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Eat with confidence

We, the Farmers ............................. 2 Member Services Update ............10

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Photo by Jennifer Whittaker

Farmers take steps on their farms to ensure our food gets a safe start. We talked to Georgia farmers who produce some of Georgia’s top food commodities to learn about the production practices they follow.

Teachers top of their class GFB honors Three Middle Georgia teachers have 4-H & FFA champions

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recently received national recognition for teaching students about agriculture.

Learn how these educators are working to help their students understand that food originates on farms and not at the grocery store.

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All Georgia Farm Bureau members will Photo by Jennifer Whittaker

receive the Georgia Neighbors. However,

GATE program guidelines GFB Certified Farm Markets: We’ve compiled lists of com- Buy straight from the farm

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Want to buy food straight from the farmer who grew it? Then check out our list of certified farm markets that offer everything from fruit, produce, meat and honey. Many of our markets offer agritourism activities for a fun day on the farm.

Did you know you may read the Georgia Neighbors in its entirety online? If you would like to opt out of receiving a printed copy of the Neighbors please send an email to georgianeighbors@gfb. org. Please provide your name as it appears on your Farm Bureau membership card along with your membership number. When we publish the fall issue we’ll email you a link to our website.

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(Photo by John Williams) Elbert County Farm Bureau (ECFB) member John Williams shot this photo on the farm of ECFB Director Bobby Eavenson last year in April when Eavenson’s canola crop was in full bloom.

Williams entered this photo in the 2012 GFB Young Farmer Photo Contest. We’ll feature the winners of this year’s contest in our fall issue.

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Georgia Farm Bureau is the official insurance sponsor for all Georgia High School Association (GHSA) sports and academic competitions. We’d like to congratulate the schools that won 2012-2013 state championships for competitions occurring from October through mid-April. We’ll recognize winners of the late spring events in our fall issue.

mon farm purchases that qualify and don’t qualify for sales tax exemptions under the new Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption (GATE) program that went into effect this year.

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This spring GFB honored the nine grand champions of the 2012 fall and 2013 winter state 4-H and FFA livestock shows with a celebratory dinner. GFB presented $16,500 in prizes to the winners.

GFB salutes GHSA state champs

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Zippy Duvall, President

My Plate is Georgia Grown Summer is almost here, and if you’re like me, you can’t wait to start eating homegrown tomatoes and other fresh vegetables. If you don’t grow your own garden, I encourage you to check out the list of Georgia Farm Bureau Certified Farm Markets beginning on page 27.

Find a market near you that offers the Georgia commodity you’re craving and pay them a visit!

Georgia Farm Bureau has been connecting Georgia farmers with consumers since 1985 when we started our certified farm market program to help farmers sell their commodities directly to the public.

In the past year, the Georgia Department of Agriculture has relaunched its Georgia Grown program, which promotes Georgia farmers, their commodities and ag products made in our great state. Because we share the goal of helping Georgia farmers, we’ve joined forces with the Department of Agriculture to launch a new cooking segment, “Meals from the Field,” that will air monthly on our weekly television show, “Georgia Farm Monitor.”

The segment features Department of Agriculture staff who have developed recipes featuring in-season produce provided by GFB Certified Farm Markets.

The first segment featuring Georgia strawberries has already aired. If you didn’t catch it, you can view it on the Monitor’s YouTube Channel. You’ll find complete details about “Meals from the Field” on page 26.

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Our Farm Bureau members who farm are familiar with the “Georgia Farm Monitor,” but for our members who don’t, this is a great way for you to learn about Georgia agriculture, the farmers who grow your food and how we grow it. Visit http:// www.farm-monitor. com/stations.htm for a schedule of stations and times the Monitor airs.

Eating healthy is on everyone’s mind these days. We’re hearing more and more about the importance of getting our children to eat fruits and vegetables and less junk food to lower childhood obesity rates. Realizing this, Farm Bureau is kicking off a statewide educational campaign through our Ag in the Classroom program that will teach children proper nutrition habits as recommended by the USDA Choose My Plate program.

Volunteer leaders in our county Farm Bureaus will be visiting schools in the coming year to encourage students to eat fruit and vegetables using kid-friendly recipes such as “snakes” made of apple slices and veggie men made of raw vegetables. They’ll also throw in some educational information about how farmers grow fruits and vegetables so that children will know where their food comes from.

You can visit the USDA Choose My Plate website to get tips on healthy eating and participate in our “My Plate is Georgia Grown” campaign with your families at home.

You may have joined Farm Bureau to gain access to the member benefits our organization offers such as insurance or discounts on hotels, Ford vehicles and theme parks, but I hope you take pride in knowing your membership helps support the efforts Farm Bureau makes to promote Georgia agriculture through See WE, THE FARMERS page 21

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Issued twice a year by the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation, located at 1620 Bass Road, Macon, GA 31210.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES Farm Bureau Members: Included in dues — $1 per year OFFICERS VINCENT “Zippy” DUVALL, President GERALD LONG, 1st Vice President and South Georgia Vice President BERNARD SIMS, North Georgia Vice President ROBERT FOUNTAIN JR., Middle Georgia Vice President WAYNE DANIEL, Treasurer/ Corporate Secretary DUKE GROOVER, General Counsel DIRECTORS FIRST DISTRICT: Wesley Hall, Cumming; Henry J. West, Rydal SECOND DISTRICT: Randy Ruff, Elberton; Bobby Gunter Dahlonega THIRD DISTRICT: George Chambers, Carrollton; Nora Goodman, Temple FOURTH DISTRICT: Marvin Ruark, Bishop; Skeetter McCorkle, McDuffie FIFTH DISTRICT: Jim Ham, Smarr; Ralph Adamson Jr., Barnesville SIXTH DISTRICT: James Emory Tate, Denton; James Malone, Dexter SEVENTH DISTRICT: Ben Boyd, Sylvania; Gary Bell, Bellville EIGHTH DISTRICT: Scotty Raines, Sycamore; Don Wood, Rochelle NINTH DISTRICT: Paul Shirah, Camilla; Lucius Adkins, Elmodel TENTH DISTRICT: David Lee, Alma; Daniel Johnson, Alma YOUNG FARMER CHAIRMAN: Garrett Ganas, Waycross WOMEN’S COMMITTEE CHAIR: Nanette Bryan, Summerville INFORMATION STAFF Paul Beliveau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Jennifer Whittaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor Jay Stone . . . . . . Publication/Web Specialist Lillian Davis . . . . . . Publications Manager Ray D’Alessio . . . Senior Producer/TV Host Michael Edmondson . Web/Video Manager Mark Wildman . . . . . . Radio-TV Specialist Dean Wood . . . . . . . . . Radio-TV Specialist Damon Jones . . . . . . . . Radio-TV Specialist Rick Treptow . . Senior Radio-TV Specialist Vickie Amos . . . . . . . . Office Coordinator ADVERTISING POLICY All advertising accepted subject to publisher’s approval. Advertisers must assume liability for content of their advertising. Publisher maintains right to cancel advertising for non-payment or reader complaint about advertiser service or products. Publisher does not accept per-order, political or alcoholic beverage ads, nor does publisher prescreen or guarantee advertiser service or products. Publisher assumes no liability for products or services advertised in Farm Bureau’s Georgia Neighbors.

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Farmers take care to ensure food gets a safe start By Jay Stone _________________________________________

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John Callaway, Troup County • Clean water supply: Callaway provides water in troughs or drinkers where feasible. He limits cattle access to ponds and streams by use of watering ramps and stream crossings where possible.

• Proper use of medication: Vaccines are preventative tools to protect cattle against diseases.

Antibiotics, Callaway said, are sometimes necessary because cattle get sick just as humans do. Beef producers rely on veterinarians and pharmaceutical companies for guidelines on John Callaway proper use of medications. After an animal has been treated, the Food and Drug Administration has established time periods that livestock producers must wait before the animal is introduced into the food supply.

• Low stress handling: Callaway said there is increased awareness among producers on proper cattle handling techniques 4

campylobacter, E.coli, listeria and salmonella. Pasteurization kills these bacteria while maintaining the nutritional value of milk.

“If you’re going to be in this business, you have a moral obligation to provide a product that is of the highest quality possible,” Butcher said. “I think most people in the food production business realize that if we don’t do a good conscientious job we’re going to put ourselves out of business.”

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Bud Butcher, Coweta County • Iodine dips: Before milking, dairy farmers wash the cows’ udders and dip their teats in iodine to kill bacteria, preventing the milk from being con- Bud Butcher taminated during milkings.

• Isolating certain cows: Sick cows that have been treated with antibiotics are separated from the milking herd. Milk from cows treated with antibiotics is discarded until the milk tests free of antibiotics. The dairy industry follows stringent testing procedures to ensure antibiotics don’t enter the food supply. There are stiff financial penalties for farmers if milk tests positive for antibiotics when it arrives at the processing facility.

• Refrigeration & Pasteurization: Milk is pumped into refrigerated holding tanks within minutes of leaving the cow. Nearly all the milk produced in Georgia is pasteurized at a distributor’s facility after leaving the farm. Raw milk has the potential to carry life-threatening bacteria including

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Bob McLeod, Wilcox County (McLeod grows cantaloupes) • Post-harvest processing: Cantaloupes are washed in chlorinated water after harvest and then undergo brushing and a wash with chlorine dioxide that kills 99 percent of contaminants.

• Grading: As cantaloupes are graded for size and quality, any with open rinds are discarded to prevent exterior contaminants from reaching the consumable portion of the cantaloupe.

• Worker hygiene: Workers who leave the packing line are required to wash their hands before returning to the line. Workers in the field are provided handwashing stations and urged to wear clean clothing. Workers handling the produce are provided with latex gloves.

• Water testing: McLeod uses irrigation from a well and a surface Bob McLeod pond. He regularly submits samples from his water sources to the UGA Cooperative Extension Service to be tested for contaminants.

See FOOD SAFETY page 19 Photo by Brandon Ashley

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whether it’s moving animals through a chute or loading them on a trailer.

“At some point all cattle are going to be harvested for meat,” Callaway said. “We as producers must be ever mindful and do all we can to insure the public a safe, wholesome beef product from our farms.”

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ood safety starts on the farm. There are a lot of stops involved with getting your food on your plate, and while farmers cannot control all the links in the food supply chain, they’re highly motivated to make sure that your food, whether it’s a steak, a gallon of milk, a bag of peanuts or a cantaloupe, starts out as healthy and clean as possible.

GFB recently asked farmers who produce some of Georgia’s top food commodities what they do to make sure the food they grow gets a healthy, sanitary start.

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is president of the MPHS FFA Chapter, says she didn’t grow up on a farm but loves being outside.

“I’ve always liked doing stuff with plants and animals, so I decided taking this class would be a good thing to do,” Stuart said. “I enjoy the fact that we get to go outside and don’t just sit in the classroom. We never do the same thing twice.”

Waldrep deserves the national honor he received, Stuart says, because, “He’s passionate about the students and what they do. He’s really involved and he’s constantly making us try new things and pushing us. I think that’s the best thing in a teacher.”

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Bill Waldrep, agriculture educator and FFA adviser at Mary Persons High School in Monroe County, was one of six teachers nationwide last November to receive the 2012 Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher Award from the National Association of Agricultural Educators. As the Southeast Region V winner, Waldrep won a two-year lease on a Toyota Tundra.

Although Waldrep grew up on a farm, he says only two or three of the 95 students enrolled in his ag classes live on farms. The reason students sign up for the class, Waldrep says, is because they like the hands-on learning activities like growing plants, taking care of animals and learning welding and electrical wiring skills.

“I realize very few of them will ever have an opportunity to farm, but agriculture is important because it’s the leading industry. Learning about plants and the food system we have is very important for them as future consumers. Even if they’re not involved in agriculture, they need to make the right decisions as consumers, and they need to be able to understand the support that agriculture needs.”

Stormy Stuart, a senior who has taken Waldrep’s ag class for the past three years and

Mary Persons High School Ag teacher Bill Waldrep, center, teaches students, pictured from left, Katie Sanders, Triston Hayman, Stormy Stuart, Elizabeth Armstrong, Dakota Pyron, Laura Darden, Levi Nopen and Cierra Nopen how to grow plants during one of his ag classes.

