April 24, 2013 | Georgia Grown News
Governor Signs Bill to Create Georgia Grown Commodity Commission During a ceremony in Glennville April 18, Gov. Nathan Deal signed HB 298, which provides for an Agriculture Commodity Commission for Georgia Grown products. Funding will come from… (More)
May 29, 2013 | Georgia Grown News
Georgia Grown Farmers Showcase returns to the Atlanta State Farmers Market this weekend with new vendors Following the success of last summer’s Georgia Grown Farmers Showcase events, Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black announced… (More)
National Association of Plant Breeders Honors Dr. Roger Boerma Executive Director of Georgia Seed Development receives Plant Breeding Impact Award ATHENS, Ga. (June 5, 2013) -- Dr. Roger Boerma, executive director of Georgia Seed Development, has been… (More)
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black officially launched the Georgia Grown Executive Chef Program during the annual Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception held earlier (More)
Since the beginning of 2012, we have worked to build the foundation of a statewide program that promotes the farmers and agricultural businesses of Georgia. (More)
What is your favorite thing so far about the new Georgia Grown program?
33.68%
Learning how I can support local businesses – I love buying local!33.68%17.89%
Learning how to start my own Georgia Grown business – I'm ready to get going.17.89%7.37%
The events – Luke Bryan Farm Tour was awesome!7.37%9.47%
Free T-shirt Friday – I'm rockin' my tee!9.47%31.58%
All of the above31.58%
Commissioner Gary W. Black had his first experience as an advocate for agriculture while still in high school, at age 17, when he served as State President for the Georgia… (More)
