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  • Farm Passport: Your Summer Route Through South Georgia

    Farm Passport: Your Summer Route Through South Georgia

    Our Farm Market Coordinator pulled together three routes to help you explore all Georgia farms have to offer! First up: South Georgia.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Tags:
    • Berry Good Farms
    • Calhoun Produce
    • Chase Farm Market
    • Copeland Strawberry Farms
    • Ellis Bros Pecans
    • Excelsior Farms and Fresh Market
    • Farm Passport
    • Jibb's Vineyard
    • Mark's Melon Patch
    • Merritt Pecan Co
    • Ochlocknee Ridge Farm
    • Passport
    • White Oak Pastures
    • William Brown Farm Market
    05/13/2020
  • Slice of Life

    Here in Georgia, we have a lot to be thankful for. As you plan for fall holidays and get-togethers, save a place on your table for pies made with love and ingredients grown right here in our state.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
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    09/15/2023
  • A Dash of Southern Flavor

    A Dash of Southern Flavor

    These green vegetables make the perfect pickled treat. Fun to pick, and even more fun to pickle and save for later.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
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    09/19/2022
  • 5 Ingredient Leafy Greens

    5 Ingredient Leafy Greens

    This Leafy Green recipe is easy, delicious and looks beautiful on every table. We love to make this recipe with greens from our Certified Farm Markets. Give it a try, we know you'll like it too!

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
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    02/27/2023
  • Growing Family Traditions

    Growing Family Traditions

    For a fifth-generation farmer, it’s not surprising that Jake Carter is living proof of the family bonds that can be forged on a farm. For his parents and grandparents, that meant growing up on Southern Belle Farm in Henry County.

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    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
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    09/26/2022
  • Products We Love: Mother's Day Edition

    Products We Love: Mother's Day Edition

    Are you searching for the perfect gift for your mom for Mother's Day? We have you covered! Here are five products we love, and we know your mom will love them too!

    • Categories:
    • Agriculture
    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Lifestyle
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    05/03/2023
  • Stewed Okra and Georgia Tomatoes

    Stewed Okra and Georgia Tomatoes

    If it's not already, this recipe will soon become a staple in your household.  A popular southern dish, but you don't have to live in the south to enjoy this cozy combination.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
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    10/02/2022
  • Pizza Perfection

    Pizza Perfection

    Jag’s Pizzeria has had two goals: to serve great food and to support the local community. Focused on tying-in local ingredients they reach out to farmers in the area to add -grown elements into their pizzas each month.

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    • Agriculture
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
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    05/29/2023
  • Mommy & Me: Air Fryer Okra

    Mommy & Me: Air Fryer Okra

    This quick and easy recipe highlights Georgia's okra and is perfect for little hands. So delicious you'll be popping those little pods into your mouth like popcorn. 

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
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    10/02/2022
  • Fresh Fixins With Chef Hugh Acheson

    Fresh Fixins With Chef Hugh Acheson

    With help from our Certified Farm Markets, try this lobster dish created by Hugh Acheson, who said he wanted to make a really refreshing meal that looks fancy but it is really straight forward when you dig into it.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
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    08/30/2023
  • A Fall Maze that Delivers

    A Fall Maze that Delivers

    Poppell Farms presents an iconic fall maze, which features the mailman himself, Quarterback Stetson Bennett. One of our Certified Farm Markets, this family-oriented farm offers hayrides, a pumpkin patch, cow-train rides, and jumping pillows.

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    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Tags:
    • Fall Maze
    • Pumpkins
    • Stetson Bennett
    • university of Georgia
    11/07/2022
  • Holly Jolly Jamisons

    Holly Jolly Jamisons

    The family’s Christmas traditions always include choosing a fresh tree, read along on where you can find your own Christmas tree at a Certified Farm Market.

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    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
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    11/21/2022
  • 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

    2022 Holiday Gift Guide

    Looking for the perfect gift? Georgia-grown and locally hand-crafted items make thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Here are a few products we love.

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    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
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    11/21/2022
  • Made in Georgia Butter Board

    Made in Georgia Butter Board

    This beautiful appetizer will delight all of your guests this holiday season. What makes this dish even better is we used butter made right here in Georgia.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
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    12/04/2022
  • Barnsley Resort's Cream of Butternut Squash Soup

    Barnsley Resort's Cream of Butternut Squash Soup

    The perfect combination of creamy soup, collard greens and crispy country ham. This recipe makes an easy entertaining meal in the busy fall season.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
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    09/07/2021
  • Farm Passport Adventures 

    Farm Passport Adventures 

    The Farm Passport is a great reason to discover Georgia, support local farmers, and experience fresh food. The program helps you discover where your food comes from and supports those who make it possible. Let your Farm Passport guide you!

