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Mon., May 7, 2012 6:56am
Georgia's two land grant universities are ranked on their programs. UGA gets high marks but FVSU has a ways to go. Land grant universities focus on agriculture and science.
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Fri., September 30, 2011 2:00pm
The federal government is awarding $18 million in nationwide grants to get more young people into farming. In Georgia, two organizations will spend that money to boost—and create—new programs. The USDA says the average age of a farmer is 57 years old. And to keep the food pipeline sustainable, the nation needs more young people to get into the business.
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Tue., May 3, 2011 2:49pm
Bibb County Schools starting Farm to School program. Macon one of eight places in Georgia participating. More schools signing on all the time.
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Thu., March 10, 2011 6:23pm
Georgia's organic farmers have one eye on the ground and another on Atlanta as they meet for an annual conference this weekend. About 1,000 participants -- not all of them farmers -- are expected to attend the Georgia Organics Conference in Savannah. The group's goal is to "celebrate good food." But there's also a political agenda.
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Fri., September 3, 2010 4:37pm
Food safety is a top priority of the three candidates for Agriculture Commissioner. Libertarian Kevin Cherry, Democrat J.B. Powell, and Republican Gary Black each want to inherit the post held by Tommy Irvin for 40 years. The candidates met at a forum this week held by Georgia Organics. And they all want to get more Georgia-grown food … to Georgians.
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