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4 days ago · “There are around 30,000 acres of blueberries in the state of Georgia,” said Zilfina Rubio Ames, assistant professor in the horticultural department at the University of Georgia. “I believe it’s the No. 2 specialty crop grown in the state.” National Blueberry Month is celebrated in July, and July 8th is National Blueberry Day. The U.S.
3 days ago · State of play: Now, these tiny creatures are the fastest-growing type of livestock in the country. In Georgia, the number of colonies grew 20% in five years. Georgia farms collected roughly 5 million pounds of honey in 2022, up from 3 million pounds in 2017, according to USDA statistics. Go deeper: U.S. bee farms are buzzing.
17 hours ago · Georgia consists of 159 counties, second only to Texas, with 254. Georgia had 161 counties until the end of 1931, when Milton and Campbell were merged into the existing Fulton. Some counties have been named for prominent figures in both American and Georgian history, and many bear names with Native American origin.
3 days ago · The National Farmers Market Directory (NFMD) helps connect growers, vendors & various small businesses with consumers in their own local community. Many farmers markets will include farm animals for kids and host fun activities so that the entire family can enjoy the experience. The Farmers Market Directory provides consumers with convenient ...
5 days ago · Visiting Hyde Farm allows you to step back in time and experience the charm of the once rural East Cobb. Amenities. Nature programs; Fishing pond; Trails; Community Gardens; Restrooms; Free Parking; Free Admission; Phone: For reservations, call (770) 528-8819. Address: 726 Hyde Rd, Marietta, GA 30068. Hyde Farm Walking Tour
2 days ago · Find a local farmers market near you. As of mid-2011, there were approximately 7,200 farmers markets operating throughout the U.S. Currently, there are more than 10034 farmers markets nationwide. An 18% increase since then. The top states, in terms of the number of markets in the directory, includes California (about 848 markets), New York ...
3 days ago · Georgia is a mountainous country situated almost entirely in the South Caucasus, while some slivers of the country are situated north of the Caucasus Watershed in the North Caucasus. [164] [165] The country lies between latitudes 41° and 44° N, and longitudes 40° and 47° E, with an area of 67,900 km 2 (26,216 sq mi).
