Farming in rural Georgia has always carried risk. But recent trade disputes, higher input costs and unstable markets are making each season even harder for many farm families.
Agriculture accounts for one in seven jobs in Georgia, with crops ranging from corn and cotton to pecans and vegetables. Billions in payments are expected to reach farmers nationwide, which state officials say is long overdue.
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) is gearing up for its annual presence at the Sunbelt Ag Expo (October 14–16, 2025), combining its trademark hospitality with agriculture advocacy and education to connect producers, consumers, and industry stakeholders.
Reinke Manufacturing, a global leader in mechanized irrigation systems, is amplifying its commitment to agriculture at the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo, bringing solutions, innovation, and a long-standing partnership to the forefront of the Southeast’s premier farm show.
Fort Valley State University (FVSU) is gearing up to be a prominent presence at the upcoming 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo, where the HBCU will highlight its land-grant mission in research, Extension, and agricultural education under the banner “Experience ‘Ag’cellence.”
Global equipment specialist FAE is set to make a major impact at the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo (October 14–16), presenting key product lines and on-site demonstrations, as laid out in the official Expo program.
These demonstrations will showcase sweet corn, bean, and pea harvesting, along with transplanting for plastic and the use of an all-in-one tiller, bed former, plastic mulch layer, and drip tape layer.
Agri-retail veteran Rural King is gearing up for a strong showing at the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo (October 14–16), aiming to connect more directly with farmers, backyard producers, and rural consumers through product showcases, community engagement, and hands-on experiences.
Mitchell Electric Membership Corporation (Mitchell EMC) is set to take an active role at the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo, reinforcing its commitment to rural communities and agricultural stakeholders through education, engagement, and visibility.
Albany-based truck accessory shop Tuff Truckin is slated to make a strong showing at the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo (October 14–16), bringing its signature lifted rigs, aftermarket parts, and show-day deals to the agricultural crowd.
PCOM offers various degrees and programs in medicine with the goal of helping students learn to approach healthcare from an osteopathic or “whole person” perspective.
This year’s event will highlight Georgia as the Spotlight State, showcasing the state’s diverse agricultural heritage and its growing role in advancing sustainable and technology-driven farming.
Georgia Grown is set to honor the over 7,000 members of Georgia’s agriculture industry who have served in the United States Military by asking veteran farmers to share their stories.
Tour stops will highlight the vital role peanuts play in Georgia’s economy, with visits to farms, research facilities, and processing plants in key peanut-producing counties.
Georgia ranks among the top 10 tomato-producing states, but growing tomatoes isn’t easy — or cheap. The crop requires significant labor, water and ongoing attention to fend off diseases, especially in the state’s hot, humid climate.
This comes after Senator Ossoff sent a letter Wednesday, July 16 to the Commissioner and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins asking why they haven’t finalized negotiations on a block grant agreement for federal assistance.
Now is the perfect time to create pollinator gardens, according to the Georgia Forestry Commission. Doing so is a great way to support Georgia's native pollinator species
This is especially important after recent Hurricanes like Helene decimated crops in South Georgia, losing trees means farmers lose income for multiple years.
A growing number of Georgia farmers are women, according to recent U.S. Census data. That data shows one in three farmers in the state is female. Many of those women relied on federal grant programs aimed at increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in agriculture. But now, several of those programs are being cut or amended, and the impact is being felt in fields and greenhouses across Georgia.
It’s a bipartisan group of lawmakers that work to ensure policy issues related to peanut production management and marketing are considered in agricultural legislation.
Georgia has more total timberland acreage and privately owned timberland acreage than any other state in the U.S. It is a nationwide leader that drives economic benefits for the state.
On Monday, the James Beard Foundation brought its Climate Solutions for Restaurant Survival Campaign to Atlanta. The foundation hosted a roundtable discussion to talk about climate change and its impact on supply change.