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Growing up in Macon, kindergarten teacher Andrea Seagraves says she didn’t think much about agriculture. After moving to Crawford County, she soon saw the important role agriculture plays in the community when she noticed how many of the adults she invited to speak to her class had careers related to agriculture.

“I realized the life experiences for my students in Macon were not the same as for my Andrea Seagraves students in this rural community. I needed to change my perception of everyday life to match the children I was teaching,” Seagraves said.

She began holding Farm Fridays to teach her students at Crawford County Eagles Nest about the farmers who grow their food. This included class field trips to local farms and learning the alphabet using agriculture words.

This year, Seagraves and her teaching partner Amy Hill developed a curriculum they call “Cranium Crops” to teach mandatory reading, science, social studies and math skills using topics pertaining to agriculture.

“My overall goal is to introduce my students to the multiple facets of agriculture. I want them to know that there is a lot of hard work that goes into every bite they eat. GroSee TEACHERS page 15 Photo by Donna Rocker

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By Jennifer Whittaker __________________________________________________________________________ n recent months, three Middle Georgia teachers have received national recognition for teaching students about agriculture. Each teaches different grades with a different style, but all three share a passion for telling their students where food originates and making them aware of how agriculture influences their daily lives.

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Pictured from right, Georgia Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall congratulates the grand champion winners of the 2012 state 4-H & FFA Market Goat Show and the 2013 Georgia Junior National Livestock Show - Chanleigh Underwood, Chase Roberts, Cody Corbett, Hannah Bius, Hannah Dixon, Brooke Helton, Taylor Barber, John Romero and Lawton Harris.

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eorgia Farm Bureau (GFB) honored the grand champions from the 2012 fall and 2013 winter state 4-H and FFA livestock shows during a dinner at the GFB home office on March 29. These students were among the 2,150 students who competed in the fall and winter state events.

GFB provided the prize money for the awards, and each champion was presented with a commemorative belt buckle by GFB President Zippy Duvall.

“Georgia Farm Bureau was honored to host this dinner to celebrate the achievement these students accomplished of winning the grand champion prize for their species,” Duvall said. “We’re extremely proud of each and every one of them.”

Three winners were recognized from the 4-H/FFA Market Goat & Lamb Show held last October at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter. Brooke Helton of White County won the Grand Champion Market Goat Doe Award.

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er Award. Hannah Dixon of Colquitt County won the Grand Champion Market Lamb Award. Helton and Roberts each won $1,500. Dixon won $1,000.

Six winners were honored from the 2013 Georgia Junior National Livestock Show held in February at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter.

Decatur County FFA member Hannah Bius won the Grand Champion Breeding Heifer Award of $2,500. Decatur County 4-Her Taylor Barber won the Grand Champion Market Barrow prize of $1,500 with her crossbred hog.

Echols County FFA member Cody Corbett won the Grand Champion Market Steer Award of $5,000. Jasper County 4-Her Lawton Harris won the Grand Champion Commercial Dairy Heifer Award of $1,000. Jeff Davis County 4-Her Chanleigh Underwood won the Grand Champion Market Gilt Award of $1,500 with her crossbred hog. Gordon County FFA member John Romero won the Grand Champion Breeding Ewe Award of $1,000.

GFB Young Farmer Chairman Garrett Ganas welcomed the winners along with their families and Extension

agents or FFA advisers who assisted in their projects. They also heard congratulations from Georgia Department of Education Agricultural Education Program Manager Chip Bridges and state 4-H Leader Arch Smith, as well as a video message from Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black.

“I’m real thankful for Georgia Farm Bureau’s recognition of the champions and support of these champions,” said Bridges. “Georgia Farm Bureau understands that the two greatest investments that can be made in the state of Georgia is our agriculture and our youth. So that investment is extremely important, and we’re so thankful that they’re willing to do it.”

Duvall gave the keynote address, sharing his own experiences competing in livestock shows and urging the youth to be fearless and make a difference while encouraging them to be aware of their status as leaders.

Smith and Bridges presented GFB with a framed set of photos of the grand champions, which Duvall said would be displayed in the organization’s administrative offices.

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Georgia Farm Bureau members over the age of 50 will receive a member-only invitation and offer in the mail when a Life Line Screening event is held in their area.

To view a short video demonstration of the screenings, scan this quick response code with your smartphone, or visit http:// www.gfb.org (click on member benefits, then Life Line Screening).

In addition to Life Line Screening, Georgia Farm Bureau is proud to offer the following health-related member benefits: Blue Cross Blue Shield Get the Power of Blue Working for You™ through the most recognized name in healthcare according to Fortune Magazine. See a Georgia Farm Bureau Agent to learn more about individual and family health care plans including SmartSense, Premier and Tonik.

Delta Dental Georgia Farm Bureau members can enroll in the Farm Bureau Dental program at any time for access to dental coverage with benefits that increase every year. Visit http://www.gfbdental.com or contact your local Farm Bureau Agent for plan details and pricing.

TelaDoc Medical Services Georgia Farm Bureau members can access TelaDoc’s national network of board-certified primary care physicians who diagnose illness, recommend treatment and prescribe medication (when appropriate) over the telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

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Qualsight Lasik Discount Program It’s easy to see the great value in Farm Bureau’s Lasik discount program. Members can save 40-50 percent off the national average price for Lasik through the Qualsight Lasik network of credentialed, board-certified ophthalmologists.

ClearValue Hearing Program ClearValue Hearing, Starkey Hearing Instruments, Westone Earmold Laboratories and Farm Bureau have combined their resources to develop a comprehensive Hearing Benefits Program for Farm Bureau members and their families. Save up to 25 percent on hearing instruments.

For details on these programs and the many additional services included with your Georgia Farm Bureau membership, contact your county Farm Bureau office, visit our website at http://www.gfb.org (select member benefits) or call 1-800-6335432 (option 1).

Jay Murdock is director of the GFB Member Services Department.

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The home of Gordon County Farm Bureau members Chad and Holly Childers was destroyed by a tornado on Jan. 30.

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The next day, the Childerses notified Farm Bureau of their damage and filed a claim, which began their recovery process.

GFB claims adjusters Jennie Gomez and April Speir were assigned to the claim and immediately contacted the Childerses, setting up an inspection for the following day.

“Everyone was exceptionally nice and prompt,” Holly said, adding that she could not have asked for a better claims experience.

On the day of the claims inspection, Gomez and Speir spent hours onsite inventorying damages and educating the Childerses on coverages and options. A check was advanced onsite for lost contents, and the Childerses left the meeting with their claims team having a thorough understanding of how to begin their journey forward. Within a week and a half, the contents list was complete and payment was issued. Payments were issued for the house and other insured structures within the following couple of weeks.

Holly said that although she doesn’t

plan to rebuild her home in the exact location due to the fact that her home was also damaged in a tornado in December 2011, she does plan to remain insured with Georgia Farm Bureau.

The storm showed the Childerses how blessed they are to live in a community like Gordon County. Holly said her family was overwhelmed by the generosity of their friends and neighbors as they called and brought food, blankets and clothing.

Georgia Farm Bureau is proud to be a part of the rebuilding efforts for the thousands of our insured members impacted by this storm.

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• Although the Childerses’ kitchen was destroyed, a basket of brown eggs a neighbor gave them the night before were left untouched by the storm on the counter.

• A fish bowl housing two goldfish was destroyed, but one of the fish was found outside in a water barrel and was saved!

Geri Powell is GFB senior manager of claims operations. April Speir is a GFB contents specialist claims representative, and Gary Willis is senior manager of property claims.

Georgia Neighbors • Spring 2013

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Gordon County Farm Bureau members Holly and Chad Childers are rodeo regulars, with Holly competing in events throughout the region. Although the Childerses are used to the adrenaline rush that comes with competing in rodeos, the storms that swept across North Georgia on Jan. 30 sent them on a ride that was unlike any rodeo ride they had ever experienced.

This go round left the Childerses with their lives but not much else. With the storm damage threatening to send their lives out of control, Georgia Farm Bureau helped them rein in the storm damage in a timely fashion.

The weather system, which began on the morning of Jan. 29, was a result of warm air from the Gulf of Mexico colliding with cold air inland, spawning a deadly storm system that included 56 confirmed tornadoes in seven states. These tornadoes caused multiple deaths, billions of dollars in property damage, heavy flooding and left hundreds of thousands without power.

As the storm tore across the central U.S., weather reports warned of the threat approaching North Georgia. Chad pondered keeping the family home for the day, close to the basement in case the weather got too bad, but Holly felt they should go to work.

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Just a few hours later, the Childerses received a frightening call from a neighbor informing them that their home had taken a direct hit. A tornado classified by the National Weather Service as EF-3 in strength and packing winds in excess of 100 mph tore through Bartow and Gordon counties.

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Gwinnett County Farm Bureau President Cecil Gober is proud to be an American and his barn testifies to this! Inspired by a photo he saw in a magazine, Gober last year had his neighbor George Homes paint a flag on his barn. Motorists passing his house on Price Road in Sugar Hill can enjoy the patriotic barn. If you have a photo of a picturesque barn you’d like to share email it to georgianeighbors@gfb.org.

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May 18-June 29 • Nashville, Ga. Nashville Community Center July 6-Aug. 17 • Americus Rylander Theatre Aug. 24-Oct. 5 • Waycross Okefenokee Heritage Center Oct. 12-Nov. 26 • LaGrange Legacy on Main Museum This traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution highlights various types of American music including blues, country, folk, gospel, native American and sacred harp. The exhibit features interactive panels, listening kiosks and displays that allow each community to showcase its own musical heritage. To learn more visit http://www. georgiahumanities.org/newharmonies.

June 14-28 Sautee Nacoochee Center An exhibit of photography, drawings & paintings by Georgia artists Peter Muzyka, Charles St. John Dyer, Eugene Swain and Lisa Wheeler, that explores disappearing family farms. An accompanying exhibit, Landscapes, Seascapes & Other Escapes will feature 40 paintings of local landscapes and homes by John Kollock, renowned for his watercolors of the North Georgia mountains, along with Americana drawings by Reg Moore. Admission is free. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sundays 1-5 p.m. Call 706-878-3300 or visit http:// www.snca.org for more information.

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Rock Eagle 4-H Center Eatonton Monthly programs feature a variety of topics. Programs begin at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Admission is $5 for ages 5 and older (except June); children 4 and younger are free. Pre-registration is required. To register, contact Matt Hammons at 706-484-2862.

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Saturday @ The Rock continued-------June 8 – Canning & Food Preservation Learn step-by-step instructions for food preservation. Program fee $10 July 20 – Inside the Hive Learn about bee biology, pollination & sample Rock Eagle honey.

Aug. 17 – Canoe Adventures Navigate Rock Eagle Lake by canoe.

Sept. 21 – Movie @ the Mound Enjoy a movie under the stars. Movie & time will be announced closer to date.

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Aug. 24 LoganBerry Heritage Farm Cleveland LoganBerry Farm will celebrate its annual garlic harvest from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. with live entertainment, animals, crafts, artisans and the ever-popular Garlic University.

Talented chefs will showcase 15 varieties of garlic from around the world in creative dishes, cooking demos, tastings and recipes.

In addition to growing garlic, LoganBerry Farm grows heirloom vegetables and raises pastured meat featured at its on-site farm market. Call 706-348-6068 or visit http:// www.loganberryheritagefarm.com for more information.

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Thru Sept. 8 Museum of Arts & Sciences Macon This interactive exhibit celebrates the symphony of life exploring sounds found in nature, in cities and the music humans make. A soundproof studio allows visitors to lay down demo tracks while other displays look at international instruments, bird and whale songs. Information is presented in English and Spanish with Braille panels throughout the exhibit. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 children 3-17, with discounts for seniors, military & students. Open Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sundays 1-5 p.m. Visit http://www.masmacon.org for more information.

