Nashville, GA | Despite a dramatic decline in the number of growers over the past quarter century, tobacco remains an important crop across parts of South Georgia. And with planting season quickly approaching, producers recently gathered in Berrien County for …
Carrollton, GA | Long before stepping under the Gold Dome, Representative Jutt Howard was working the fields of his family’s turfgrass operation in Carrollton. Today, while he serves in the Georgia House of Representatives, farming remains at the center of …
Fort Valley, GA | At a time when farm families across the state continue to face economic pressure, weather uncertainty, and mounting day-to-day challenges, the 2026 Georgia Farm Stress Summit is aiming to meet the moment. According to John McElveen, …
Watkinsville, GA | Over the past several months, drought conditions have tightened their grip on every corner of Georgia. According to the latest drought monitor data, every county in the state is experiencing some level of drought, with more than …
Tifton, GA | For Georgia farmers, few sights are more alarming than a field overtaken by pigweed. The aggressive, invasive species can grow more than an inch per day and has developed resistance to multiple herbicides — making it one …
TIFTON, GA | Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) are partnering to host a virtual educational event to highlight emerging trends and career opportunities within Georgia’s number one industry, agriculture. “Fields of Opportunity: Exploring Careers in Agriculture” will be …
Atlanta, GA | As Georgia works to modernize its rural communities, one of the biggest challenges remains access — particularly when it comes to high-quality computer science education. Limited resources and geographic isolation can make it difficult for small districts …
Tifton, GA | After a year marked by tight margins and ongoing uncertainty, cotton producers from across Georgia gathered in Tifton for their annual meeting — an event centered on education, innovation, and the research that plays a vital role …
Savannah, GA | Dairymen from across the Southeast recently convened in Savannah for the annual Georgia Dairy Conference — a yearly tradition that fosters community while providing producers with the tools and insight needed to enhance profitability on their operations. …
Atlanta, GA | With over 23 million acres of commercial timberland, Georgia leads the nation in forestry production. But despite that ranking, the industry is facing mounting pressure from market disruptions and increasing financial strain — prompting legislative action at …
