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Contents Spring/Summer 2009 • Vol. 14 No. 2

Antique tractor ride raises money for St. Jude

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A total of 34 antique tractors motored across the Middle Georgia countryside May 2 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Farm Bureau races into fast lane as NASCAR sponsor

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NASCAR features speed, action and excitement at every turn. The Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company will be the primary sponsor for Joe Gibbs Racing for six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races this season, including one in Georgia.

Peanuts saving lives of malnourished children

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Peanuts are saving lives in Haiti where 80 percent of the population lives under the poverty line and 13-21 percent of the children are severely malnourished.

Meds & Food for Kids, a non-profit organization based in St. Louis, is using an innovative mixture of peanuts, powdered milk, sugar, oil, vitamins and minerals that the locals call Medika Mamba to fight hunger and boost the local economy.

Insurance Update

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Member Services Update

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Kids Corner

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Legislative Update

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Something’s Cooking

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about the cover (Photo by Jennifer Whittaker) This cheerful scene was shot at the West-Holt Farm in Rutledge, Ga., home of the annual Sunflower Farm Festival. The 8th annual festival will be held July 4-5 from 9 a.m.5 p.m. Festival events include a tractor parade on July 4 at 11 a.m., live music, a shade-covered artist market and 15-acres of sunflowers! Visit www.sunflowerfarmfestival.com for more information.

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Staying friends with bees in the garden

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in this coupon and send it to: Georgia Farm

Make plans to visit one of the many Georgia Farm Bureau Certified Farm Markets across Georgia.

These markets offer a wide variety of farm fresh fruits, vegetables and other items.

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Buy fresh, local produce at Certified Farm Markets

Bees are our best pollinators, but bees are not welcome in everyone’s garden because many people have allergic reactions to bee stings. UGA horticulturist Paul Thomas outlines some common sense rules for getting along with bees.

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FARM BUREAU’S

Zippy Duvall, President

Enjoy your Farm Bureau membership and the fruits of summer Georgia has experienced some rather rocky weather during the first half of the year. Strong winds, tornadoes and flooding have affected many of our members. After destructive weather, Farm Bureau’s quality member service becomes very important. It is our goal to be there when you need us with fast, courteous and fair service to settle your insurance claims. Our Farm Bureau employees, both in your local county office and our home office in Macon, are dedicated to providing you with quality service as they handle your claims, and I appreciate the efforts they make to provide our members with quality service.

Farm Bureau membership means member service While Farm Bureau insurance may be the member benefit you are most familiar with, your Farm Bureau membership provides you with many other benefits. In this issue you will find information on a host of new benefits we are rolling out this summer. With a dollar buying less than it once did, Georgia Farm Bureau is making your $25 membership fee more valuable to you. You’ll find more information about these new benefits on pages 13-15.

As Georgia Farm Bureau expands the services we offer, we remain focused on our original purpose – to be the voice of Georgia agriculture.

In May, volunteers from around the state traveled to Washington, D.C., to tell the members of Georgia’s U.S. Congressional Delegation how some pending legislation will impact agriculture. As we met with the members of Georgia’s delegation, we discussed the proposal to expand the Clean Water Act, which you can read more about on page 22, our support for the farm bill, reform of immigration and estate tax laws, our concerns about climate 2

change legislation and our opposition to greater restrictions on the use of antibiotics in livestock.

Having a safe, affordable food supply produced in the United States is crucial to our national security. Farmers take steps every day to protect the environment such as fencing cattle out of creeks and planting crops with reduced tillage methods. Farmers aren’t opposed to science-based efforts to protect the environment but believe that any change in regulations affecting agriculture production be science driven rather than driven by politics or emotions.

Enjoy the summer with Georgia agriculture products With summer upon us, now is the time to enjoy the numerous products Georgia’s farmers are producing on their farms. I know many of you fired up your grills Memorial Day weekend and are perfecting your chicken, hamburger, pork chop and steak marinades.

Georgia’s peanut farmers have just finished planting their crop that will provide us with fresh peanuts next fall for making the boiled and roasted peanuts we love to eat at football games and everyone’s year-round favorite – peanut butter. Peanuts got a bad rap this past winter due to the food recall involving peanut products. This was such an injustice because the problems did not come from the Georgia peanut farmer. They work very hard to produce a wholesome product they are proud of, but it only takes one bad processor to ruin the whole industry.

We want our non-farmer members to See WE, THE FARMERS page 27

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Issued three times 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 BERNARD SIMS, North Georgia Vice President BRENT GALLOWAY, Middle Georgia Vice President GERALD LONG, South Georgia Vice President Wayne Daniel, Treasurer/ Corporate Secretary DUKE GROOVER, General Counsel DIRECTORS FIRST DISTRICT: J. Louis Hunt, LaFayette; 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; William Hutchins, Winder FIFTH DISTRICT: Jim Ham, Smarr; Ralph Adamson, Jr., Barnesville SIXTH DISTRICT: James Emory Tate, Denton; Jimmy Perry Jr., Cochran SEVENTH DISTRICT: Ben Boyd, Sylvania; Gennis Folsom, Glenville EIGHTH DISTRICT: Phil Redding, Bluffton; Don Wood, Rochelle NINTH DISTRICT: Paul Shirah, Camilla; Lucius Adkins, Elmodel TENTH DISTRICT: David Lee, Alma; Daniel Johnson, Alma YOUNG FARMER CHAIRMAN: Lanair Worsham, Camilla WOMEN’S COMMITTEE CHAIR: Kim Brown, Montezuma INFORMATION STAFF Paul Beliveau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Jennifer Whittaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor Lillian Davis . . . . . . Publications Manager Brad Harrison . . Publication/Web Specialist Michael Edmondson . . Web/Video Manager Mark Wildman . . . . . . Radio-TV Specialist Dean Wood . . . . . . . . . Radio-TV Specialist Ryan Naquin . . . . . . . . Radio-TV Specialist Rick Treptow . . Senior Radio-TV Specialist Denny Moore . . . . . . . TV Anchor/Producer 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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Antique tractor ride raises money for St. Jude

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sion and hopefully one day ride with us. That would be the ultimate goal.”

The ride, a round-trip of 30 miles, began near the Camping World RV center in Byron with breakfast provided by Bibb County Farm Bureau.

The tractor ride then traveled to Lane Southern Orchards in Peach County for lunch before traveling back to Byron by way of Highway 96.

Photo by Don Giles

ity ride — a 1939 and a 1953 Farmall belonged to Georgia Farm Bureau 6th total of 34 antique tractors District Director and Jeff Davis County motored across the Middle Farm Bureau President James Emory Georgia countryside May 2 Tate. Tate drove one tractor and GFB for an antique tractor ride. When the 6th District Field Representative Don trip was over, participants had not Giles drove the other. only enjoyed a fun time together, but “I’m partial to Farmalls because had also raised $1,540 for St. Jude that’s the type of tractor my grandfaChildren’s Hospital, which treats chilther farmed with, the Farmall Super dren with cancer and other M & H models,” said Tate, who catastrophic diseases. owns 12 antique tractors dating Each rider paid a $25 entry back to the 1930s. “I just enjoy fee that was donated to St. messing with antique tractors, Jude. Most riders, however, that’s my hobby.” donated more than the mini Skipper initially got the idea mum amount. A handful of for the tractor ride after seeing a other individuals helping story on RFD-TV about a similar out with the ride and people tractor ride in the Midwest. But who came in contact with the he didn’t stop at just wanting to tractors during the event also put on a good event. donated money, making it a “I decided that if we are great success. going to have a good time, we By far, the event exceedought to be able to help someed the expectations of Bibb one,” Skipper said.

County Farm Bureau Vice That someone turned out to President Neil Skipper, one of Bibb County Farm Bureau Vice President Neil Skipper be St. Jude Children’s Hospital. the event’s organizers. Skipper organized the ride.

“I figured that would a good initially expected only around 15 trac- In addition to those driving the cause, it would be something that tors to participate and $500 to be tractors, others assisted the ride by people could relate to,” Skipper said. raised. following the group with supplies And with the apparent success of “All the money that St. Jude brings for the tractors in case they broke the first tractor ride, participants are in, as far I know, is donated. Like I down. A total of 50 people partici- already excited for next year’s ride. told everybody when we began the pated in the event.

“They’re all ready to go again next ride, we were going to have a good During the ride, bystanders got year,” Skipper said. “I had a lot of time, but the most important thing to see some of the tractors once used people who said, ‘What can I do next was helping St. Jude’s,” Skipper said. to produce crops in Georgia. Tractor year to help?’ We’d like to try to make “The best thing to come out of the brands represented in the ride includ- this an annual event.” ride would be for one of the kids to ed Allis-Chalmers, Farmall, Ford, Georgia Neighbors Editor Jennifer walk out of there after being cured of Massey-Ferguson and John Deere.

Whittaker contributed information to cancer or after coming out of remis- Two of the tractors on the char- this article.

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By Brad Harrison ____________________________________

Photo by Denny Moore

Georgia Farm Bureau members raised $1,540 for St. Jude Children’s hospital during a 30-mile antique tractor ride.

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Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano have been selected to carry the Farm Bureau colors and a third driver will be named in the future. The Farm Bureau car, a Toyota Camry, has already raced once this season, finishing 13th May 9 at the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina with Hamlin behind the wheel.

The Farm Bureau car’s next appearance will be Sept. 6 at the Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta Motor Speedway with the Farm Bureau colors adorning Hamlin’s No. 11 car.

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There are no plans for any drivers to make an appearance.

Joey Logano will carry the sponsorship Oct 25 at Martinsville, Va., with the No. 20 car. The Gibbs Team’s No. 02 car and its driver, who will be named later, will bear the Farm Bureau logo Oct. 17 in Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 8 in Texas and Nov. 22 in the season finale at Homestead, Fla. Sponsoring a car for Joe Gibbs Racing is a great fit for Georgia Farm Bureau, which shares many of the

same values as the team’s owner, Joe Gibbs, who is also a Farm Bureau member.

Gibbs, also the winner of three Super Bowls as head coach of the NFL’s Washington Redskins, is widely recognized for his strong values and his religious faith. He delivered the invocation at the Coca-Cola 600 in May at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, a role usually reserved for ministers or chaplains.

“The neat thing about Farm Bureau is that they have the same ideas as we do about conducting business and the way they treat their people,” said Joe Gibbs Racing president J.D. Gibbs.

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Insurance Update

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Martha Holland

Recreational motor vehicles not automatically covered by policies Do you own a recreational motor vehicle such as a golf cart or a fourwheeler? If so, you should be aware recreational motor vehicles require additional insurance. Neither your GFB homeowner/mobile homeowner nor farm owner property policies include any coverage for recreational vehicles such as golf carts or four-wheelers.

