Month: April 2018

Spring is U-Pick Season

FAYETTEVILLE, GA – With temperatures on the rise, so are the amount of people making their way to U-Pick operations like Adams Farm, a 4th generation operation that gives visitors not only a fun day in the field, but also …

New Artificial Intelligence Technology Changing Dairy Industry

WAYNESBORO, GA – Artificial intelligence, it’s something you see in the Marvel Comic movies, but it’s closer to reality then you would think as it’s being implemented into the dairy industry. Connecterra, a tech company that’s using TensorFlow, a technology …

Pecan Industry Launches First-Ever National Consumer Campaign

Fort Worth, TX –  Pecans have been hovering below the radar for most Americans – often dismissed as an ingredient just for holiday pies. Even though pecans are the only major tree nut indigenous to America, many people in the …

Urban Atlanta Café Meeting Demand For Fresh, Locally Grown Food

ATLANTA, GA – Meeting the demand for fresh, locally grown food in an urban restaurant setting – that was the vision of Atlanta’s Chuck Meadows.  And now that vision has come to fruition. Here is the story behind Jim Adams Farm …

Georgia Cattlemen Gather for Annual Meeting

PERRY, GA –  Just like in past years, the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s convention was a big hit as producers from all over the state of Georgia came together. The three-day event gave producers the chance to learn about new …

Meet the 2018 Georgia Farmer of the Year

Since 1990, some of the top agribusiness leaders from 10 Southeastern states have competed to be named the Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. This year, the state of Georgia will be represented by James Vaughn of Monroe County, …

Pecan Growers Meet for Annual Conference

TIFTON, GA – Whether you call them pecans or pee-cans, there is one thing everyone can agree on, they are a delicious, versatile nut that the state of Georgia has specialized in. The entire industry recently gathered in Tifton for …

Former Surgeon Finds New Calling After Crash

WATKINSVILLE, GA – Since the advent of time, farmers have relied heavily on their trusty knife as an important tool of the trade. From a tiny pocket knife to a custom blade it is pretty much with them at all …

School Gardens Look to Engage Students

HIRAM, GA – It’s not a sight that you see every day – kids – outside, and actually enjoying being there, but at McGarity Elementary School, and also in schools all around the state, it’s becoming a common occurrence; all …

USDA and USTR Finalize Access for U.S. Pork Exports to Argentina

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced the government of Argentina has finalized technical requirements that will allow U.S. pork to be imported into Argentina for the first time since 1992. Since the …