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Farm Bureau and agribusiness groups promote farm‑tourism and highlight agriculture’s statewide economic footprint
Summary
Georgia Farm Bureau described a certified farm‑market passport program and other outreach efforts to connect consumers with farms. Agribusiness Council presented updated statewide economic impact figures and urged legislative support for storm recovery measures.
Adam Bellflower of the Georgia Farm Bureau briefed the committee on the bureau’s certified farm‑market and outreach efforts aimed at promoting agritourism and connecting urban consumers with producers.
“We have a hundred and 1 farms across the state of Georgia that participate in this program,” Bellflower said, describing the Farm Passport program that encourages participants to visit certified farm markets and collect stamps. He told the committee that…
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