Georgia citrus is on the rise, and one South Georgia farm is helping lead the way. In this episode, we visit a family-run citrus nursery growing satsumas, lemons, and more while teaching customers across the country how to plant and care for their own trees. Learn how Georgia-grown citrus is expanding into a thriving agricultural industry rooted in community, education, and innovation.

AFIR: Georgia Grown Citrus

AFIR: Georgia Grown Citrus

 

In South Georgia, where citrus was once an unlikely crop, a small family farm is helping redefine what grows in the Peach State. Lindy Savelle and her husband Perry have transformed their land into a thriving citrus nursery, cultivating hundreds of varieties and shipping trees across the country. Their work is not just about fruit, but about building an entirely new agricultural pathway for Georgia farmers.

Savelle’s journey began far from the grove, in a decades-long career in federal law enforcement. After retiring, she returned home with a desire to contribute to her community. What started as research into potential crops quickly became a full-scale citrus operation. Today, their nursery supplies both commercial growers and backyard gardeners, pairing each shipment with education on how to properly plant and care for citrus trees.

At the heart of their approach is a simple philosophy: “root to fruit.” By growing both trees and produce, they are investing in the long-term sustainability of the industry. From satsumas to finger limes and yuzu lemons, their farm showcases the diversity and potential of citrus in Georgia. As interest grows among both large producers and small family farms, Savelle believes citrus has proven itself as a lasting part of the state’s agricultural future.

 

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