People & Places

South Georgia Couple Embodies Farm Pride

Waycross, GA While he might have grown up in and around agriculture, David Morgan chose a different path from his parents’ tobacco and poultry operation when starting up his own farm. That decision was validated with him, and his wife …

Unique North Georgia Farm Raising Alpacas

Blairsville, GA It’s not your typical livestock operation here at Lasso the Moon, as you won’t find any cows, pigs or even horses roaming around. Instead, you’ll likely run into one of the more than twenty-five alpacas raised on this …

Farm Group Works to Support Their Community

Carl, GA Believe it or not, Georgia is home to over fifty thousand Korean Americans, placing it in the top ten states in the country in terms of population. This is why organizations like the Korean American Farmers Association are …

Bibb County’s Last Remaining Dairy Closes Doors

Lizella, GA With the fields of Bibb County serving as it’s backdrop, fifty years have passed since Donacin Dairy filled its first container of milk. What was once a bustling hub of life, the heart of a dairy empire, is …

Merrit Pecan Growing Quality Pecans & Customer Base for Decades

Weston, GA While Georgia might be better known for its poultry and peanuts, it’s also the nation’s leading producer in pecans. Even though some areas of the state were severely impacted by Hurricane Idalia, the overall quality looks to be …

Ellijay Apple Orchard a Thriving Family Legacy

Ellijay, GA If you take a stroll up through the North Georgia Mountain this time of year, there’s a few things you’re guaranteed to see; beautiful mountains and apple market after apple market stocked full of this year’s apples. One …