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East Georgia Sheep Operation Thriving

Crawfordville, GA | What started off as just a way to make extra money while in college, has turned into a passion for Tucker and Emily West, a young farming couple that got married in 2020 and decided to turn …

County Presidents Advocate for Georgia Agriculture on Capitol Hill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoFUVRPtK60 Washington D.C. | Home to world class museums, breath taking monuments and some of the most powerful people in the world, Washington DC serves at the backdrop for those looking to affect change. That’s why every year, GFB county …

This Market Bloomed Into a Premier Garden Center

Clermont, GA | With the days getting longer and the weather getting warmer, green thumbs around Georgia are making their way back into the garden. That means plants are flying off the lot of Full Bloom Nursery, a staple of …

Women’s Pivotal Role in Georgia Agriculture

Athens, GA | In Athens recently, conversations were had surrounding the topic of women in agriculture, which according to USDA Census Data, accounts for thirty-six percent of the ag industry’s workforce, three times was it was just decades ago. However, …

Connecting Georgia Farmers to Worldwide Markets

Tucker, GA | As is the case for most things in life, big things come from humble beginnings. And that’s certainly the case for FEAST Global, a multinational company that started off as just a website. Despite that growth, the …

Better Days Ahead for Georgia’s Forage Producers

Tifton, GA | Spring has officially sprung here in Georgia which means hay fields and pastures across the state will be starting to flourish, signaling a new production year for forage producers. According to Lisa Baxter, State Forage Extension Specialist, …

Is There a Pecan Revolution Coming?

Perry, GA | There’s a whole lot of shaking going on here in Georgia, with as it is responsible for nearly a third of the country’s pecan production. And that is unlikely to change in the near future with a …

Breaking Down Stresses Related to Agriculture

Jasper, GA | Recently in Jasper, the University of Georgia, held its annual Farm Stress Summit. An event that’s meant to shine a light on the stressors within the ag community and help strengthen the resources that are available. It’s …

A Look at Aquaculture and Georgia’s Coastal Oysters

Savannah, GA | While shrimping has been a staple of the Georgia coast for more than a century, there could be a new player in town thanks to the husband-and-wife team of Laura and Perry Solomon. Coming off their first …

Cattle Producers Navigate Inventory Challenges

Atlanta, GA | According to the USDA, for the first time since 1951, the US Cattle inventory has dropped to its lowest point as producers across the country deal with a plethora of issues such as record high input costs …