Georgia
Kill on sight: UGA urges growers, ag workers to fight pepper weevil
Pepper weevils are such a threat to Georgia’s pepper crop that University of Georgia vegetable entomologist David Riley said Georgia farmers and agricultural workers should immediately kill any weevils found on fruit, equipment or clothes.... more »
Georgia vegetable commodity commission seeks board nominations
The Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for vegetables will accept nominations to fill three board positions. To be nominated, eligible individuals must be an active Georgia vegetable producer. Any person currently serving can be reappointed or... more »
How to build a farm market play area on budget
Georgia’s Southern Grace Farms shows how far growers can stretch dollars toward establishing a new farm market. Jennifer McMillan of Southern Grace Farms in Enigma, Georgia, spoke at the recent Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable... more »
Vidalia onions pack date announced
Vidalia onions will be available starting Friday, April 20, the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee recently announced. Grown and hand-cultivated exclusively in 20 southeastern Georgia counties by 80 registered growers and... more »
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