability, shine a light on small farm operations here in the area, and continue to encourage and promote the growth of our local food systems.

These sponsors are a vital part of our commitment to keep our content available at no charge to our audience. We want as many people as possible to have access to information about their local food and the many reasons to choose to support local growers using sustainable and regenerative farming practices.

Halyards Restaurant Group was one of our first supporters and owner Dave Snyder has been a friend to Southern Soil literally since we first got started.

Halyard Restaurant Group is comprised of Halyards Catering and Hook & Knife Charters along with three restaurants located on St Simons Island: Halyards, Tramici and La Plancha. 

Drawing on his relationships with local fishermen and farmers, owner Chef Dave Snyder demonstrates to eager guests that the best ingredients make a tremendous difference in food quality, in the sustainability of the environment, and in the financial strength of the local economy. 

He serves on the Advisory Panel for Snapper/Grouper Species for the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council and has worked with the South Atlantic Fishermen’s Association to improve the sustainability and health of the South Atlantic, the availability of local fish, and the financial future and heritage of the fishing industry.

In 2020, when Covid affected restaurant sales for many local farmers, Dave helped organize and host a farmers market to help connect local residents with locally produced food. 

Dave is deeply committed to community service and serves on multiple boards including the recently formed Georgia Grown Trail 17 which is an agritourism initiative designed to encourage visitors to agricultural-related experiences along the coastal corridor. 

Articles: Table Talk with Dave Snyder (Issue #1 2018), Camp Happy Tummies: comfort through food and hospitality (Issue #1 2019), and Shortening Supply Lines: buying from local farms (Issue #5 2020).

Podcast: A Conversation with Chef, Restaurateur and Fishing Captain Dave Snyder: from Restaurant Staffing Crisis to Sustainable Fisheries and More (Season 2: Episode 3)

If you would like information on becoming a Community Supporter, please contact us today: info@southernsoil.org 912-688-4168