Big Wins and Key Deadlines in Southeast Ag

In Georgia, Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper is reminding farmers in the GATE program to update their contact information by August 31, 2025 so those 2026 cards arrive on time. The program, started in 2013, gives producers a sales tax break on qualified farm purchases. Certificates last three years, and farmers need at least $5,000 in annual income to qualify. Details: https://tinyurl.com/4jrtat9n

In Florida, Commissioner Wilton Simpson is celebrating the preservation of more than 540 acres of farmland in Flagler and Putnam counties. Singleton Family Farms, a multi-generational operation, is now protected under a rural lands easement. Simpson says it’s a big win for farm families, for conservation, and for Florida’s future—keeping land productive while also safeguarding critical wildlife corridors. Details: https://tinyurl.com/msmdyyaw

And in Alabama, a reminder—the deadline’s coming up to apply for the Century & Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs. Applications are due August 29, 2025. Details: https://tinyurl.com/2pk9mzm8