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Georgia Citrus Growing Despite Some Setbacks

Tifton, GA | Not even a decade ago, citrus production here in Georgia was almost nonexistent. But thanks to a recent boom there are now more than half a million trees planted on nearly four thousand acres of land within …

Ellijay Mushroom Producer Strengthens a Community

Ellijay, GA | Known as the fungus among us, mushrooms are one of the most versatile ingredients to any dish. And this farm in Ellijay is looking to get them out of the dark and into the spotlight here in …

Developing the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders

Perry, GA | For the second year in a row, kids coming through the Georgia Grown building at the Georgia National Fair got the chance to be a part of a unique educational experience known as the Georgia Grown Classroom …

Several Firsts at Annual Sunbelt Expo Luncheon

Moultrie, GA | One of the highlights of each and every Sunbelt Ag Expo is the annual Willie B. Withers luncheon, where farmers, legislators and university officials gather under one roof to recognize all the good work being done across …

Fascinating Story Behind Calhoun Corn Maze

Calhoun, GA | What started off as just a food truck and plot of land, has now transformed into this sprawling agritourism destination, tucked away in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. And now, Copper Creek Farm in Calhoun has …

Future Looks Tough for Some GA Pecan Producers

Uvalda, GA | Here in Southeast Georgia, this is the heartbreaking scene that pecan producers in the region woke up to after Hurricane Helene’s destructive march through the state. As you can see, pecan orchards like one, were almost completely …

One Blow After Another for Row Crop Producers

Alma, GA | Imagine working your entire life for something and then, in what feels like an instant, it gets destroyed by a hurricane. For some, that’s hard to imagine, however, for many across southeast Georgia, like Daniel Johnson, a …

Hurricane Helene Proves Devastating to Georgia Ag

Lakeland, GA | Take a ride through any rural community in Southeast Georgia and it’s impossible to miss the utter destruction left in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Perhaps no industry was more impacted than agriculture, as the more than …

Immersive Fair Exhibit Showcases Forestry

Perry, GA | Ag is of course big business here in Georgia, and a new exhibit inside the Georgia Grown Building at the Georgia National Fair is aimed at making people aware of that fact with the new “Seedlings to …