EstablishEd 1917 a CEntury of sErviCE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TYLER HARPER, COMMISSIONER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 VOL. 106, NO. 19 COPYRIGHT 2023 Georgia producers begin recovery from Hurricane Idalia By Jay Jones jay.jones@agr.georgia.gov BYRON Buck Paulk estimates he lost about 10,000 trees from his pecan orchard near Ray City when Hurricane Idalia struck Georgia on Aug. 30. He said it would take him time to figure out the exact loss number. For now, he is concerned about clearing downed trees and getting what harvest he can from the remaining trees. "We may be 30 percent of the way through right now, so in a week's time, I'm thankful to be that far," Paulk said as he attended the Georgia Pecan Growers Association's annual Fall Field Day in Byron on Sept. 7. "My goal when I started was if I can get it all preliminarily out of the orchard to where I can get back in there and work to get ready for a harvest in September. That was the goal, so I think I might be able to do that." See other photos of damage by Hurricane Idalia on page 16. Idalia came into Georgia as a Category 1 hurricane that 10 0 t1h9A17nniv2e0r1s7ary left a wide impact zone from Bainbridge and traveled north- east with top winds of 90 MPH and sustained winds of 75 MPH. Idalia was downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved through Georgia, over Waycross, and left near Statesboro, bringing strong winds and lots of rain to the area. Bulloch County weather stations recorded about nine inches of rain as the storm passed. All agriculture commodities in the area suffered impact from the storms. Reports to the Georgia Department of Agriculture showed a significant impact on peanuts, cotton and produce. Blueberry and citrus growers did not see significant damage from the storm. But pecan growers like Paulk received the heaviest blow. Lenny Wells, a University of Georgia horticulture specialist for pecans, said the areas surrounding Lowndes, Brooks, Berrian, Echols, Cook and Irwin counties received the heaviest damage, with several large growers reporting 10,000-15,000 trees down. The damage was less as the storm moved north. See HURRICANE IDALIA, page 16 State Sen. Russ Goodman, R-Cogdell, left, and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, meet with Mike Coggins at his farm near Lake Park inspected the damage to a barn caused by Hurricane Idalia on Aug. 30. (GDA/Special Photo) Come see what's new at the Georgia National Fair in October The Georgia National Fair, to run from Oct. 5-15 in Perry, is expected to be one of the best attended ever, with 2,000 livestock and arts and crafts exhibitors, 80 midway rides, live entertainment, and various food vendors. (GDA/Jay Jones) By Jay Jones jay.jones@agr.georgia.gov This year's Georgia National Fair will be the last for Curtis Coleman, who will retire as the fairgrounds' electrical superintendent after 24 years. Everything at the fair that runs on electricity goes through his shop, but he can talk about his experience there beyond amps and wattage. The fair itself, in a way, is a source of power. "When I make my rounds, I usually stop by the petting zoo and where they have the sea lions and that kind of thing, and when those kids come out of the circus, I mean, those kids are having the time of their lives," said Coleman, who's two adult daughters were at the fair often. "Children don't have a lot of opportunities like that anymore. It's just awesome. When the schools bring in busloads of children, the look on their faces is everything. Everything is amazing and as a parent you never lose that." The gates will open on the 34th annual Georgia National Fair at 3 p.m. on Oct. 5 and continue each day through Oct. 15. Throughout the fair's 10-day run, visitors will have a chance to