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    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Member Benefits
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    • Certified Farm Markets Farm Passport
    05/26/2022
  • No-Bake Pecan Pie Truffles

    No-Bake Pecan Pie Truffles

    All of the flavor of traditional Pecan Pie without the baking time.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
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    • no-bake recipes
    • pecan pie
    • pecan pie truffles
    • Pecans
    11/23/2021
  • Delectable Blueberry Lemon Cake

    Delectable Blueberry Lemon Cake

    This most requested layer cake marries the flavors of citrus and blueberries with a smooth cream cheese frosting. It definitely earns the recognition of top crowd pleasing dessert and will soon become a favorite in your home.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • blueberries
    06/13/2022
  • Happy Holsteins

    Happy Holsteins

    Robotics help produce healthy cows at Hillcrest Farms

    • Categories:
    • Agriculture
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
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    • Dairy
    02/20/2022
  • Spinach Salad with Fresh Blueberry Vinaigrette

    Spinach Salad with Fresh Blueberry Vinaigrette

    Looking for a fresh salad with a beautiful, vibrant homemade dressing? This recipe highlights fresh, Georgia grown berries with a splash of lemon juice and sweet Georgia honey. Easy to put together and perfect for your next family cookout.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • blueberries
    • Honey
    • Pecans
    06/20/2022
  • A Waffle Lot to Love

    A Waffle Lot to Love

    How do you make a waffle smile? Easy! Just butter it up! Check out these waffle ideas made from ingredients from our Certified Farm Markets, all guaranteed to make you smile.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
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    • Apples
    • berries
    • Dairy
    • Honey
    • peaches
    • Pecans
    02/21/2022
  • Mommy & Me: Mrs. Diane’s Blueberry Syrup

    Mommy & Me: Mrs. Diane’s Blueberry Syrup

    A sweet addition to your favorite pancakes or ice cream. This recipe is so delicious you'll want to put it on everything.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • blueberry
    • Certified Farm Markets
    06/23/2022
  • A Passport Story

    A Passport Story

    Though agriculture is Georgia’s most important industry, it’s easy to not think about it. It blends in – it is the countryside and landscape; but once you become aware of it, it’s seemingly everywhere, and it’s fascinating.

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    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • CFM
    • Farm Passport
    • Passport
    • peaches
    03/14/2022
  • Fresh Georgia Peach Salsa

    Fresh Georgia Peach Salsa

    This beautiful salsa is packed full of flavor and vibrant colors from produce grown right here in the peach state. Enjoy this sweet and spicy blend with ripe Georgia peaches.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • georgia grown
    • peaches
    • tomatoes
    07/11/2022
  • Celebrating 84 Years of Georgia Farm Bureau

    Celebrating 84 Years of Georgia Farm Bureau

    Georgia Farm Bureau began 84 years ago this month, and we’ve been through many milestones along the way. We are so proud of our history and our mission to serve Georgians. Take a look back at some memories that are important to us.

    • Categories:
    • Agriculture
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Education
    • Farm Bureau
    • Insurance
    • Tags:
    • Georgia Farm Bureau
    06/14/2021
  • Refreshing Strawberry Watermelon Salad

    Refreshing Strawberry Watermelon Salad

    A sweet and refreshingly beautiful side for the perfect springtime meal.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • Honey
    • Strawberry
    04/28/2022
  • Passport Adventures Through Ellijay

    Passport Adventures Through Ellijay

    Possibly the most amiable of all Farm Passport routes is the drive down “apple alley.” Travelers can accumulate 10 stamps in just an hour and 20 minutes of drive time. 

    • Categories:
    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Tags:
    • Apples
    • Certified Farm Market
    • peaches
    • Pumpkins
    • Vegetables
    07/11/2022
  • One Family Shares Their Peach Farm Route

    One Family Shares Their Peach Farm Route

    Let the GFB Passport be your guide to some of the best peaches in the Peach State!

