Athens, GA “Back in 1970, some members of the UGA Block and Bridle Club were on the livestock judging team and needed money to travel across the country to compete. So, they had the idea of starting a rodeo as …

Athens, GA With less than two percent of the population involved with production agriculture, attracting a younger demographic to the industry is vital for food security, especially with a third of farmers being sixty-five or older. That’s one of the …

Atlanta, GA In the last few decades, the state of Georgia has seen rapid growth, but that growth has come at a cost. That cost: land that was once used to produce food, fiber, and shelter. In fact, since the …

Athens, GA This is just a small sample of the awards that grace the trophy case of Lexi Pritchard, whose career in both 4-H and FFA has been nothing short of remarkable. Growing up on a ninety-acre family farm right …

Griffin, GA While California might be the largest producer, no other state in the country is more synonymous with peaches than Georgia. However, it’s been a trying year for growers as a late freeze has caused some of the worst …

Cochran, GA Logging is no doubt big business here in Georgia, as it contributes almost forty billion dollars to the state’s economy, which of course wouldn’t be possible without hard working loggers and logging operations like this one in middle …

Midville, GA No matter if it’s corn, cotton, or peanuts, the one thing each of these Georgia staples need is sufficient water during growing season, and with rainfall being so unpredictable during the summer, farmers must rely on irrigation to …

Tifton, GA Spring has officially sprung here in Georgia which means hay fields and pastures across the state will be starting to flourish – signaling a new production year for forage producers. It’s no doubt a sight they’re excited to …

Columbus, GA Recently in Columbus, Georgia Cattlemen gathered for their annual convention – a time that allows them the chance to fellowship, see the latest and greatest equipment and technology, and hear updates on what’s happening in the industry. “We …

Tifton, GA Despite all of the challenges endured by farmers in 2022 from labor shortages to rising input costs, they were rewarded with net farm income reaching record levels. However, that might be short lived as early projections for 2023 …