People & Places

Kaleb & Kaitlyn Marchant: Passionate Advocates for Georgia Agriculture

Athens, GA | Few couples embody the spirit of Georgia Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers program more than Kaleb and Kaitlyn Marchant. Currently serving as the fourth district’s representative on the YF&R committee, each have dedicated their lives to …

YF&R Chairs Reflect on Their Year As Leaders

Cave Spring, GA | For Cleve and Emilia Jackson, the choice to serve and lead as the Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher State Committee Chairs was an easy decision, and was something they had a shared desire to …

Food Bank Helping Rural Families Hurt by Hurricane

Valdosta, GA | Holidays are always a busy time of year around The Second Harvest Food Bank of South Georgia. However, this year, thanks to Hurricane Helene, things are kicked up into overdrive, as they also look to help those …

Ellijay Mushroom Producer Strengthens a Community

Ellijay, GA | Known as the fungus among us, mushrooms are one of the most versatile ingredients to any dish. And this farm in Ellijay is looking to get them out of the dark and into the spotlight here in …

Developing the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders

Perry, GA | For the second year in a row, kids coming through the Georgia Grown building at the Georgia National Fair got the chance to be a part of a unique educational experience known as the Georgia Grown Classroom …

Several Firsts at Annual Sunbelt Expo Luncheon

Moultrie, GA | One of the highlights of each and every Sunbelt Ag Expo is the annual Willie B. Withers luncheon, where farmers, legislators and university officials gather under one roof to recognize all the good work being done across …

Fascinating Story Behind Calhoun Corn Maze

Calhoun, GA | What started off as just a food truck and plot of land, has now transformed into this sprawling agritourism destination, tucked away in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. And now, Copper Creek Farm in Calhoun has …