The loss of one family farm is one too many. That’s why I created the Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund and why I am constantly encouraging consumers to buy @GeorgiaGrown and support our farm families every chance they can. Listen ⬇️

Don't miss the opportunity to meet Natalie Keng, a Georgia Grown member and award-winning author + chef, at the Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival tomorrow & Saturday! Natalie's bestselling cookbook, "Egg Rolls & Sweet Tea," features a delicious Seven-Spice Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe that highlights Georgia's Golden Isles. As a native Georgian, Natalie draws inspiration from the warmth of Southern food and culture. Her stories and recipes have been featured in national publications, representing our state in a meaningful way. Come visit with Natalie and experience the "Best Festival in the Southeast!"

This morning, @AgCommHarperGA was joined by Allen Poole, Director of @gohsgeorgia; Taylor Arnold, Executive Director of the @gapeanuts; and Billy Hancock, @CrispCoSheriff, to spotlight an important message: share the road and help keep our farmers safe! The Yield Behind the Wheel campaign reminds drivers to use extra caution around farm equipment, especially during harvest season. A little patience behind the wheel can make a big difference. Slow down, give farm equipment plenty of space, and help everyone get home safely!

October is Georgia Farm to School & Early Care and Education Month! So, what does Georgia taste like? From peaches and blueberries to sweet potatoes, greens, and watermelon, Georgia grows an incredible variety of foods. This week, challenge your students to identify and taste a Georgia-grown food. Need ideas, recipes, or educational activities?👉 bit.ly/ftslessons #GATastetheState #GAFarmtoSchool #GAFarmToECE #GeorgiaGrown #farmtoschool #FuelingGA #HarvestoftheMonth

Kayem Foods Inc. has announced a recall of approximately 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to potential temperature abuse during storage. Consumers should not eat affected products and should return them to the place of purchase or throw them away. No illnesses have been confirmed. View affected product labels: bit.ly/484XQYl

We’re excited to be here in Moultrie for what’s sure to be an incredible week! We’re looking forward to connecting with familiar faces, meeting new people, and enjoying all the excitement the @sunbeltagexpo has to offer.  If you’re in Moultrie this week, be sure to stop by and say hello! We’d love to see you!

🐮🌱 That’s a wrap on the 2026 #GeorgiaGrown Baby Barn at the Georgia National Fair! From adorable newborn calfs to hands-on learning experiences, this year’s Baby Barn brought agriculture to life for visitors of all ages. Every interaction was an opportunity to learn more about the important role agriculture plays in our everyday lives. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and made the 2026 Baby Barn so special!

I’m proud to recognize Mercer University School of Medicine as Georgia’s official @GeorgiaGrown Medical University. Mercer’s commitment to training Georgia students and preparing physicians to serve rural communities strengthens the health of our farmers, families, and the communities that support Georgia’s No. 1 industry. Read more: ⬇️ bit.ly/4eF3wvK

Join us for the 7th Annual Georgia Food Industry Summit, bringing together food safety professionals from industry, government, and academia for regulatory updates, expert insights, cutting-edge research, and networking. Day 1 features updates from the Georgia Department of Agriculture, @USDA, and @US_FDA, emerging food safety threats, and the Georgia Grown Networking Reception, hosted by @GeorgiaTech to celebrate their partnership with Georgia Grown. Day 2 is the Georgia Association for Food Protection (GAFP) Fall Meeting, featuring presentations from university researchers and industry leaders, along with opportunities to connect and collaborate across the food safety community. Attend either day or join us for both! Register: eventbrite.com/e/19964676855…

Last week, #GeorgiaGrown was proud to be part of the Global Produce & Floral Show!   Several of our members showcased their products and services at the Georgia Grown Pavilion, a one-stop destination for everything from fresh, Georgia-grown produce to packaging, shipping and more.  Representing a diverse range of commodities and services, our Georgia Grown exhibitors connected with customers, built relationships and helped meet the evolving needs of the produce industry.  #GPFS2026

🐮 Meet Reverse, the 30th and final calf born at the @iamgeorgiagrown Baby Barn during this year’s Georgia National Fair! It’s been an incredible fair full of new arrivals, and we’re excited to close it out with this special milestone. The Georgia Grown Building will be open until 9:00 p.m. tonight. Stop by to learn more about the birthing process, animal agriculture, and veterinary science, and be sure to shop the Georgia Grown Market while you’re here!

🐮 Meet Biscuit, our second @iamgeorgiagrown Baby Barn calf of the day! The final day of the Georgia National Fair is keeping us busy, and we’re excited to welcome another new arrival. With two more expectant cows still to go, stop by the Georgia Grown Building today to learn more about the birthing process, animal agriculture, and veterinary science and maybe catch another calf being born!

🐮 Welcome to the Baby Barn, Violet! Our first @iamgeorgiagrown Baby Barn calf of the day made her arrival on the final day of the Georgia National Fair, with a little help from @AgCommHarperGA along the way. If you’re at the fair today, be sure to stop by the Georgia Grown Building to learn more about the birthing process, animal agriculture, and veterinary science.

🐮 Welcome to the Baby Barn, Lottie! Our newest @iamgeorgiagrown Baby Barn arrival of the day was born at 12:31 PM, and we’re so excited to share her with you! 🎡 Be sure to stop by the Georgia Grown Building to learn more about the birthing process and veterinary science and maybe even catch another calf being born!

Today, @AgCommHarperGA signed a proclamation recognizing @mercersom as the official #GeorgiaGrown Medical School! This recognition celebrates Mercer’s commitment to educating future physicians, serving rural communities, and building a stronger, healthier Georgia. We’re excited about the possibilities this partnership brings to supporting the health and well-being of Georgia’s farmers and the communities they call home!

RT @GaDeptAg: 🐮 Thank You to Our Baby Barn partners! We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing partners who helped mak…

There’s a lot of hard work that goes into bringing the Georgia Grown Baby Barn to life at the Georgia National Fair each year! From the planning and preparation to the early mornings and long days during the fair, Georgia Department of Agriculture employees work tirelessly behind the scenes to create a fun, educational, and memorable experience for fairgoers of all ages. We’re grateful for a team who put their time, energy, and heart into making the Georgia Grown Baby Barn a special part of the Georgia National Fair year after year.

Yesterday, we were honored to welcome @SecRollins to the Georgia National Fair! Secretary Rollins joined @AgCommHarperGA for the Centennial Farms Awards Ceremony, where farm owners were presented with Georgia Centennial Farm Certificates of Honor, signed by @GovKemp, recognizing their lasting contributions to Georgia’s #1 industry. During her visit, Secretary Rollins also stopped by the Georgia Grown Dairy Classroom, where she got a hands-on experience milking a cow! 🐄🥛 We’re proud to celebrate Georgia agriculture, honor the families who keep our farming traditions alive, and share the importance of agriculture with visitors from across the state!

This morning, most producers who applied for relief for damage to agricultural commodities and/or infrastructure through the Georgia Hurricane Helene Block Grant received their award notifications and contracts via email. Timber applications are more complex and are still under review at this time. If you submitted a timber only application, it is still being reviewed. If you submitted a mixed agriculture and timber application, the award notification and contract you received this morning is for the agriculture portion of your application only. The timber portion of your application is still under review, and you will receive another notification and contract once the review has been completed.

Today, we celebrate the hardworking farmers who help feed our families, fuel our economy, and keep Georgia growing! From our famous Georgia peaches and peanuts to cotton, pecans, poultry, and so much more, agriculture is at the heart of our state. Happy National Farmers Day!