More than 40 producers and agribusinesses will be represented at this Saturday's Georgia Grown Farmers Showcase, the fifth such event at the Atlanta State Farmers Market.
"We have seen tremendous support from both producers and consumers of Georgia Grown products across the state for our showcase events," Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black said. "As we head into the summer season, the showcase is the perfect opportunity to pick up fresh, locally grown produce along with other items produced in our own state that you cannot find in stores. We would like to encourage everyone to come out and support our local producers."
In addition to produce, honey, popsicles, meat and more from Georgia Grown members, visitors to the showcase will find plenty of fun for the whole family. The Rock Ranch is providing a cow train for kids to ride in around the market. Georgia Watermelon Association will host a seed-spitting contest at 11 a.m. and there will be antique tractors on display.
Georgia Watermelon Queen Carol Anne Mitchell will be one of the Department's special guests, and there will be free food aplenty as several vendors will host taste tests at their booths.
And there will be giveaways as well. The first 200 guests will receive a free Georgia Grown tote bag to carry their produce and gifts home in.
"This is a great opportunity for everyone to come out and show their Georgia Grown pride," said Jenna Saxon, communications outreach specialist for the Georgia Department of Agriculture. "We're so excited to be able to offer this event to share amazing Georgia food, fiber, crafts and more and we can't wait to see all the cool things this weekend has in store!"
Exhibitors include:
94.9 The Bull
Abby J's Gourmet Salsas
Aimtrac
Alan Vigil, automobiles
Atlanta Honey Company, honey
Beaver Lake Grilling Planks
Big Green Egg
Blue Donkey Iced Coffee, dairy
Brown Bag Soap Company, soaps
Buttercup Farm, pesto, soups and jellies
Butter Sensations, compound butters
Calhoun Produce
Carroll Farms
Causey Foods, sauces and rubs
Compassion 312, pain relief gel
Country Junction Soaps, eggs and goats' milk
Destiny Organics
The Foodies Catering Company Inc., baked goods and pastries
Food Safety
Gayla's Grits
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Georgia Olive Oil
Georgia Watermelon Association, watermelons
Henry County Farm Bureau
Hunter Cattle Company, meats
Jaemor Farms, produce and processed foods
Jam'N Designs. potted plants
King of Pops, popsicles
Larry Grier
Market Bulletin
Morgan Farms Inc., produce and crafts
Oliver Farm/Oliver Oil LLC, cold-pressed oil
One Screw Loose, processed foods
Pearson Farm, peaches
Royal Food Service
Sinfully Sweet Soap LLC, handmade soaps
Southern Press and Packing, blueberry juice
Super Sod and Patten Seed, sod and soil
Thompson Farms, meats
UGA Extension Service
Verdant Resources, processed foods
Vidalia Onions, onions and onion rings
Wally Bees Honey, honey and beeswax candles
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