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For the purpose of this provision, service means maintain or repair and does not include recreational

Daves Steed named GFB Brokerage Director The Georgia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company has hired Daves Steed as director of its new brokerage department. While GFB has previously offered brokerage services, Steed will be responsible for building a new, stand-alone department.

Steed, who holds the insurance designations of CPCU and CLU, has 34 years experience in the insurance industry. He comes to GFB from Cotton States Insurance Company where he was most recently the vice president of brokerage. During his career with Cotton States, Steed also served as a commercial field service representative, district sales manager and director of sales. Steed graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.B.A. in Risk Management and Insurance.

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A native of Fitzgerald, Daves Georgia Neighbors • Spring-Summer 2009

is the son of Charles and Lawana Steed of Fitzgerald. Daves and his wife, Kathy, will be relocating to the Macon area in the near future.

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Peanuts saving lives of malnourished children By Jennifer Whittaker __________________________________________________________________________

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eanuts are saving lives in Haiti where 80 percent of the population lives under the poverty line and 13-21 percent of the children are severely malnourished. To be exact, hunger in this Caribbean nation, located 48 nautical miles east of Cuba on the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic, is being fought using an innovative mixture of peanuts, powdered milk, sugar, oil, vitamins and minerals that the locals call Medika Mamba.

This is Haitian Creole for “peanut butter medicine.” Health care professionals and aide workers refer to the mixture as Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) because it requires no cooking, preparation or refrigeration.

“It tastes like the middle of Reese’s Pieces but better,” says Dr. Patricia Wolff, clinical professor of pediatrics at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.

Wolff, who has volunteered in Haiti for 21 years, founded Meds & Foods for Kids (MFK) in 2003. The non-profit organization employs Haitian workers to make Medika Mamba and buys locally grown ingredients, such as the peanuts, powdered milk and sugar, whenever possible to stimulate the local economy. The vitamins come from the

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United States. MFK provides Mamba to 12 partners, which include hospitals, feeding programs, church-run medical clinics and housing projects that distribute it at no charge to the parents of malnourished children.

“After 15 years of spitting in the ocean, I decided to address the root cause of the health problems I was treating,” Wolff said. “Using Medika Mamba allows children to be treated at home without the mother having to leave her other children and crops behind at home uncared for while her child is in the hospital.”

Medika Mamba is used to treat children less than five years of age who are below the 85 percentile of the weight and height they should be for their age. Parents receive Mamba in plastic containers, and children can eat it with a spoon or with their fingers. Since the mixture contains no water, Wolff says it doesn’t develop bacteria and has a shelf life of eight months.

Children are given about 30 pounds of Medika Mamba over six to eight weeks.

Wolff says recovery rates using Mamba exceed 85 percent, compared to the 25-45 percent recovery rate of conventional hospital therapy for malnourishment.

Using conventional therapy, children are

fed milk diluted with water, sugar and oil, and gradually weaned to full milk.

Six months after receiving Mamba, 98 percent of the children are still well nourished and 96 percent are still well nourished a year later, Wolff says.

“What we’ve found is that once kids get back to a good nutritional place, they can maintain and grow,” Wolff explains.

Wolff has partnered with University of Georgia peanut researchers in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences to teach the Haitian farmers how to increase the yields and quality of their peanuts.

About 50 farmers grow the peanuts used to make Mamba. There are three growing seasons in Haiti, and the farmers hand plant and harvest their peanuts using no irrigation or pesticides. Most of the farmers grow Spanish peanuts.

“It’s been a struggle to get this off the ground as is everything in Haiti,” Wolff says. “I can’t stress how helpful the UGA researchers have been in teaching our farmers how to grow peanuts. When we first started using Haitian-grown peanuts six years ago, they were high in aflatoxins. Now, our farmers have the only aflatoxin-free peanuts in Haiti.”

The origin for MFK lies in Dr. André Briend’s 1999 invention of Plumpy’nut, a peanut-based nutritional paste used to treat malnutrition. Wolff was inspired to start MFK after seeing the success her Washington University colleague Dr. Mark Manary had in treating malnutrition in Africa’s Malawi using a similar peanut butter mixture through his Peanut Butter Project. Manary and Wolff’s projects stress making the peanut butter mixture locally to stimulate the local economy.

MFK keeps its administrative costs low so that it can treat more Haitian children. Ninety percent of all donations go to feeding Haiti’s malnourished children. All donations are 100 percent taxdeductible. Any donation is welcome. It costs $68 to treat one child. Donations may be mailed to Meds & Food for Kids, 4488 Forest Park Parkway, Suite 230, St. Louis, MO 63108. Visit www.medsandfoodforkids.org for more information or to donate online.

“It’s not every day that someone gets to save the life of a kid, but Meds and Food for Kids does,” Wolff says. “It saves not only the life of the child, but in some ways, the life of the family.”

Georgia Neighbors • Spring-Summer 2009

Dodge sponsors GFB Young Farmer contests

The winners of the 2009 Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmer Achievement Award and GFB Young Farmer Discussion Meet will walk off stage with wonderful prizes! Besides the $500 cash from Dodge, the state Young Farmer Achievement winner will also receive the free use of a Kubota L or M series tractor for one year. The state Young Farmer Discussion Meet winner will receive an Arctic Cat 500 4x4 ATV. The winner of each contest will As the 2008 Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmer Achievement Award winners, LaDon and be announced at the GFB Convention, Kayla Calhoun of Miller County won $500 courtesy of Dodge. Josh White (not pictured) of Dec. 6-8, on Jekyll Island.

Henry County won the 2008 GFB Young Farmer Discussion Meet Contest. The winners of the The winners of each contest will 2009 GFB Young Farmer Achievement Award and GFB Young Farmer Discussion Meet will receive an expense-paid trip to the also receive $500 from Dodge. The national winners of the YF Achievement Award and YF 2010 American Farm Bureau Conven- Discussion Meet will each win a 2010 Dodge Ram Truck and paid registration to the 2010 YF&R Leadership Conference, Feb. 20-22, 2010 in Tulsa, Okla. tion in Seattle, Washington, Jan. 10-13, to compete for national honors. The up in the Young Farmer Achievement Meet is October 30. national winners of the YF Achieve- Contest will each receive a CASE IH Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer proment Award and YF Discussion Meet Farmall tractor. gram is for farmers between the ages will each win a 2010 Dodge Ram Finalists for the 2009 GFB Young of 18 and 35. The program’s objecTruck. The three national runners-up Farmer Achievement Contest will tive is to provide leadership skills for laterAMthis year. inKTS-8H the discussion meet contest will each be announced building a more effective Farm Bureau 7.125x4.687C:KTS-8H 7.125x4.687C 5/4/09 8:50 Page 1 The receive a $6,000 U.S. savings bond and deadline for entering the 2009 Young to preserve individual freedom and a Stihl Farm Boss. The four runners- Farmer Achievement Discussion expand opportunities for agriculture.

NEW

SPORTS

TECHNOLOGY

New lure’s catch rate may be too high for some tournaments.

Out-fishes other bait 19 to 4 in one contest.

Uses aerospace technology to mimic a real fish.

ORLANDO, FL– A small company in Connecticut has developed a new lure that mimics the motion of a real fish so realistically eight professionals couldn’t tell the difference between it and a live shad when it “swam” toward them on retrieval. The design eliminates wobbling, angled swimming and other unnatural motions that problem other hard bait lures. It swims upright and appears to propel itself with its tail.

Curiously, the company may have designed it too well. Tournament fishermen who have used it said it’s possible officials will not allow it in contests where live bait is prohibited. They claim it swims more realistically than anything they have ever seen. If so, that would hurt the company’s promotional efforts. Winning tournaments is an important part of marketing a new lure.

Fish would probably prefer to see it restricted. I watched eight veteran fishermen test the new lure (called The KickTail®) on a lake outside Orlando FL for about four hours.

Four used the KickTail and four used a com-

Georgia Neighbors • Spring-Summer 2009

bination of their favorite lures and Swims with shiners (live bait). The four using its tail. the KickTail caught 41 fish versus 14 for the other four. In one boat the KickTail won 19 to 4. The KickTail also caught bigger fish, which suggests it triggers larger, less aggressive fish to strike.

The KickTail’s magic comes from a patented technology that breaks the tail into five segments.

As water rushes by on retrieval, a little-known principle called aeronautical flutter causes the tail to New lure swims like a real fish--nearly triples wag left and right, as if the lure catch in Florida contest. were propelling itself with its tail.

Unlike other hard baits, the head remains sta- in 30 days. There are three versions: a floater, tionary—only the tail wags. A company a diver and a “dying shad” with a weed guard.

Each lure costs $9.95 and you must order at spokesman told me this.

“Marine biologists will tell you that the more least two. There is also a “Super 10-Pack” with a lure swims like a real fish, the more fish it will additional colors for only $79.95, a savings of catch. Well, the only live thing the KickTail almost $20.00. S/h is only $7.00 no matter doesn’t do is breathe. It’s always swimming how many you order.

To order call 1-800-873-4415 (Ask for item wild and free. Fish can’t stand it. We’ve seen fish that have just eaten go for the KickTail. It’s # kts), or click www.ngcsports.com/gear like having another potato chip.” anytime or day or send a check or M.O. (or cc Whether you fish for fun or profit, if you number and exp. date) to NGC Sports (Dept. want a near 3 to 1 advantage, I would order KT-1549) 60 Church Street, Yalesville, CT now before the KickTail becomes known. The 06492. CT add sales tax. The KickTail is four company even guarantees a refund, if you inches long and works in salt and fresh water. don’t catch more fish and return the lures with- KTS-8H © NGC Worldwide, Inc. 2009 Dept. KT-1549

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Burn ban in effect for 54 counties Georgia’s annual air quality ban on outdoor burning is in place until Oct. 1 for 54 counties. Counties included in the ban are: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walker, and Walton.

The Georgia Forestry Commission

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service seeks summer photos The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking nearly 10,000 publicly provided digital photos that depict families enjoying the outdoors this summer. The U.S. FWS launched its “Let’s Go Outside” initiative Memorial

Georgia Farm Bureau

Mortgage Services

Seniors Reverse Mortgages

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Day and will accept photos through Labor Day. Visit www.fws.gov/letsgooutside to submit digital photos and learn more about nature.

The submitted photos will be used to create a photomosaic of an outdoor image to be revealed at the conclusion of the summer. A photomosaic is a picture that has been divided into equally sized sections, each of which is replaced with a photo. When viewed at a distance, the photomosiac seems to be one complete image, while close examination reveals it as a composition of thousands of smaller images. Visitors to the Let’s Go Outside Web site will be able to watch the photomosaic being built and locate their own images. The image will be made into a commemorative poster.

