“Claxton is the fruitcake capital of the world. It’s on the water tower, and we’re very proud of that,” said Paula Claxton, food safety and social media manager. Claxton fruit cake is special for several reasons. Its recipe and ratio, for example – Claxton fruitcake is 70% fruit and nut! Customers enjoy pops of pineapple…
Georgia Grown is making it easy for you to shop local this holiday season! Its annual Holiday Shoppers Guide was recently released and features Georgia’s own Stuckey’s pecans! Read more here!!
Follow Georgia pecans from the orchard to the shelf with a Middle Georgia farmer! Read here.
Cardiovascular disease takes the life of an estimated 1 in 4 Americans each year—but small, heart-smart choices can make a meaningful difference. The good news: a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that the simple act of daily snacking on pecans supports cholesterol levels—a key factor in cardiovascular health—and enhance…
Senator Raphael Warnock has been meeting with Georgia farmers and business owners to learn more about the impact of tariffs on Georgia’s economy. Georgia leads as the largest grower of pecans in the nation. Nearly 30 percent of the pecans grown in the US are exported to other countries. Read more here about the senator’s…
Georgia Grown is a brand promotional program and business development platform that has successfully showcased the best of Georgia’s produce for more then ten years. Recent production seasons have proven that the program can work just as successfully outside of Georgia. Duke Lane III, owner of the Fort Valley based Genuine Georgia Group, says a…
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to buy more pecans in support of Georgia’s pecan growers. Senator Jon Ossoff pushed earlier in 2025 for the USDA to give financial support to pecan growers and shellers in Georgia and around the US. The result is a $24 million investment in the industry. “I’m focused…
Georgia pecan farmers are facing uncertainty due to tariffs. “Our pecan farmers are dependent on China for importing their pecans. And it’s important that they can have a free market in order to do that.” Read more here from WABE.
April is National Pecan Month! Celebrate by trying a new pecan snack recipe! Find some recipes and learn fun facts from our friends at the National Pecan Shellers Association!
“He never wanted to be the biggest watermelon or pecan shipper — just the best,” said Greg Leger, president of the Cordele, GA-based Leger & Son Inc. and the son of company founder Buddy Leger, an icon in the watermelon and pecan industries, who died Feb. 28 at the age of 93.” Read more here…