experience live entertainment, agricultural and livestock competitions, food and the midway for everyone-- young and not so young. Maggie Lane, Georgia National Fairgrounds chief marketing director, explained that the primary mission of the fairgrounds is to support Georgia agriculture and education efforts. She said that the fair generates 60-70 percent of the fairground's annual income, which they use to help cover costs of 4-H and Future Farmers of America events throughout the year. Lane added that the Georgia National Fair is also a significant event for Georgia and has an estimated $50 million impact on the state's economy every fall -- the fair recorded 543,120 visitors last year, the second largest in its history. Fair officials said they expect this year's fair will likely be See GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR, page 14 Master Gardeners conference is a horticultural resource for communities Please deliver this paid subscription to: Published by the Ga. Department of Agriculture Tyler Harper, Commissioner By Jay Jones going to be your thing." jay.jones@agr.georgia.gov The master gardeners will hold their annual GMGA Con- An old movie quote goes, ference in Gainesville on Oct. "Learn it, live it, love it." That 13-14, hosted by the Hall County mantra could be applied to the Master Gardeners. The confer- Georgia master gardeners by ence is an opportunity for master adding "share it." gardeners to meet and exchange That is what Beth St. Jean, information and ideas and hear president of the Georgia Mas- from guest speakers on the art ter Gardeners Association and science of gardening. (GMGA), said she looks for The conference sessions in- in new master gardeners. She clude experts discussing success- meets lots of people who love ful gardening in Georgia soils, plants and are interested in tak- supporting birds and butterflies, ing the training, but if they ar- and growing cut flowers and us- en't willing to help others, it's Master gardeners support their communities in many ways beyond providing ing them in arrangements. probably not a good fit. residents with helpful lawn and garden advice. In this file photo, master gardeners Guest speakers include: "When you go to a meeting, distribute gardening information at a recent Sunbelt Expo in Moultrie. (UGA-CAES/ Marianne Wilburn, a writer you will feel a high energy level. Sharon Dowdy) for the American Horticultural These people are excited about ing people, I like to get people who enjoy Society's American Gardener doing stuff and coming up with new ideas. helping others, and that's what we are aiming magazine, will discuss design tips for grow- They like to meet the public and get out and toward. If you're a grumpy person who just ing in small spaces. do things," St. Jean said. "When I'm recruit- likes to work in your garden, then this is not See MASTER GARDENERS, page 16 PAGE 2 FARMERS AND CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN 404-656-3722 agr.georgia.gov WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 Advertise in the Market Bulletin Classified advertisements in the Market Bulletin are free to subscribers and limited to one ad per issue per subscriber number. Ads run a maximum of two consecutive issues unless requested otherwise. Advertisements from businesses, corporations, dealerships, real estate agents or other commercial entities are not permitted. 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Box 742510 Atlanta, GA 30374 Call the Georgia Department of Agriculture 404.656.3600 | 800.282.5852 Avian Influenza Hotline 770.766.6850 Georgia Grown 404.656.3680 Food Safety 404.656.3627 GATE 855.327.6829 Plant Protection 404.463.8617 Equine Health 404.656.3713 Licensing 855.424.5423 Animal Protection 404.656.4914 State Veterinarian 404.656.3671 Fuel and Measures 404.656.3605 Market Bulletin 404.656.3722 Georgia Department of Law Consumer Protection Unit 404.651.8600 | 1.800.869.1123 Access the Market Bulletin online any time at http://www.agr.georgia.gov/market-bulletin FARM MACHINERY Please specify if machinery is in running condition. 