Experiencing nature can be as simple as visiting a local state park, bird watching in your own backyard or walking around your neighborhood to identify wildlife.

Visit www. gastateparks. org to find a state park near you.

(GFC) operates an online burn permit system. Callers may call to find out whether or not they may burn in their county. The number is 1-877-OK2BURN. For more information, contact your local GFC office or visit www.gatrees.org.

GFC sets traps for Gypsy Moths Residents in 20 Georgia counties may have noticed special insect traps in their communities. The traps, which are mounted on trees and look like small paperboard tents, are designed to detect the gypsy moth, which has destroyed thousands of acres of trees throughout the Northeastern United States. The Georgia Forestry Commission erected the traps, which contain female pheromones that lure male moths to the sticky traps.

“Gypsy moths will feed on any kind of tree species, but especially oaks,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Health Specialist Scott Griffin. “We’re targeting fastgrowing counties and likely introduction sites, such as state parks, where visitors might inadvertently bring in the gypsy moth.”

The 20 counties where traps have been placed are: Bartow, Floyd, Whitfield, Barrow, Gwinnett, Hart, Lincoln, McDuffie, Butts, Carroll, Pike, Baldwin, Bibb, Toombs, Crisp, Sumter, Glynn, Clay, Chatham and Bryan.

There are currently no known gypsy moth infestations in Georgia.

White, Fannin and Rockdale counties, however, have recorded infestations in the past. Gypsy moth larvae are the insect’s destructive life stage, which hatch and feed on trees’ young leaf sprouts in the spring.

Georgia Neighbors • Spring-Summer 2009

Member Services Update

ByJay

Murdock

Gfb values your membership! Do you?

For some, the value of their Farm Bureau Membership is belonging to an organization that provides Georgia farmers with a united voice in the legislative arena, promotes farm markets and provides leadership and assistance to Georgia’s agricultural community.

For others, the value of a Farm Bureau Membership is the opportunity to access Georgia Farm Bureau’s many insurance services and to be able to transact business locally at one of our 158 county Farm Bureau offices across the state.

Our hope is that all of our members find value in our member benefit programs. Farm Bureau uses the size and strength of our membership numbers to negotiate with business partners to bring you services, benefits and discounts just for being a member.

Currently, Georgia Farm Bureau members are entitled to discounts such as $500 off of select Dodge vehicles, 20% discount at Choice Hotels, 10% or more off tools and equipment through Grainger Industrial Supply, up to 55% off prescription drug purchases, 40-50% off lasik surgery, access to an automobile buying service and discounts on telephone services.

While these are good benefits, Farm Bureau members deserve more.

So, we have been working extremely hard to add new member-benefit programs and partners. We are proud to announce six new (or enhanced) programs that we feel add tremendous value to your Farm Bureau membership. They are: • Farm Bureau Bank • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance • Delta Dental Insurance • Teladoc • Clear Value Hearing (Discount Siemens Hearing Aids) • Enterprise, National and Alamo Rent-A-Car Georgia Neighbors • Spring-Summer 2009

You’ll find more details on each of these programs on the following pages.

You’ll notice that four of these benefits relate to health insurance. Georgia Farm Bureau is strongly committed to meeting the health-related needs of our members. We are developing a portfolio of health-related products and services designed to meet the needs of our members based on what they can afford.

For example, Teledoc provides telephone medical consultations by licensed physicians in Georgia for $48 for the first consult and $35 for each subsequent consult. The physician will diagnose your ailment based on the symptoms you describe and then call a prescription into your local pharmacy without requiring a visit to your local

emergency room or Med-Stop ®.

Later this year, we will add aggressively priced limited medical and Medicare supplement policies to our portfolio. You will have access to all of these benefits as a Farm Bureau member!

We are committed to continuing our efforts to add value to your Farm Bureau membership. We are currently assessing many other additional member benefit programs and hope to add more in the coming year. If you have any questions about your membership or member benefits, please call the Member Services Department at 1-800-633-5432 or visit www.gfb.org for more details on our new programs and all of our member benefits.

Jay Murdock is director of the GFB Member Services Department.

From the desk of the President I’d like to take this opportunity to tell you how much we truly do value your membership. We know that this turbulent economy is affecting our members. That is why we are pleased to introduce Farm Bureau Bank as our newest member benefit. Created by state Farm Bureaus, Farm Bureau Bank supports the financial needs of members across 42 states. It is one of the strongest and most secure banks in the nation today with an unprecedented commitment to help Farm Bureau members achieve personal and professional goals.

Farm Bureau Bank delivers the highest quality in products and services that are specifically tailored for Farm Bureau members.

From deposit accounts, CDs,

IRAs, loans and business solutions, Farm Bureau Bank offers a complete range of financial services to meet any need.

Considering the events of today, are you ready for tomorrow? During these trying times, you may be considering switching to a more stable bank. If that is the case, please consider Farm Bureau Bank. As a member of the Farm Bureau family, its goal will always be to provide the memberfocused service and support you have come to expect. Please see your local Farm Bureau Agent for more details. Again, thank you for being a Farm Bureau member.

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GFB introduces new m FARM BUREAU BANK

Created by Farm Bureau to serve Farm Bureau members.

DEPOSIT SERVICES

BuSInESS SERVICES

• • • • •

• Premier Business Visa® credit card with rewards • Business Checking • Merchant Card Services

I nterest-bearing Performance Checking Money Market Accounts Certificates of Deposit (CDs) Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

EquIPmEnT lOanS

CREDIT CaRDS • World MasterCard® credit card with rewards • Platinum MasterCard® credit card with low rates • Special promotions and benefits*

mORTgagE lOanS • Variety of mortgages with competitive rates • Rural, land and farm loan programs

VEhIClE lOanS • • • •

• Finance new or used farm equipment • Low, competitive rates for refinancing • Flexible payment plans

p to 100% financing and refinancing U Low, competitive rates for new and used vehicles No payments up to 90 days Optional protection plans available

farmbureaubank.com

Contact your Farm Bureau agent for details

*See terms and conditions at farmbureaubank.com. Banking services provided by Farm Bureau Bank, FSB. Farm Bureau Bank (FSB) is a service to member institution that provides banking services to Farm Bureau members. Services are not available in AL, IL, MI, MO, MS, OH or WY and may not be available in some counties or parishes. Farm Bureau, FB and the FB National Logo are registered service marks owned by the American Farm Bureau Federation and are used under license by FB BanCorp and its subsidiaries, including Farm Bureau Bank FSB. FB BanCorp is an independent entity and the AFBF does not own, is not owned by, and is not under common ownership with FB BanCorp or its affiliated entities.

DELTA DENTAL

Coverage for the whole family.

Farm Bureau has partnered with Delta Dental Insurance • Submit all claims Company to provide Delta Dental PPO and Delta Dental Predirectly to Delta mier coverage for our members, beginning June 1, 2009. Delta Dental Dental is one of the oldest, largest and most recognized dental • Only charge you carriers in the United States. This program is offered exclusively the patient’s share to Georgia Farm Bureau members at competitive pricing. Our at the time of plan coverage includes: treatment (many · Diagnostic and preventive services non-Delta Dental · Crowns and fillings dentists require you to pay all of the costs up front and wait · Periodontics (gum disease treatment) for reimbursement. · Simple extractions and more complex oral surgery To locate a Delta Dental PPO or Delta Dental Premier® den · Dentures and denture repair tist, or to review these benefits and enroll, see your Farm Bureau agent or visit our website, www.gfb.org (select “Member When you enroll in the Farm Bureau dental program, you can visit any dentist of your choice, however, it is to your Benefits”). advantage to use a Delta Dental PPO dentist because he/ she will: · Provide treatment to you at reduced fees · Not bill you above Delta Dental’s approved fees

Call 1-800-633-5432 or your loca

membership benefits BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD Whether you’re looking for a health plan with lots of benefits or basic coverage at a lower cost, SmartSense and Premier plans offer a world of coverage possibilities: • No matter where you are in life, BCBSGA has a health plan designed to fit your health care needs and budget.

• Our provider network across the country will help make it easy to get the care you need. With more than 34,000 doctors and 165 hospitals, it’s easy to stay within their PPO network for health care services. Their negotiated rates will help lower your share of medical costs.

• You won’t need a referral to see a specialist. There are no claims or paperwork when you use a network doctor, hospital or other health care provider.

• To keep you and your family healthy, our plans include benefits for routine physical exams, health screenings, childhood immunizations and well-child visits.

SmaRTSEnSE Plan

• C hoice of six calendar year deductible options ranging from $750 to $20,000 • Coverage for first three doctor visits (per plan member) before deductible is met (This may include routine wellness visits or sick care) Choose from two options for Rx coverage: • Optional comprehensive coverage: includes benefits for generic and brandname drugs (Separate $250 deductible required for brand-name drugs) • Generic-only coverage (no separate deductible) Maternity benefits are not available with this plan.

PREmIER Plan (best for families)

• C hoice of six calendar year deductible options ranging from $750 to $20,000 • Easy, predictable copays for doctors’ office visits, annual physical exam, annual vision exam and other preventive care services • Optional Maternity benefits Includes comprehensive RX coverage for: • Generic drugs: No deductible • Brand-name drugs: Separate

For a free Health Insurance Consultation, or to get a quote, contact your Farm Bureau agent.

TELADOC Talk to a Doctor... now!

The emergency room is no place for a sinus infection or sore throat!

It may surprise you to learn that up to 40% of hospital emergency room visits can be handled by a telephone consult with a trained physician.

When you need medical care for routine illness, avoid exposing yourself to the contagious conditions that may exist in the ER or urgent care facility. Remain at work or at home and the treatment will come to you by phone! In most cases, a physician will contact you in less than an hour but always within 3 hours or it’s free! Think of TelaDoc for: • Respiratory infections • • • • •

Bronchitis Urinary Tract Infections Allergies Sinus infections Sore Throat

Your cost is only:

$13 annual Teladoc membership

A consult with a board certifiied TelaDoc physician puts you in touch with cost-effective treatment and prescriptions when appropriate – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. TelaDoc physicians can also provide shortterm refiills for you to pick up at a pharmacy of your choice.

Call 1.800.TelaDoc (835.2362) or visit www.gfb.org (select “Member Benefits”) TelaDoc does not replace the existing primary care physician relationship. TelaDoc consulting physicians do not prescribe DEA controlled substances. Members must be at least 10 years of age to use the service (effective 11/1/2008). TelaDoc is not an insurance product or a prescription fulfiillment warehouse. TelaDoc is not available to residents of or in the state of OK. © 2008 TelaDoc, Inc. All rights reserved.

