Agriculture + Lifestyle

5 Ways to Use Fresh Strawberries

It's strawberry picking season, and if you're inundated with those sweet rubies, we've got five recipes you need to try!

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Bringing the Tradition Home

It's a tradition unlike any other with some local Georgia flavors tossed in. We've picked a few recipes that you can make at home with the help of some of our Certified Farm Markets.

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• barbecue
• certified farmer market
• Cheese
• Eggs
• Food
• lemonade
• Masters Tournament
• peach ice cream
• pimento cheese
• Pork
• Recipes

Peach Tea with Mint

As the days get hotter, cool down with this refreshing combo of fresh peaches, mint and sweet iced tea.

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Angel Food Cake with Macerated Strawberries

A James Beard Award-winning Chef and Restaurateur Shares a Light and Refreshing Summer Dessert

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• Food
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• ann quatrano
• bacchanalia
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• Recipes
• Strawberries

Peanut Butter Pretzel Bark

Peanut butter is an excellent source of protein and certainly a decadent treat when paired with the sweetness of chocolate and the saltiness of pretzels!

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Pecan Pie Bars

April is National Pecan Month! Celebrate with these delicious pecan pie bar...just like your favorite slice, but no fork or plate required!

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• Certified Farm Markets
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• Pecans
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Brown Butter Pecan Cookies

There's something incredibly harmonious about the delicious combination of brown butter and pecans!

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• Certified Farm Markets
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Fresh Fixins with Georgia-Based Chef, Matthew Newton

With help from our Certified Farm Markets, Chef Matthew Newton of The Rookery in Macon shares his favorite tailgating recipes. This starting lineup will tackle your palate with flavor & help you score a touchdown with friends at your next tailgate party.

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• Food
• Lifestyle

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• Certified Farm Markets
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Drop Biscuit Pear Cobbler

Craving something sweet to enjoy on a cold fall night? This Southern classic is sure to hit the spot and is versatile depending upon what fruit is season.

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• Food
• Lifestyle

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• Dessert
• Pears
• Recipes

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

As an iconic fall flavor, dusting off the pumpkin recipes lets us know the season of giving thanks is upon us! Our Certified Farm Market Program has 16 different locations across the state where you can pop in and pick up a pumpkin of your choice.

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• Agritourism
• Blog
• Certified Farm Markets
• Food
• Lifestyle

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• Dessert
• Pumpkin
• Recipes

Creamy Shiitake Mushroom Soup

On cold winter nights, a creamy, bone warming mushroom soup will leave spoons sad when you finish!

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• Certified Farm Markets
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• Soup

Brown Butter Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots

Carrots are a crunchy root vegetable that can easily be paired with savory or sweet ingredients, and when you combine the two, makes for an undeniably delicious side dish.

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• Certified Farm Markets
• Food
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• Carrots
• Certified Farm Markets
• Recipes

Strawberry Jam

Strawberry season is about to sunset, so make haste and enjoy the last of these delicious red rubies before it's too late!

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• Agriculture
• Blog
• Certified Farm Markets
• Food

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• Jam
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• Strawberry

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts mix sweet, savory, crispy and bacon...because everything is better with bacon!

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• Certified Farm Markets
• Food
• Lifestyle

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Peanut Butter Whip with Apples

Our partners at The Dairy Alliance shared their this quick and in-season back-to-school snack that's sure to score an afternoon A+!

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• Blog
• Certified Farm Markets
• Food

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• Apples
• Certified Farm Markets
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Who Grew My Breakfast?

Ever wondered how many farmers it takes to help you make the most important meal of the day? As the leading industry in Georgia, agriculture is all around you – especially when you and your family break bread around the table.

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• Blog
• Certified Farm Markets
• Food
• Lifestyle

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• Certified Farm Markets
• Food
• Local
• Recipes

Collard Greens

While these fibrous leafy greens are available year-round, collard greens are at their prime from January to June!

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• Food
• Lifestyle

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• Certified Farm Markets
• Collard Greens
• Local
• Recipes
• Savory

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.

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• Food
• Lifestyle

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• Certified Farm Market
• Green Onion
• Local
• Recipes
• Savory

Fresh Fixins with Georgia-Based Chef, Cissy Bates

With help from two of our Certified Farm Markets, Thompson Farms and B&G Honey Farm, Chef Cissy Bates shares the perfect recipes for a wipe-your-brow, sipping' on sweet-tea, spring afternoon.

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• Food
• Lifestyle

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• Certified Farm Markets
• Entrée
• Green Beans
• Honey
• Pork
• Recipes
• Savory
• Sweet

Pickled Dill Green Beans

Need a quick snack? Garnish for a salad? Maybe use up your extra vegetables before they go bad? Quick pickling is a great way to achieve all of the above and incredibly easy with few ingredients required. Read More

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• Certified Farm Markets
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• Green Beans
• Recipes
• Savory
• Snack
• Vegetables