Cordele, GA | It’s not hard to see why Cordele is known as the Watermelon Capital of the World—thousands of melons are now rolling out of the fields as harvest season hits its peak. While it’s one of the busiest …

Duluth, GA | Here in Georgia, the green industry is more than just landscaping and nurseries—it’s big business that plays a vital role in the state’s economy. Encompassing everything from greenhouses and sod farms to landscape companies and garden centers, …

Griffin, GA | If you’re looking to experience some of the best wines not just in the U.S. but across the globe, you might not think to look in Georgia—but you should. With more than 120 wineries and vineyards now …

Atlanta, GA | Peanuts have long been a staple crop in the Southeast, most famously as a favorite snack. But now, researchers are exploring a new use for this historic commodity—poultry feed. By tapping into peanuts’ nutritional value, scientists hope …

Surrency, GA | With harvest season fast approaching, tobacco growers from across Georgia recently came together for the annual Georgia Tobacco Tour—a unique opportunity to see firsthand the latest seed varieties, disease management strategies, and large-scale production techniques. More than …

Atlanta, GA | It’s a pest many of today’s livestock producers have only heard about in stories—but one that once left a devastating mark on the American livestock industry: the New World screwworm. Eradicated from the U.S. more than sixty …

Musella, GA | When it comes to fruit production in Georgia, few crops are as iconic—or as delicious—as the peach. Known for consistently high quality, Georgia peaches are once again on track for a strong season, thanks in large part …

Keysville, GA | Eight months after Hurricane Helene tore through southeast Georgia, pecan growers are still grappling with the storm’s devastating impact—an event now considered more destructive to the state’s pecan industry than even Hurricane Michael. Heavy rains and powerful …

Athens, GA | Shrimping season in Georgia is just weeks away, and with consumer demand for seafood at an all-time high, local shrimpers may be entering one of their most promising seasons yet. But alongside the opportunity comes a fair …

Collins, GA | Cotton continues to be a major driver of Georgia’s economy, contributing nearly $1 billion in statewide economic impact last year alone. But those numbers don’t come without months of hard work and preparation—efforts that begin long before …