$35

per Consult

al county office for more details.

Farm-fresh produce available at GFB Certified Farm Markets Fresh fruit and vegetables are coming into season throughout the state. You should make plans to visit one of the many Georgia Farm Bureau Certified Farm Markets across Georgia. These markets offer a wide variety of farm fresh fruits, vegetables and other items. Some of the markets allow you to pick your own produce, letting you reap the benefits of having a garden, without all of the work. These markets not only offer wholesome farm fresh products, but also give you the opportunity to visit the farm and in many cases talk to the farmer who raised the food. Also, many of the markets offer agri-tourism events, such as corn mazes, hayrides or other activities. Visiting a GFB Certified Farm Market is a great way to teach your children how food is grown.

Adams Farms 1486 Hwy 54 W • Fayetteville, 30214 • 770-461-9395 www.adamsfarmfayettevillega.com • virginiaadams@bellsouth.net Apr-Oct 9am-5pm Mon-Sat Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Tomatoes, Squash, Beans, Butterbeans, Peas, Cantaloupes, Peppers, Peaches, Pumpkins, Jams, Jellies, Breads.

B.J. Reece Apple House 9131 Hwy 52 East • Ellijay, 30536 • 706-276-3048 www.reeceorchards.com • reeceorchards@ellijay.com Aug-Nov 8am-6pm Daily Apples, Cider, Pies, Canned Goods, Breads, Honey, Fresh Produce, Sorghum Syrup, Baked Goods, Souvenir Items, T-Shirts, Baskets, Cookbooks, Bird Houses. Call for Pick Your Own. Berry Patch Farms 786 Arnold Mill Rd • Woodstock, 30188 • 770-926-0561 www.berrypatchfarms.net Jul, Oct, Day after Thanksgiving (open for two weeks).

Hours Seasonal-Call ahead Blueberries, Pumpkins, Christmas Trees, Tree Stands, Wreaths, Field Trips, Hay Rides.

Braswell Produce and Country Market 301 S. Tennille Ave • Donalsonville, 39845 • 229-524-6208 Daily 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Watermelons, Strawberries, Cabbage, Rutabagas, Cantaloupes, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Squash, Corn, Pecans, Peanuts, Jellies, Homemade Candies, Peaches, Beans, Peas, Fresh Fruit Smoothies, Home made style Ice-Cream with fresh fruit toppings and much more.

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 Dairy Farm 362 Stringer Rd • Canton, 30115 • 770-345-5591 www.caglesdairy.com • mark@caglesdairy.com Year Round Mon-Sat 9am-5pm Call for Events and Appointments Cheese. Tours of only Dairy Producer/Processor in Georgia. Farm tours and Summer tours by appointment. Spring and Summer Special Events. Maze opens September 1.

Calhoun Produce Inc 5075 Hawpond Rd • Ashburn, 31714 • 229-273-1887 or 1860 www.calhounproduce.com• calhounproduce@calhounproduce.com Mar-Dec. Call for Hours PYO Strawberries, Vidalia Onions, Butterbeans, Peas, Peaches, Tomatoes, Okra, Squash, Cantaloupes, Watermelons, Peanuts,

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Consult the list below or visit the GFB Certified Market website at www. gfb.org for a market near you. To receive a copy of the 2009 CFM brochure, call 1-800-342-1196.

Georgia ranks among the top four states for the volume and value of fresh market vegetables harvested. According to the University of Georgia, the 2008 farm gate value for vegetables, fruits and nuts in Georgia is estimated to be more than $1 billion.

If you have a roadside farm market and would like to learn more about the benefits of being a GFB Certified Farm Market member, contact Brandon Ashley at btashley@gfb. org or call 1-800-342-1196.

Pecans. Gift shop with home décor Items, Farm Toys, Gift Baskets and Boxes. Fall Activities.

and a selection of Pork. Field trips for schools and groups include hay rides and train for the children.

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.

Dickey Farms 3440 Old Hwy 341 North • Musella, 31066 • 478-836-4362 www.dickeyfarms.com • info@dickeyfarms.com May-Aug Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat-Sun 8am-6pm Peaches, Nectarines, Fresh Peach Ice Cream, Sweet Corn, Butterbeans, Peas, Tomatoes, Peach Bread and Fritters, Jams, Jellies, Dressings, Salsas, Gift Items, T-Shirts, Hats, Mail Order.

Tour Groups Welcome. Pavilion for Picnics.

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.

Dickey’s at the Hilltop Corner of Hwys 74 & 341 • 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.

Chase Farm Market Hwy 26 @ Riverview Lane • Oglethorpe, 31068 478-472-1729 or 7726 • eglc@Alltel.net Jun-Jul 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, Closed Sat-Sun Sweet Corn (White), Shelled Southern Peas, Butterbeans, Tomatoes.

Christmas Tree Farm 2542 Maddox Rd • Ochlocknee, 31773 229-227-9295 or 229-221-2224 • rfarmer@rose.net Nov-Dec Christmas Trees - Leyland cypress, Arizona cypress, Thuja Green Giant & Murray cypress. Potted trees available.

Connell Farms Hyw 362 • Hollonville, 30292 • 770-229-4096 www.connellfarms.com • connellfarms@att.net Market:Apr-Sept 9am-6pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Saturday. Corn Maze-mid Sept- mid Nov U-Pick Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Tomatoes, Squash, Beans, Peas, Cantalooupes, Watermelons, School Field Trips, Corn Maze.

Copeland Strawberry Farms P.O. Box 217 • Rochelle, 31079 • 229-365-7405 or 7391 Mar-Jun 8am-7pm Mon-Sat & Sun 1pm-7pm Strawberries, Onions, Green Beans, Melons.

Davis Farm Fresh Produce 560 John Collins Rd • Pelham, 31779 • 229-294-2540 davisfarmfreshproduce@pelnet.net Year Round 7am-Dark Daily Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Pumpkins, Peaches, Peanuts, Sauces, Jams, Jellies, Shelled Peas, Shelled Butterbeans, Corn, Honey, Syrup, Pecans, Boiled Peanuts, Ice Cream

Double B Farms Christmas Trees 8511 Knoxville Rd • Lizella, 31052 • 478-935-8742 tolixpm@mindspring.com Nov-Dec 9:30am-5:30pm Christmas Trees, Tree Stands.

Durrence Farm 18388 GA Hwy 23 • Reidsville, 30453 • 912-557-4939 Sept - Nov 8am-5pm U-Pick Gourmet Sweet Potatoes - Labor Day thru Thanksgiving U-Pick Tomatoes June thru Mid July.

Elliott Farms #1 4761 Holley Road • Lizella, GA • 478935-8180 www.elliottfarmsga.com • elliottfarmsga@pstel.net Monday-Saturday, 8am-7pm. Sunday, 10am-6pm.

Pick your own 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.

Elliott Farms #2 9515 Feagin Road • Macon, 31216 • 478935-8180 www.elliottfarmsga.com • elliottfarmsga@pstel.net Monday-Saturday, 8am-7pm. Sunday, 10am-6pm.

Strawberries, tomatoes, squash, sweet corn, sweet onions, jellies, local honey, home made ice cream, flowers (sunflowers and zinnias), pumpkins.

Ellis Bros. Pecans Inc 1315 Tippettville Rd • Vienna, 31092 • 229-268-9041 or 800635-0616 www.werenuts.com • orders@werenuts.com Year Round 8am-7pm Daily Pecans, Peanuts, Peaches, Vidalia Onions (in Season), Ice Cream,

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Candies, Jams, Jellies, Relishes, Honey, Syrups. Gift Items and Souvenirs @ “The Gift Connection.”

Tours Available by appointment.

Freeman Springs Family Farm 3895 Freeman Springs Road • Rocky Face, 30740 (706) 673-4090 • freemanspringsfarm@yahoo.com May-Dec., Tuesday-Sunday 9am-6pm Jam, Jellies, Relishes, mixes, produce. Seasonal: Pumpkin Patch, strawberries, blueberries, fresh prodcue, peacns, muscadines.

Animal Barn, Crafts, Christmas gift baskets.

Corn Maze, hay maze, hay rides, field trips.

G.W. Long Farm 3005 Old Whigham Rd • Bainbridge, 39817 229-246-8086 or 7519 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.

Gardner Farms 3192 Hwy 42 • Locust Grove, 30248 • 770-957-4912 Jun-Aug 7am-1pm Daily Peaches, Blueberries, Blackberries, Drinks. Buses Welcome.

Call for availability.

Hayes Farm 4229 New Franklin Church Rd • Canon, 30520 • 706-356-8831 Call for days open & availability of crops Pick-Your Own Strawberries. Blueberries, Peaches, Corn, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Tomatoes, Okra, Peas, Other Vegetables, Jams, Recipe Books - 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, 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 Apples during Apple Picking Season.

Hillside Orchard Farms Country Store & Farm 18 Sorghum Mill Dr • Lakemont, 30552 • 706-782-2776 www.hillsideorchard.com • hillside@hillsideorchard.com Year Round 9:00am-5:30pm. In Jan/Fed closed on Tues & Wed Apples, Ciders, Canned Goods (over 500 Products), Honey, Sorghum, Bakery Items (Breads, Pies, Fritters, Doughnuts), Boiled Peanuts, Ice Cream, Peaches, Pumpkins, Tomatoes, Seasonal Produce, “The Sorghum Mill Café”, Collectables, Blackberries (Pick your own), Cornmaze, Kids Gem mine, Barnyard.

Ison’s Nursery and Vineyard 6855 Newnan Road • Brooks, GA • 770599-6970 www.isons.com • ison@isons.com Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm. Closed Sunday Tomatoes, Peaches, Muscadines, Muscadine Jelly, preserves, syrup, butter and juice. Muscadine dietary supplements.

Jack’s Creek Farms 2291 Price Mill Rd • Bostwick, 30623 • 706-343-1855 www.jackscreekfarm.com • dpmalcom@bellsouth.com Nov 9am-6pm Christmas Trees (VA Pine, Red Cedar, Leyland Cypress, fresh Carolina Sapphire), Field Grown Nursery Stock, Jams, Jellies, Boiled Peanuts, Cider, Decorations.

Jaemor Farm Market 5340 Cornelia Hwy • Alto, 30510 • 770-869-3999 or 0999 www.jaemorfarms.com • jaemor@att.net 7am-6pm (Sep-May) 7am-7pm (Jun-Aug) Daily Peaches, 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 Tours and Hayrides (Sept. and Oct.)

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Jibb’s Vineyards 1521 Jenkins Farm Road • Byromville GA 31007 478-952-8328 • kyelle99800@hotmail.com 8am to 6pm, May 20th- November 1st Muscadine Grapes, Peaches, Green Plums, Collards and Watermelon.