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    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Tags:
    • Dickey Farms
    • Farm Passport
    • Hudson’s BBQ
    • Lane Southern Orchard
    • Pearson Farms
    • Samuel Henry Rumph Home Historic Marker
    • William Brown Farm Market
    • Williams
    • yoders restaurant and bakery
    07/22/2021
  • Sweet Strawberry Buttercream Cake

    Sweet Strawberry Buttercream Cake

    Surprise your family and friends with this beautiful, sweet cake with the tastiest buttercream frosting around.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • Strawberry
    04/28/2022
  • Broiled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream

    Broiled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream

    A sweet and savory dessert featuring peaches and honey grown right here in Georgia. This classy dish will have your guests asking for more.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • balsamic vinegar
    • Honey
    • peaches
    07/19/2022
  • 10 Ideas for Your Fall Bucket List

    10 Ideas for Your Fall Bucket List

    The fall season brings so much to look forward to, and there's no better place to experience fall than on the farm!

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    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • corn maze
    • Fall
    • farm market
    • festivals
    • hayride
    • Pumpkin
    09/02/2021
  • Mommy & Me: Fresh Strawberry Scones

    Mommy & Me: Fresh Strawberry Scones

    These sweet, savory scones offer the perfect recipe for little helping hands in mom's kitchen.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • Dairy
    • Strawberry
    04/28/2022
  • Mommy & Me: Mini Peach Pies

    Mommy & Me: Mini Peach Pies

    Perfect for little hands, packed with the flavor of Georgia peaches and coated with a sweet, sugary glaze. Your whole family will love them. Use a bit of caution because these are sure to become addictive.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • peaches
    07/21/2022
  • Retirees Live it Up with a New Type of Passport

    Retirees Live it Up with a New Type of Passport

    They may not have stamped their US passport book in 2020, but they discovered new places and made plenty of memories with their Farm Passport.

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    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • Adams Farm
    • Agritourism
    • Certified Farm Market
    • mercier orchard
    • Passport
    • Travel
    01/27/2021
  • Fresh Fruit Toast Recipes

    Fresh Fruit Toast Recipes

    Get inspired by what’s growing during fresh fruit season in Georgia with these delicious toast recipes.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
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    03/25/2021
  • It’s Carnival Time-King Cake Recipe

    It’s Carnival Time-King Cake Recipe

    This sweet treat with hints of cinnamon goes perfectly with a cup of coffee. You can make it with just cinnamon inside or mix it up with pecans, or your favorite preserves from your local Certified Farm Market.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
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    02/08/2021
  • Products We Love

    Products We Love

    These products make easy gifts for spring celebrations or can be the perfect way to treat yourself. 

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Gardening
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • Neighbors Magazine
    • Products We Love
    04/06/2021
  • Candied Citrus Garnish

    Candied Citrus Garnish

    This easy candied citrus recipe is great for dressing up a simple cake, taking a glass of sweet tea to the next level, or even just as a sweet snack.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • baking
    • cake
    • citrus
    • cocktails
    • lemon
    • mandarin
    • sweet tea
    02/22/2021
  • DIY-Dried Strawberries

    DIY-Dried Strawberries

    This simple recipe helps you keep this sweet treat as a healthy snack long after strawberry season is over.

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    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
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    • strawberry DIY Recipe Ag in the Classroom Certified Farm Market
    05/11/2021
  • Fresh Fixins with Georgia Chef Holly Chute

    Fresh Fixins with Georgia Chef Holly Chute

    This edition of Fresh Fixins features Georgia Honey Pecan Shrimp with Shitake Scallion Goat Cheese Grits.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • cheese grits
    • georgia grown
    • goat cheese
    • grits
    • holly chute
    • shitake
    • shrimp
    02/25/2021
  • Mason Jar Peach Ice Cream

    Mason Jar Peach Ice Cream

    This must-try recipe is easy, quick, and delicious. Just in time for sweet Georgia peach season.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • certified farmer market
    • DIY ice cream
    • ice cream
    • peach
    • peach ice cream
    05/18/2021
  • At Home with the McCalls

    At Home with the McCalls

    Some use family recipes as a link between generation to generation. We gathered in the McCall’s kitchen to share in their family memories while they prepared a meal together. 

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    • Agriculture
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
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    03/02/2021
  • Shop Local for the Perfect Father’s Day Gifts

    Shop Local for the Perfect Father’s Day Gifts

    Father’s Day is right around the corner, and we have the perfect gift guide for you. Our Certified Farm Markets have a lot to offer and serve as the perfect gift for dad!