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Fourth grade teacher Dennis Peavy, who teaches math, science and social studies at Lake Joy Elementary School in Perry, has also received a scholarship from AFBF to attend the 2013 AITC conference in recognition of his efforts to teach his students about agriculture.

Peavy began incorporating information about agriculture into his lessons after a student shared with him that she thought food grown on farms was gross because it is grown in the dirt.

In his social studies classes, Peavy has talked about how Native Americans grew corn, beans and squash, and he’s had his students plant these vegetables and watch them grow. He’s also discussed how agriculture impacted the success of early America and how the growing seasons affected the 13 American Colonies and their economies.

An activity like making butter can teach kids social studies, science and math. Peavy taught his students about Colonial chores and had them measure

the heavy cream to meet math requirements. Making butter also gave the kids a chance to see firsthand how a liquid can change into a solid.

“They love hands-on activities, and that is what most of my agriculture activities include,” Peavy said.

Thanks to Waldrep, Seagraves and Peavy, more kids will understand that their food originates on the farm and not Dennis Peavy the grocery store.

If you would like to learn more about Ag in the Classroom curriculum for preK through 8th grade, contact Georgia Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Coordinator Donna Rocker at dhrocker@ gfb.org.

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TEACHERS from page 6 cery stores and restaurants would not exist without farmers,” Seagraves said.

Part of teaching her students about agriculture includes talking about the different ways food may be cooked and giving them a chance to taste vegetables like artichokes, kale or spinach.

“After we have learned about a food, read a book related to it and cooked it, the children are more willing, if not eager, to try it,” Seagraves said.

In recognition of her innovative teaching methods, Georgia Farm Bureau awarded Seagraves its 2012 Excellence in Teaching Agriculture Award. She recently learned that the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the National Agriculture in the Classroom Consortium has selected her to receive one of the five Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture Award honors it will present at the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in June. She had already been selected by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) to receive a scholarship to attend the 2013 AITC conference in recognition of her teaching.

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By Donna Rocker, Ag in the Classroom Coordinator 478-474-0679, ext. 5365

My plate is Georgia Grown

Have you ever thought about what you eat? No, not where, but what. What we eat and how much is important for good health.

Georgia’s diverse geography and warm climate allows us to grow many of the foods that fill our Georgia plates with nutritious food. We grow vegetables and fruits from apples to zucchini. We have beef cattle in every Georgia county to help meet our protein needs. Peanuts and pecans are also excellent sources of protein. Georgia ranks #1 in the nation in broilers and we also rank in the top five in table eggs. Georgia is home to about 80,000 head of dairy cows that help supply our milk. We also grow more than 230,000 acres of wheat each year. Georgia grown products can be found at local farm markets and at Georgia Farm Bureau’s Certified Farm Markets. Go to www.gfb.org/commodities/ cfm/ to find a CFM near you. It also includes information about what is in season. Many of them also have activities for children such as hayrides and corn mazes.

So exactly what should you be eating?

Visit www.choosemyplate.gov to help you plan your diet and exercise level.

Match the words to the descriptions be-

low to learn more about healthy eating and about what we grow in Georgia. Then find the words on the Word Search.

Other resources are www.georgiagrown. com from the Georgia Department of Agriculture and your county Extension Service.

1. Nutrient 15. Physical 8. Apples 2. Protein activity 9. Peanuts 3. Dairy 16. Diet 10. Pecans 4. Grains 17. E m p t y 11. Beef 5. Fruits calories 12. Broiler 6. Vegetables 13. Oils 7. Peaches 14. Portion size A. These are calories from solid fats and sugars that add calories to foods but few or no nutrients. Keep these choices small and only as a special treat.

B. This nutritious nut grows on trees that are in the hickory family. Georgia ranks #1 in the U.S. in their production.

C. This is the movement of the body that uses energy (climbing stairs, brisk walking, playing a sport, etc.). You need to do moderate and/or vigorous versions of this each week for good health.

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we need from our food choices to be healthy and strong.

E. This comes from many different plants and from fish. The common ones that can come from Georgia grown products are soybean (vegetable), corn, peanut, canola, and pecan. We also have farms in Georgia that grow sunflowers and olives to produce this. You only need a small amount of this.

F. This is the food you eat, not losing weight. Make healthy food choices and include physical activity to manage weight and be healthy.

G. This fruit is primarily grown in the mountains of north Georgia and harvested from July to November.

H. We have these kind of cattle in every county in Georgia. Choose lean cuts for a healthy choice of protein.

I. This product is a good source of calcium and other nutrients which the body needs for building bones and teeth and in maintaining bone mass. It can be in the form of milk, cheese, yogurt and other products.

J. The appropriate amount we eat in each food group daily is as important to what we eat.

K. This nutrient serves as a building block for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood. It includes beef, pork, poultry, eggs, beans and peas, nuts and seeds, and seafood.

L. Georgia ranks in the top five states in the production of this fruit that is also Georgia’s nickname.

M. Eat a wide variety in this group for essential vitamins and nutrients such as potassium.

Peaches, apples, blueberries, and strawberries are just a few that we grow on Georgia farms.

N. This group has five subcategories: dark green, starchy, red and orange, beans and peas, and other (cabbage, green beans, okra, etc.) Georgia is one of the top producers of some of the items in this food group.

O. Georgia ranks #1 in the U.S. in the production of this which is a healthy choice of protein when it is roasted or grilled.

P. At least half of these servings should be “whole” and are important for fiber and other nutrients.

Q. Georgia ranks #1 in the U.S. in this commodity which is a good source of protein.

It is actually a legume and not a nut.

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PEANUTS

Courtesy of Georgia Peanut Commission

Andy Bell, Decatur County • Clean equipment: Before Bell starts growing peanuts each year, he and his workers clean his planters, diggers, sprayers and peanut collection wagons to ensure there is no pesticide residue or lingering natural contaminants like weeds or insects.

• Judicious use of Andy Bell farm chemicals: Farmers use scouts to identify areas where pests and disease are present to make sure chemicals are only used as needed where they are needed. Bell said the peanuts are protected by the hulls, which serve as natural insulation against insects and diseases.

• Keep the harvested nuts dry: Once

Website features Vidalia onion recipes, coupons Enjoy the Flavors of Summer by visiting http://www.flavors-of-summer.com.

You’ll find recipes featuring Vidalia onions, watermelons and other summer foods that pair well with these Georgia commodities.

There are also coupons for the purchase of Vidalia onions and Gourmet Garden Herbs & Spices.

You can submit recipes for grilling favorites, salads, sides & desserts or marinades, sauces & salsas or a photo of your outdoor decorating project to win $1,000.

One of the top four category winners will win the grand prize of a $5,000 outdoor entertaining package that includes an outdoor grill and furniture. All entries must be received by Aug. 15.

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the peanuts have been harvested, Bell uses a mechanical drying process to reduce moisture levels to 10 percent or less to help prevent aflatoxin contamination and so the nuts can be stored until they are shelled.

“We only take them to a certain point and then they go to a buying point and it’s out of our hands,” said Bell, who is part of an ownership group for American Peanut Growers, a shelling company in Donalsonville. “It’s our livelihood. Being one of the owners of a shelling facility, traceability is important. If there’s a problem, we know where that peanut came from.”

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Larry Cooley, Crawford County • Clean water, air and feed: Cooley uses special water filters to ensure the purity of water his birds consume. He uses advanced ventilation techniques in his chicken houses to keep ammonia fumes at a minimum and funnels feed through a closed system that ensures only the chickens have access to it.

• Rodent control: Cooley has bait boxes outside his chicken houses to trap rats and mice to prevent the rodents from contami-

nating the chicken feed and keep them away from the birds.

• Biosecurity controls: Poultry farmers are given guidelines by the companies for which they grow, including controlled access to the poultry houses. Visitors who are allowed in must wear special covering over their clothes to prevent them from bringing contaminants into the poultry house.

• Limited antibiotic use: Cooley said antibiotics are only administered to the birds Larry Cooley in instances where there is an animal welfare issue and it would be inhumane not to treat them. As with cattle, there is a required waiting period after treatment before the birds can enter the food supply.

“Cleanliness is next to healthiness. The better the environment, the healthier the bird and the healthier the bird, the safer the food is,” Cooley said.

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FOOD SAFETY from page 4 “To stay in business, you’ve got to take it seriously,” McLeod said. “We eat our own product. I’m not going to put a contaminant on the product because we consume it also.”

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une is Georgia Beef Month and National Dairy Month. Georgia farmers raise beef cattle in all 159 counties across the state. As of Jan. 1, there were about 1.02 million beef cattle and about 80,000 dairy cattle being raised in Georgia according to the Georgia Field Office of the USDA Statistics Service. As of April 1, Georgia had 245 licensed dairy farms located across the state according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA), and the Georgia counties with the most dairy farms are Macon, Putnam, Morgan, Greene, Jefferson, Burke, Wilkes and Brooks.

This recipe for beef quesadillas is the perfect way to celebrate the month as it melds beef and dairy ingredients together.

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Beef Fajita Quesadilla Wedges Recipe courtesy of Southeast United Dairy Industry Association 1 bag (16 oz.) frozen pepper/onion stir-fry blend (green, red & yellow peppers & onions) 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1 cup salsa (may use Strawberry Salsa recipe on page 26) 1 tbsp. butter, softened 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas 16 oz. beef fajita strips, precooked 11/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded

Beef Fajita Quesadilla Wedges

Prepare stir-fry pepper blend according to package directions. Mix yogurt & salsa and set aside. Spread butter evenly on one side of each tortilla. Layer cooked peppers and onions, thawed fajita beef strips and cheese evenly on unbuttered side of four tortillas and cover with re-

maining four tortillas, buttered side up.

Grill each quesadilla in large skillet over medium heat for three minutes on each side or until golden and cheese melts.

Cut into wedges and serve with dipping sauce. Serve with a salad and a glass of cold milk.

To learn more about Georgia dairy farmers, visit http://www.dedicated to dairy.com where you’ll find

family stories, recipes and videos that tells their story. Visit http://www.junedairymonth.org to find recipes, nutrition information, games and coloring sheets for the kids!

• Many people who have trouble digesting the natural milk sugar lactose can try dairy products with lower lactose levels, such as cheddar or Swiss cheese. Yogurt & cottage cheese may be other options.

• Beef provides us ZIP – zinc, iron & protein! All three support our immune systems. Eating meat has been shown to increase the absorption of zinc and iron from other foods when eaten together. Zinc helps with appetite control.

• Visit http://www.georgiabeef.org to learn the various cuts of beef and how to cook them, get menu ideas and food safety tips. Look for the Meet Georgia Producers link to see videos of producers talking about how beef is raised and makes its way to you.

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WE, THE FARMERS from page 2 programs like our certified farm markets and Ag in the Classroom.

Even if you don’t farm, agriculture is important to you as a consumer. As long as we have a stable food supply that is produced in the U.S., we won’t be at the mercy of foreign countries. We are blessed to enjoy the highest food safety standards in the world.

Agriculture is also important to you as a consumer because of the economic contribution it makes to our state economy. Farming and ag businesses generated a total economic impact of $71.1 billion for Georgia and created more than 359,000 jobs in 2011.When agriculture thrives, the economies of rural communities across the state also thrive,

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ATTENTION MOBILE HOME OWNERS EXPERT INSTALLATION

and this is good for all Georgians.

If by some chance you’re reading my column and aren’t a Farm Bureau member, I encourage you to visit our website at http://www.gfb.org and check out our many programs and member benefits. I hope you’ll like what you see and become a member. It’s easy to join, just click on the icon near the top of the page that says JOIN NOW and follow the steps. You can also visit one of the 158 county Farm Bureau offices located across Georgia.

Farmers are God’s hand as they till the land and harvest the crops. As you sit down to enjoy a family meal, please thank a farmer; but remember, the farmer is only a servant whom God has blessed with a talent to produce the food and fiber we enjoy every day.

I’m reminded of Isaiah 62:9, which says, “But they that gathered it shall eat it, and praise the Lord.”

God is truly in control and is responsible for all good things in this life. He is responsible for farmers and the crops they harvest. Praise God!

