Agriculture + Lifestyle
2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gift? Georgia-grown and locally hand-crafted items make thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Here are a few products we love.
Posted in Agritourism, Certified Farm Markets, Food
Holly Jolly Jamisons
The family’s Christmas traditions always include choosing a fresh tree, read along on where you can find your own Christmas tree at a Certified Farm Market.
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A Fall Maze that Delivers
Poppell Farms presents an iconic fall maze, which features the mailman himself, Quarterback Stetson Bennett. One of our Certified Farm Markets, this family-oriented farm offers hayrides, a pumpkin patch, cow-train rides, and jumping pillows.
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Growing Family Traditions
For a fifth-generation farmer, it’s not surprising that Jake Carter is living proof of the family bonds that can be forged on a farm. For his parents and grandparents, that meant growing up on Southern Belle Farm in Henry County.
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Passport Adventures Through Ellijay
Possibly the most amiable of all Farm Passport routes is the drive down “apple alley.” Travelers can accumulate 10 stamps in just an hour and 20 minutes of drive time.
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Farm Passport Adventures
The Farm Passport is a great reason to discover Georgia, support local farmers, and experience fresh food. The program helps you discover where your food comes from and supports those who make it possible. Let your Farm Passport guide you!
Posted in Agritourism, Certified Farm Markets, Member Benefits
A Passport Story
Though agriculture is Georgia’s most important industry, it’s easy to not think about it. It blends in – it is the countryside and landscape; but once you become aware of it, it’s seemingly everywhere, and it’s fascinating.
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Amazing Oysters
Shellfish Research Lab helps Georgia make strides in oyster aquaculture.
Posted in Agriculture, Agritourism
Frenchy’s Blues
Former Atlanta Brave Jeff Francoeur and his family’s successful berry farm. The story of how he went from the right field to the farm field.
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Oh Christmas Tree
Ready to deck the halls? Excited for Saint Nick's arrival? Check out the Christmas tree markets across the state where you can pick up your perfect evergreen and even a few locations where you can cut your own tree!
Posted in Agriculture, Agritourism, Certified Farm Markets, DIY
Nora Mill
After 145 years, Nora Mill Granary proves that old-fashioned is fashionable once more.
Posted in Agritourism
10 Ideas for Your Fall Bucket List
The fall season brings so much to look forward to, and there's no better place to experience fall than on the farm!
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One Family Shares Their Peach Farm Route
Let the GFB Passport be your guide to some of the best peaches in the Peach State!
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Shop Local for the Perfect Father’s Day Gifts
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and we have the perfect gift guide for you. Our Certified Farm Markets have a lot to offer and serve as the perfect gift for dad!
Posted in Agritourism, Certified Farm Markets, Food
DIY-Dried Strawberries
This simple recipe helps you keep this sweet treat as a healthy snack long after strawberry season is over.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agritourism, Certified Farm Markets, DIY, Food
Experience Ag on Trail 37
Trail 37, Georgia’s first official agritourism highway, takes travelers on a gorgeous tour of South Georgia’s bountiful ag country.
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Farm Passport Tips from Real Travelers
Two experienced travelers share advice on making the most of your summer using the Farm Passport
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Our Adventure
Hear the story of one couple's journey across the state with the Farm Passport.
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Four Spring Salad Recipes
Nobody dresses up a salad better than Georgia Farm Bureau's Certified Farm Markets! Grab your Passport and try these delicious salads this spring.
Posted in Agritourism, Food
Purple people pleaser
Red Oak Lavender Farm enchants visitors and lovers of the Mediterranean plant
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A Mother-Son Farm Passport Adventure
The Farm Passport provided this young mother with the adventure she and her son needed during a summer of COVID-related shut-downs
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Retirees Live it Up with a New Type of Passport
They may not have stamped their US passport book in 2020, but they discovered new places and made plenty of memories with their Farm Passport.
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Farmers Make the Holidays Special
As we enter the holiday season remember to thank a farmer for all they do to help us celebrate the upcoming holidays.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agritourism, Certified Farm Markets, Education
The Farm Passport Rock Hunt
Presented by GFB’s Certified Farm Market, the Farm Passport Rock Hunt is an exciting adventure where you can earn prizes!
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Top Things to Fall for!
This fall take a memorable day trip with your friends and family. Bond over being lost together in a corn maze, sharing an apple pie or picking out pumpkins to carve.
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Discover Georgia’s Specialty Crops
Georgia’s specialty crops include a wide range of fruits and vegetables.
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Certified Farm Market Spring Bucket List
Are you looking for ways to enjoy the new blooms of color and warmer temperatures outside? Look no further than the Certified Farm Market Spring Bucket List!
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Holiday Gift Guide
A handful of good things you're sure to fancy this fall - best served alongside a mug of apple cider and a cozy scarf.
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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
As an iconic fall flavor, dusting off the pumpkin recipes lets us know the season of giving thanks is upon us! Our Certified Farm Market Program has 16 different locations across the state where you can pop in and pick up a pumpkin of your choice.
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Fall Events at Your Local Certified Farm Market
All year round our Certified Farm Markets are bustling with agritoruism!
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Transparency on the Farm
Each of us is unique. We come from different places, work different jobs, and enjoy different hobbies. But one thing that we all have in common is food.
Posted in Agriculture, Agritourism
Georgia Harvest Calendar
Want to know what's available and when? Check out the Georgia Harvest Calendar to find out!
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Strawberry Season is Here!
Strawberries are ripe and ready for picking across the state of Georgia!
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13 Georgia Apple Orchards You Should Visit This Fall
Georgia’s apple season may begin in late August, but the month of October belongs to them. What originally began as a week-long celebration eventually grew into an entire month.
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