2019 John Deere 5065E, 4x4, M520 loader, 200 hours, cab with air and stereo, like new S/N 1PY5065ECJJ402099: $48,000 OBO. Joe Dickman Dahlonega 678-371-7502 TRACTORS 1949 Farmall M, excellent John Deere MT, 50ish, rebuilt condition, runs: $2,750. Jim engine, 12V system, lots new Adamson Turin 770-318-8089 stuff, same owner over 40 1950 John Deere Model B series w/motor parts, needs as- years: $3500. Leonard Draper Cedartown 404-401-5591 sembly: $800. William Finch Conyers 770-714-7464 2023 John Deere 5065E cab 1957 Farmall Cub tractor 520M loader, A/C, power re- w/disk turn plow: $1800; 1959 verser 12F/12R, MFWD, rear Farmall Cub tractor: $1800. remotes, bluetooth stereo, Both run good. Norris Jones 65HP, RH door, tire ballast, Powder Springs 770-377- 46.7hrs: $56,900. Joseph 9457 Schmenk Dahlonega 706- 1968 John Deere 3020, 70HP, 864-6659 317-965-8769 4cyl diesel tractor. has new front tires, new batteries, new water pump, recently rebuilt injector pump. Field ready. $12,500. Call or text. Jerry Jackson Macon 478-396-7627 1969 Ford 2000, 1985hrs, 253 MF w/hyd, new starter. C. Shewbert Jefferson 706367-5386 Farm liquidation sale JD tractors/parts, combines, balers, NH stackwagons, Gehl parts, box trailers, corn/grain Kubota L3010 GST diesel 4WD w/Bushhog loader, 5ft bucket, plus separate FL25 forklift. Purchased 2000, 1,223hrs, good condition: $14,900 Randall Hall Ellerslie 706-575-5492 mid-mount, gear-driven sickle headers, Walker sprayer, 6- Massey Ferguson 175, diesel, bar mower, good condition: row planter, 6-row strip-till, new tires all around, new PTO $4600. W. Tipton Blooming- hooded sprayer, & more. Mar- clutch, new battery, battery ca- dale 912-748-2599 tin Fort Valley 478-957-0487 bles, fresh motor oil, filter, new 1971 Ford 2000 diesel tractor. New injector pump, new radiator. Good condition: $3,800. Farmall A tractor w/Woods belly mower: $1500. Mike Bird Americus 229-942-3835 seat, w/brand new bush hog: $12,500. Nahunta 912-2887641 Byron Vaughn Acworth 770597-0048 1975 Yanmar YM2000 20HP, 2WD, PTO tractor. Rebuilt steering, filter system and starter. Works & running, but still needs some love, 882.4hrs Farmall M49. Runs. Has roller rockers, ceramic clutch, hot coil, front/back brackets, other: $2400. John Statesboro 912-865-2278 Ford 2000 gas engine, runs good. Comes w/5ft bush hog Massey Ferguson tractor model 2605, 2wd, 38hp, great tire thread, good sheet metal, no mechanical issues, does not use oil, 1212hrs: $7700. Wayne Whitley Fitzgerald 229457-5986 run time: $1800 cash. Amanda & boom pole: $5500 OBO; Alpharetta 404-932-2694 dual axle feed mixer wagon: 1978 IH 284, gas, 30hp, paint $2000; 300gal chicken house CUTTERS AND MOWERS & tires like new, grill guard, lights work: $4000. Wayne sprayer: $2000. Christopher Whitesburg 770-842-4198 4ft Bush Hog type mower, HD, PTO, 3pt: $650; Leinbach Swanson 4691 Ringgold 706-935- Ford 3930 with Ford 7209 loader bucket, canopy, 90 per- HD dirt scoop: $650; (2) sets, 42in forks for forklifts: 1982 IH 284, diesel, 27.4hp, cent rear tires, shuttle shift, $275/pair. Leave message. paint & tires like new, grill ready to work: $10,000 cash Rod Loganville 770-401-8586 guard, lights all work: $4000. firm. C. Griffin Butler 770-823- Wayne Swanson Ringgold 2001 John Deere E15 Flex Wing ro- 706-935-4691 1983 Ford 2310 tractor showing 940 hours. Runs good: Ford 4000, 4 cycle gas, 5 speed, live PTO, good tires, runs good, lift works good: tary cutter, like new: $14,000 firm. Doyle Waters Chickamauga 423-605-2716 $6500 OBO. Brent Dahlonega $4975. Emily