Shortly after Hurricane Idalia made landfall and made its way through Georgia, we spoke with Agricultural Climatologist, Pam Knox all about our climate here in Georgia and the Southeast, and the factors that help shape it.
Each year at their annual GFB Commodity Conference, the organization recognizes someone who's made a lasting impact on the Georgia ag industry. Known as the GFB Commodity Award, it's one of the organization's highest honors. This year's recipient is Barrow County's Terry England.
In this episode of the Growing On podcast, you'll be hearing from Becky Griffin, Community and School Garden Coordinator and Pollinator Health Associate with UGA Extension. Becky discusses this year's upcoming Great Southeast Pollinator Census and why it's so important.
In this bonus episode, you'll be hearing from Georgia Cattlemen's Association President, Joe Garner. Joe talks about his background, his love for the cattle industry, his journey to becoming the President of the organization, and so much more.
In this bonus episode, Gabe Outlaw, the 2022 Georgia Forester of the Year, discusses his role with the Georgia Forestry Commission and dives into what he finds rewarding working in the position, as well as his reaction to being recognized for his hard work and dedication to keeping the forestry industry here in Georgia number one in the nation.
In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, we're on the road covering a few Spring harvests here in Georgia. Join us as we hear about this year's sweet corn, blueberry, broccoli, and strawberry harvests and hear from the producers that grow, manage, and harvest them. They'll discuss their growing seasons, give updates on harvest, and discuss any challenges they faced getting that crop from seed to market.
In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, you'll get the chance to learn about a couple of sheep operations here in Georgia; Hunt Road Katahdin Sheep Farm in West Georgia and Rosemary and Thyme Creamery in Northwest Georgia. Two different operations that have been working to develop their flocks and reputations.
In this episode of the Growing On podcast, we'll be discussing Georgia's grape and wine industry that's been rapidly expanding over the past couple of decades. You'll hear about a couple of different operations in Georgia that have seen great success with not only growing grapes, but producing great, award winning wines.
In this episode of the Growing On podcast, you'll get to hear about Georgia's citrus industry that has been rapidly expanding over the past decade. You'll hear from one grower about their start in the business back in 2018 and how it's gone so well for them, they are working on expanding their citrus operation.
In this episode of the Growing On podcast, you'll get to hear from one farm family that own and operate a meat processing facility in Chatooga County, Wright's Meat Processing.
Also on this episode, you'll hear from one UGA Turfgrass Specialist, Clint Waltz as to why those in the turfgrass industry are concerned with their annual survey report.
In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, you'll be introduced to the Flower Chicks - 8 flower loving sisters that grow and sell flowers from their farm to the public, at farmers markets, and their roadside stand.
Also in this episode, you'll get to hear about an online farmers' market, Market Wagon - a service that connects consumers to farm fresh products that are delivered straight to their door.
On this episode of the Growing On Podcast, we're officially into Summer, which means long, hot days on the farm. Here in Georgia, temperatures can often be dangerous, which is why producers need to be smart for their sake, and for the sake of their livestock, which is why we talk about heat stress in cattle and ways producers can mange their herds wisely.
Also in this episode you'll hear from Farrah Newberry - a dairy advocate that's worked for the dairy industry for more than two decades and doesnt plan to stop now as she takes on a new role with the Dairy Alliance.
In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, Spring has sprung, which means producers all accross the state are hard at work either getting their 2022 crop in the ground or working to get their crops harvested. You'll hear from a couple of producers that are doing just that.
Also in this episode, you'll get to meet Tommy Bedley, a farrier in Madison, Georgia that specializes in corrective farrier work for horses.
In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, we take you on a trip to Cuba where the U.S./Cuba Agricultural Trade Conference took place. We dive into some of the history behind trade relations with Cuba and talk about what it could mean with Ag Industry Leaders from the United States if those relations ever improved.
Trevor Crosby, who owns Echols Timber Harvesting in Echols County, talks about his business and the challenges they face in the forestry industry each and everyday. Crosby also touches on being a family business and how rewarding it is to work alongside your father, brother, and other family members.
In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, we are discussion two bills in the Georgia General Assembly; the "Right to Repair Act" and the "Georgia Raw Dairy Act". We breakdown both of the bills and explain what they would mean for Georgia agriculture.
In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, we are talking about our Annual Conventions, both on Jekyll Island and the AFBF Convention that was held in Atlanta this year.
We take a in-depth look at policy development process and introduce you to our Young Farmer and Rancher Competitors that represented the organization in Atlanta.
In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, we talk about precision agriculture and new technology/machinery in the agriculture industry that helps producers be more productive and efficient.
During the 2021 Sunbelt Ag Expo John Deere unveiled it's new CP770 Cotton Harvester - a brand new, state of the art machine that will help cotton producers be more productive and efficient on their farms.
With input costs increasing and profit margins becoming tighter, it’s more important than ever for producers to be as productive and efficient as they possibly can. Which is why research being done by Simer Virk, UGA Extension Precision Ag Specialist is so important. I recently spent some time with him at UGA's Iron Horse Farm where he's been conducting some research with some precision ag technology.
Amanda is a fifth-generation rancher from Mitchell,S.D., who has dedicated her career to serving as a voice for the nation’s farmers and ranchers. Since 2008, she has tackled hot industry issues on the BEEF Daily blog for BEEF Magazine, where she provides tools and strategies for producers to effectively engage with consumers and counter negative media articles on social media.
Radke has spent the last 15 years on the road fightingfor the agriculture, rural America and the western way of life. She believes food security is national security, and her work is focused on keeping producers on the land and ensuring every citizen has access to safe, affordable and nutritious food in this country.
When she’s not blogging or speaking, she is penning agriculturally-accurate children’s books to help promote agricultural literacy in schools. Her titles include, “Levi’s Lost Calf,” “Can-Do Cowkids,” “ A Home Run For Peanuts” and “The Soil Quilt.”
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