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Georgia farmers are a significant contributor to the state’s economy by producing an array of products such as peaches, peanuts, poultry and pecans. However, this sector must also operate within the strict guidelines designed to protect the environment. Here are some...
Some Georgia investors turn to the agricultural sector to protect their portfolios from inflation. Agriculture investments may attract you because of the steady demand for farm products. People always need food and other plant-derived raw materials, like cotton, for...
Georgia's Freedom to Farm Act was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on April 13, 2022. The controversial bill was passed by the house 102-62. The bill replaces a 1980 law governing nuisance suits against farmers operating in areas zoned for agricultural use....
Farmers are in an unusually risky business in Georgia. Their economic futures depend not on customer trends and venture capitalists but on fickle cold fronts and weather patterns. As a result, crop insurance has become standard throughout the agricultural sector over...