Lane Southern Orchards 50 Lane Rd • Fort Valley, 31030 • 478-825-3592 or 3362 www.lanesouthernorchards.com Year Round May-Aug 9am-7pm, Sep-Apr 9am-5pm Peaches, Pecans, Strawberries, Indian River Citrus, Vidalia Onions, Tomatoes, Peanuts, Peas, Butterbeans, Jams, Jellies, Dressings, Café, Gift Shop, Mail Order, Ice Cream, Southern Gifts, Peach Tour, GA Peach Festival. Corn Maze and PYO-Strawberries only.

Lawson Peaches 8545 Valdosta Hwy • Morven, 31638 • 229-775-2581 lawsonfarms@windstream.net Apr-Jul 8am-8pm Daily Peaches, Nectarines, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Blueberries, Tomatoes, Vidalia Onions, Jams, Jellies, Peach Ice Cream and Peach Milkshakes.

Little Bend Orchard’s Apple Barn 3379 Tails Creek Rd • Ellijay, 30540 706-635-5898 or 706-273-0452 Aug 15-Dec 14 Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 12:30-5:30pm Apples, Peaches, Ciders, Dried Apples, Pies, Fritters, Bread, Sweet Corn, Honey, Jams, Jellies, Sorghum, Sweet Potatoes, Baskets, Gourds, Mats, Other Items.

Little River Farms 669 Nickelsville Road • Resaca, 30735 • 706629-9688 www.littleriverfarms.com • littleriverfarms@bellsouth.net 10 am-4 pm April-May, Oct. Call or check website for specific hours Beans, Tomatoes, Corn, Okra, Pumpkins. We do School Tours, Corn Maze, Hay Rides, Nature Trail and Petting Farm.

Lowrey Farm 2416 Hwy 140 • Rome, 30165 • 706295-1157 lowreyfarms@aol.com April-Dec; Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 1-5pm Sweet Corn, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Tomatoes, Okra, Squash, Peas, Beans, Romaine Lettuce, Cabbage, Peppers, Pumpkins, other vegetables. All natural Angus Beef and All natural Pork. Cut Fraser Firs and other Christmas Trees, Corn Stalks, Flowers, Vegetable Plants. Christmas light hay ride.

Lovin Farm Produce 1590 Hwy 15 South • Greensboro, 30642 • 706-318-7990 May (Sat only) 10am-5pm. June-July (Thurs-Sat) 10am-6pm.

Aug-Sept (Sat only) 10am-6pm. Please call prior to coming Eggplant, Tomatoes, Squash, Okra, Zucchini, Cucumbers, Corn, Cabbage, Peas, Beans, Butterbeans, Peppers, Cantaloupes, Watermelons, Peaches, Collards, Turnip Greens, Honey, Chow Chow, Relishes, Fresh Eggs, Seasonal Produce, Boiled Peanuts.

Luke Orchards 66 Rice Lane • Ray City, 31645 • 229-455-3071 Oct-Jan 8am-6pm Pecans, Candied Nuts, Jams, Jellies, Syrups & Honey.

Mack Aaron Apple House 8955 Hwy 52 East • Ellijay, 30536 • 706-273-3600 706-273-3602 Fax July 15-October, 8am-6pm; November-Janruary (closing), 8 am-5pm Apples, Peaches, Cider, Jams, Jellies, Relishes, Honey, Syrups, Bakery Items, more than eleven flavors of Fried Pies, Apple Peelers and Other Kitchen Gadgets. Tour Buses Welcome.

Marks Melon Patch 8580 Albany Hwy • Dawson, 39842 229-698-4750 • 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 (boiled, roasted, raw), Jams, Jellies, Vidalia Onions,

Blueberries, Muscadines, Peas, Butterbeans, Gourds, Pecans, Tours, Hayrides, Hay Bales, Cornstalks, Cotton Stalks, Halloween School Tours.

Mercier Orchards 8660 Blue Ridge Drive • Blue Ridge, 30513 • 706-632-3411 www.mercier-orchards.com • info@mercier-orchards.com (Dec-May) Mon-Sat 8am-5pm & Sun 10am - 5pm Memorial Day - Thanksgivings Mon - Sat 8am - 6pm & Sun 10am - 6pm Apples, Peaches, Blueberries, Blackberries, Nectarines, Cider, Jams, Jellies, Preserves, Sauces, Pickles, Relishes, Candles, Potpourri, Kitchen Items, Gift Items, Bakery Products, Deli.

Merritt Pecan Co., Inc. Hwy 520 • Weston, 31832 • 229828-6610 www.merritt-pecan.com • nutty@sowega.net Year Round (except Christmas), 7am-8pm 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.

Mitcham Farm 750 Macedonia Church Rd • Oxford • 30054 (770) 786-8805 or (778) 551-530 www.mitchamfarm.com • mitchamemy@bellsouth.net Seasonal-Call Ahead Strawberries, Collards, Onions, Sweet Corn, pumpkins, hay, wheat straw, pine straw, fall decorations. PYO Strawberries, Corn Maze, Farm Tours.

Ochlockonee Ridge Farms 1069 Rossman Dairy Rd • Moultrie, 31768 229-941-5971 or 229-891-0583 www.oridgefarms.com • theharts@sowega.org Mar-Jul, Call for Hours. Oct by appointment Strawberries and Tomatoes.

Odom Apiaries 2310 Williford Road • Rebecca, 31783 • 229392-0321 www.odomapiaries.com • odomapiaries03@yahoo.com Year Round, 8-until Honey, beeswax, beeswax candles.

Ogeechee Peaches 624 Old Louisville Road • Millen, 30442 • (404)386-5207 snewton100@comcast.net June-July, 8-6 Saturday, 1-6 Sunday Peaches Osage Farm 5030 Hwy 441 North • Rabun Gap, 30568 • 706746-6952 May-Oct, 8am-6pm, 7 days Fresh Vegetables-Tomatoes, Cabbage, Sweet Corn Panorama Orchards Farm Market P.O. Box 157 • East Ellijay, 30539 • 706-276-3813 www.panoramaorchards.com Year Round 9am-6pm Daily Apples, Peaches, Cider, Fried Pies, Ice Cream, Apple Breads and Butter, Jams, Jellies, Dried Fruit, Bakery Items, Gift Shop, Quilts.

Papa Albert’s Market 150 Stringer Road • Canton, 30115 • 404567-6363 www.caglesfarmhouse.com • bernese@caglesfarmhouse.com May-Oct., Daylight to Dark everyday.

Fresh in-season vegetables (Tomatoes & Corn) grown naturally on the GA Centennial Farm. House is open for parties, small weddding rehersals and receptions. Garden Tours and fishing and gemstones.

Paulk Vineyards 1788 Satilla Rd • Wray, 31798 • 229-468-7873 www.paulkvineyards.com • pvinfo@paulkvineyards.com Aug-Sep 9am-7pm Fresh Muscadine Grapes, 100% Muscadine Grape Juice (Purple & White), Muscadine Grape Sauce, Preserves, Jellies, Muscadine Dietary Supplements.

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Payne Farm and Produce P.O. Box 246 • Calhoun, 30703 • 706-629-5704 April - January Call for Hours Tomatoes, Okra, Squash, Peas, Corn, Beans, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Peppers, Pumpkins, Gourds, Corn Stalks, Flowers, Baskets, Crafts, Strawberries, Collards, Cabbage and Greens.

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.

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 (shelled or unshelled), watermelons, Tomatoes, Corn, Okra, Potatoes, Squash, Cucumbers, Pepper, Jelly, Pumpkins, Hayrides, Corn Maze and Field Trips during October.

Prescott’s Strawberries 2226 Gus Perdue Rd • Wrens, 30833 • 706-547-3717 or 7342 1sberry@bellsouth.net Apr-Mid-June Mon-Sat 8am-8pm Strawberries (PYO and pre-picked), Strawberry Preserves, Strawberry Jelly, Strawberry Syrup and Strawberry Cider.

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), 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 Sep & Oct. U-Pick the Month September Apples. Tour Buses Welcome.

RJ & G Farms Inc 2385 Bill Hodges Rd • Claxton, 30417 912-618-9312 or 912-618-9002 Apr-Nov 8am-6pm New Red Potatoes, Onions, Squash, Green Beans, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Corn, Peas (White Acre, Pinkeye, Zipper, Sadandy) Butterbeans, Green Peanuts.

Rock Spring Produce 8087 Hwy 27 North • Rockspring GA 30739 • 706-375-6860 puthompson@gmail.com Mon - Sat 9 am - 6 pm year around Locally grown produce, tomatoes, beans, squash, cucumbers, corn, peppers, melons, peas, fruits, apples, jams, jellies, honey, sorghum, pine straw, wheat straw, hay, relishes, chow chows, boiled peanuts, vegetable plants & bedding plants.

Sasnett Fruits and Nuts 3801 Hwy 41 North • Byron, 31008 • 478-953-3820 Year Round 8am-6pm Peaches, Pecans, Peanuts, Tomatoes, Peas, Butterbeans, Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables, Turnips, Collards, Mustards, Bedding Plants, Hanging Baskets, Pecan Cracking & Shelling Service.

Secret Forest 6899 Thompson Pond Road • Tarrytown, 30470 • 912-529-3702 secretforest@planttel.net

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Thanksgiving Day–Dec 13 (Wed-Sat) 10am-Dark, Sun 1pm-Dark, Closed Mon-Tue Christmas Trees and Tree Stands, Jellies and Homemade Crafts.

Smith Farms: Berries & More 2813 Old Eastman Road • Cadwell, 31009 • 478-278-7317 bustersmith@yahoo.com March, April, May & June 9am - 6pm Monday - Saturday Sunday 1:30 - 5:00 pm Strawberries, Squash, Onions, Sweet Corn, School Tours Southern Belle Farm 1658 Turner Church Road • McDonough, 30252 • 770898-0999 www.southernbellefarm.com • jcarter@southernbellefarm.com Hours seasonal; visit website for updated hours Strawberris, Ag-Tourism, Pumpkins, Indian Corn, Country Store items,Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides, Farm Animals, Corn Canon.

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 • 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 9am-dark Open Thanksgiving Day Christmas Trees, Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, Blue Ice, Pre-cut Fraser Fir, Fraser Fir Wreaths, Stands, Hayrides, Hot Drinks, Snacks.

T and T Farms 698 Hwy 338 • Dublin, 31021 • 478-676-3670 or 3230 Year Round Peas, Butterbeans, Corn, Tomatoes, Collards, Turnips, Cabbage, Broccoli, Okra, Pumpkins, Nursery Plants, Cement Items, Pine and Wheat Straw, Shelling service available.

