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Generational Farm Turned Agritourism Destination

Cave Spring, GA Here in Northwest Georgia, this centuries old farm has been transformed into a picturesque agricultural landscape. The farm, which has been in the same family for several decades, is now in the hands of Kaye and Kent …

Backyard Poultry Operation in Haralson County a Thriving Business

Tallapoosa, GA When you think poultry farming operations around the state, this is probably the picture that comes to mind. But that’s not the case here at Chewy’s Backyard Farm, where they raise and sell pasture raised chicken on an …

Ag Field Day Designed to Help Overcome Challenges

Tifton, GA Every year brings a unique set of challenges for cotton and peanut growers here in Georgia, as they must deal with pests, diseases and even the weather. But the University of Georgia is making sure they are well …

Annual Fall Field Day Unites Producers

Byron, GA Recently at the USDA Research Farm in Byron, pecan growers gathered for their annual Fall Field Day – a day that allows producers from around the state the chance to fellowship and hear from industry experts – something …

Hurricane Idalia Wreaks Havoc on Georgia Agriculture

Hahira, GA With wind speeds topping fifty miles an hour, Hurricane Idalia carved a path of destruction through South Georgia, wreaking havoc on a number of farming operations along the way. While it is sure to be significant, the final …

GFB Leadership Takes Southeast Georgia Ag Tour

Alma, GA Down in southeast Georgia recently, Georgia Farm Bureau’s Board of Directors got an up close and personal look at the different crops that are grown in the region. It’s an experience GFB President, Tom McCall says allows those …

Small, Unique Farm Store a Staple for Fresh, Locally Grown Products

Newnan, GA If it’s pasture raised beef and pork, locally grown fruits and vegetables or even raw milk you’re looking for, Country Gardens Farm has what you need. However, this third-generation farm in Newnan hasn’t always been such a one …

Therapeutic Farm Creating Opportunities

Appling, GA The journey to Cooper Ridge Farm wasn’t always a pastoral path. Josephine and Justin Fuller, once entangled in the corporate web, discovered a yearning for something more profound, more purposeful, more powerful. This epiphany led them away from …

Field Day Highlights Important Efficiency, Sustainability Research

Camilla, GA In Camilla recently, producers gathered for the Stripling Irrigation Research Park’s biennial field day – a day that showcases the important research that is conducted each year that is aimed at educating producers on the latest and greatest …