“Georgia farmers, ranchers, and foresters affected by Hurricane Helene will soon be eligible for more than $531 million in federal disaster relief, following months of advocacy by U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. The funding, announced this week, will be distributed through Georgia’s Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program. The relief aims to help agricultural…
“Since the day Stephanie Stuckey used her own money to buy the company from investors in 2019, Stuckey has worked ceaselessly to revive it. She streamlined its business, brought in new partners, opened a factory, and refreshed the Stuckey’s look. Stuckey’s fresh ideas include a pivot away from roadside locations. Fewer than 20 freestanding Stuckey’s…
If you’ve ever tried and failed at toasting pecans, you know there’s definitely a wrong way to do it! And if you aren’t careful, you will end up with burnt nuts! Read More: https://www.thetakeout.com/2062850/pecan-pie-bakery-trick-toast-pecans/
“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…