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AAA - Blessed Trinity AAAA - Sandy Creek AAAAA – Whitewater AAAAAA – Walton

Muscogee County Farm Bureau Agency Manager Phil Eckert, center, presents the GHSA Class AA State Cheerleading Championship trophy to Coosa High School cheerleaders Debresha Haselrig, left, and Alex Cescutti, right. CHS won its championship during competitions held Nov. 9-10, 2012 at the Columbus Civic Center.

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SOFTBALL Oct. 25-27, 2012 A Private - Mt. Pisgah A Public - Gordon Lee AA - Dade County AAA – Buford AAAA - NW Whitfield AAAAA - Union Grove AAAAAA - Archer ONE ACT PLAY Oct 27, 2012 (A, AA, 4A) 22

Nov. 3, 2012 (3A, 5A, 6A) A Private - Mt. Paran Christian School A Public - DeKalb School of the Arts AA - Bremen High School AAA - Rockmart High School AAAA - Columbus High School AAAAA - Northside High School, WR AAAAAA - Milton High School VOLLEYBALL Nov. 3, 2012 (A-4A) Nov. 5, 2012 (5A& 6A) A - Landmark Christian AA – Lovett

CHEERLEADING Nov. 9-10, 2012 A Private - Mt. Paran Christian A Public - Trion AA - Coosa AAA - Pierce County AAAA - Veterans AAAAA - Houston County AAAAAA – Lambert COED – Ola (Continued next page)

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eorgia Farm Bureau is proud to sponsor the fine arts and sports competitions of the Georgia High School Association as the exclusive insurance company of the association. For the 2012-2013 school year, the GHSA includes 443 public and private schools divided into six classifications of A, AA, AAA, AAAA, AAAAA and AAAAAA. “Georgia Farm Bureau has members in every county across Georgia. Our sponsorship of the Georgia High School Association allows us to give back to our members while serving as a reminder that Georgia Farm Bureau is a Georgia-based company that supports our local communities and the youth of this state,” said GFB President Zippy Duvall.

Below is a list of schools that won 20122013 state championships for competitions between October and mid-April. We’ll recognize the winners of the spring events in the fall Georgia Neighbors.

CROSS COUNTRY Nov. 3, 2012 (A) Nov. 10, 2012 (2A-6A) –Girls– A Private - Landmark Christian A Public - Towns County AA Girls – Wesleyan AAA Girls - St. Pius X AAAA Girls – Marist AAAAA Girls – Dunwoody AAAAAA Girls – Brookwood –Boys– A Private - Athens Academy A Public - Georgia Military College AA – Westminster AAA - St. Pius X AAAA Boys – Marist AAAAA Boys – McIntosh AAAAAA Boys - Mill Creek

Pictured from left, Chatham County Farm Bureau agent Ricky Blanton presents the GHSA Class AAA State Boys Basketball Championship trophy to Coach Utaff Gordon, head coach of the Solomon Charles Johnson High School boys team as Georgia Public Broadcasting Announcer Mark Harmon covers the presentation. Johnson, Savannah defeated Savannah High 61-51 at the championship game March 9 in Macon to claim its first state title in 21 years.

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TEAM DUAL WRESTLING Jan. 11-12 A - Gordon Lee AA - Jefferson AAA - Banks County AAAA - Gilmer AAAAA - Pope AAAAAA – Archer

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FOOTBALL Dec.14-15, 2012 A Private - Eagles Landing Christian Academy A Public - Emanuel County Institute AA – Jefferson AAA – Buford AAAA - Sandy Creek AAAAA – Gainesville AAAAAA – Norcross Pictured from right, Jackson County Farm Bureau President Swayne Cochran presents the GHSA Class AA State Football Championship trophy to Jefferson players Tyler Cole (52), Collin Anthony (54), Wesley Simonton (3) and Bryant Shirreffs (15). Jefferson beat Calhoun 31-14 on Dec. 15, 2012, in the championship game at the Georgia Dome.

TRADITIONAL WRESTLING Feb. 14-16 A - Gordon Lee AA - Jefferson AAA - Woodward Academy AAAA - Gilmer AAAAA - Pope AAAAAA – Archer BASKETBALL March 7-9 AAASP Wheelchair - Houston County –Girls– A Private - St. Francis A Public - Gordon Lee AA Girls - Wesleyan AAA Girls - St. Pius X AAAA Girls - Columbia AAAAA Girls - SW DeKalb AAAAAA - Norcross –Boys– A Private - Greenforest A Public - Wilkinson County AA - GACS AAA - Johnson, Savannah AAAA - Eagles Landing AAAAA - Miller Grove AAAAAA – Norcross Georgia Neighbors • Spring 2013

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SWIMMING & DIVING Feb. 8-9 –Girls– A thru AAAAA - Westminster AAAAAA - Lambert –Boys– A thru AAAAA - Dalton AAAAAA - Parkview Pictured from right, GFB Middle Georgia Vice President and Emanuel County Farm Bureau President Robert Fountain Jr. presents the GHSA Class A Public State Football Championship trophy to Emanuel County Institute players Greg Purcell (5) and Taiwan Daughtry (7). ECI beat Dooly County 47-7 on Dec. 15, 2012, in the championship game at the Georgia Dome.

LITERARY March 16 Team Winners A Private - Lakeview Academy A Public - Seminole County AA-Calhoun AAA-Buford AAAA-Lumpkin County

AAAAA-Northside, Warner Robins AAAAAA-Kennesaw Mountain RIFLERY April 13 1st place – Union Grove 2nd place – North Forsyth 3rd place – Lumpkin County

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Legislative UPDATE

By

Jon Huffmaster

Tax reform benefits Georgia The Georgia General Assembly passed major tax reform legislation in 2012 intended to spur business growth and maintain state revenue. The bill phases out sales taxes on energy used in manufacturing and the “birthday tax” Georgia residents were paying each year when they renewed their car tags. The bill also made sales tax exemptions for agriculture consistent across commodities and implemented a certification program farmers must apply for to get the exemptions.

The impetus for the tax reform bill was the severe decline in state revenue in 2008 and following years. Georgia tax collections tumbled from $22 billion in 2007 to $17 billion in 2010. As state officials considered ways to shore up the state budget, there was serious discussion of eliminating or suspending all sales tax exemptions in Georgia.

For many farmers, the loss of sales tax exemptions on materials used to produce their commodities would have meant the difference between profit and loss. With the help of the UGA Cooperative Extension Service, Farm Bureau calculated tax scenarios based on real farmers to show legislators how repealing sales tax exemptions would devastate the profitability of Georgia farmers.

A 1,000-acre family row crop farm could have expected to pay an additional $25,000 annually in state and local sales taxes on the fuel, seed and fertilizer used to grow crops. The average poultry grower would have paid an additional $700 annually in taxes per poultry house for electricity and fuel used to keep the chickens warm in winter. A family dairy farm milking 300 cows was facing state and local sales taxes in excess of $50,000 annually on feed.

Few businesses can survive that level of expenditure each year. It is one thing to purchase an expensive piece of equipment that will increase efficiency and production and be depreciated over time. It is a totally different matter to expend cash with no benefit.

In 2010, the General Assembly addressed the need for tax reform by passing legislation that created a committee to 24

study Georgia’s tax structure and recommend changes. The committee, the Special Council for Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians, was appointed and charged with providing a recommendation no later than January 2011.

Chairman A.D. Frazier outlined the council’s charge in its 2011 published report: “…to examine the tax code of Georgia, review it for fairness, and then recommend a new structure that would be as growthfriendly and as job-friendly as we could make it…We are satisfied that our proposal for the Georgia tax code would be highly competitive with other states for jobs and would provide additional stability to our state’s revenue streams.”

The council’s guiding principles included an emphasis on growth enhancement, efficiency, stability, clarity and fairness.

Nothing in the council’s 34-page report noted an intent to assist farmers or any other economic sectors with sales tax exemptions.

The goal was to develop a tax structure that produced sufficient levels of state revenue while it encouraged business growth and competitiveness.

In 2012, the Georgia General Assembly passed a tax reform bill based on the tax council’s published report. This comprehensive bill addressed sales tax, income tax, and ad valorem tax. The General Assembly did not adopt all of the council’s recommendations, but did essentially follow the council’s recommendations for agriculture, which were: “…the Council believes that exemptions for inputs for agriculture are inconsistent and should be modified and simplified into one clean exemption that enhances fairness and equity among agricultural producers, and that a certification process for agriculture producers to qualify for the exemptions should be enacted.”

It is important to note the council’s logic for sales tax exemptions had nothing to do with helping farmers. The reasoning outlined in the council’s report said,

“Many of Georgia’s current sales tax exemptions constitute business inputs for agriculture, manufacturing and mining. When sales tax is levied on inputs at each stage of production, and is therefore included in the price of the final product, tax pyramiding occurs. The tax on inputs is built into the price of the final product or service which is itself subject to a sales tax paid by the consumer…businesses must either pass on the increased costs to consumers or reduce economic activity…”

The goal of the tax council was to reform Georgia’s tax code to maintain state revenue while promoting business activity. The General Assembly did a good job achieving this goal.

The new tax law is good for Georgia farmers as it made sales tax exemptions consistent for all commodities. Georgia businesses and consumers will also benefit as farmers reinvest the money they save in sales tax exemptions in their local communities. Both consumers and farmers alike benefit from a vibrant economy.

The certification process recommended by the council resulted in the new Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption (GATE) program, which went into effect Jan. 1. For more information about the program see page 25.

Jon Huffmaster is director of the GFB Legislative Department.

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GATE program guidelines Compiled

by Jennifer Whittaker ______________________________________

As of Jan. 1, farmers who want to receive sales tax exemptions on eligible farm purchases used to produce a commodity must obtain a certificate from the Georgia Department of Agriculture verifying they qualify to participate in the Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption (GATE) program. Farmers must show merchants their certificate when they buy materials that qualify for the sales tax exemption.

The GATE certificate replaces the DOR Agricultural Certificate of Exemption (Form ST-A1) that farmers previously used to receive tax exemptions. GATE expanded the scope of ag inputs eligible for tax exemptions and made the exemptions uniform for all types of farmers as long as they meet production qualifications.

To qualify for a GATE certificate an applicant must meet one of the following qualifications: 1) produce a minimum of $2,500 of ag products annually 2) provide a minimum of $2,500 worth of ag services annually 3) maintain orchards, timber or other multi-year products with the long-term capacity to produce $2,500 annually or 4) own property that qualifies for the Conservation Use Value Assessment or Forestland Protection Act. GATE cards are not transferable to other parties not listed as purchasers on the card.

The Georgia Department of Revenue has released a bulletin that includes lists of items eligible and not eligible for sales tax exemptions under the Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption (GATE) program. Based on the DOR bulletin, key points GATE cardholders should consider are: 1) Farmers aren’t exempt from all sales tax.

Exemptions only apply to inputs used in ag production.

2) If a farmer receives an exemption that is later denied through an audit, the farmer is responsible for the unpaid taxes and applicable penalties.

3) Inputs are exempt based on whether they are used as an input for agricultural production.

Fertilizer spread on pasture or cropland is exempt. Fertilizer spread on a garden or yard isn’t.

4) Equipment used for production agriculture more than 50 percent of the time is exempt from sales tax; otherwise it isn’t.