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    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
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    06/10/2021
  • Top Holiday Traditions You Should Try in 2020

    Top Holiday Traditions You Should Try in 2020

    Create memories with loved ones by spending quality time with those you’re close with this holiday season with these top holiday traditions you should try in 2020, don't miss the bonus gift guide at the bottom.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Markets
    12/01/2020
  • Our Adventure

    Our Adventure

    Hear the story of one couple's journey across the state with the Farm Passport.

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    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • Farm
    • farm market
    • farm visit
    • Passport
    03/07/2021
  • The Perfect Cookie For This Year's Cookie Swap

    The Perfect Cookie For This Year's Cookie Swap

    Not only does this cookie melt in your mouth, it will fool your friends into thinking you spent hours in the kitchen preparing them.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
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    11/29/2022
  • Farm Passport Tips from Real Travelers

    Farm Passport Tips from Real Travelers

    Two experienced travelers share advice on making the most of your summer using the Farm Passport

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    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
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    03/15/2021
  • A Mother-Son Farm Passport Adventure

    A Mother-Son Farm Passport Adventure

    The Farm Passport provided this young mother with the adventure she and her son needed during a summer of COVID-related shut-downs

    • Categories:
    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • blueberries
    • Certified Farm Market
    • Farm Passport
    • kids
    • peaches
    • Strawberries
    • toddler
    • U pick
    02/03/2021
  • Experience Ag on Trail 37

    Experience Ag on Trail 37

    Trail 37, Georgia’s first official agritourism highway, takes travelers on a gorgeous tour of South Georgia’s bountiful ag country.

    • Categories:
    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • agriculture highway
    • agriculture trail
    • Agritourism
    • Farm Passport
    • farm visit
    • ga grown trail
    • Passport
    • Trail 37
    03/24/2021
  • Farmers Make the Holidays Special

    Farmers Make the Holidays Special

    As we enter the holiday season remember to thank a farmer for all they do to help us celebrate the upcoming holidays. 

    • Categories:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Education
    • Tags:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    10/25/2020
  • 5-Bean Veggie Soup

    5-Bean Veggie Soup

    Soon there will be a cool breeze blowing and sweater weather will be just on the horizon. That means, it's time to cozy up to a warm bowl of soup.

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
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    11/19/2020
  • Farm Passport: Your Summer Route Through Middle Georgia

    Farm Passport: Your Summer Route Through Middle Georgia

    The Farm Passport can help you discover hidden treasures in the middle of the state. Here's an easy route to take!

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • Country Gardens Farm
    • Dickey Farms
    • Elliott Farms
    • EM Farms
    • Farm Passport
    • Fitzgerald Fruit Farms
    • Greenway Farms
    • Gregg Farms
    • Nu Sunrise Farms
    • Pearson Farms
    • Red-Tip Farm
    05/13/2020
  • The Farm Passport Rock Hunt

    The Farm Passport Rock Hunt

    Presented by GFB’s Certified Farm Market, the Farm Passport Rock Hunt is an exciting adventure where you can earn prizes!

    • Categories:
    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Tags:
    • Agritourism
    • Bruce's Nut-N-Honey Farm
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • farm market
    • Farm Passport
    • Green Acres
    • Gregg Farms
    • Long Farms
    • Merck Farms
    • Nu Sunrise Farm
    • O5 Farm
    • Paulk Vineyards
    • Rockin S Farm
    • Thompson Farms
    05/26/2020
  • Products He'll Love

    Products He'll Love

    Here are a few items he'll love for Father's Day

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • Products We Love; Certified Farm Markets; Father's Day
    06/09/2020
  • A spring guide to discovering Georgia Agriculture

    A spring guide to discovering Georgia Agriculture

    Looking for a place to buy your essentials with low crowds, high safety measures, and beautiful scenery? Your local farm has you covered.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • farm visit
    • fresh produce
    • local food
    • local vegetables
    04/14/2020
  • Products She'll Love

    Products She'll Love

    Here are a few products we love that will show mom how much you care on Mother's Day

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Mother's Day
    • Products We Love
    05/06/2020
  • Farm Passport: Your Summer Route Through North Georgia

    Farm Passport: Your Summer Route Through North Georgia

    Have an adventure in North Georgia using the Farm Passport! Here's a guide.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Tags:
    • 05 Farms
    • farm market
    • Farm Passport
    • Fritchey's Farm Fresh Market
    • Hillside Orchard Farms
    • Jaemore Farms
    • Moon Farms
    • osage farms
    • Passport
    • Rockin S Farm
    • Warbington Farms
    05/13/2020
  • Top Things to Fall for!