Kenney Vidalia John Deere MX6 rotary cutter 706-429-4577 912-293-2890 excellent condition. Just need 2008 M-5040 55hp Kubota tractor w/front end loader/canopy, 1890hrs, good condition, barn kept: $23,500. Call or text for more info. Joe Bouler Rutledge 650-954- 5758 2012 John Deere 3038e trac- Ford 641 Workmaster gas, like new, 12V, key start, recent paint. New engine, battery, tires, gauges, & lights. Rear hydraulics added. Use for work/show/parade/investment: $5995. Randall Alto 706-8378024 or 706-778-9302 a little bigger mower for my size tractor: Asking $3875. Four Oaks Angus LaGrange 706-298-1156 Land Pride finish mower, 7.5 wide, new blades: $1000. Stout Powell Americus 229942-3191 or 229-886-7386 tor with loader, 4 wheel drive, 230 hours, hydro transmission, always sheltered, 540 PTO: $22,500. Russ Laplume Good Hope 678-687-5062 Ford 6610 II 2WD, 82HP, 2 sets rear remotes, good tires. Nice strong running tractor, works as it should. No leaks or blow by: $14,500 firm. C. Griffin Ideal 770-823-2001 Rhino SE15 batwing rotary mower. Lots of wear, but mows well, fully functional: $4800. Brian Glass Tunnel 706-264-5603 2012 John Deere 3038e, un- der 500hrs, front-end loader, Hydrostatic transmission, 4WD, JD I match quick con- nect, good tires. Very good condition: $19,900. Gene Ford 9N and Ford Jubilee. Both run. Need carburetor and point work. Best offer. Jack Stewart Locust Grove 770853-4212 Roto cutter round bale cutter, 3pt hitch, PTO driven w/cylinders. Cut bale in half or quarter: $1000. Bob Brady Augusta 706-373-8397 Yates East Dublin 478-998- John Deere 5065E, 4x4, rops 4214 canopy, 540 PTO, rear remote PLANTING AND 2016 John Deere 5075 E 4x4, John Deere loader included, and John Deere mx7 bush hog. 600 hrs: $37,500. Nathan Johnson Thomaston 770-2319919 hydraulic remotes, setup for front end loader, warranty till 05/07/2025, 230 hours, s/n TKK106988: $32,000 OBO. Joe Dickman Dahlonega 678371-7502 TILLAGE 2-row rotary hoe in good condition: $300; side delivery hay rake in excellent condition: $500; NIB brush guard for John Deere 5105 50hp 2wd 2014-2018 1500 GMC/Chevy: open station. Tractor has hy- $500. Call for details. James draulics for FEL from original Brown Ty Ty 229-272-2653 owner. NO FEL installed cur- rently. Text is best. Mark E. 20 Disc 6ft smoothing harrow: Russell Co, AL 706-566-9604 $500 cash; 70gal fuel tank w/12V elec pump: $125 cash. Kubota 7060 LA1154 1130 Lloyd Leach Martin 706-356- 2017 LS 3135 Tractor hours 4WD, cab air, heat, and radio. 12-speed. Excellent 2236 w/LL3301 loader, 95hrs, 35hp, condition. Always sheltered: 3PH 5-shank, heavy duty, all shuttle shift, L-M-H 4 speed, $37,500. Ned Morris Monticel- purpose plow, on toolbar 4x4, lightly used around my lo 678-462-0459 w/extra plow points, good house, like new condition. condition: $550. Sid Callaway Asking: $19,500. Kelly Hardy Long farm tractor, diesel, Bowman 706-498-2962 Hiram 678-878-7720 60HP, 1582 or 610, newer tires. Good lift & PTO, power Int. Harvester bottom turning 245 Massey Ferguson Or- steering. One set of remotes. plow. Three furrows. Heavy chard, nice tractor, good con- May trade: $5500 OBO. D. H. duty. Good condition: $200 dition: $8000. Kenneth Carlyle Johnson Dahlonega 706-864- OBO. William Smith Gray 478- Cleveland 706-865-3686 5661 731-4477 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 FARMERS AND CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN 404-656-3722 agr.georgia.gov PAGE 3 PLANTING AND 4-row Amadas peanut picker: $12,000. Call for details and OTHER MACHINERY Meyers pecan cracker & Scaffolding. Six end frames, Thompson pecan sheller: six braces, and four locking EQUIPMENT TILLAGE photos. Jordan Stanley Ray AND IMPLEMENTS $2500/ea or $4500/both; (2) casters. Thomas Harrell Ring- TRAILERS AND City 229-560-8989 Kubota loader buckets 71.5in