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  • A Passport Story

    A Passport Story

    Though agriculture is Georgia’s most important industry, it’s easy to not think about it. It blends in – it is the countryside and landscape; but once you become aware of it, it’s seemingly everywhere, and it’s fascinating.

    • Categories:
    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • CFM
    • Farm Passport
    • Passport
    • peaches
    03/15/2022
  • Fresh Georgia Peach Salsa

    Fresh Georgia Peach Salsa

    This beautiful salsa is packed full of flavor and vibrant colors from produce grown right here in the peach state. Enjoy this sweet and spicy blend with ripe Georgia peaches.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • georgia grown
    • peaches
    • tomatoes
    07/12/2022
  • Passport Adventures Through Ellijay

    Passport Adventures Through Ellijay

    Possibly the most amiable of all Farm Passport routes is the drive down “apple alley.” Travelers can accumulate 10 stamps in just an hour and 20 minutes of drive time. 

    • Categories:
    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Tags:
    • Apples
    • Certified Farm Market
    • peaches
    • Pumpkins
    • Vegetables
    07/12/2022
  • Mommy & Me: Mini Peach Pies

    Mommy & Me: Mini Peach Pies

    Perfect for little hands, packed with the flavor of Georgia peaches and coated with a sweet, sugary glaze. Your whole family will love them. Use a bit of caution because these are sure to become addictive.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • DIY
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • peaches
    07/22/2022
  • A Mother-Son Farm Passport Adventure

    A Mother-Son Farm Passport Adventure

    The Farm Passport provided this young mother with the adventure she and her son needed during a summer of COVID-related shut-downs

    • Categories:
    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • blueberries
    • Certified Farm Market
    • Farm Passport
    • kids
    • peaches
    • Strawberries
    • toddler
    • U pick
    02/04/2021
  • Retirees Live it Up with a New Type of Passport

    Retirees Live it Up with a New Type of Passport

    They may not have stamped their US passport book in 2020, but they discovered new places and made plenty of memories with their Farm Passport.

    • Categories:
    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • Adams Farm
    • Agritourism
    • Certified Farm Market
    • mercier orchard
    • Passport
    • Travel
    01/28/2021
  • Our Adventure

    Our Adventure

    Hear the story of one couple's journey across the state with the Farm Passport.

    • Categories:
    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • Farm
    • farm market
    • farm visit
    • Passport
    03/08/2021
  • Celebrating Fall in 2020 

    Celebrating Fall in 2020 

    Wherever you live in Georgia, we’ve got your fall plans covered. Fall is flying by, plan your visit today and don’t forget to bring your Farm Passport.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • Farm Passport
    • Georgia Farm Bureau
    10/23/2020
  • A spring guide to discovering Georgia Agriculture

    A spring guide to discovering Georgia Agriculture

    Looking for a place to buy your essentials with low crowds, high safety measures, and beautiful scenery? Your local farm has you covered.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • farm visit
    • fresh produce
    • local food
    • local vegetables
    04/15/2020
  • Farm Passport: Your Summer Route Through Middle Georgia

    Farm Passport: Your Summer Route Through Middle Georgia

    The Farm Passport can help you discover hidden treasures in the middle of the state. Here's an easy route to take!

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • Country Gardens Farm
    • Dickey Farms
    • Elliott Farms
    • EM Farms
    • Farm Passport
    • Fitzgerald Fruit Farms
    • Greenway Farms
    • Gregg Farms
    • Nu Sunrise Farms
    • Pearson Farms
    • Red-Tip Farm
    05/14/2020
  • Classic Caprese Salad

    Classic Caprese Salad

    Did you know that there are 32 Certified Farm Markets across the state of Georgia that sell fresh, in-season and locally grown tomatoes?

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • Recipe
    • Tomato
    08/20/2019
  • Green Onion Pesto

    Green Onion Pesto

    Green onion pesto packs a peppery punch that's much different than the traditional basil version which tends to be more mild and sweet.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • Green Onion
    • Local
    • Recipes
    • Savory
    06/03/2019
  • Strawberry Season is Here!

    Strawberry Season is Here!

    Strawberries are ripe and ready for picking across the state of Georgia!

    • Categories:
    • Agriculture
    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • Farm
    • Farmers
    • Spring
    • Strawberries
    • Travel
    04/02/2018
  • Sweet Potato Fries

    Sweet Potato Fries

    A different take on traditional fries that are tasty and can be enjoyed year round. Help us celebrate National Sweet Potato Month by adding these to your dinner menu.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • Georgia Farm Life
    • Savory
    • Snack
    • Sweet Potatoes
    • Vegetable
    02/14/2018
  • Savory Ribeye Steak

    Savory Ribeye Steak

    Steak can be an intimidating meat to add to your dinner rotation. With this easy recipe you can make in the oven with a cast iron skillet, you will be adding steak to the menu every week.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • Beef
    • Certified Farm Market
    • Steak
    05/02/2018