    Top Things to Fall for!

    This fall take a memorable day trip with your friends and family. Bond over being lost together in a corn maze, sharing an apple pie or picking out pumpkins to carve.

    • Categories:
    • Agriculture
    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • CFM
    • Fall
    09/09/2019
  • Maple Apple Pie

    Maple Apple Pie

    Craving something sweet to enjoy on a cold winter night? This classic pie is sure to hit the spot. 

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    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Lifestyle
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    12/09/2019
  • Celebrate Georgia Ag Week With Us

    Celebrate Georgia Ag Week With Us

    The team at Georgia Farm Bureau is excited about Georgia’s first all-virtual Georgia Ag Week. Join in on the fun from home!

    • Categories:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Agriculture
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Education
    • Tags:
    • ga ag week
    • georgia ag week
    03/19/2020
  • Make My Plate Georgia Grown - Brunch Edition

    Make My Plate Georgia Grown - Brunch Edition

    Celebrate Georgia Agriculture with this brunch menu.

    • Categories:
    • Agriculture
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • brunch
    • ga grown
    • georgia grown
    03/26/2020
  • Fresh Fixins Inspired by Chef Stanley Simon, Georgia Governor’s Mansion

    Fresh Fixins Inspired by Chef Stanley Simon, Georgia Governor’s Mansion

    With help from our Certified Farm Markets, discover recipes that are satisfying and sure to warm your core on crisp fall nights.

    • Categories:
    • Agriculture
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • Brussel Sprouts
    • Chicken
    • Recipe
    09/24/2019
  • Let’s Be Frank…Certified Farm Markets know how to dress a dog!

    Let’s Be Frank…Certified Farm Markets know how to dress a dog!

    Gussied up hot dogs can turn humdrum backyard grilling into a smashing soiree.

    • Categories:
    • Agriculture
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Pork
    • Recipe
    03/11/2019
  • Fresh Fixins with Georgia-Based Chef, Rebecca Egsieker

    Fresh Fixins with Georgia-Based Chef, Rebecca Egsieker

    With help from our Certified Farm Markets, Chef Rebecca Egsieker of The Dairy Alliance shares recipes that’ll have your guests exclaiming, ‘I do declare!’ and clamoring for a proper southern afternoon tea—pinky in the air.

    • Categories:
    • Agriculture
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • Asparagus
    • Dairy
    • Recipe
    • Sweet Pea
    03/17/2019
  • Products We Love

    Products We Love

    We’ve scoured the state to find Georgia-based items worthy of major bragging rights.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Products We Love
    03/18/2019
  • Certified Farm Market Spring Bucket List

    Certified Farm Market Spring Bucket List

    Are you looking for ways to enjoy the new blooms of color and warmer temperatures outside? Look no further than the Certified Farm Market Spring Bucket List!

    • Categories:
    • Agriculture
    • Agritourism
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    04/07/2019
  • Pecan Pie Bars

    Pecan Pie Bars

    April is National Pecan Month! Celebrate with these delicious pecan pie bar...just like your favorite slice, but no fork or plate required!

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    04/15/2019
  • Brown Butter Pecan Cookies

    Brown Butter Pecan Cookies

    There's something incredibly harmonious about the delicious combination of brown butter and pecans!

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    06/30/2019
  • Classic Caprese Salad

    Classic Caprese Salad

    Did you know that there are 32 Certified Farm Markets across the state of Georgia that sell fresh, in-season and locally grown tomatoes?

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    • Tomato
    08/19/2019
  • Growing My Community

    Growing My Community

    Meet Chy Kellogg, Cobb County Volunteer. Discover how Chy's local Farm Bureau inspired her to get involved with agriculture

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    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Agriculture
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    • Education
    • Farm Bureau
    • Lifestyle
    • Member Benefits
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    • Agriculture
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    03/10/2019
  • Who Grew My Breakfast?

    Who Grew My Breakfast?

    Ever wondered how many farmers it takes to help you make the most important meal of the day? As the leading industry in Georgia, agriculture is all around you – especially when you and your family break bread around the table.

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    09/16/2018
  • Holiday Gift Guide

    Holiday Gift Guide

    A handful of good things you're sure to fancy this fall - best served alongside a mug of apple cider and a cozy scarf.

