Agriculture + Lifestyle
Maple Apple Pie
Craving something sweet to enjoy on a cold winter night? This classic pie is sure to hit the spot.
Posted in Certified Farm Markets, Lifestyle
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.
Posted in Certified Farm Markets, Food, Lifestyle
Get pump-kined about fall reading!
It's officially fall which means along with cooler temps and crunchy leaves comes all things pumpkins! Pumpkin patches, pumpkin carving, roasting seeds and of course reading!
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education
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.
Posted in Agriculture, Certified Farm Markets, Food, Lifestyle
Equal Parts Science and Spirit
Sweet Grass Dairy merges a love of farming with creativity to create renowned cheeses.
Posted in Agriculture, Food, Lifestyle
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
Fall for reading this September
The seasons are a changing and apples are ripe for the picking! Check out our September reading list to learn about these crisp and crunchy beauties.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education
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.
Posted in Agriculture, Agritourism, Certified Farm Markets, Food, Lifestyle
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.
Posted in Agriculture, Food, Lifestyle
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?
Posted in Certified Farm Markets, Food
Member Benefit: Ford Promotes Environmentally Friendly Auto Parts!
When you recycle plastic bottles, do you ever stop and think about where that plastic ends up? One answer: Ford vehicles.
Posted in Member Benefits
Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
There's something incredibly harmonious about the delicious combination of brown butter and pecans!
Posted in Certified Farm Markets, Food
Grow Your Summer Reading List!
We're right on the brink of summer which means the school year is about to come to a close! Whether your summer is filled with craft projects, going to camp, or trips to the beach—make time for reading and learning about agriculture!
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education
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!
Posted in Agriculture, Certified Farm Markets, Food
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
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!
Posted in Certified Farm Markets, Food
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
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.
Posted in Agriculture, 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
Growing My Community
Meet Chy Kellogg, Cobb County Volunteer. Discover how Chy's local Farm Bureau inspired her to get involved with agriculture
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Certified Farm Markets, Education, Farm Bureau, Lifestyle, Member Benefits
Leading Causes of Farming Accidents...Experience!
During Ag Safety Awareness Week, learn from Dr. Rains about the leading causes of farming accidents!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
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
A Few Ag Books We Love
Just as love is all around, so it agriculture! The best way to show your love is to give the gift of reading!
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education
Collecting Old Farm Trucks
Discover the priceless links to farming past through one man's hobby.
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Cure the Winter Blues with Story Time!
There's no better cure to the winter blues than reading and story time! Introducing agriculture during this time of year will remind your children and students what the promise of spring holds.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education, Lifestyle
Broadband is not a Luxury, it’s a Necessity
Farmers and ranchers need broadband to use the latest precision agricultural equipment, follow commodity markets, communicate with their customers, gain access to new markets around the world and, increasingly, for regulatory compliance.
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