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Farming for this Family is Truly a Family Affair

Macon County, GA It’s a warm, sunny day in Macon County, and the sounds of a busy farm fill the air. From high above, rows of lush crops stretch as far as the eye can see, while in these buildings, …

Glenville Hosts Sweet Onion Festival

Glennville, GA There was no shortage of food, fun and floats in the small city of Glennville, as they recently celebrated another successful harvest with their 47th annual Sweet Onion Festival. And the thousands in attendance were treated to not …

Significant Decline in this Year’s Peach Crop

Musella, GA This time of year is usually a cause for celebration for peach growers. However, there won’t be too many smiles this year as freezing temperatures late in the growing season have them harvesting just a fraction of their …

‘Wetter & Cooler’ Conditions Expected in Southeast this Fall

Watkinsville, GA With Spring inching more towards Summer, producers will soon be finished getting this year’s crop in the ground and will begin shifting their focus towards harvest. However, getting that crop to harvest successfully depends on mother nature which, …

Feral Swine Workshop Educates Producers on Control Techniques

Buena Vista, GA While feral swine might not have the same notoriety as some of the other invasive species here in Georgia, few have reeked more havoc over the past decade. That damage isn’t just limited to the economy, as …

Vidalia Onion Grower Overcomes Difficult Growing Season

Glennville, GA While they might raise chicken and cattle, as well as grow watermelons and other row crops during the summer, B & H Farms is best known for their three hundred acres of Vidalia onions. Despite not growing up …