gold 706-935-4124 International cutting harrow, double section, 16 disc, 3pt hitch. Walter Mullinax Dalton 706-508-3382 JD450 grain drill, 10ft working width, 7.5ft spacing. Pull be- 9500 John Deere corn combine, 6-row corn head, very good condition. Steve Roberts Alapaha 229-686-4541 Case 2055 cotton picker. (1) 3pt hitch 2-disc turning plow; (1) 3pt hitch Ford 1-bottom turning plow, 16in w/tail wheel; (1) large 3pt hitch pond scoop, like new. Blansit Trion 706-238-0465 W, 37in between 1in pins & 59in W, 27in between .75in pins: $500/ea. Bill Leesburg 229-881-5382 WR Long brand Add-A-Grapple, like new. Fits most front hind with hydraulic cylinder big Only 3084 engine hours. Very end loader buckets. Hydraulic TRAILERS LIVESTOCK HANDLING CARTS (4) sets trailer side boards (2) 12ftX2ft & (2) 12ftX1ft, 80+ years old. David Brisendine Williamson 770-468-7800 box and small box with divider for small seeds. Excellent condition, zero rust: $12,500. C. Griffin Butler 770-823-2001 HEAVY John Deere 2-row planters 71s, excellent condition, kept EQUIPMENT indoors: $2250. Robert Snell Wrightsville 478-290-9618 good condition. Not planting cotton anymore. Jimmy Lanier Portal 912-687-1095 John Deere 660 combine, corn & grain heads included. Used to pull corn this season: $8500. Johnny Jones Louisville 478-697-1016 2 Bush Hog 9044, 4-row peanut pickers; 1 Bush Hog 9044 4-row picker for parts; (1) 20ft, 3-axle trailer, 8ft wide with ramps. Stephen Greenway Alma 912-288-2813 4 inch, 4 cylinder diesel water pump. Runs great, self prim- cylinder jaws work off your remote: $700. Call or text. David Brown Metter 912-362-2185 AND HAULING 2016 Alum-Line 10ft single axle livestock trailer. GVWR 2,420lbs, aluminum construction, excellent condition. Rear door drop down ramp, inside divider pass through door, side door: $7500. Mike Ryan Al- 2005 East Texas Longhorn gooseneck trailer, used very little: $10,000. Like new, clear title & shed-kept. Jessie Davis Blairsville 706-994-5754 4ft X 10ft utility trailer, 5ft tail- John Deere deer plot drill, Silage chopper, NH 717 one ing: $4500. Gene Berna Griffin Please specify if equipment is pharetta 470-535-1846 works on 3pt hitch: $3400. row with corn head, 540 PTO, 678-358-5466 in running condition or not. gate, hd mesh floor, 2ft sides, 15in tires, excellent cond, road Royce Hulett Hazlehurst 912253-0161 Lilliston 244 grain drill, 12ft double disc: $1500. No texting. J. Floyd Brooklet 912656-6600 sharp knives. Ready to prepare the dove fields: $4500 cash firm. C. Griffin Ideal 770823-2001 HAY AND FORAGE Briggs and Stratton Vanguard Motor, 8.5 HP, 2inch horizontal shaft; new carburetor, new spark plug, new oil (uses no oil), powerful engine: $300. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 1990 John Deere 455G crawler loader w/4-n-1 bucket, 24ft cattle trailer. Needs flooring: $4000. Ivey T. Jeanes Gordon 478-233-0347 ready: $900. Chuck Jefferson 706-658-6081 7.5ft X 20ft metal floor double axle, pintle hitch trailer. Re- 6ft double section cutting harrow, 20 disc. In excellent shape, used lightly. Made by Lowery Manufacturing in Boaz, Ala.: $1400. Tommy Scoggins Robert Crittenden Marietta 770-598-7084 Hud-son band sawmill, cam handle 28-30in log, ready to new undercarriage, great overall condition: $37,000. Can text photos. Leave voicemail or text. Columbus Morton Box Spring 706-249-0021 D&D cattle trailer, all aluminum, 20 ft length, 6 ft wide, divided, good condition. Joe Shurley Warrenton 706-799- duced, was $2900, now: $2500. Melvin Paulk Sylvester 229-776-5411 Dallas 404-732-6538 Ford 552 hay round baler. Kept under shelter, 5x6 string tie. Baled last year. Small tear in bottom belt: $2000. Dennis Sikes Jefferson 678-410-6238 work, warranty, track, log dogs, commercial engine precision cut, local service: $6495. James Lugo Royston 