Georgia Neighbors
Agriculture + Lifestyle. Discover the people, places and impact of ag in our great state.
Products He'll Love
Here are a few items he'll love for Father's Day
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Products She'll Love
Here are a few products we love that will show mom how much you care on Mother's Day
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Georgia Dairy Farms Feed America
Georgia Dairy Farms By the Numbers - Georgia's Dairy Farms Are Vital to America's Economy and Dinner Plate
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A spring guide to discovering Georgia Agriculture
Looking for a place to buy your essentials with low crowds, high safety measures, and beautiful scenery? Your local farm has you covered.
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Make My Plate Georgia Grown - Brunch Edition
Celebrate Georgia Agriculture with this brunch menu.
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Brown Butter Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots
Carrots are a crunchy root vegetable that can easily be paired with savory or sweet ingredients, and when you combine the two, makes for an undeniably delicious side dish.
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Fresh Fixins Inspired by Chef Stanley Simon, Georgia Governor’s Mansion
With help from our Certified Farm Markets, discover recipes that are satisfying and sure to warm your core on crisp fall nights.
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Equal Parts Science and Spirit
Sweet Grass Dairy merges a love of farming with creativity to create renowned cheeses.
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First Lady Marty Kemp Helps Grow Georgia
Before Marty Kemp moved into the Governor’s Mansion in Atlanta, she admitted she wasn’t that great at growing a garden. Now, as she looks across her lush green lawn, Georgia’s First Lady has the state’s first industry on her mind daily.
Posted in Agriculture, Food, Gardening, Lifestyle
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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Macon Burger Week
For the second year in a row, the Georgia Beef Board is putting on Macon Burger Week. An entire seven days of nineteen local restaurants that have carefully crafted burgers for the week, all for just $5.
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Classic Caprese Salad
Did you know that there are 32 Certified Farm Markets across the state of Georgia that sell fresh, in-season and locally grown tomatoes?
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Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
There's something incredibly harmonious about the delicious combination of brown butter and pecans!
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Strawberry Jam
Strawberry season is about to sunset, so make haste and enjoy the last of these delicious red rubies before it's too late!
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Pecan Pie Bars
April is National Pecan Month! Celebrate with these delicious pecan pie bar...just like your favorite slice, but no fork or plate required!
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Products We Love
We’ve scoured the state to find Georgia-based items worthy of major bragging rights.
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Fresh Fixins with Georgia-Based Chef, Rebecca Egsieker
With help from our Certified Farm Markets, Chef Rebecca Egsieker of The Dairy Alliance shares recipes that’ll have your guests exclaiming, ‘I do declare!’ and clamoring for a proper southern afternoon tea—pinky in the air.
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Let’s Be Frank…Certified Farm Markets know how to dress a dog!
Gussied up hot dogs can turn humdrum backyard grilling into a smashing soiree.
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Creamy Shiitake Mushroom Soup
On cold winter nights, a creamy, bone warming mushroom soup will leave spoons sad when you finish!
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Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts mix sweet, savory, crispy and bacon...because everything is better with bacon!
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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.
Posted in Agritourism, Certified Farm Markets, Food, Lifestyle
This October Make Time to Eat Together, Eat Better with Real Dairy
Recent studies link regular family meals (3 to 5 meals per week) with lower rates of risky behaviors, teen pregnancy and depression, as well as higher academic performance and higher self-esteem in children and young adults.
Posted in Agriculture, Education, Food, Lifestyle
Who Grew My Breakfast?
Ever wondered how many farmers it takes to help you make the most important meal of the day? As the leading industry in Georgia, agriculture is all around you – especially when you and your family break bread around the table.
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Fresh Fixins with Georgia-Based Chef, Matthew Newton
With help from our Certified Farm Markets, Chef Matthew Newton of The Rookery in Macon shares his favorite tailgating recipes. This starting lineup will tackle your palate with flavor & help you score a touchdown with friends at your next tailgate party.
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Peanut Butter Whip with Apples
Our partners at The Dairy Alliance shared their this quick and in-season back-to-school snack that's sure to score an afternoon A+!
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Georgia Harvest Calendar
Want to know what's available and when? Check out the Georgia Harvest Calendar to find out!
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Beef Cattle Production in Georgia
As we have entered the Month of May which happens to be Georgia Beef Month and National Beef Month, it is a perfect time to highlight our beef industry here, the producers, and all of the many reasons why great beef comes from Georgia.
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Products We Love: Goodson Pecans
Georgia is chock-full of products that are born and bred, right here in our great state!
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Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a southern staple no matter how you slice it, dice it, mix it or garnish it!
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Farm talk with celebrity chef, Kevin Gillespie
Here’s your chance to get to know Kevin Gillespie, the engaging Georgia-native who’s making headlines and garnering national attention for his unique and fresh take on farm-raised, artisan food.
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Strawberry Fruit Pizza
We heard it was National Strawberry Day and thought there was no better way to celebrate than by whipping up a sweet treat! This fruit pizza is a go to when fresh berries are in season, and lucky for us, strawberries will be here before you know it!
Sweet Potato Fries
A different take on traditional fries that are tasty and can be enjoyed year round. Help us celebrate National Sweet Potato Month by adding these to your dinner menu.
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Pickled Dill Green Beans
Need a quick snack? Garnish for a salad? Maybe use up your extra vegetables before they go bad? Quick pickling is a great way to achieve all of the above and incredibly easy with few ingredients required. Read More
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Georgia Olive Farms
Whether used for frying, making dressings, or just flavoring vegetables, olive oil has become a staple of the American diet, and that increased demand has caused some farms in South Georgia to give this unusual crop a chance.
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Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies
Fall has finally arrived in Georgia which means pumpkins patches and leaves are beginning to change. If you are looking for the perfect dessert to celebrate Georgia's harvest, look no further.
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