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Farmers Helping Farmers in Georgia
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Weathered But Strong: Georgia Hurricane Relief Fund is now accepting applications to provide financial assistance to farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene. This relief fund was established by the Georgia Department of Agriculture in partnership with the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture. More than 40 agricultural partners have joined the effort.
To Fund or Not to Fund the GA Citrus Commission
Southeast Regional Ag News
If growers vote to pass a referendum in April, the commission will begin collecting a minimal assessment from citrus growers to carry out research, education and promotion projects.
The Goodest Farm Dogs
Southeast Regional Ag News
There’s nothing better than a really good dog and a couple of outstanding Georgia canines continued their time in the spotlight last week in Atlanta
13 Georgia Farms Receive Centennial Honors
Southeast Regional Ag News
Earlier this month, Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper and the Georgia Department of Agriculture recognized 13 Georgia farms as recipients of the Georgia Centennial Farm Award during the 34th Annual Georgia National Fair.
Farmers Asked to Participate in Deer Damage Survey
Southeast Regional Ag News
Over the last several years, deer have increasingly impacted Georgia farmers, causing damage to multiple crops and economic losses across Georgia’s food and fiber production sector.
Alarm Issued for Invasive Hornet
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alarms are going off from agricultural officials as an invasive insect known to be devastatingly effective at preying on honeybees and other pollinators has been seen near Savannah.
Georgia Agriculture and the Atlanta Braves
Southeast Regional Ag News
June 7th was officially “Georgia Grown Night” and it kicked off an exciting new partnership between the Georgia Grown program and the Atlanta Braves.
Asian Longhorned Tick Makes Georgia Reappearance
Southeast Regional Ag News
It’s the first confirmation of the tick this year.