The Dacula Briarpatch 2503 Cammie Wages Rd • Dacula, 30019 • 770-962-4990 June - Nov 8am-7pm Tues - Sat. Closed Sun & Mon Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Figs, Muscadine grapes and some vegetables.

The Old Barn Christmas Tree Farm 24 Slaughter Rd • Sunnyside, 30284 • 770-227-5237 www.theoldbarnchristmastrees.com Thanksgiving Day-Dec 24 Mon-Fri 1pm-Dark, Sat 8am-Dark, Sun 1pm-Dark Christmas Trees (Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pine, Red Cedar, Carolina Sapphire), Wreaths, cut Fraser Firs, Wreaths Stands, Crafts, Nature Trail, Hot Apple Cider, Tree Bailing, Shaking Services.

Thomas Orchards, Greenhouse & Gift Shop 6091 Macon Hwy (Hwy 441) • Bishop, 30621 • 706-769-5011 pt1117@bellsouth.net Mar-Nov 9am-6pm, May-Aug 7am-6pm Peaches, Peach Ice Cream, Pecans, Vidalia Onions in season, Apples in season, Bedding Plants, Perennials, Conifers, Fruiting Plants, Hanging Baskets, Custom Containers, Jams, Jellies, Sorghum, Tomatoes, Honey, Seasonal Produce, Gardening Gifts.

Thompson Farms Country Cured Meats 2538 Dixie Rd • Dixie, 31629 • 229-263-9074 • 229-263-8296 fax www.thompsonfarms.com • tfsmokehouse@thompsonfarms.com Year Round Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-1pm Country Cured Meats, Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Smoked Meats, Fresh Cuts of Pork.

Tiger Mountain Orchard 1309 Bethel Church Road • Tiger, 30576 • 7067820-3290 www.tigermountainorchards.webs.com June-August PYO daylite to dark; Mid August-Mid Nov, 8-5 Monday thru Saturday, 1-4 Sundays PYO Rasberries, Balckberries June-August, Apples, Apple Cider, Apple Butter, Muscadines.

Tom Sawyer Farm 952 Empire Chester Hwy • Cochran, 31014 • 478934-7584 Call for days open and availability of crops Strawberries, Blackberries, Onions and Peaches.

Uncle Bob’s Pumpkin Patch 3781 E. Happy Valley Circle • Newnan, 30263 • 770-253-8100 www.uncle-bob.com • jwitt@numail.org 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.

Hay rides and nature trails. Call for Hours.

Vann Strawberry Farm 8602 Hwy 19 • Baconton, 31716 • 229-787-5133 or 1103 www.vannfarms.net • vannfarms@live.com Jan-Dec 8am-7pm Daily Strawberries, Peaches, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Tomatoes, Onions, Peanuts, Sauces, Jams, Jellies, Ice Cream, T-Shirts, Field Trips, Maze (Fall).

Wallace Farms 2862 Indian Rock Drive • Elberton, 30635 • 706-213-0698 cwallace5@bellsouth.net April-October; 7:30am-6:00pm Okra, Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, Squash (several varieties), Cucumbers, Peppers (several varieties). We also sell vegetable plants and pole beans. Call for prodcut availability.

White Oak Pastures 22775 Highway 27 • Bluffton, 39824 • 229-641-2081 www.whiteoakpastures.com • willharris@whiteoakpastures.com Year Round 8am-6pm Beef Products (Grass-fed, No Hormones, No Antibiotics) and other local, sustainable and artisan Georgia Farm Products.

William L. Brown Farm Market Hwy 49 • Montezuma, 31063 • 478-472-8767 or 6513 williamlbrown@alltel.net Jun-Aug Mon-Sat 8:30am-6:00pm, Sun 1:30-6:00pm Peaches, Elberta Peaches (In-Season), 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 Ice Cream, Peach Pie, Cakes, Cookbooks, Gifts.

Williams Tractor Farm 2295 New Bethel Road • Bartow, 30413 • 478-552-2283 april@washemc.net Year Round, 8am-6pm Monday-Saturday Onions, Peas, Potatoes, Squash, Beans, Corn, Cucumbers, Okra, Tomatoes, Peppers, Plums, Watermelons,Pears, Blueberries, Sweet Potatoes, Zucchini, Turnip Greens, Mustard Greens, Collards, Cabbage, Eggs. Cut Flowers, Bedding Plants, Hanging Baskets.

Yule Forest Hwy 155 The Pumpkin Patch 3565 Hwy 155N • Stockbridge, 30281 • 770-954-9356 or 770-914-5959 www.aboutyule.com • yuleforest155@aol.com Oct-Jan 9am-Dark, Apr-Jun 10am-Dark Christmas Trees (Fresh Cut Fraser Firs, Cryptomerias, Deodar Cedars, White Pine, Leyland Cypress, Red Cedar, Virginia Pine), B&B Trees, Pumpkins, Blueberries, Farm Tours, Hay Rides, Movie Science Center, Petting Zoo, Maze, Horse Camp, Landscape Woody Ornamentals.

Georgia Neighbors • Spring-Summer 2009

Selecting the best fruit and vegetables

Georgia farmers grow some of the best fresh fruit and vegetables. Below you’ll find instructions for the safe handling of fresh produce and a guide for selecting fresh fruit and vegetables. Enjoy the bounty of summer!

Safe Handling of Fresh Produce Check to be sure that the fresh fruits and vegetables you buy are not bruised or damaged.

Clean hands with warm water before and after handling fresh fruits and vegetables. Clean all surfaces and utensils with hot water and soap. Always rinse all fresh fruits and vegetables under running tap water.

Separate fresh fruits and vegetables from household chemicals and raw foods as well as in your refrigerator.

Do not use the same cutting board for meats and produce without cleaning with hot water and soap before and after use.

Refrigerate all cut, peeled or cooked fresh fruits and vegetables within two hours.

Throw away bruised or damaged portions of fruits and vegetables when preparing to cook them. Throw away any fruit or vegetable if it has touched raw meat, poultry or seafood. If in doubt, throw it out!

BLUEBERRIES Look for plump, firm, fresh blueberries that are a light powdery bluegray color. If covered properly and refrigerated, fresh blueberries will keep up to three weeks. Frozen blueberries can last up to two years, if stored properly.

CANTALOUPES When buying cantaloupes, choose medium sized melons with thick, above surface netting. Georgia cantaloupe is available from May through October. Cantaloupe is grown primarily in the Southern and South-central parts of the state.

CORN Select corn with bright green, snug husks. Kernels should be fresh, tender, plump and just firm enough to offer slight resistance to pressure. Ears of corn will keep for several days in the refrigerator if wrapped tightly in plasGeorgia Neighbors • Spring-Summer 2009

tic film or stored in airtight containers.

To store: cut away the base of the ear to the bottom kernels.

PEACHES When selecting peaches, smell the fruit. The peach should have a pleasingly sweet fragrance.

Look for a creamy gold to yellow under color.

The red or “blush” of a peach is an indication of variety, not ripeness. Don’t squeeze peaches; they bruise easily!

Place firm peaches on the counter for a day or two and they’ll ripen.

Promptly refrigerate ripe peaches, and eat them within a week of purchase. To peel a peach, dip it into boiling water for 30 seconds, then in cold water. The peel should slide off easily. To keep sliced peaches from darkening, add lemon juice.

TOMATOES Look for well-formed tomatoes that are smooth, ripe and blemish-free. Fully ripe tomatoes will be a consistent, rich red color and will be slightly soft. For tomatoes not quite fully ripe, look for color ranging from pink to light red and firm texture. Store tomatoes at room temperature to ripen. Don’t store tomatoes in the refrigerator unless they’re fully ripe.

The cold temperatures might keep them from ripening. Store tomatoes stem-up, to avoid bruising the shoulders.

VIDALIA ONIONS Vidalia® onions should have a light, golden-brown exterior and a milky white interior. They should be rounded on the bottom and slightly flat on top. To enjoy Vidalia® onions longer than the 10-12 weeks they’re available each year, buy in large quantities and store them properly. Keep Vidalia® onions cool, dry and separate to ensure they stay fresh. Or, store them in the legs of old, clean, sheer pantyhose.

Tie a knot between each onion, and cut the knot when you are ready to use it.

Hang Vidalia® onions in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Vidalia® onions also can be stored on racks or screens as long as they don’t touch and are kept in a cool place. To freeze a whole Vidalia® onion, peel, wash, core and place onion in freezer bag. Frozen onions should be used for cooking, because freezing changes their texture.

WATERMELONS Choose a firm, symmetrical watermelon that is free of bruises, cuts and dents. Choosing a ripe watermelon is very important, since melons won’t continue to ripen much after they’ve been picked.

Before buying, lift the melon. If it’s ripe, it should feel heavy for its size. On the underbelly you should see a creamy yellow splotch. If the splotch is white or green, the watermelon was harvested too soon. A ripe watermelon sounds hollow when tapped with your knuckles.

13th Annual Dillard Bluegrass and Barbecue Festival July 31st - August 1, 2009

Dillard City Hall Grounds • Dillard, GA www.dillardbbq.org Live Entertainment • Barbeque Teams competing in the Georgia State Championship Cook-off sanctioned by the KCBS. Admission: $10 per person, 12 and under free. Free parking and shuttle service.

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By Donna Rocker, Ag in the Classroom Coordinator 1-898-1911, ext. 5365

Clean, Separate, Cool & Chill: Four Basic Steps to Food Safety

Clean: Wash hands and surfaces often Separate: Don’t cross-contaminate Cook: To proper temperature Chill: Refrigerate promptly It seems as if every time we turn around we hear about a case of another foodborne illness (sometimes called food poisoning). It seems overwhelming. What should we eat or not eat? What is safe? According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Population Clock, as of April 29, 2009, there were an estimated 306,316,158 people in the United States and 6,776,539,461 people in the world. That is a lot of people to feed every day. Our food makes many stops as it travels from farm to table. Farmers, processors, packagers, and retailers have a tremendous challenge to keep our food system safe. And they do an excellent job! The United States has one of the safest food systems in the world. However, bacteria and pathogens will never cease to exist and we must continue to fight the food safety battle.

Part of that responsibility is ours: how we handle, prepare, cook and store our food at home or when planning events such as picnics. Many improvements have been made in farming, food processing and eating habits, but in many cases there has been little change in the way consumers prepare and handle food. Match the terms below with the definitions to learn more about food safety and how you can take the four basic steps at home.

Then find the words in the Word Search.

For more information as well as activities for children, visit the following web sites.