5) Building materials are generally not exempt from sales tax under GATE. Georgia Neighbors • Spring 2013

COMMON QUALIFYING PURCHASES

Machinery & Equipment used in qualifying ag operations • Tractors & tractor attachments • Machinery & equipment used to clean & maintain poultry houses & premises • Hand tools & chainsaws • Employee safety equipment (even if typically considered a consumable supply) • Off-road equipment & related attachments • All non-motorized trailers used to haul ag products, including livestock trailers & trailers used on public roads to haul finished products • ATVs & UTVs Repair & Replacement parts • For tractors & other farm machinery & equipment, including tires, batteries, spark plugs, motor oils, oil filters, greases, lubes & hydraulic fluids Ag inputs when used in a qualifying ag operation • Seed, seedlings, plants grown from seed, cuttings or liners • Fertilizers, insecticides & fungicides • Livestock & poultry feeds, drugs & in-

struments to administer drugs • Fencing materials • Animal feed • Cattle, hogs, sheep, equine, poultry or bees used for breeding purposes • Ice & other refrigerants used to process for market or chill ag products in storage facilities or delivery trucks • Materials, containers, labels, sacks & bags used to pack ag products Energy used in a qualifying ag operation • Dyed diesel used to power off-road machinery & equipment • Electricity to power irrigation machinery (To qualify for the GATE exemption, energy used in ag production must be metered separately from energy used for non-ag purposes, unless the energy used for the non-ag purpose represents 10% or less of total energy supplied by the meter. A meter supplying energy to a personal residence doesn’t qualify for GATE exemption even if the meter also supplies energy for an ag use.)

COMMON NON-QUALIFYING PURCHASES

Motor vehicles • Any motorized vehicle designed for on-road use • Replacement parts for on-road motor vehicles Real Property • Power lines & electrical wiring • Real property & fixtures to real property • Materials used by a contractor Machinery & Equipment • Administrative machinery & equipment Consumable Supplies • Readily disposable chemicals & detergents used for cleaning Animals & Animal Management • Tangible personal property & services used for the feeding, breeding or management of domestic pets (e.g., dog food) Energy • On-road motor fuels & aviation gas • Energy used to power a personal residence

• Energy used for administrative activities The above list is reprinted from the DOR bulletin SUT-2013-01-28 and is intended to provide general guidance.

It is not all inclusive and doesn’t guarantee the tax treatment of any particular transaction. Contact the DOR for guidance or assistance on what items are tax exempt at 877-423-6711 or via email at taxpayer.services@dor.ga.gov.

There is no deadline to apply for the GATE card; the application process is ongoing. Certificates will expire each year on Dec. 31 and must be renewed annually.

Applications may be completed online at the Georgia Department of Agriculture website http://www.agr. georgia.gov. Call 1-855-FARM TAX (1-855-327-6829) from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays for assistance with the application process.

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eorgia Farm Bureau (GFB) and the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) are teaming up to produce a monthly cooking segment, “Meals from the Field,” that will air on GFB’s weekly television show “Georgia Farm Monitor.” The segment will usually air during the last show of each month.

Each segment will feature easy-to-make recipes prepared at the GDA’s Georgia Grown kitchen using in-season commodities from a GFB Certified Farm Market member. The segment will promote the GDA’s Georgia Grown program and GFB’s Certified Farm Markets, which have the shared goal of promoting Georgia agriculture.

In the first installment of “Meals from the Field,” that aired in April, Marcia Crowley, a GDA home economist, and Georgia Farm Monitor Anchor Ray D’Alessio prepared a strawberry salad dressing with a mixed green salad, strawberry cobbler and fresh strawberry salsa. Future segments of “Meals from the Field” this year will highlight blueberries, summer produce, peaches, beef, apples and pecans.

The recipes from each month’s “Meals from the Field” segment will be available at http://www.gfb.org/recipes/. You can also view the cooking segments on the Farm Monitor YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/Georgiafarmmonitor.

Visit http://www.farm-monitor.com/stations.htm for a schedule of stations and times the Farm Monitor airs. Visit http://www.georgiagrown.com to learn more about the GDA Georgia Grown program.

Enjoy these ‘Meals from the Field” recipes!

Photo by Jennifer Whittaker

Meals from the Field to highlight Ga. commodities

Fresh Strawberry Salsa

Fresh Strawberry Salsa Serves 6

2 cups chopped Georgia strawberries 1 cup coarsely chopped grape tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped green onions (use both green & white parts) 2 tbsps. jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 2 tbsps. chopped fresh cilantro 2 tsps. lime zest 2 tbsps. fresh lime juice 2 tbsps. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. coarse salt 1 tsp. black pepper Combine all ingredients. Cover and chill for 8 hours. This salsa holds up well in the refrigerator for several days. Goes great with chips but could be served as a relish for your favorite meat or as a salad dressing.

Blueberry Chutney Serves 6

Photo by Jennifer Whittaker

11/4 cup chopped Vidalia onion 11/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 cups fresh Georgia blueberries

Georgia Farm Monitor Anchor Ray D’Alessio and Georgia Department of Agriculture home economist Marcia Crowley tape a segment of “Meals From The Field” at GDA’s Georgia Grown kitchen in Atlanta.

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In a medium saucepan combine onion, sugar and vinegar, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Add pepper flakes and 1 cup blueberries and simmer stirring occasionally until blueberries become soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining blueberries and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Serve with your choice of grilled or roasted meat. Recipe for roasted pork tenderloin available at http://www.gfb.org/ recipes/.

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GFB Certified Farm Markets: Buy straight from the farm Buying locally grown food direct from a farmer isn’t hard. Just plan to visit one of the 92 Georgia Farm Bureau Certified Farm Markets located across Georgia. With markets located in 58 counties across Georgia, there is a market no more than a short drive away no matter what part of the state you live in.

These markets offer a wide variety of farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and other items. Some of the markets let you pick your own produce and some pick for you. Many of the markets offer agritourism activities such as corn mazes and hayrides.

Georgia ranks among the top five states in the U.S. for fresh market vegetables harvested, is the top producing state for pecans

and is one of the top states for blueberry and peach production. The farm gate value for vegetables, fruits and nuts grown in Georgia is about $1.4 billion.

Consult the list below or visit the GFB Certified Farm Market website at http://www.gfb.org/commodities/cfm to use our market locator to find a market according to the commodity you’re looking for or your location. The website also has a harvest calendar that will tell you when your favorite fruits and vegetables will be in season.

If you want to become a GFB Certified Farm Market member, contact Brandon Ashley at btashley@gfb.org or call 1-800-342-1196.

AARON’S APPLE HOUSE 8350 Hwy. 52 E • Ellijay, 30536 • (706) 273-3180 www.aaronsapplehouse.com aaronsapplehouse@yahoo.com August-December, 9:00am-6:00pm 7 Days a Week Apples, Fresh Produce and Vegetables, Jams, Jellies, Relishes, Other Canned Items. Apple Cider and other ciders. Boiled Peanuts, Pies, Fritters, Breads and other baked goods. Bird Houses, Bird Feeders and other crafts.

BERRY GOOD FARMS 930 William Gibbs Road • Tifton, 31793 • (229)821-0746 or (229) 386-8880 www.yourberrygoodfarms.com blackberry@yourberrygoodfarms.net April-August, 8:00 am- 8:00 pm Monday-Friday.

Weekends, 8:00am-8:00 pm.

Blackberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Jams, Jellies, Seasonal Vegetables. U-Pick available.

ADAMS FARMS 1486 Hwy. 54 W • Fayetteville, 30214 • 770-461-9395 www.adamsfarmfayettevillega.com Apr-Oct 9:00am-4:00pm, Mon-Sat Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Tomatoes, Squash, Beans, Butterbeans, Peas, Cantaloupes, Peppers, Peaches, Pumpkins, Jams, Jellies, Breads.

BERRY’S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM 70 Mt. Tabor Road • Covington, 30014 • 770786-5833 www.berrystreefarm.com • berryplace@yahoo.com

By Appointment Jan-Oct/10am-7pm Nov-Dec Christmas Trees (Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pine, Carolina Sapphire, Cedar, Fresh Cut Fraser Fir), B&B Landscape Trees (Oak, Maple, River Birch, Leyland Cypress, Holly), Fresh Wreaths, Garland, Stands, Snow Flocking Available, Farm Tours, Train Rides, Concessions.

ALLEN FARMS 112 Whetsel Road • Twin City, 30471 • (478) 494-3587 or (478) 763-2822 Middle of May-January 1.

Daylight to Dark Monday-Saturday.

U-Pick or We Pick: Variety of Fruits and Vegetables including Peaches, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, Peas, Butterbeans, Watermelons, Cantaloupes and Vidalia Onions.

B.J. REECE ORCHARDS 9131 Hwy. 52 East • Ellijay, 30536 • 706-276-3048 www.reeceorchards.com • reeceorchards@ellijay.com July-Dec. Monday-Saturday, 8am-6pm.

Sunday, 1pm-6pm.

Produce, Sorghum Syrup, Baked Goods, Souvenir Items, T-Shirts, Baskets, Cookbooks, Bird Houses.

Call for Pick Your Own. BAY-BIRD FARM 318 10th Avenue • Columbus, 31901 • (229) 314-9341 or (229)937-5640 baybirdfarm62@yahoo.com June-December, 9:00am-6:00pm Wednesday-Saturday.

Fresh Vegetables, Sweet Corn (white), Peas and Beans, Home Grown Tomatoes, cold Watermelons, Peaches, Okra, Squash, Onions, Sweet Potatoes, Collards, Turnips and Peanuts. Hay (round and square bales) and Firewood.

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BUFORD CORN MAZE 4470 Bennett Road • Buford, 30519 • (678) 835-7198 or (770) 841-0256 www.bufordcornmaze.com • haroldj1121@aol.com Open September 1-Mid November. September and November, 2:00pm-10:00pm.

October, 10:00am-10:00pm.

Dry Corn, Pumpkins, Corn Maze, Hay Ride, Concessions, Antique Farm Displays, Antique Farm Demonstrations.

School Field Trips.

BURTON BROOKS ORCHARDS Hwy. 76 122 • Barney, 31625 • 229-775-2710 or 2828 May-Jul 8am-8pm Peaches, Nectarines, Blueberries, Vidalia Onions, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Tomatoes, Fresh Vegetables, Jams, Jellies, Syrups, Homemade Churn Style Peach Ice Cream.

CAGLE’S FAMILY FARM AND MAIZE 362 Stringer Rd. • Canton, 30115 • 770-345-5591 www.caglesfamilyfarm.com ben@caglesfamilyfarm.com Year Round Mon-Friday, 9am-4pm.

Call for Events and Appointments Farm Tours available by appointment March-November.

Maize and fall events starting Labor Day Weekend.

Christmas Trees, Thanksgiving through Christmas.

CAGLE FARMHOUSE & PAPA ALBERT’S MARKET 150 Stringer Road • Canton, 30115 • 404567-6363 www.caglesfarmhouse.com bernese@caglesfarmhouse.com May-Oct., Daylight to Dark everyday.

Farmhouse by appointment.

Fresh in season vegetables- specialty is Tomatoes and Corn-grown naturally on the GA Centennial Farm. The house is open for parties small wedding rehearsals and receptions. Garden tours, fishing and gemstones. Check website for more details.

CALHOUN PRODUCE INC. 5075 Hawpond Rd • Ashburn, 31714 • 229-273-1887 or 1860 www.calhounproduce.com calhounproduce@calhounproduce.com March-December.

PYO Strawberries, Vidalia Onions, Butterbeans, Peas, Peaches, Tomatoes, Okra, Squash, Cantaloupes, Watermelons, Peanuts, Pecans. Gift Shop with Home Décor Items, Farm Toys, Gift Baskets and Gift Boxes. Fall Activities-Maze and Pumpkins.

CALHOUN PRODUCE INC. CRISP CO Cordele State Farmers Market Hwy 41 • North Cordele, 31015 • 229-273-1892 www.calhounproduce.com calhounproduce@calhounproduce.com Jun-Sept Call for Hours Butterbeans, Peas, Vidalia Onions, Peaches, Tomatoes, Squash, Okra, Cantaloupes, Watermelons, Peanuts, Pecans, Gift Shop with Home Décor Items and Farm Toys.

CALHOUN PRODUCE INC. WORTH CO 3649 US Hwy 82 West • Sylvester, 31791 229-777-0824 www.calhounproduce.com calhounproduce@calhounproduce.com Mar-Aug Call for Hours PYO Strawberries, Vidalia Onions, Butterbeans, Peas, Peaches, Tomatoes, Okra, Squash, Cantaloupes, Watermelons, Peanuts, Pecans, Gift Shop with Home Décor Items and Farm Toys.

