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Fruits, Vegetables and More in Savannah

Savannah, GA For the past 21 years, fruit and vegetable growers from all over the Southeast have made their way to the annual Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable conference – a four-day event that’s purpose is to equip producers within …

San Juan Hosted 2023 AFBF Convention

San Juan, PR After years of planning and endless challenges, including two major hurricanes, San Juan finally got to say, “Welcome, Mi Familia” to American Farm Bureau’s annual convention. It’s a time to unite and hear the opinions of current …

Northwest Georgia Sheep Farm Making Sheep’s Milk Cheeses

LaFayette, GA In Northwest Georgia, these ewes are getting to enjoy some R and R before starting their next production cycle – a time in which they produce milk that will be made into artisan sheep’s milk cheeses. This of …

Frost Proofing Key to Protecting Fruits

Enigma, GA While cold temperatures are to be expected in December, having them dip into the teens is very unusual in Georgia, and a major cause for concern amongst producers. It’s why they were left with some tough decisions on …

Georgia Farm Distilling Their Crops for Bourbon

Senoia, GA As we all know, there is no “I” in team, but there are multiple “I’s” in Doc Brown Farm & Distillers, and teamwork is what this organization is most proud of. “We’re all different. We have similarities, but …

7 Year Old Georgia Girl Becomes National Ag Sensation

South Fulton, GA When you first observe Kendall Rae Johnson in her garden, she appears to be your typical seven year old. Just a little girl; playing, laughing with her friends, and truth be told she really is just a …

Startup Company Can Help With Your Future Gift Giving

Norcross, GA After starting out with a small, thirty-box order nearly a decade ago Georgia Crafted has now become largest curator of locally produced products in the state, shipping out tens of thousands of gift boxes each and every year. …

Cold Winter Blast Impacts Georgia Citrus

Ochlocknee, GA Here in this citrus grove in Southwest Georgia, a battle took place – a battle for survival as the Christmas week arctic blast brought frigid wind and temperatures to the area colder than any they’ve seen in years, …

SCOTTY RAINES NAMED 2022 GEORGIA FARMER OF THE YEAR

MOULTRIE, GA Scotty Raines didn’t grow up on a farm, but his father kept a large garden at home. His mother, a beautician, had a beauty shop behind their house. So Scotty began his agrarian career by selling produce from …