706-245-9495 KMC 500gal sprayer: $4000; 1995 450G bulldozer, 6-way blade & pin on root rake, low hours, good undercarriage: $30,000 OBO. Text preferred, work swing shift. Russell Lewis Baxley 912-278-2242 1553 Two-axle, bumper pull stock Bison trailer. Good floors with rubber mats, good tires. Mid- 7x22 Trailer, 2-5100lb drop axles, ramps, lights, brakes, spare tire on bracket, adjustable hitch, removable fenders: $5500. Call. James Sullivan Vidallia 912-537-4944 Plotmaster 600 3pt tractor system. Complete package for food plots. Disc, plow, plant, cover & cultipack, all at the same time: $1000. Pickup only. Visit www.thep- Massey Ferguson round baler, 4x4 string tie: $2500. Robert Steele Zebulon 770468-6425 New Holland 570 square Savage 8042 pecan harvester: $6400; Super Hurricane blower: $2500; pecan shaker: $5500. J. Whittle Dexter 478689-4358 Cat D6C 10K, rebuilt engine, pin on rake & c-frame rake, 50%+-UC, operates as it should: $25000. Don Williams Carrollton 770-328-2782 dle door, front safety door, back door with sliding small door: $5000. OBO. J. Parker Madison 706-473-4806 joansparker@yahoo.com Johnson single axle, 15-ton lowboy: $4,500. Please text. Monroe 678-414-3887 lotmaster.com for details. baler. One Owner and shel- Joseph Upson 904-753- tered: $9000. Tommy Vaughn 0365 Forsyth 478-256-6395 Looking for your subscriber number and expiration date? Find both above your name on your mailing label: Market Bulletin Classified Ad Form New Holland disc mower, Tiller, Frontier RT1165, one model H6750, 9ft cut, great Subscriber Number Expiration Date All ads are scheduled to run in two consecutive issues, unless requested otherwise. Subscribers may owner, very nice condition. condition: $6000. Leave mesJoshua Marietta 404-644- sage, if no answer. Jeff Odom #00000000# 1/01/2021 run one free Classified per issue. 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SW, Room 330, Atlanta, GA 30334 FAX to: 404.463.4389 229-824-7288 2672 PAGE 4 FARMERS AND CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN 404-656-3722 agr.georgia.gov WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 Livestock Sales and Events Calendar Saturday, Oct. 21, 12 p.m. Wolf Creek Angus Inaugural Production Sale. 60 registered Angus service- THOMAS COUNTY Every Tuesday, 1 p.m.: Cattle. Thomas County Stockyards, 20975 Hwy. 19 APPLING COUNTY COOK COUNTY GREENE COUNTY age bulls, 10 registered Angusbred heifers, 9 commercial open N, Thomasville. Call Danny Burkhart, 229.228.6960 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. at the 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 1 p.m.: Cows, Every Monday, noon: Cattle, goats, heifers; 2193 Lower River Rd, Baxley Fairgrounds: Goats, sheep, goats, sheep, chickens, small animals; sheep; Duvall Livestock Market, Hawkinsville. Call Carroll T. Cannon, TOOMBS COUNTY feeder pigs, hogs, calves, poultry Deer Run Auction, 1158 Parrish 101 Apalachee Ave., Greensboro. 229.881.0721 or 229.881.2705. Email 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 11 a.m.: Feeder and rabbits; A&A Goat Sales, 187 Road, Adel. Call John Strickland, Call Jim Malcom, 706.342.5655; JD CannonMarketingCompany@gmail. pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, small Industrial Drive, Baxley. Call Allen Ahl, 229.896.4553 HIdgon, 706.817.6829; or main office, com animals; Metter Livestock Auction, 621 912.590.2096 BEN HILL COUNTY DECATUR COUNTY 2nd Saturdays, 1 p.m.: Goats, 706.453.7368 JEFF DAVIS COUNTY SEMINOLE COUNTY Every Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., 3rd Hwy. 1 S, Lyons. Call Lewie Fortner, 478.553.6066 Every Monday, 1 p.m.: Cattle; South sheep, chickens, small animals; 1st Fridays: Horse sale, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday Special Sale, 1:30 p.m.: TURNER COUNTY Central Livestock, 146 