Georgia Farm Bureau's: Growing On Podcast

In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, you'll get to hear a one-on-one interview with Kevin Tanner, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Commissioner Tanner shares his story and passion for mental health, especially those in the agricultural community.

In this episode, you'll learn about the different parts of the peanut indutry. From industry events like the Peanut Farm Show, to learning about the important work of Peanut Breeders, and finally the grading process at peanut buying points that is done by the Georgia Federal-State Inspection Service. Catch it all in this episode!

Shortly after Hurricane Idalia made landfall and made its way through Georgia, we spoke with Agricultural Climatologist, Pam Knox all about our climate here in Georgia and the Southeast, and the factors that help shape it.

Each year at their annual GFB Commodity Conference, the organization recognizes someone who's made a lasting impact on the Georgia ag industry. Known as the GFB Commodity Award, it's one of the organization's highest honors. This year's recipient is Barrow County's Terry England.

In this episode of the Growing On podcast, you'll be hearing from Becky Griffin, Community and School Garden Coordinator and Pollinator Health Associate with UGA Extension. Becky discusses this year's upcoming Great Southeast Pollinator Census and why it's so important. 

In this bonus episode, you'll be hearing from Georgia Cattlemen's Association President, Joe Garner. Joe talks about his background, his love for the cattle industry, his journey to becoming the President of the organization, and so much more. 

In this bonus episode, Gabe Outlaw, the 2022 Georgia Forester of the Year, discusses his role with the Georgia Forestry Commission and dives into what he finds rewarding working in the position, as well as his reaction to being recognized for his hard work and dedication to keeping the forestry industry here in Georgia number one in the nation. 

In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, we're on the road covering a few Spring harvests here in Georgia. Join us as we hear about this year's sweet corn, blueberry, broccoli, and strawberry harvests and hear from the producers that grow, manage, and harvest them. They'll discuss their growing seasons, give updates on harvest, and discuss any challenges they faced getting that crop from seed to market.

In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, you'll get the chance to learn about a couple of sheep operations here in Georgia; Hunt Road Katahdin Sheep Farm in West Georgia and Rosemary and Thyme Creamery in Northwest Georgia. Two different operations that have been working to develop their flocks and reputations. 

In this episode of the Growing On podcast, we'll be discussing Georgia's grape and wine industry that's been rapidly expanding over the past couple of decades. You'll hear about a couple of different operations in Georgia that have seen great success with not only growing grapes, but producing great, award winning wines.