Empirical grounding for grassroots stewardship
501(c)(3)
scientific nonprofit
Stone Mountain
Georgia headquarters


Founded by Jackie Marshall, 3-Dimensional Balance Inc emerged from extensive grassroots involvement in community gardening, composting methods, and municipal research projects. This background shapes an organization that honors the physical realities of the soil while providing structured, data-informed frameworks for local leaders.
Our work ensures that community-driven agricultural and educational initiatives possess the documentation and empirical backing required for long-term grant compliance and community sustainability.
Five pillars governing our field research
Balance, education, community, sustainability, and research form the permanent framework of our interventions. Every workshop and measurement protocol balances empirical data collection with practical human services, ensuring local efforts translate into permanent infrastructure.
We operate on the principle that knowledge must be shared directly with grassroots managers. Through initiatives like our Plant a Seed workshops, we bridge the gap between abstract scientific methodology and daily community garden operations across Georgia.
Partner on field research and educational workshops
Review our data-analysis frameworks or connect with our Stone Mountain team to discuss community project evaluations.
