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Sunbelt Expo to celebrate 46th anniversary

MOULTRIE — The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 46th Anniversary show Oct. 15-17 at Spence Field in ... Read more

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Agricultural partners launch joint hurricane relief fund for farmers

ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA), in a partnership with the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA) ... Read more

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Sunbelt Expo to celebrate 46th anniversary

The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 46th Anniversary show Oct. 15-17 at Spence Field in Moultrie. More ... Read more

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Plight of farmers discussed at Eggs & Issues event

  Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles discussing topics raised at the Eggs ... Read more

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‘Low-intensity’ residential growth biggest threat to Georgia farming, Conservancy official says

ATLANTA – Single-family residential subdivisions built on large lots are gobbling up Georgia’s farmland at an alarming rate, ... Read more

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Therapists learn how to help farmers cope with stress before it’s too late

GRINNELL, Iowa — The farmers’ co-op here is a center of hope every spring. It’s where farmers buy ... Read more

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Spread of solar farms in Georgia about to get legislative scrutiny

ATLANTA — Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River, with eight million acres of prime ... Read more

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Spread of solar farms in Georgia about to get legislative scrutiny

ATLANTA – Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River, with eight million acres of prime ... Read more

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Jim Brown joins Southwest Georgia Farm Credit

THOMASVILLE, Ga. — Southwest Georgia Farm Credit recently announced that Jim Brown has joined the team. Brown, who ... Read more

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Omega farmer named Conservationist of the Year

OMEGA, Ga. — Brian Ponder, co-owner of Pond-O-Gold Farms and Brian and Ken Ponder Farms located in Omega, ... Read more