Topic: Farming | The Georgia Sun

The Georgia Department of Agriculture has launched a low-interest emergency loan program to help farmers who suffered losses from Hurricane Helene.

State-run Farm Hurricane Relief Program Taking Applications

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 25, 2024November 25, 2024

The Georgia Department of Agriculture has launched a low-interest emergency loan program to help farmers who suffered losses from Hurricane Helene. The application period for the SAFETY 24 Hurricane Helene Relief Loan Program, a partnership of the agriculture agency and the Georgia Development Authority, opened on Friday on a first come, first served basis. Farmers […]

One of the bills Kemp signed Tuesday is expected to help nurture hemp farming in Georgia, a fast-growing industry.

Here Are The New Laws That Protect Farming in Georgia

by Dave WilliamsApril 30, 2024April 30, 2024

A bill aiming to prevent agents of foreign countries deemed hostile to the United States from buying farmland in Georgia is set to go to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk after passing the House along party lines Thursday.

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Should Georgia Make it Harder for Suspected Agents of Hostile Governments To Own Farmland?

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMarch 21, 2024March 21, 2024

It’s an investment in innovations for climate-smart agriculture and forestry

Food

Could UGA design the farm of the future?

by Jordan Powers | CAES NewsMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023

ATLANTA – Farmers in Southwest Georgia haven’t been permitted to drill new irrigation wells for a decade due to low stream flows. But a new grant program funded with federal COVID relief aid promises a workaround for that moratorium that will provide a new source of water for irrigation in the regionand thereby help stabilize

Food

Southwest Georgia farmers are getting a much needed new water source

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 2, 2022September 24, 2023

Georgia’s rural economy is being buffeted by national and global headwinds that are making it harder for farmers to make ends meet, an agricultural economist said Tuesday.

Food

Georgia farmers are struggling. Here’s why

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2022

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Who really benefits from Georgia’s ‘Freedom to Farm’ bill?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 15, 2022February 15, 2022

A new, internet-connected lighting system for greenhouses could sharply reduce a farmer’s electrical bill, according to a study by University of Georgia researchers.

New smart greenhouses could slash electricity costs for farmers

by Ian Bennett | CAES NewsFebruary 9, 2022February 9, 2022

For Scotty Raines, the best part of farming is watching the fruits of his labor — witnessing those tiny seeds crack through the ground, bursting with life. Awe and dedication have paid off for Raines, who was just recognized with the title of 2022 Georgia Farmer of the Year by the Georgia Agribusiness Council.

Meet Georgia’s Farmer of the Year for 2022

by Jordan Powers | CAES NewsFebruary 6, 2022February 6, 2022

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