Month: January 2023

Peanut Show speakers discuss allergies and farm bill

Tifton, GA Peanut producers and industry allies attending the 46th Annual Georgia Peanut Show Jan. 19 heard updates on numerous policy issues from various speakers during the event lunch. National Peanut Board President & CEO Bob Parker encouraged members of …

Farmers generally hesitant to dive into carbon markets

There is a strong case that agricultural soil is a viable tool for storing, or sequestering, carbon. It can be done. On the question of whether doing so can be used to generate income through carbon markets, farmers aren’t yet …

ABAC President Strives to Advance School, Region

Tifton, GA While more than a thousand miles might separate her previous stop at Keystone College and her new home at ABAC, the gap between the two institutions isn’t nearly that great according to newly appointed school President, Tracy Brundage. …

Georgia Dairy Producers Gather in Savannah

Savannah, GA Between the new technology, information sessions and networking, the more than 500 in attendance for the Georgia Dairy Conference got a one stop shop for updates on the industry. It’s an industry that received some much-needed relief in …

Atkinson County Citrus Operation Thriving

Axson, GA Just a few years ago, this grove that you see here, Gillis Grove was nothing but a dream in its earliest stages of reality, however, today, as you can certainly tell, it’s a beautiful, fully grown and fully …

This Cobb County Company Finished Strong in Puerto Rico

Acworth, GA On the outside, these might look like just your ordinary shipping containers, but take a look on the inside and you might get a sneak peek into the future of mushroom production, as this prototype from MycoLogic implements …

Fruits, Vegetables and More in Savannah

Savannah, GA For the past 21 years, fruit and vegetable growers from all over the Southeast have made their way to the annual Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable conference – a four-day event that’s purpose is to equip producers within …

San Juan Hosted 2023 AFBF Convention

San Juan, PR After years of planning and endless challenges, including two major hurricanes, San Juan finally got to say, “Welcome, Mi Familia” to American Farm Bureau’s annual convention. It’s a time to unite and hear the opinions of current …

Northwest Georgia Sheep Farm Making Sheep’s Milk Cheeses

LaFayette, GA In Northwest Georgia, these ewes are getting to enjoy some R and R before starting their next production cycle – a time in which they produce milk that will be made into artisan sheep’s milk cheeses. This of …