Georgia Neighbors
Agriculture + Lifestyle. Discover the people, places and impact of ag in our great state.
Discover Georgia’s Specialty Crops
Georgia’s specialty crops include a wide range of fruits and vegetables.
Posted in Agriculture, Agritourism, Certified Farm Markets
Meet Dawson Adams, FFA South Region State Vice President
Dawson shares the aspect of his tenure as a state officer that he enjoyed the most!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Meet Thomas Maddox, FFA Central Region State Vice President
Find out what Thomas' biggest challenge was that he faced as a state officer and how he overcame it!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Meet Brittany Braddy, FFA Central Region State Vice President
Discover the role agriculture plays in Brittany's life!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Meet Ava Jane Teasley, FFA North Region State Vice President
Hear how Ava Jane would explain her experience in FFA to someone who is unfamiliar with the program!
Posted in Agriculture, Legislative
Meet Doster Harper, FFA North Region State Vice President
Learn what drove Doster to run for state office!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
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!
Posted in Agriculture, Agritourism, Certified Farm Markets, Lifestyle
Products We Love
We’ve scoured the state to find Georgia-based items worthy of major bragging rights.
Posted in Certified Farm Markets, Food, Lifestyle
From Crops to Pops, King of Pops
When word sprouts up that the world’s first popsicle farm was planted, grown and cultivated in Georgia, you lend a listening ear and a curious green thumb.
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
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.
Posted in Agriculture, Certified Farm Markets, Food
Meet Clay Parker, State FFA Secretary
Clay shares the story of how he became involved in FFA!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Meet Bryce Roland, State FFA President
Bryce shares the goals he hopes to achieve during his tenure as a state officer!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Creamy Shiitake Mushroom Soup
On cold winter nights, a creamy, bone warming mushroom soup will leave spoons sad when you finish!
Posted in Certified Farm Markets, Food, Lifestyle
Collecting Old Farm Trucks
Discover the priceless links to farming past through one man's hobby.
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts mix sweet, savory, crispy and bacon...because everything is better with bacon!
Posted in Certified Farm Markets, Food, Lifestyle
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.
Posted in Agriculture, Agritourism, Certified Farm Markets, 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.
Posted in Agriculture, Certified Farm Markets, Food, Lifestyle
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.
Posted in Agriculture, Food, Lifestyle
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+!
Posted in Agriculture, Certified Farm Markets, Food
Young Farmer Jesse Patrick, Bridges the Gap Between Past and Present
A sixth-generation farmer, Jesse Patrick grew up on a 700-cow dairy farm in Eatonton. To say farming is in his blood would be an understatement.
Posted in Agriculture, Farm Bureau, Lifestyle
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
“Get More with Milk” during National Dairy Month!
Dairy Month honors the hard work and dedication it takes to produce wholesome, nutritious milk. Learn more about nutritional value, dairy farmers and the happy cows that keep our thirst quenched!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
5 reasons to get involved in Young Farmers & Ranchers
Learn what involvement in YF&R means to current members from across the state of Georgia!
Posted in Agriculture, Farm Bureau, Lifestyle
What's it like to be a National FFA Officer?
As the National FFA Southern Region Vice President, Ian Bennett will spend about three hundred days of the next year on the road, traveling over one hundred thousand miles and doing somewhere in the neighborhood of about sixty-five facilitated workshops.
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Strawberry Season is Here!
Strawberries are ripe and ready for picking across the state of Georgia!
Posted in Agriculture, Agritourism, Lifestyle
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.
Posted in Agriculture, Food, Lifestyle
Don't Rely on Guardian Angels to Stay Safe on the Farm
Farm kids have tough guardian angels who wear jeans, helmets and steel-toe boots.
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Meet Hinkley Hood, State FFA Secretary
Hinkley explains what drove him to run for state office!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Meet Tucker Felkins, State FFA President
Tucker shares the goals he hopes to achieve during tenure as a state officer!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
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.
Posted in Certified Farm Markets, Food, Lifestyle
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.
Posted in Agriculture, Food, Lifestyle
10 Things I Learned Growing Up On A Farm
I think it’s a well-known fact that farming is not just a typical 9-5 job. There's a lot more than just 40 hours involved, and you never know what temperature or weather condition you'll be working in. Read More
Posted in Agriculture, Legislative