Barney, GA | For more than a decade, a small roadside market in South Georgia has been churning out something locals say is worth the wait—and the work. At Burton Brooks Orchards in Barney, Georgia, it’s not the peaches, melons, …
Cogdell, GA | For State Senator Russ Goodman, farming isn’t just a profession—it’s a legacy. As a seventh-generation farmer in Clinch County, Goodman grows blueberries, pecans, and timber on the same land his family has worked for generations. However, it …
Tifton, GA | Pecan growers across Georgia are gearing up for harvest season, which is just weeks away. But unlike past years, 2025’s growing season has been anything but ideal, thanks to excessive rainfall that has brought disease pressure and …
Bainbridge, GA | For generations, agriculture has shaped the economic backbone of Southwest Georgia. Now, that legacy is getting a major boost as Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College expands its nationally recognized ag education program to the Bainbridge campus—an initiative years …
Danielsville, GA | For Bob Izlar, the outdoors has always been more than just a place—it’s been a way of life. Growing up in Ware County in the 1950s and 60s, much of his time was spent hunting, fishing, and …
Athens, GA | After years of financial uncertainty, Georgia’s farmers are finally seeing a bit of clarity, thanks to a sweeping new 870-page federal spending bill that was recently signed into law. While the legislation took time to come together, …
Midville, GA | Despite a rocky start to the growing season, Georgia’s cotton and peanut crops are showing promise as the state’s farmers gear up for harvest. At this year’s Midville Field Day, growers gathered to get the latest updates …
Tifton, GA | A new threat has made its way to Georgia’s doorstep—and while it doesn’t sting or bite, the danger it poses to agriculture is very real. The spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest that’s already wreaked havoc in the …
Jekyll Island, GA | For Amberley Snyder, dreams of rodeo stardom started early. Raised in a competitive and athletic family, her love for horses and the thrill of the sport led her to a successful youth career in barrel racing—culminating …
Dawson, GA | Peanuts are big business in Georgia, with the state producing more than half of the entire U.S. supply. That puts farmers like Riley Davis at the heart of the industry’s success—and if his recent honor is any …
