Screven County | Ask Wilson, Waylon, and Weston Boyd who’s in charge, and nobody’s giving a straight answer — and that, it turns out, tells you just about everything you need to know about how this family operates. Spend a …
Tifton | Long before she became one of the Georgia legislature’s most respected voices on agriculture and natural resources, Lynn Smith was a kid growing up in Florida with a love for the outdoors — and a habit of going …
Tifton, GA | Georgia Farm Bureau’s policy priorities took shape in Tifton recently at the organization’s annual commodity conference — a crucial step in the policy development process that gives commodity leaders a direct line to GFB’s advocacy work at the …
Marietta, GA | Every Saturday morning, Marietta Square becomes a melting pot of local farmers, chefs, and small business owners — and hundreds of visitors who come to shop, sample, and connect with the people behind their food. What started more …
Midville, GA | There was plenty for producers to hear and see at this year’s Midville Field Day — a valuable opportunity for growers across Southeast Georgia to hear directly from experts on everything related to crop production. And with one …
Ellijay, GA | Ellijay calls itself the apple capital of Georgia — and right now, it’s earning that title. Fresh apples are being harvested across North Georgia, and at R&A Orchards in Gilmer County, owner Andy Futch says this year’s crop …
Tifton, GA | While watermelon tends to steal most of the summer spotlight, it isn’t the only beloved warm-weather fruit coming out of Georgia’s fields. The state ranks third in the country for cantaloupe production — and Lewis Taylor Farms in …
Tunnel Hill, GA | It started simply enough — a few friends visiting the farm, playing with the cows, and asking if they could come back and do it again. For Lyla Beckler, that was all the inspiration she needed. What …
Marshallville, GA | Farmers deal with enough pressure every season — rising costs, unpredictable weather, the constant push to get the job done and stay profitable. But amid all of that, one important hazard can easily be overlooked. Brad Knowles, Manager …
Carnesville, GA | In Franklin County recently, hard work and dedication were getting their due reward. Garren Hall, winner of the Georgia Farm Bureau Hay Contest, was being shown the ropes of his new Vermeer rake — the grand prize for …
