Athens, GA With the rise of input costs, challenges with labor, and many other issues that arise, farmers and producers are looking for ways to be as efficient as possible on the farm. To help with that, the University of …
Glennville, GA There was no shortage of food, fun and floats in the small city of Glennville, as they recently celebrated another successful harvest with their 47th annual Sweet Onion Festival. And the thousands in attendance were treated to not …
Blairsville, GA For Joe Garner, this farm here and this herd of cattle is a lifelong dream that, after many years, has finally become a reality. Garner, who’s family had cattle when he was younger, has always longed to have …
Musella, GA This time of year is usually a cause for celebration for peach growers. However, there won’t be too many smiles this year as freezing temperatures late in the growing season have them harvesting just a fraction of their …
Watkinsville, GA With Spring inching more towards Summer, producers will soon be finished getting this year’s crop in the ground and will begin shifting their focus towards harvest. However, getting that crop to harvest successfully depends on mother nature which, …
Buena Vista, GA While feral swine might not have the same notoriety as some of the other invasive species here in Georgia, few have reeked more havoc over the past decade. That damage isn’t just limited to the economy, as …
Moultrie, GA Beautiful skies, rows of ripe strawberries, and family time – things you can find on U-pick operations across the state, just like this one, Ochlockonee Ridge Farms in Moultrie. A strawberry operation started by the Hart family more …
Glennville, GA While they might raise chicken and cattle, as well as grow watermelons and other row crops during the summer, B & H Farms is best known for their three hundred acres of Vidalia onions. Despite not growing up …
Dearing, GA Every morning, just before seven, Eyob Needles arrives at his job at Hillcrest Farms. He cleans the milking parlors, feeds the calves, and never seems to take a break. Yes, Eyob has an abundance of energy and a …
Moultrie, GA Down in southwest Georgia, it’s time for some fresh broccoli, and operations like this one, Hartco farms are hard at work in the fields, harvesting this year’s crop. It’s been a season full of hard work, but it’s …