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    • Local
    12/04/2018
  • Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

    Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

    As an iconic fall flavor, dusting off the pumpkin recipes lets us know the season of giving thanks is upon us! Our Certified Farm Market Program has 16 different locations across the state where you can pop in and pick up a pumpkin of your choice.

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    • Agritourism
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    • Lifestyle
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    • Dessert
    • Pumpkin
    • Recipes
    10/29/2018
  • Oh Christmas Tree

    Oh Christmas Tree

    Ready to deck the halls? Excited for Saint Nick's arrival? Check out the Christmas tree markets across the state where you can pick up your perfect evergreen and even a few locations where you can cut your own tree!

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    • Agritourism
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    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
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    • Christmas Trees
    12/07/2021
  • Creamy Shiitake Mushroom Soup

    Creamy Shiitake Mushroom Soup

    On cold winter nights, a creamy, bone warming mushroom soup will leave spoons sad when you finish!

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    • Shiitake Mushrooms
    • Soup
    02/14/2019
  • Strawberry Jam

    Strawberry Jam

    Strawberry season is about to sunset, so make haste and enjoy the last of these delicious red rubies before it's too late!

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    • Jam
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    • Strawberry
    05/07/2019
  • Brown Butter Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots

    Brown Butter Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots

    Carrots are a crunchy root vegetable that can easily be paired with savory or sweet ingredients, and when you combine the two, makes for an undeniably delicious side dish.

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    • Carrots
    • Certified Farm Markets
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    10/20/2019
  • Fall Events at Your Local Certified Farm Market

    Fall Events at Your Local Certified Farm Market

    All year round our Certified Farm Markets are bustling with agritoruism!

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    • Agritourism
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    • Agritourism
    • Fall
    08/30/2018
  • Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

    Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

    Balsamic Brussels Sprouts mix sweet, savory, crispy and bacon...because everything is better with bacon!

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    • Brussel Sprouts
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    01/15/2019
  • Peanut Butter Whip with Apples

    Peanut Butter Whip with Apples

    Our partners at The Dairy Alliance shared their this quick and in-season back-to-school snack that's sure to score an afternoon A+!

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    • Agriculture
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    • Apples
    • Certified Farm Markets
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    09/03/2018
  • Products We Love: Goodson Pecans

    Products We Love: Goodson Pecans

    Georgia is chock-full of products that are born and bred, right here in our great state!

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    • Pecans
    • Products We Love
    05/17/2018
  • Deviled Eggs

    Deviled Eggs

    Deviled eggs are a southern staple no matter how you slice it, dice it, mix it or garnish it!

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    • Eggs
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    • Savory
    05/14/2018
  • 13 Georgia Apple Orchards You Should Visit This Fall

    13 Georgia Apple Orchards You Should Visit This Fall

    Georgia’s apple season may begin in late August, but the month of October belongs to them. What originally began as a week-long celebration eventually grew into an entire month.

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    • Fall
    • Fruits
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    • Travel
    11/07/2017
  • Discover Georgia’s Specialty Crops

    Discover Georgia’s Specialty Crops

    Georgia’s specialty crops include a wide range of fruits and vegetables.

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    • Agriculture
    • Agritourism
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    • Agriculture
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Fruit
    • Vegetables
    04/30/2019
  • Georgia Harvest Calendar

    Georgia Harvest Calendar

    Want to know what's available and when? Check out the Georgia Harvest Calendar to find out!

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    • Agritourism
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    • Agriculture
    • Fruits
    • Seasonal
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    07/31/2018
  • Sweet Potato Fries

    Sweet Potato Fries

    A different take on traditional fries that are tasty and can be enjoyed year round. Help us celebrate National Sweet Potato Month by adding these to your dinner menu.

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    • Georgia Farm Life
    • Savory
    • Snack
    • Sweet Potatoes
    • Vegetable
    02/13/2018
  • Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies

    Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies

    Fall has finally arrived in Georgia which means pumpkins patches and leaves are beginning to change. If you are looking for the perfect dessert to celebrate Georgia's harvest, look no further.

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    • Dessert
    • Fall
    • Fruit
    • Pumpkin
    • Sweet
    • Vegetables
    11/28/2017
  • Pickled Dill Green Beans

    Pickled Dill Green Beans

    Need a quick snack? Garnish for a salad? Maybe use up your extra vegetables before they go bad? Quick pickling is a great way to achieve all of the above and incredibly easy with few ingredients required. Read More

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    • Green Beans
    • Recipes
    • Savory
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    • Vegetables
    12/26/2017