Agriculture
Georgia Dept. of Ag to accept block grant applications in March
The Georgia Department of Ag will begin accepting online applications for the block grant funds on March 18, 2020. Read more
2 years ago by Staff Reports.
Help with controlling weeds on your home lawn
Weeds can be major pests of home lawns. Read more
2 years ago by Staff Reports.
Brinson farmer gets Outstanding Georgia Peanut Farmer of the Year award
Jud Greene of Brinson, Georgia, received the Outstanding Georgia Peanut Farmer of the Year Award for District 1 posthumously at the 44th annual Georgia Peanut ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Reports.
Southwest Georgia Farm Credit annual stockholders’ meeting set for Feb. 18, 2020
Southwest Georgia Farm Credit will host its annual stockholders’ meeting Tuesday evening, February 18, at the Bindery at Oakland, 445 Oakland Parkway, Leesburg, GA. Read more
2 years ago by Staff Reports.
Georgia Peanut Farm Show set for Thursday, Jan. 16 in Tifton
Producers can improve the bottom-line of their farming operation with knowledge, connections and information gained at the 44th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference, held ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Reports.
Georgia Farm Bureau President Long speaks at 82nd annual convention
Georgia farmers and agribusiness leaders from across the state met on Jekyll Island Dec. 8-10 for the 82nd Annual Georgia Farm Bureau Convention. Read more
2 years ago by Staff Reports.
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture offers $65K in ag scholarships
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, formerly the Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, is offering $65,000 in scholarships to Georgia students pursuing a degree in ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Reports.
Hollifield,Torrance Presented 2019 King Cotton Awards
County UGA Cooperative Extension Service agents are an incredible resource for cotton farmers across Georgia. Read more
2 years ago by Staff Reports.
Decatur County youth celebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 6-12
Georgia 4-H inspires kids to do – to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society by establishing personal and sincere relationships, learning life and ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Reports.
Paul Johnson elected chairman of Georgia Milk Commission
Paul Johnson, a Decatur County dairy farmer and large animal veterinarian, was recently elected as chairman of the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Milk (ACCM). Read more