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Peanut Breeders Using Robot to Develop New Varieties

Tifton, GA | At the heart of the peanut industry’s growth and success in Georgia lies the dedicated work of peanut breeders at the University of Georgia, who work tirelessly to develop new varieties of peanuts that will benefit the …

Southern Dairy Challenge More Than Just a Competition

Madison, GA | At this Madison dairy, students are putting their classroom knowledge to the ultimate test, competing in the Southern Regional Dairy Challenge – a collegiate competition meant to immerse them in the Dairy Industry. “Dairy Challenge is a …

Centennial Farm Continuing Tradition

Statesboro, GA | The story of L&M Farms is one of dedication, and a commitment to nurturing both the land and community. The farmhouse, a charming relic from the early 1900s, bears witness to generations of the Lee family’s labor …

South Georgia Nursery Growing Trees, Georgia Forestry Industry

Byromville, GA | Forestry is a significant industry in Georgia, representing the state’s fourth-largest commodity, with a farm gate value of more than 700 million dollars annually. While it might be one of many states considered the wood basket of …

Bright Green Vans Bring More Than Just Smiles

Tifton, GA | In what’s amounted to a remarkable six-year journey, the unmistakable lime green vans of Peanut Butter and Jesus have become a lifeline for hungry children, hitting the streets of Tifton and the surrounding areas every Saturday with …

Reshaping Plant Hardiness Zones

Watkinsville, GA | It’s no secret that weather is the driving force when determining what farmers can grow and when that seed should be put into the ground. That’s why the Plant Hardiness Zone map, which was recently updated by …

Fighting Foreign Animal Diseases in the U.S.

Jekyll Island, GA | African Swine Fever, Mad Cow Disease, Foot and Mouth Disease; these are just a few of the many diseases that are capable of endangering our nation’s food supply and is the reason why attendees at the …

GFB Members ‘Dig In’ at Annual Convention

Jekyll Island, GA | “For Georgia Farm Bureau and it’s members, Jekyll was a time to dig in and celebrate 86 years of existence. This year’s gathering, marking the 59th time the convention has found its home on Jekyll Island …