People & Places

Bibb County’s Last Remaining Dairy Closes Doors

Lizella, GA With the fields of Bibb County serving as it’s backdrop, fifty years have passed since Donacin Dairy filled its first container of milk. What was once a bustling hub of life, the heart of a dairy empire, is …

Merrit Pecan Growing Quality Pecans & Customer Base for Decades

Weston, GA While Georgia might be better known for its poultry and peanuts, it’s also the nation’s leading producer in pecans. Even though some areas of the state were severely impacted by Hurricane Idalia, the overall quality looks to be …

Ellijay Apple Orchard a Thriving Family Legacy

Ellijay, GA If you take a stroll up through the North Georgia Mountain this time of year, there’s a few things you’re guaranteed to see; beautiful mountains and apple market after apple market stocked full of this year’s apples. One …

2023 Georgia Farmer of the Year, Bart Davis

Doerun, GA Amidst the endless stretches of peanut fields, Bart Davis is hard at work, tending to his family’s legacy. With a deep rooted of love for agriculture, Davis has has transformed this once, five hundred acre family farm into …

Former Ag Commissioner, Gary Black’s Latest Venture

Atlanta, GA After serving as the face of Georgia agriculture for the past twelve years, former Ag Commissioner Gary Black is using his experience and connections in a new venture designed to help farming operation realize their full potential. “We …

Rural Georgia, Agriculture Vital to State’s Success

Athens, GA Rural Georgia is the lifeblood of our state, and in recent years has seen its fair share of ups and downs which is why conversations like those at this year’s Rural Prosperity Summit are so important. Georgia Chamber’s …

Turning a Dream Into an Agriculture Venture

Buena Vista, GA With a number of businesses being shut down and the supply chain being disrupted, nearly everyone’s way of life has been altered by the pandemic. And that’s certainly the case for the owners of Blackbird Farm, as …