40 Under 40, Class of 2018

Drew Echols

Company

Jaemor Farms

Job Title

Manager

Accomplishments

Echols is the co-owner of Jaemor Farms, his family’s 106-year-old produce operation and farm market in northeast Georgia. He brings 21st century vision to the farm, helping to diversify the once retail only peach orchard to now growing 17 types of fruits and vegetables for wholesale customers. Echols oversees an annual corn maze. Beyond the farm, he serves on various industry boards, is a Leadership Georgia graduate and is an active member at Level Grove Baptist Church.





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