5K run

PBJ 5K This Weekend

Georgia Peanut Commission Promotes Peanuts with New PB&J 5K Run in Perry, Georgia The Georgia Peanut Commission is known for finding creative ways to promote peanuts, and this weekend they’re rolling out one of their most engaging ideas yet — the PB&J 5K Run in Perry, Georgia. The event is a partnership among the Georgia Peanut Commission, Georgia Farm Bureau, …

Georgia Peanut commission

Nominations now open for Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer

Nominations Open for the 2026 Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) has announced that nominations are now open for the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award, which recognizes exceptional young producers for their leadership, environmental stewardship, and community involvement. The award honors a Georgia peanut farmer who demonstrates excellence in farm management, environmental and conservation …

HPAI

HPAI Detected in Commercial Poultry Flock in Gordon County Georgia

HPAI Detected in Commercial Poultry Flock in Gordon County, Georgia A detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed last week in a commercial poultry flock in Gordon County, Georgia, according to Dr. Janemarie Hennebelle, Georgia’s State Veterinarian. The flock, consisting of approximately 140,000 broilers, showed signs of elevated mortality, prompting immediate testing and rapid response. “It was reported …

Georgia Beef Board

GBB Busy Weeks With Georgia National Fair and Partnerships in Action Promotional Activities

Georgia Beef Board Highlights Local Engagement and National Health-Focused Initiatives The Georgia Beef Board has wrapped up a busy few weeks filled with both state and national promotion activities, aiming to connect more consumers with local beef and expand the industry’s reach into health and nutrition sectors. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle from the Georgia Beef Board for an …

Kent Hamilton

Kent Hamilton Southeastern Farmer of the Year

Kent Hamilton Named Southeastern Farmer of the Year at Sunbelt Ag Expo Kent Hamilton, Georgia’s Farmer of the Year and CEO of Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable Incorporated, has been named the Southeastern Farmer of the Year during this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. “Kent Hamilton, Georgia’s Farmer of the Year and the CEO of Southern Valley Fruit …