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CHASE FARM MARKET 83 Riverview Lane • Oglethorpe, 31068 478-472-1729 or 7726 • eglc@windstream.net Jun-Jul 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, Closed Sat-Sun Sweet Corn (White), Shelled Southern Peas and Butterbeans, Tomatoes, Melons.

DOUBLE B FARMS CHRISTMAS TREES 8511 Knoxville Rd • Lizella, 31052 • 478-935-8742 tobybullington@gmail.com 10:00 am-5:30 pm, Wednesday-Sunday.

Open Thanksgiving Day-December 22.

Christmas Trees, Tree Stands.

GARDNER FARMS 3192 Hwy 42 • Locust Grove, 30248 • 770-957-4912 www.gardner-farm.com Jun-Aug 7am-1pm Daily, when fresh produce is available.

Peaches, Blueberries, Blackberries, Drinks.

Buses welcome. Call for availability.

COPELAND STRAWBERRY FARMS P.O. Box 217 • Rochelle, 31079 • (229) 365-7405 or (229) 276-6006 • stantil@windstream.net March-June, 8am-6pm Mon-Sat Strawberries, Ice Cream, Broccoli, Onions, Tomatoes, Blueberries, Cabbage, Collards, Melons, Jams, Jellies.

School Field Trips.

ELLIOTT FARMS #1 4761 Holley Road • Lizella, 31052 • 478935-8180 www.elliottfarmsga.com • elliottfarmsga@pstel.net Monday-Saturday, 8:00am-7:00pm. Sunday, 10:00am-6:00pm.

Pyo Strawberries, Blackberries, Tomatoes, Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Onions, Jellies, Local Honey, Home Made Ice Cream, Flowers (Sunflowers and Zinnias), Pumpkins, and Corn Maze. School Field trips and church groups by appointment.

HARDY FARMS PEANUTS 1659 Eastman Hwy • Hawkinsville, 31306 (478) 783-3044 ° www.hardyfarmspeanuts.com info@hardyfarmspeanuts.com August-October, 10:00am-7:00pm.

Green Peanuts, Boiled Peanuts, Various Peanut Products, T-Shirts, Hats.

COPELAND STRAWBERRY FARMS HWY 300 LOCATION 90 2nd Avenue and Hwy 300 • Cordele, 31015 (229)535-3123 • stantil@windstream.net March-May, 8:00am-6:00pm Monday-Saturday, 1:00pm-6:00pm Sunday.

Strawberries, Ice Cream, Broccoli, Onions, Tomatoes, Blueberries, Cabbage, Collards, Melons, Jams, Jellies.

School Field Trips.

DACULA BRIARPATCH 2503 Cammie Wages Rd • Dacula, 30019 770-962-4990 June - Nov 8am-7pm Tues - Sat. Closed Sun & Mon Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Figs, Pecans, Pears, Muscadine grapes, Plums (when available) and some vegetables. Blackberry and Blueberry Plants.

DEAN FARMS 4193 Vada Road • Climax, 39834 • (229)246-2628 or (229) 248-8566 • deanfarms.ga97n@yahoo.com May-November, 8:00am-until Sweet Corn, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Peas and Beans, Squash, Peppers, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Berries, Okra and Peanuts.

DEB-DEB’S STRAWBERRIES 145 County Line Rd. • Jenkinsburg, 30234 (770) 504-1486 or (770) 510-8931 deb68deb@aol.com April-May. 9:00am-7:00pm Monday-Saturday, 1:00pm-6:00pm Sunday.

Strawberries.

DICKEY FARMS 3440 Old Hwy 341 North • Musella, 31066 478-836-4362 or 800-732-2442 www.dickeyfarms.com • info@dickeyfarms.com Peach Season (May-August): Daily, 8:00am-6:00pm.

August-April: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm.

Always available online.

Peaches, Nectarines, Fresh Peach Ice Cream, Sweet Corn, Shelled Butterbeans, Shelled Peas, Tomatoes, Peach Bread and Fritters, Jams, Jellies, Dressings, Salsas, Gift Items, T-Shirts, Hats, Mail Order is year-round. Tour groups welcome. Nice pavilion for picnics. Oldest continuously operating packinghouse in Georgia.

DICKEY’S AT THE HILLTOP Corner of Hwys 74 & 341 at the round about Culloden, 31016 • 478-836-4362 www.dickeyfarms.com • info@dickeyfarms.com May-Aug 8:30am-5:30pm Daily Fresh Tree Ripe Peaches, Nectarines, Tomatoes, Homemade Jams, Jellies, Pickled Okra and Relishes.

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ELLIOTT FARMS #2 9515 Feagin Road • Macon, 31216 • 478935-8180 www.elliottfarmsga.com • elliottfarmsga@pstel.net Monday-Saturday, 8:00am-7:00pm. Sunday, 10:00am6:00pm. Strawberry Season only.

Strawberries Tomatoes, Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Onions, Jellies, Local Honey, Home Made Ice Cream.

ELLIS BROS. PECANS INC. 1315 Tippettville Rd • Vienna, 31092 • 229-268-9041 or 800-635-0616 www.werenuts.com • orders@werenuts.com Year Round 8am-8pm Daily Pecans, Peanuts, Peaches, Vidalia Onions (in Season), Ice Cream, Candies, Jams, Jellies, Relishes, Honey, Syrups.

Gift Items and Souvenirs @ “The Gift Connection.”

Tours Available by appointment.

FINCH CREEK FARM, INC. 1420 Finch Road • Winder, 30680 • (770) 314-9300 www.finchcreekfarm.com • info@finchcreekfarm.com CSA Market Open June-September. Snellville Farmers Market, June-end of September 8:00am-12:00pm. Call for other markets. Local Harvest: Call for more details.

U-Pick available but please call in advance.

Naturally grown vegetables: Summer Crookneck Squash, Zucchini, Spinach and Pickling Cucumbers, Radishes, Carrots, Beets, Turnips, Sweet Potatoes, Onions, Potatoes, Bush Beans, Pole Beans, Wax Beans, Assorted Salad Greens, Assorted Herbs, Kale, Arugula, Mustard Greens, Turnip Greens, Hot and Sweet Bell Peppers, Swiss Chard, Heirloom Tomatoes. Wholesale Watermelon and Sweet Potatoes.

G.W. LONG FARM 3005 Old Whigham Rd • Bainbridge, 39817 229-246-8086 May-Sep Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 7am-Noon Peas, Butterbeans, Watermelons, Sweet Potatoes, Cantaloupes, Tomatoes, Snap Beans, Squash, Okra, Irish Potatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers, Corn.

GARDEN FRESH, LLC 2417 US 41 North • Fort Valley, 31030 • (478) 396-2665 Visit our Facebook Page at Garden Fresh Farm. stephenfeitshans@yahoo.com Late May-Mid July. Monday-Friday, 7:00am-12:00pm and 5:00pm-7:00pm. Saturday, 7:00am-4:00pm.

We Pick: Sweet Corn. U-Pick: Red Potatoes, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Snap Beans, Peppers, Tomatoes, Tomatillo, Okra, Cucumber, Peas, Butterbeans.

HARRIETT’S BLUFF FARM 762 Pine Drive • Woodbine, 31569 • (229) 392-1388 www.harriettsblufffarm.com or www.facebook.com/ HarriettsBluffOrganicBlueberriesFarm gwkrewer@gmail.com Late April-Mid July. Open Daily 8:00am-7:00pm.

Call or email ahead for availability.

U-Pick or we pick Organic Blueberries and Blackberries (limited supply of Blackberries).

Call or email ahead for availability.

HARVEST MOON MARKET, LLC 3103 Thomasville Road • Bainbridge, 39817 (229)246-6750 www.harvestmoonmarketllc.com hrvstmoonmkt@aol.com February-July, September-December. 9:00am-5:30 pm Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday Vegetable and Strawberry U-Pick. Tomatoes, Squash, Okra, Eggplant, Peas, Jams, Jellies, Syrups, Fruits, Honey, Milkshakes, Smoothies, Ice Cream, Dairy Products, Cheese, Boiled Peanuts, Breads. Organic produce available. Custom made gift baskets available.

HAYES FARM 4229 New Franklin Church Rd • Canon, 30520 706-356-8831 • rlhayes1@windstream.net Call for days open & Availability of crops U-Pick : Strawberries. No U-Pick: Blueberries, Peaches, Corn, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Tomatoes, Okra, Peas, other vegetables. Please call for availability.

HILLCREST ORCHARDS 9696 Hwy 52E • Ellijay, 30536 • 706-273-3838 www.hillcrestorchards.net • applelan@ellijay.com Sept, Oct - 9-6 Daily Nov 9-5 Daily Call for time of special events Apples, U-Pick Apples, Cider, Bakery Items, Ice Cream, Fudge, Dried Apples, Honey, Canned Goods, Fresh Ground Corn Meal, Pig Races, Milk a Cow, Farm Tours, Wagon Rides, Petting Farm, Playground, Moonshine Museum, Pedal Kart Track, Nature Trail. PYO Apple during Apple Picking Jubilee. New Jumping Pillow.

HILLSIDE ORCHARD FARMS COUNTRY STORE & FARM 18 Sorghum Mill Dr • Lakemont, 30552 • 706-782-2776 www.hillsideorchard.com • hillside@hillsideorchard.com Year Round, Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm.

Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm.

In Jan/Feb closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Apples and PYO Blackberries, Ciders, Canned Goods (over 500 Products), Honey, Sorghum, Bakery Items (Breads, Pies, Fritters, Doughnuts), Boiled Peanuts, Ice Cream, Peaches, Pumpkins, Tomatoes, Seasonal Produce.

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HORIZON ORCHARDS 390 Melvin Westberry Road • Jesup, 31545 (912) 270-4676 or (912) 586-6737 philwilliams@windstream.net May-October. Open Daily 8:00am-6:00pm (except Sundays).

U-Pick Blackberries, Blueberries, Grapes, Pomegranates, and Pecans.

JACOBS PRODUCE 2695 Scarboro Hwy (GA Hwy 17) • Rocky Ford, 30455 (912) 863-7522 • jacobsproduce@yahoo.com April-November, Monday-Saturday 8:00am-5:30pm, Pick Your Own or we Pick Strawberries, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Honeydew Melons, Peaches, Blueberries, Blackberries, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Potatoes, Cabbage, Tomatoes, Shelled Peas and Butterbeans, Okra, Sweet Corn, Hot Peppers, Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, Eggplants, Sweet Potatoes, Onions. Free-range Eggs and Jellies.

JAEMOR FARM MARKET 5340 Cornelia Hwy • Alto, 30510 • 770-869-3999 or 0999 www.jaemorfarms.com • info@jaemorfarms.com Open Daily 7:00am-6:00pm (September-May), 7:00am7:00pm (June-August). Closed on Sundays Jan.-March.

Peaches, Strawberries, Blackberries Apples, Cantaloupes, Watermelons, Tomatoes, Grapes, Pumpkins, Nectarines, Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Relishes, Fried Apple Pies, Handmade Furniture, Pottery, Garden Seed, Fertilizer, Flowers, Propane. Corn Maze, Farm Tour.

JIBB’S VINEYARDS 1521 Jenkins Farm Road • Byromville, 31007 478-952-8328 • howardjames2000@yahoo.com 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, May 20th- November 1st Muscadine Grapes, Peaches, Green Plums, Collards, Watermelon and Persimmons.

LANE SOUTHERN ORCHARDS 50 Lane Rd • Fort Valley, 31030 • 478-825-3592 or 3362 www.lanesouthernorchards.com wendy@lanepacking.com Year Round May-Aug 9am-7pm, Sep-Apr 9am-6pm Peaches, Pecans, Strawberries, Indian River Citrus, Blueberries, Blackberries, Muscadines, Vegetables, Vidalia Onions, Tomatoes, Peanuts, Peas, Butterbeans, Jams, Jellies, Dressings, Café, Mail Order, Ice Cream, Southern Gifts, Peach Tour, GA Peach Festival. Corn Maze and PYOStrawberries.

