--- title: HR 904. Muhammad, Patrick; life, work, and contributions; honor collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr904 cite_as: HR 904, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr904 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr904.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr904/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71963 date: 2025-03-31 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr903.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr905.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr904.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 904 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-31 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Eric Bell - Inga Willis - L.C. Myles - Omari Crawford - Robert Dawson - Lydia Glaize text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR904/2025 upstream_id: 2017629 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - agricultural education - Atlanta homesteading - charter schools - honorary resolution --- # HR 904. Muhammad, Patrick; life, work, and contributions; honor ## Text 25 LC 112 3606 House Resolution 904 By: Representatives Bell of the 75th, Willis of the 55th, Myles of the 126th, Crawford of the 89th, Dawson of the 65th, and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the life, work, and contributions of Patrick Muhammad; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Patrick Muhammad, known as the Principal Farmer, is a pioneering leader in2 Atlanta's homesteading and agricultural education, dedicating over a decade to transforming3 his 31-acre Your Faith Farms into a thriving hub for sustainabl e living and agricultural4 learning; and5 WHEREAS, through his dedication and expertise, he has empowered over 30 families to6 purchase and develop their own farms, fostering a new generatio n of landowners and7 sustainable farmers; and8 WHEREAS, as the Principal of Chattahoochee Hills Charter School, an agriculture-focused9 institution, he inspires young students through hands-on agricu ltural lessons, instilling in10 them the values of sustainability, self-sufficiency, and environmental stewardship; and11 WHEREAS, his impact extends beyond the classroom as his educati onal videos on12 sustainable farming and homesteading have gone viral, reaching millions of viewers and13 sparking widespread enthusiasm for agricultural education; and14 H. R. 904 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3606 WHEREAS, his contributions to the field of agriculture and education have been recognized15 with an Emmy nomination, and his work has been featured on prominent platforms such as16 Netflix's Chicken Soup for the Soul, FOX's Home Free, and a John Deere campaign; and17 WHEREAS, Patrick Muhammad is also a published author, and his forthcoming third book,18 Farming by Faith , is set to further inspire and educate individuals on the prin ciples of19 farming, faith, and self-reliance; and20 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding achievements and lasting21 contributions of Patrick Muhammad be appropriately recognized and celebrated.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23 the members of this body honor Patrick Muhammad for his exempla ry leadership, his24 commitment to agricultural education, and his dedication to empowering families through25 farming and homesteading.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to28 Patrick Muhammad.29 H. R. 904 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors Patrick Muhammad, an Atlanta educator and farmer known as the Principal Farmer, for his work in agricultural education and homesteading. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Patrick Muhammad, who runs a 31-acre farm called Your Faith Farms and has helped more than 30 families buy and develop their own farms. He also serves as principal of Chattahoochee Hills Charter School, an agriculture-focused school, where he teaches students hands-on farming lessons. The resolution notes his broader public recognition, including an Emmy nomination, appearances on Netflix and FOX programs, a John Deere campaign, and his work as a published author with a forthcoming book called Farming by Faith. The resolution formally honors his leadership and commitment to agricultural education and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him with a copy of the resolution. It does not create any new law or funding. ### What it does - Formally honors Patrick Muhammad for his leadership in agricultural education and homesteading in Atlanta. - Recognizes his work helping over 30 families purchase and develop their own farms. - Acknowledges his role as principal of Chattahoochee Hills Charter School and his media recognition, including an Emmy nomination. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Patrick Muhammad. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Patrick Muhammad, an educator and farmer. It also references Chattahoochee Hills Charter School and the families he has helped become farmers and landowners, though it does not impose any obligations on them. ### Why it matters This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a binding law, so it does not change any rights, funding, or regulations. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition of Muhammad's work by the Georgia House of Representatives and a printed copy presented to him. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Muhammad's work at Your Faith Farms and his role helping over 30 families develop their own farms. - The whereas clauses note his position as principal of Chattahoochee Hills Charter School, an agriculture-focused institution. - The whereas clauses cite his media recognition, including an Emmy nomination and appearances on Netflix and FOX, and his upcoming book Farming by Faith. - The resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally honor Muhammad for his leadership and educational work. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Muhammad. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-31) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-31) - Sponsors: Eric Bell, Inga Willis, L.C. Myles, Omari Crawford, Robert Dawson, Lydia Glaize - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71963 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr904.md?full=1