• Fight BAC!® Keep Food Safe from Bacteria Partnership for Food Safety Education Activity sheets, fact sheets, graphics www.fightbac.org • Food Safety set to Music with Dr. Carl Winter Includes downloadable music and PowerPoints

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6. Perishable food 7. Foodborne illness 8. Danger Zone 9. Wash hands 10. Cutting boards

1. Contaminate 1 12. Sanitize 13. Salmonella 14. E. Coli 15. Temperature

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6. Chill 1 17. Kitchen sponge 18. Clean plate 19. Paper towels 20. Discard

http:// foodsafe. ucdavis.edu • Gateway to Government Food Safety Information Activity pages, coloring book, etc. www.foodsafety.gov A. A disease that is carried or transmitted to humans by food containing harmful substances, such as the Salmonella bacteria.

B. A group of bacteria that causes foodborne illness.

C. The range of temperatures at which most bacteria multiply rapidly, between 40˚F and 140˚F. D. You should do this with any perishable food left at room temperature more than two hours.

E. How hot or cold something is that is measured on a scale. Hot foods should be kept hot and cold foods cold!

F. Always use one of these for cooked food. Never place cooked food on one which previously held raw meat, poultry or seafood!

G. Any bacteria that can make you sick.

H. The maximum amount of time perishable foods should be left at room temperature.

I. Single celled microorganism that typically live in soil, water, organic matter, or the bodies of plants and animals.

J. Use these with hot, soapy water to wipe up spills on kitchen surfaces.

K. Transfer of harmful bacteria from one food to another or from another source, such as hands.

L. Foods that can become unsafe or spoil at room temperature.

M. Household kitchen item that is usually the most bacteria contaminated item in the home.

N. Use those made of plastic or other nonporous material and wash in the dishwasher or wash in hot, soapy water after use.

O. To clean away all bacteria and germs.

Clean surfaces often!

P. Certain strains of this bacterium can cause foodborne illness.

Q. You should do this with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds before handling food.

R. To soil, stain or infect.

S. You should to this to leftovers and takeout foods within two hours and keep the refrigerator at 40˚F or below.

T. Use one of these specific to cooking food to make sure you cook meat to the correct temperature.

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H1N1 Flu not a food safety issue By Jennifer Whittaker ____________________________________ Officials with the leading U.S. and world health organizations continue to stress that the 2009 H1N1 flu, commonly referred to as swine flu, detected in humans this spring is not an animal health or food safety issue. The CDC has stated that you cannot get H1N1 from eating pork or pork products that are properly handled and cooked to an internal temperature of 160˚ F. “Farmers understand that the public is concerned about this flu,” said Georgia Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. “The public should understand, however, that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the World Health Organization have made it clear that you cannot get the H1N1 flu from eating pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork is safe.”

The CDC says this flu virus is a mix of pig, human and bird viruses. This particular virus was initially called swine flu because the underlying virus contains genetic material from swine.

Scientists classify flu viruses based on their two surface proteins. There can be as many as 16 varieties of hemagluttinin, the H in a flu’s name, and as many as nine varieties of neuraminidase, the N component.

Information distributed via the Internet and social media networks has speculated that the virus may have originated from pigs because the first reported case of H1N1 was in the town of La Gloria, Mexico, near pig farms owned by Smithfield Foods, Inc. Both the Mexican government and Smithfield Foods have stated they have found no evidence of any swine flu strain or the H1N1 strain at Smithfield hog operations in Mexico. Smithfield continues to monitor its hogs for the virus.

“Preliminary investigations have determined none of the U.S. citizens infected with this flu virus had contact with swine. The U.S. pork industry is making every effort to ensure that the U.S. pork supply is safe and continues to monitor U.S. swine for Georgia Neighbors • Spring-Summer 2009

disease symptoms,” Duvall said.

The CDC says previous sporadic human infections with swine flu have most commonly occurred when people had direct exposure to pigs. There have been documented cases of one person spreading the flu to others.

Flu viruses can also be directly transmitted from people to pigs. In early May, Canadian officials announced that pigs on a farm in Alberta had been infected by a farmworker who traveled to Mexico. The farmworker recovered and the mildly infected pigs were quarantined. People may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

Pigs live in clean, safe, controlled environments with well-planned housing, good nutrition and regular veterinary care. Safety precautions hog producers take to protect their herds include restricting visitors to their operations, not wearing “off-farm” clothing

near their pigs and separating pigs that come from multiple sites. Many pork producers also require showerin, shower-out procedures for workers entering and leaving the animal housing, to help maintain a more sanitary environment. Pigs in modern operations are not exposed to birds and other wildlife and make contact with fewer people, which greatly reduces the risk of transmitting illness. Pork producers often subdivide the herd into separate buildings, so they can more carefully monitor the health of the herd.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has stated there is no evidence U.S. swine have been infected with this virus and there is no scientific basis for other countries to stop importing pork products from the U.S. Visit www.factsaboutpork.com to learn more about pork production and accurate information about the H1N1 flu. The symptoms of this flu include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. Other symptoms reported include runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

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Legislative Update

By Jon Huffmaster & Tas Smith

Farm Bureau opposes effort to increase federal authority over water The Clean Water Restoration Act (CWRA) has been introduced in the United States Senate, but the title is misleading. This bill does not restore anything. Instead, the bill (S. 787) proposes to drastically expand the jurisdiction of the federal government over waters located within individual states.

Farm Bureau opposes its passage.

The bill’s proponents argue the legislation merely restores the original intent of Congress when it passed the Clean Water Act and clarifies its reach.

Farm Bureau contends the CWRA would, for the first time ever, grant the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) authority over all waters within the states.

The Clean Water Act was passed in

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1972, and its success is attributable in large measure to the act’s partnership between the federal and state governments. This shared responsibility has allowed states to protect truly ecologically important and environmentally sensitive areas within their borders while preserving the powers of states and local governments to carry out their own land and water use planning.

In 1972, Congress chose its legislative terms carefully. The Clean Water Act confers authority to the federal government to regulate “navigable waters of the United States.” The term “navigable” implies interstate transportation and commerce, thereby linking federal authority to the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution.

The CWRA upsets this balance. The bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act “by striking ‘navigable waters of the United States’ each place it appears and inserting ‘waters of the United States.’” By simply dropping the word “navigable,” federal authority is greatly expanded.

Lest there be any confusion about the waters covered, S. 787 defines waters of the United States as “all waters subject to the ebb and flow of the tide, the territorial seas, and all interstate and intrastate waters and their tributaries, including lakes, rivers, streams (including intermittent streams), mudflats, sandflats, wetlands, sloughs, prairie potholes, wet meadows, playa lakes, natural ponds, and all impoundments of the foregoing, to the fullest extent that these waters, or activities affecting these waters, are subject to the legislative power of Congress under the Constitution.”

The CWRA would grant EPA and the Corps jurisdiction over essentially all wet areas within a state and the activities affecting those areas, whether or not those activities actually occurred in water. The fact that an activity might affect water would allow federal regu-

lation. Federal authority would also extend to ephemeral streams - areas that have flowing water for a short period after a rain.

Under the proposed bill, farmers could be forced to apply to the Corps for something as simple as pumping water out of a farm pond. Currently, there is a backlog of 15,000-30,000 applications for individual federal permits. The CWRA will make the problem worse.

The state of Georgia recently began working on the Statewide Comprehensive Water Management Plan, which Farm Bureau supports.

Farm Bureau members testified at numerous hearings on water planning, and many Farm Bureau members are serving on the various Regional Water Councils. Passage of the CWRA could pre-empt state and local governments and jeopardize the entire water planning process. Now is not the time for the federal government to supersede these efforts.

Many environmental and sportsmen groups and associations support the CWRA. In their correspondence, they reference how the bill allows farmers to continue to use their land as they always have. While it is true that Section 404(f) provides exemptions for “normal farming practices,” these exemptions do nothing to change the fact that federal authority will be expanded by the CWRA. If passed,

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Georgia Neighbors • Spring-Summer 2009

By Paul Thomas ____________________________________

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hile bees are our best pollinators (almost all plants depend on bees to reproduce), and having bees means you’re living in a relatively pollution-free environment, bees are not welcome in everyone’s garden. Many people have serious allergic reactions to bee stings. While this number (0.4 percent) is small compared to the total population, those who are sensitive are always concerned when they see any kind of bee.

Before you mow off that butterfly garden and tell the hummingbirds to go south, consider that most bee stings are not from bumblebees or even honeybees. The No. 1 culprit is the yellow jacket. These ground dwelling bees are scavengers and extremely aggressive. They are attracted to anything sweet or rotting.

Another nasty creature is the carpenter bee. Carpenter bees are aggressive, unpredictable and cause damage to wood when they burrow in the spring to make nests. If you have these pests, hire a professional exterminator to rid your property of them.

Wasps and hornets are attracted to flowers also, but like honeybees and bumblebees, rarely sting while feeding.

There are dozens of species of true bees in Georgia. Most are small and lack sufficient size in relation to fingers and noses to cause a problem.

In my 15 years of gardening, neither I, nor my active teenage boys, have ever been stung.

Follow these common sense rules, and you’ll be less likely to get stung, too.

• Avoid brightly colored clothing.

Blue, yellow, orange, white, purple and floral patterns are very attractive to bees. Red, browns, greens and grays are not. Many perfumes are attractive to bees, as are essences of fruit.

• Move slowly through the garden, especially if you are working on or near flowers bees are feeding on.

Rapid, repetitive movement seems to agitate bees.

• Watch your hands. If you brush up against a bee and knock it off the flower it’s feeding on, it may cling Georgia Neighbors • Spring-Summer 2009

to you as an instinctual reaction. By doing nothing, the bee will almost always reorient itself and fly off. If the bee is attracted to you and lands on you, freeze and give it some time to leave on its own. Never try to rapidly hit, swat or pick off the bee. A slow, direct, sweeping brush off with a newspaper or leafy branch will usually do the trick.

• Never go into a garden or lawn with bare feet.

• Be observant for insect nests.

Bumblebees and yellow jackets rear their young underground in shallow nests. Bumblebees prefer grassy areas at the edge of woods or near large rocks. Yellow jackets seem to like sunny, soft soil protected by tufts of grass or ground cover plants. Look for bees flying back and forth in the same direction near the ground. It almost always signals a colony is nearby.

Paul Thomas is a horticulturist with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Photo by April Sorrow/UGA CAES

Staying friends with bees in the garden

Bees pollinate most of the world’s food crops, but they can be problematic for people with bee allergies. UGA Horticulturist Paul Thomas provides tips to garden in harmony with bees.

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Something’s Cooking Easy, breezy summer recipes feature peanuts 1 tbsp. peanut oil 1/3 cup bottled mango chutney, chopped or your choice of bottled fruit chutney 1/3 cup finely chopped dry roasted unsalted peanuts Slice pork into 1/2-inch thick slices.