LAWSON PEACHES 8545 Valdosta Hwy • Morven, 31638 • 229-775-2581 lawsonfarms@windstream.net May 1-July 10 8:00am-8:00pm Daily.

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LITTLE DUCK FARMS (DORSEY FARMS) 66 Rice Lane • Ray City, 31645 • (229)455-3071 www.littleduckfarms.com • info@littleduckfarms.com Open Year Round. October-January, Monday-Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm.

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LOWREY FARMS 2416 Hwy 140 • Rome, 30161 • 706295-1157 www.facebook.com (Lowrey Farms) lowreyfarms@aol.com April-Dec; Monday-Saturday 10-6, Sunday 1-5 Sweet Corn, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Tomatoes, Okra, Squash, Peas, Beans, Romaine Lettuce, Cabbage, Peppers, Pumpkins, other vegetables. All natural Angus Beef and Whole Hog Sausage. Corn Stalks, Flowers, Vegetables.

LUCK AND MOODY PEACHES 13891 Hwy 122 E • Barney, 31625 • (229)775-3300 peachseed7@yahoo.com May-July, 7:30am-7:30pm Peaches, Nectarines, Blueberries, Vidalia Onions, Tomatoes, Fresh Vegetables, Peanuts, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Jams, Jellies, Syrups, Home of the Original Peach Ice Cream. Peach Bread and Pound Cake.

Luck and Moody Peach T-Shirts.

MACK AARON APPLE HOUSE 8955 Hwy 52 East • Ellijay, 30536 • (706) 273-3600 or (706) 273-3602 (Fax) www.mackaaronsapplehouse.com or facebook.com/ mackaaronsapplehouse gaaron@ellijay.com; mackaaronsapplehouse@gmail.com July 15-October, 8:00am-6:00pm; November-January (closing), 8:00am-5:00pm Apples, Peaches, Nectarines, Cider, Jams, Jellies, Relishes, Honey, Syrups, Bakery Items, more than eleven flavors of Fried Pies, Apple Peelers and other kitchen gadgets.

Everyone welcome.

MARKS MELON PATCH 8580 Albany Hwy • Dawson, 39842 • 229-698-4750 or 229-881-0814 www.marksmelonpatch.com sales@marksmelonpatch.com Year Round Apr-Oct 8am-7pm, Nov-Mar 8am-6pm Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Pumpkins (PYO), Sweet Corn, Peaches, Tomatoes, Peanuts (dry and green), Jams, Jellies, Vidalia Onions, Blueberries, Muscadines, Peas, Butterbeans, Gourds, Pecans, Tours, Hayrides, Hay Bales, Cornstalks, Cotton Stalks, Halloween supplies, Flowers (Sunflowers and Zinnias), Homemade ice cream.

MERCIER ORCHARDS 8660 Blue Ridge Drive • Blue Ridge, 30513 (800) 361-7731 www.mercier-orchards.com customer.service@mercier-orchards.com Sunday-Saturday: Dec-May, 7am-6pm; May-Nov, 7am-8pm Apples, Peaches, Blueberries, Blackberries, Strawberries, Cherries, Nectarines, Cider, Jams, Jellies, Preserves, Sauces, Pickles, Relishes, Candles, Potpourri, Kitchen Items, Gift Items, Bakery Products, Deli. U-Pick Activities.

MERRITT PECAN CO., INC. Hwy 520 • Weston, 31832 • 229828-6610 www.merritt-pecan.com • nutty@sowega.net Year Round (except Christmas), 7am-7pm ATM and Clean Restrooms, Pecans available year round (new crop ready by Oct. 15), Pecan Candies, Jellies and Jams, Syrups, homemade Pies and Cakes, Pecan Brittle, Divinity, GA Souvenirs, T-Shirts, Cookbooks, Gift Baskets, gas and diesel.

MINTER’S FARM 283 Hill’s Bridge Road • Fayetteville, 30215 770461-2840 www.mintersfarm.com • mintersfarm@aol.com April 15-Thanksgiving, Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm.

Thanksgiving-December 31, Open daily 9:00am-6:00pm.

Collards, Turnip Greens, Muscadines, Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, Peas, Okra, Sweet Potatoes, Onions, Beans, Squash, Jams, Jellies, Sorghum Syrup. U-Cut Christmas Trees (Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pines, Fraser Firs), Wreaths, Ornaments. Inman Farm Heritage Days (3rd full weekend in September).

MITCHAM FARM 750 Macedonia Church Rd • Oxford, 30054 (770) 786-8805 or (778) 855-1530 www.mitchamfarm.com • mitchamemy@bellsouth.net Seasonal-Call Ahead Strawberries, Onions, Sweet Corn, Pumpkins, Hay, Wheat Straw, Pine Straw, Fall Decorations. PYO Strawberries, Corn Maze, Farm Tours.

MOUNTAIN VALLEY FARM STORE 2021 Homer Wright Road • Ellijay, 30536 (706) 889-0999 www.grassfedgeorgia.com • suzyw@ellijay.com Year Round. 10:00am-6:00pm every day.

Our own farm raised dry aged Grass-Fed Beef and Heritage Berkshire Pork sold by individual cuts. No hormones, antibiotics, pesticides or chemical fertilizers.

Unpasteurized Cow Milk for pets (licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture) from our pasture grazed dairy herd. Free range Eggs.

OCHLOCKONEE RIDGE FARMS 1069 Rossman Dairy Rd • Moultrie, 31768 229-941-5971 or 229-891-0583 www.oridgefarms.com • theharts@sowega.org Mar-June, Call for Hours and availability.

Strawberries.

ODOM APIARIES 2310 Williford Road • Rebecca, 31783 • 229392-0321 www.odomapiaries.com • odomapiaries03@yahoo.com Year Round, 8-until Honey, Beeswax, Beeswax Candles OSAGE FARM 5030 Hwy 441 North • Rabun Gap, 30568 706-746-6952 May-Oct, 8am-6pm, 7 days.

Fresh Vegetables-Tomatoes, Cabbage, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Onions, Squash, Green Beans, Cucumbers, Cabbage, Flowers.

OTTAWA FARMS 702 Bloomingdale Road • Bloomingdale, 31302 (912) 748-3035 www.ottawafarms.com • rwd748@gmail.com March-November: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30am-6:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm-6:00pm. December-February: Friday and Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm.

PYO Strawberries, Blueberries and Blackberries Watermelons, Onions, Tomatoes, Squash, Sweet Corn and Okra seasonal: call for availability. We sell farm raised Angus Beef under Ottawa Farms label. No added hormones or antibiotics. We have Jams, Jellies, Free-range eggs, Natural Milk and Honey produced on the farm. Strawberry Festival April 14 and 15, 2013. Corn Maze and Pumpkins October.

Field Trips during strawberry season and corn maze.

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PACKER PRODUCE 1601 1st Avenue SE (State Farmers Market) Moultrie, 31768 • (229)668-7225 brian@packerproduce.com Year Round, 9:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday; Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm.

All Produce-Fruits and Vegetables, Pecans, take out custom salads, fresh cut fruit bowls, and casseroles. Jams, Jelllies, Sauces, T-Shirts.

PAYNE FARM AND PRODUCE P.O. Box 246 • Calhoun, 30703 • (706) 629-6000 or (770) 480-7004 • www.paynefarm.net April - January, Call for Hours Strawberries, Tomatoes, Okra, Squash, Peas, Corn, Beans, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Peppers, Pumpkins, Other Vegetables, Gourds, Corn Stalks, Flowers, Baskets, Crafts, Collards, Cabbage and Greens. Jellies, Jams, Tomato juice and Canned Tomatoes. Strawberry Festival and a Fall Festival. School tours available.

PEARSON FARM 5575 Zenith Mill Rd • Fort Valley, 31030 • 478-825-7504 www.pearsonfarm.com • vicki@pearsonfarm.com May-Aug (Peaches) Nov-Jan (Pecans) 8am-5pm Peaches, Pecans, Peach Ice Cream PERRY PECAN & PRODUCE 56 Reid Rd • Ellaville, 31806 • 229-937-2087 perryproduce@windstream.net Year Round Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 1pm-5pm Pecans, Peas, Beans, Collards, Turnips, Tomatoes, Squash, Corn, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Pumpkins, Jams, Jellies, Honey, Syrup, Boiled Peanuts, Pine Straw, Plants, Flowers.

PEYTON’S PECANS 5824 Hwy 97 • Camilla, 31730 • 866-739-8607 www.peytonspecans.com lanairworsham@peytonspecans.com Mid Oct - Mid Jan 8am-5pm.

Internet sales available year round.

Pecans & Pecans Candies, Gourmet Coffees and Syrups.

RJ & G FARMS 2385 Bill Hodges Rd • Claxton, 30417 912-618-9001 or 9002 Apr-Nov 8am-6pm New Red Potatoes, Onions, Squash, Green Beans, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Corn, Peas (White Acre, Pinkeye, Zipper, Sadandy) Butterbeans.

RED APPLE BARN 3379 Tails Creek Rd • Ellijay, 30540 • 706-635-5898 or 706-273-0452 www.redapplebarn.com • apples@redapplebarn.com Aug 15-Dec 20, Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 12:30-5:30pm Apples, PYO Apples, Farm Tours, Peaches, Pumpkins, Ciders, Dried Apples, Pies, Fritters, Bread, Doughnuts, Caramel and Candied Apples, Sweet Corn, Honey, Jams, Jellies, Sorghum, Sweet Potatoes, Baskets, Gourds, Mats, Cookbooks, other items.

ROCKIN “S” FARM MARKET 465 Claude Scott Drive • Canton, 30115 (770) 781-2864, (770) 596-0711 stewarttns@bellsouth.net Year Round, 8:00 am-6:00 pm Monday-Saturday Tomatoes, Corn, Peppers, Okra, Green Beans, Peas, Grapes, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Figs, Blackberries, Melons, Greens, much more.

Homemade Jams, Jellies, Baked Goods, etc.

A lot of heirloom fruits and vegetables.

ROSS BERRY FARM AND APIARIES, INC. 159 Watkins Road • Canton, 30115 • (770)772-0904 or (404) 775-3220 www.rossberryfarm.com terry@rossberryfarm.com Year Round, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 2:00pm-6:00pm.

Honey, Beeswax Candles, Beekeeping supplies available year round. Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries and Figs available during growing season.

\SOUTHERN BELLE FARM 1658 Turner Church Road • McDonough, 30252 770288-2582 www.southernbellefarm.com jcarter@southernbellefarm.com Hours seasonal; visit website for updated hours Strawberries, Blackberries and Blueberries, Ag-Tourism, Pumpkins, Indian Corn, Country Store items, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides, Farm Animals, Corn Canon.

SOUTHERN CROSS RANCH 1289 Farmers High Road • Carrollton, 30117 (678) 378-6380 or (770) 258-4229 www.southerncrossranchusa.com george@southerncrossranchusa.com Year Round. Call for hours.

All natural, grass finished Beef. No hormones, no sub-therapeutic antibiotics. Local Honey available.

U-Pick Muscadines and Pecans.

SOUTHERN GRACE FARMS #1 11946 Nashville Enigma Road • Enigma, 31749 229-533-8585 www.southerngracefarms.com lauramc@southerngracefarms.com Mar-Jul Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 1pm-6pm Strawberries, Blackberries, Jams, Jellies, Ciders (from our fruit), Gift Baskets.

SOUTHERN GRACE FARMS #2 5447 Bemiss Road • Valdosta, 31602 • 229-245-2747 www.southerngracefarms.com lauramc@southerngracefarms.com Mar-May Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 2pm-6pm Strawberries, Jams, Jellies, Ciders.

SPRING BROOK FARM LLC 1520 Mandeville Rd • Carrollton, 30117-5430 770-861-5333 www.springbrooktrees.com dave@springbrooktrees.com Nov-Dec Sat & Sun 9:00am-6:00 pm • Open Thanksgiving Day Christmas Trees, Leyland Cypress, Carolina Saphire, Pre-cut Fraser Fir, Fraser Fir Wreaths, Stands, Hayrides, Hot Drinks, Snacks. Boiled Peanuts.

POPPELL FARMS 1765 Hyma Poppell Loop • Odum, 31555 912-586-2215 www.poppellfarm.com • popfarms@alltel.net May - Oct 8am-6pm daily Peas (7 Varieties), Butterbeans, Watermelons, Tomatoes, Corn, Okra, Potatoes, Squash, Cucumbers, Pepper, Jelly, Pumpkins, Hayrides, Corn Maze and Field Trips during October.

SECRET FOREST 6899 Thompson Pond Road • Tarrytown, 30470 912-529-3702 www.secretforesttrees.com secretforest@planttel.net Thanksgiving Day–Dec. 15 (Mon-Sat) 3:00pm-Dusk, Sunday 1:00pm-Dusk.

Christmas Trees and Tree Stands, Jellies and Homemade Crafts.

PRESCOTT’S STRAWBERRIES 2226 Gus Perdue Rd • Wrens, 30833 • 706-547-3717 prescottstrawberries@gmail.com April-Mid-June, Monday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm.

Strawberries (PYO and pre-picked).

SIMS FARM 1608 Burning Bush Road • Ringgold, 30736 (706)866-4062 or (423)593-4021 simssodfarm@bellsouth.net May-July, 8:00am-4:00pm.

Strawberries, Blueberries, Sweet Corn. U-Pick or We Pick.

TAYLOR ORCHARDS AND THE STRAWBERRY PATCH AT TAYLOR ORCHARDS Peaches-1165 Fall Line Freeway East; Strawberries-41 Racetrack Rd. • Reynolds, 31076 Peaches-(478)847-5963; Strawberries-(478)847-2539 www.taylororchards.com • gafruit@pstel.net April (Strawberries), May-August (Peaches), 8:00am-6:00pm Daily.

PYO Strawberries, Peaches, Jams, Jellies, Preserves, Ice Cream, Breads and Fritters. Student field trip to Strawberry Patch; must call (478)847-4186 to make reservations.

SLEDGE FARMS PEACH HOUSE 744 John E. Sullivan Road • Byron, 31008 • (478) 9562742 or (478) 808-4690 or (478) 951-5614 sledge1@windstream.net June, July and August, Monday-Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm.

Peaches, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Vidalia Onions, Tomatoes, Sodas. Some U-Pick available.

THE MARKET AT RUTLAND FARMS 5641 Union Road • Tifton, 31794 • (229) 386-5111 www.rutlandfarms.com • ryan@rutlandfarms.com Year Round, Monday-Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm.

U-Pick Strawberries, Peaches, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Pecans, Peanuts, Vegetables, Peas, Butterbeans, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Squash, Sweet Onions, Corn, Pumpkins, Syrups, Preserves, Jellies, Snacks, Ice Cream.

R & A ORCHARD INC. 5505 Hwy 52 E • Ellijay, 30536 • 706-273-3821 or 2639 www.randaorchards.com • apples@randaorchards.com 9am-6pm Year Round Apples, Peaches (in season), Strawberries, Nectarines, Apple Products, Fried Pies, Cakes, Cookies, Peanut Brittle, Homemade Cider, Honey, Sorghum Syrup, Canned Goods, Fruit Baskets, Jams, Jellies, Chow Chows, Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, other produce available. School tours. Farm tours and U-Pick Apples every weekend in September.

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Georgia Neighbors • Spring 2013

THE OLD BARN CHRISTMAS TREE FARM 24 Slaughter Rd • Sunnyside, 30284 • 770-227-5237 www.theoldbarnchristmastrees.com wrslaughter@bellsouth.net Thanksgiving Day-Dec 24, Monday-Friday 1:00pm6:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm-6:00pm Christmas Trees (Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pine, Carolina Sapphire), cut Fraser Firs, Wreaths, Stands, Crafts, Nature Trail, Tree Bailing and Shaking Services.

THE ROCK RANCH 5020 Barnesville Hwy • The Rock, 30285 (706 )647-6374 or (404) 372-6772 www.therockranch.com info@therockranch.com April-November. Please check website for hours and available products Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Pumpkins, Blueberries.

The Rock Ranch private label beef is now available.

Blackberries, Raspberries, Pomegranates, Muscadines.

THE TOMATO PATCH AT EVERGREEN PRODUCE, LLC 867 Rountree McCranie Road • Adel, 31620 (229)848-9750 www.facebook.com/Evergreen Produce LLC Mid-May-July, 7:00am-7:00pm. September-November, Call for hours and availability. Open Daily, closed Sundays.

U-Pick Tomatoes, Pre-Picked Eggplant, Pickles, Hot and Sweet Peppers, and Watermelon.

THOMAS ORCHARDS, GREENHOUSE & GIFT SHOP 6091 Macon Hwy (Hwy 441) • Bishop, 30621 706-769-5011 www.thomasorchardsandnursery.com pt1117@bellsouth.net March-December, 9:00am-6:00pm Daily. February, 9:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday-Saturday.

Go to the website for more details.

Fresh Picked Peaches in season, Peach Ice Cream, Pecans, Vidalia Onions in season, Apples in season, Bedding Plants, Perennials, Fruiting Plants, Herbs, Succulents, Shrubs, Seasonal Custom Combination Pots, Jams, Jellies, Sorghum, Tomatoes, Local Honey, Seasonal Produce, Gardening Gifts, Home Decor, Frost-proof Pottery.

THOMPSON FARMS ALL NATURAL PORK 2538 Dixie Rd • Dixie, 31629 • 229-263-9074 229-263-8296 fax www.thompsonfarms.com tfsmokehouse@thompsonfarms.com Year Round Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

Country Cured Meats, All Natural Pork, Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Smoked Meats, Fresh Cuts of Pork.

TOM SAWYER FARM 952 Empire Chester Hwy • Cochran, 31014 478-934-7584 Call for days open and availability of crops, Mid May -August 1st.

Blackberries, Onions and Peaches.

UNCLE BOB’S PUMPKIN PATCH 3781 E. Happy Valley Circle • Newnan, 30263 770-253-8100 www.uncle-bob.com • jwitt93@gmail.com Fri & Sun 2pm-6pm & Sat 9am-6pm Pumpkins, Honey, Gourds, Atlanta Burning Sauces, Ciders, Antiques, Crop Maze, Hay Rides, Nature Trails, Petting Zoo, Story Time, Puppet Show (Weekends), Weekday School Tours Available. Call for Hours.

WARBINGTON FARMS 5555 Crow Road • Cumming, 30041 (770) 380-2920 or (770) 889-1515 www.warbingtonfarms.com • paul@warbingtonfarms.com April-June (Strawberry Season depends on availability), Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm. Sunday 1:00pm6:00pm. Closed Mondays. Fall Hours (Sept. 28-Oct. 27) Friday&Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm. Sunday 1:00-6:00pm.

Strawberries, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Canaloupes, Pottery, Bows, Candles, Bees Wax, Jams, Jellies, Hayrides, Strawberry Festival, Petting Zoo, Pumpkin Palooza, Slides.

WASHINGTON FARMS-LOGANVILLE 270 Willowwind Drive • Loganville, 30052 (770) 554-8119 • www.washingtonfarms.net Open for Strawberry Season only. All fall activities are at our Watkinsville farm. Check website for details.

U-Pick Strawberries.

WASHINGTON FARMS-WATKINSVILLE 5691 Hog Mountain Road • Watkinsville, 30622 (706) 769-0627 • www.washingtonfarms.net April-October. Hours vary by season.

Check website for details.

U-Pick Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries and Pumpkins. Corn Maze, Hayrides, Corn Cannon, Pig Races, and Many Other fall Agritourism Activities. Field Trips in Spring and Fall. Concessions available. Strawberry Festival in the spring. Check website for more details.

WHITE OAK PASTURES 22775 Highway 27 • Bluffton, 39824 • 229-641-2081 www.whiteoakpastures.com willharris@whiteoakpastures.com; jenniharris@whiteoakpastures.com Year Round; 8:00am-6:00pm Monday through Friday; 10:00am-2:00pm on Saturday.

Grassfed Beef, Lamb and Goat, Pastured Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Guineas, and Rabbits. Over 200 varieties of Certified Organic vegetables are also grown on our farm.

WILLIAM L. BROWN FARM MARKET Hwy 49 • Montezuma, 31063 • 478-472-8767 or 6513 www.williamlbrownfarms.com williamlbrown@windstream.net June-August Mon-Sat 8:30am-6:00pm, Sun 1:30-6:00pm Peaches, Elberta Peaches (In-Season), Homemade Peach Ice Cream, Zinnias & Sunflowers (U-Pick), Tomatoes, Okra, Blueberries, Cantaloupes, Watermelons, Squash, Shelled Peas & Butterbeans, Seasonal Produce, Vidalia Onions, Gourmet Foods, Syrups, Honey, Jams, Jellies, Candles, Snacks, Stone Ground Grits & Meal, Pecans, Homemade Peach Pie, Cakes, Cookbooks, Gifts, Discounted Oil Paintings, Picnic Area, clean restrooms.

WILLIAMS TRACTOR FARM 2295 New Bethel Road • Bartow, 30413 (478)521-1114 or (478)552-2283 bettywilliams123@hughes.net Year Round, 8am-6pm Monday-Saturday Peaches, Blackberries, Blueberries, Onions, Peas, Potatoes, Squash, Beans, Cucumbers, Okra, Tomatoes, Peppers, Plums, Pears, Sweet Potatoes, Zucchini, Turnip Greens, Mustard Greens, Collards, Cabbage, Eggs, Honey.

Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets.

YULE FOREST HWY 155 THE PUMPKIN PATCH 3565 Hwy 155N • Stockbridge, 30281 • (770 )954-9356 www.aboutyule.com and www.fearthewoods.com yuleforest155@aol.com Open Year Round for Landscape Trees.

October-December, 9:00am-Dark.

June: Blueberries. October: Pumpkins, Agricultural Farm Tours, Hayrides, Fun Zone jumping pillow, Petting Zoo, Obstacle Course, Live Reptiles and Maze (over 16 activities). Haunted House and Hayrides weekend nights in October. Zombie Paintball Hayrides. November-December: Christmas Trees for sale. Fresh cut Fraser Firs, Va. Pines, Leyland Cypress, Deodara Cedars, B&B Trees for transplant, Woody Ornamentals, Snow Flocked Trees, Wreaths, Garland. Landscape Trees Available Year Round.

Farm Tours by appointment.

Use your smartphone or tablet to scan this QR code for recipes featuring the farm-fresh products featured here!

17th Annual Dillard Bluegrass and Barbecue Benefit Festival August 2nd and 3rd, 2013

Dillard City Hall Grounds • Dillard, Ga. www.dillardbbq.org BBQ Cook-off to determine KCBS GA State Champion. Event features live Bluegrass music, BBQ, arts and crafts booths, and great food. Gate opens 10 a.m. both days. Live music begins at 3:10 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday.

Benefits Sid Weber Cancer Fund: http://sidwebercancerfund.org, and the Community Pantry Georgia Neighbors • Spring 2013

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This revolutionary hearing aid is designed to help millions of people with hearing loss who cannot afford—or do not wish to pay—the much higher cost of traditional hearing aids.

“Perhaps the best quality-toprice ratio in the hearing aid industry” – Dr. Babu, M.D. Board Certified ENT Physician Dr. Cherukuri knew that untreated hearing loss could lead to depression, social isolation, anxiety, and symptoms consistent with Alzheimer’s dementia.

He could not understand why the cost for hearing aids was so high when the prices on so many consumer electronics like TVs, DVD players, cell phones and digital cameras had fallen.

Since Medicare and most private insurance do not cover the costs of hearing aids, which traditionally run between $2000-$6000 for a pair, many of the doctor’s patients could not afford the expense. Dr. Cherukuri’s goal was to find a reasonable solution that would help with the most common types of hearing loss at an affordable price, not unlike the “one-size-fits-most” reading glasses available at drug stores.

He evaluated numerous hearing devices and sound amplifiers, including those seen on television. Without fail, almost all of these were found to amplify bass/ low frequencies (below 1000 Hz) and not useful in amplifying the frequencies related to the human voice.

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