Season pork lightly with salt and pepper. Heat oil in skillet and gently sauté pork, turning once, about 6 minutes or until browned and cooked through, but

still juicy. Add chutney to pan and stir pork to coat. Cook 30 seconds. Using 2 forks, dip each piece of pork halfway into peanuts. Serve at once with rice pilaf and steamed vegetables.

Nutritional facts per serving: 333 calories; 26g protein; 21g carbohydrates; 15g fat (7g monounsaturated; 3g saturated); 75mg cholesterol; 1g fiber; 280mg sodium. Recipe and photo courtesy of the National Peanut Board.

Banana-Peanut Butter Smoothie Makes 2 servings

Crunchy Chutney Pork Makes 4 servings 1 lb. boneless pork tenderloin Salt & pepper, according to taste

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1 large fully-ripened banana, peeled and sliced 1 cup puffed rice cereal, such as Quaker Essentials Puffed Rice 3/4 cup fat-free milk 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter (no salt or sugar added) 2 tsp honey 1/2 tsp vanilla extract In a single layer on a plate, freeze the banana slices for at least 1 hour (or overnight). Add the frozen banana slices, cereal, milk, yogurt, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla to a blender container. Cover and puree until smooth.

Pour into 2 chilled glasses. Freeze any leftover smoothie in popsicle molds for frozen treats anytime.

Recipe by Jackie Newgent, RD, award-winning author of The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook. Recipe and

photo courtesy of the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association, Inc. Nutritional Facts per serving: 290 calories; 9 g total fat; 1.5 g saturated fat; 5 mg cholesterol; 95 mg sodium; 20% daily value calcium; 11 g protein; 40 g carbohydrate; 3 g dietary fiber

Cabbage-Apple Salad with Surprise Dressing Makes 4 servings Cabbage-Apple Salad 2 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup diced apple 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped Dressing 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup honey 24

Blend dressing ingredients. Toss Cabbage-Apple Salad ingredients and dressing together.

Nutritional facts per serving: CabbageApple Salad: 495 calories; 10g protein; 30g carbohydrate; 40g fat (17g monounsaturated; 5g saturated); 10mg cholesterol; 4g fiber; 340 mg sodium. Recipe courtesy of the National Peanut Board.

Makes 1 cup. Also delicious over fruit.

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Did you know?

We thought you’d find these facts interesting since our Something’s Cooking recipes feature peanuts, dairy and honey products.

• The peanut plant originated in South America.

• The peanut is not a nut, but a legume related to beans and lentils.

• The peanut’s growth cycle from planting (late April-mid May) to harvest (September-October) is about five months.

• Georgia produces about 45 percent of the peanuts produced in the U.S. • Peanuts are grown in about 70 Georgia counties by about 4,000 farm families.

• The peanut industry contributes about 50,000 jobs in Georgia.

• Peanut butter is the leading use of peanuts in the U.S. About half of the U.S. peanut crop is made into peanut butter each year.

• It takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12 oz. jar of peanut butter.

• Peanuts are naturally cholesterol-free

Georgia’s peanut industry recently kicked off the Peanut Proud & Feeding Georgia program. The Georgia Farm Bureau, Georgia Peanut Commission, National Peanut Buying Points Association and American Peanut Shellers Association have committed to donating more than $20,000 in peanut butter to Georgia’s Food Banks. Tara Foods, located in Albany, Ga., will use Georgia grown peanuts to make the peanut butter that will be donated through this program.

Individuals, organizations or businesses can also contribute to the cause and help feed needy Georgians with a healthy snack packed full of protein – peanut butter. Georgia’s peanut industry hopes to raise enough through this campaign to help feed the 1.29 million persons in poverty in Georgia. Donations will benefit the Georgia Association of Food Banks and will be distributed to food banks across the state.

“Georgia Farm Bureau is proud

to partner with the Georgia Peanut Commission and other peanut organizations on this project to help Georgians in need by providing them with healthy, nutritious peanut butter that’s grown and produced here in Georgia,” Georgia Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said. “Donating peanut butter made from Georgia grown peanuts that are processed by a company located in Georgia not only helps those in need, but also helps Georgia’s peanut farmers who are currently facing a tough market and supports Georgia jobs, which is important in this tough economy.”

A case of 12 jars costs $10; 500 jars costs $400 and 1,000 jars costs $800. Visit www. gapeanuts.com to download a donation form or call (404) 892-9822. Checks can be made payable to Georgia Association of Food Banks and mailed to the Georgia Association of Food Banks, Attn: Peanut Butter Donation, 732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Peanut Proud & Feeding Georgia!

and low in saturated fat.

• Cows spend 6-7 hours a day eating.

• An average cow produces 100 glasses of milk a day.

• A cow must have a calf once a year to continue producing milk.

• A cow drinks 25-50 gallons of water a day.

• About 80% of the milk produced in Georgia in 2008 was consumed as fluid milk.

• More than half of children ages 2-8 and three-quarters of children ages 9-19 do not get the recommended daily servings of dairy foods. Flavored milk is one way to get kids to drink milk. It contains the same 9 essential vitamins and minerals as plain milk, including calcium, potassium, phosphorous, protein, vitamins A, D and B12, riboflavin and niacin. The sugar in a glass of flavored milk is no greater than the sugar found in a glass of juice.

• A colony of bees produces 60-100 pounds of honey a year.

• Bees turn nectar into honey. A honeybee makes 154 trips for one teaspoon of honey.

• Honey has vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids – something no other sweetener has!

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Georgia Happenings Headwaters

This widely acclaimed community story performance returns for SummerFest 2009 with an entirely new play about families and friends, in-laws and outlaws, trials and triumphs. “Birth, Death and Places In-Between” will feature local performers using music, movement, puppets and more to paint a portrait of life in Northeast Georgia. The play was written by Jo Carson and Jerry Grillo and will be directed by Gerard Stropnicky.

It runs at the Sautee Nacoochee Center July 9 - 26, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Tickets: $13 plus tax for SNCAmembers, $18 plus tax for non-members, $6 plus tax for kids 6 – 17. Dinner in the SNCA Community Hall prior to each performance is $8.

Stately Oaks Plantation Victorian mourning tours

The custom of mourning was elevated to an art form during the Victorian era. The elaborate mourning rituals illustrate the values placed on family, social convention and respectability. Our docents, attired in correct period mourning clothing,

will teach visitors all the ways to “mourn well”. You will depart with the knowledge of the many meaningful symbols in their daily lives. Sponsored by Historical Jonesboro/Clayton County Inc. and Pop Dickson & Son Funeral Home.

Tours will be held during August, Monday-Saturday, on the hour from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: Adults-$12, Seniors (55+)-$9, Children 5-11-$6, under 5 free. Plantation is located at 100 Carriage Lane (off Jodeco Road) in Jonesboro. Call 1-866-793-1839 or visit www.historicaljonesboro.org for more information.

Folk potters show & sale August 1

The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia will host a Folk Potters Show and Sale Saturday, August 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The show will be open to dozens of contemporary folk potters. The museum also plans to highlight heritage potters during the sale. Members of area pottery families will demonstrate their skills in the museum and share their unique heritage with visitors.

The Folk Pottery Museum is located on Georgia Highway 255, 0.3 mile north of an intersection with Georgia Highway 17. It is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $2 for children. For more information, visit www.folkpotterymuseum.com or call (706) 878-3300.

WATER from page 22 the federal government will determine what is considered “normal.” History clearly demonstrates that when a limit to federal authority is lifted, it is only a matter of time before efforts are made to further expand that authority.

Sens. Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson have clearly voiced their opposition to S. 787, and Farm Bureau appreciates their leadership. Likewise, the Georgia General Assembly added their cumulative voice to the issue. House Resolution 471, by Rep. Lynn Smith, 26

and Senate Resolution 433, by Sen. Ross Tolleson, called on Congress to “oppose legislative efforts to expand the reach and scope of the Clean Water Act.” Farmers are committed to protecting our natural resources. However, expanded federal authority over state waters is not the proper way to do it. Expansion of federal power is tantamount to losing local rights and control.

Jon Huffmaster is director of the GFB Legislative Department. Tas Smith is a GFB legislative specialist.

Rock Eagle Environmental Education Programs Thanks to these terrific programs offered by the Rock Eagle 4-H Center summer camp is no longer just for kids! While you’re at Rock Eagle, be sure to visit Rock Eagle 4-H Center’s Natural History Museum. All programs last about two hours. Registration is needed prior to arrival.

Please call (706) 484-2834 or e-mail kellyjo@uga.edu to register. Payment is due upon arrival.

Family Adventure Fun Sessions geared for all ages $5 for adults, $3 for 5-12 years old, and free to anyone 4 or under. An adult must accompany all children.

July 18 - Canoe Rock Eagle Lake Explore Rock Eagle Lake by canoe and see if you can sneak up on our local great blue heron or catch a glimpse of turtles basking on a log.

Anyone eight or older is welcome on this session. Starts at 9:30 a.m.

September 19 - Forest Detectives Become a Rock Eagle Forest Detective and discover the animals living in the woods! This session includes a hike through some of Rock Eagle’s trails. Starts at 9:30 a.m.

Get R.E.A.L. (Rock Eagle Adult Learning) Sessions geared for adults only.

Cost is $10 a program and includes a light snack and drink.

August 15 - Effigies on Parade!

Join Rock Eagle history experts on an effigy tour! Visit the Rock Eagle Mound and the Little Rock Eagle then form your own theories on why they were built! Travel will be provided to the effigies. Begins at 9:30 a.m.

October 17 - Birding at Home Learn the ins and outs of birding and catch a glimpse of Rock Eagle’s local residents on a bird walk! This session includes a hike to Rock Eagle’s bird blind. Starts at 9 a.m.

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WE, THE FARMERS from page 2

know that peanuts and peanut butter are safe to eat. The families of Georgia’s peanut farmers eat it every day, so you can feel confident in eating peanut products, too. My hat is off to all of Georgia’s peanut farmers who continue to grow peanuts.

June is dairy month and there’s no better way to celebrate than with an ice cream cone or cold glass of milk. The number of dairy farms in Georgia continues to decline. This is a wonderful industry that provides

year-round support to their communities by providing jobs and supporting local businesses. Dairymen are struggling. The price dairy farmers receive for their milk has dropped to almost half of what it was a year ago, while everything dairy farmers buy to produce milk has continued to go up.

The average price for a gallon of milk at grocery stores last month was down just 19 percent from its peak of $3.83 last July. Farmers, on the other hand, got $1.04 a gallon in April—35 percent

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