Broad Road, Waddell Auction Co., 979 Old Pelham Circle Double S, 102 Lumber City Cattle, goats, sheep; Seminole Every Wednesday, 1 p.m.: Cattle; Fitzgerald. Call Thomas Stripling, Road, Climax. Call John Waddell, Highway, Hazlehurst. Call Steve Livestock Exchange, 5061 Hwy. 91, Turner County Stockyards, 1315 Hwy. 229.423.4400 or 229.423.4436 229.246.4955 Underwood, 912.594.6200 (night) or Donalsonville. Call Luke Spooner, 41 S, Ashburn. Call Alan Wiggins, BLECKLEY COUNTY EMANUEL COUNTY 912.375.5543 (day) 229.524.2305 229.567.3371 2nd & 4th Saturday, 1 p.m.: Goats, Every Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.: Cattle; LAMAR COUNTY STEPHENS COUNTY UPSON COUNTY sheep, calves, rabbits, poultry. Every Southern Livestock, 131 Old Hwy Every Friday, 6 p.m.: Goats, sheep, 2nd Saturdays, 5 p.m.: W&W Every Tuesday, 12 p.m.: Cattle, Saturday miscellaneous at 10 a.m. Col. 46, Oak Park. Call Clay Floyd, chickens, small animals; 5 p.m., farm Livestock, Eastanollee Livestock goats, sheep, horses. Upson Wayne's Auction Co., Bleckley County Dustin Miller and Cody Copelan, miscellaneous, Ga. Lic. #4213; Buggy Auction, Eastanollee. Call Brad Wood, County Livestock, 2626 Yatesville Barn, 293 Ash St., Cochran. Call 912.578.3263. Town Auction Market, 1315 Highway 864.903.0296 Hwy., Thomaston. Call Aaron and Wayne Chambley, 678.544.3105. Lic# 341 S, Barnesville. Call Krystal Burnett Anna White, 864.704.2487 or AU004496 2nd & 4th Saturdays, noon: Goats, 678.972.4599 3rd Saturdays, noon: Goats, sheep; 770.713.5045 sheep, chickens, small animals; R&R Agri Auction Sales at Eastanollee BUTTS COUNTY Goat & Livestock Auction, 560 GA LAURENS COUNTY Livestock Market, Highway 17 WILKES COUNTY Every Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.: Beef Hwy. 56 N, Swainsboro. Call Ron & 2nd & 4th Thursday, 6 p.m.: Goats, between Toccoa and Lavonia. Call Every Wednesday, noon: Cattle, cattle; Karen Claxton, 478.455.4765 sheep, chickens, small animals; Ricky Chatham, 706.491.2812 or goats, sheep; Wilkes County 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.: Dairy cattle; Jackson Regional FORSYTH COUNTY Horse Creek Auction Co., 5971 Hwy. Jason Wilson, 706.491.8840 441 S, Dublin. Call Daniel Harrelson, Stockyard, Hwy. 78 Bypass/302 Third Street, Washington. Call Stockyard, 467 Fairfield Church Road/ Every Tuesday, noon: Cattle, goats, 478.595.5418 Every Monday, noon: Cattle, goats, Sam Moore and Shane Moore, Hwy. 16 W, Jackson. Call Barry Robinson, 770.775.7314 sheep; Lanier Farm's Livestock Corp., 8325 Jot-Em Down Road, Gainesville. MADISON COUNTY sheep; Eastanollee Livestock, 40 Cattle 706.678.2632 Drive, Eastanollee. Call Mark Smith, Call Tyler Bagwell, 770.844.9223 or Every Friday, 6 p.m.: Chickens, small 706.779.5944 Every Monday, noon: Cattle, goats, 770.844.9231 sheep; Carroll County Livestock Sales Barn, 225 Salebarn Road, Carrollton. FRANKLIN COUNTY animals; Gray Bell Animal Auction, Hwy. 281, Royston. Call Billy Bell, 706.795.3961 SUMTER COUNTY Every Monday, 1 p.m.: Cattle; Sumter Notices for auctions selling farmrelated items other than livestock must be accompanied by the Call Barry Robinson, 770.834.6608 or Every Tuesday, noon: Cattle, goats, 770.834.6609 sheep; Franklin County Livestock MARION COUNTY County Stockyard, 505 Southerfield Road, Americus. Call Aaron and Anna auction license number of the principal auctioneer or auction CLARKE COUNTY Every Wednesday, 11 a.m.: Goats Sales, 6461 Stone Bridge Road, Carnesville. Call Chad Ellison, 706.384.2975 or 706.384.2105 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.: Goats, White, 229-380-4901 or 864.704.2487 sheep, chickens, small animals; Auction 41, 4275 GA Hwy. 41 N, Buena TAYLOR COUNTY firm conducting the auction, per regulations from the Georgia Secretary of State. Auctions and sheep; noon, cattle. Northeast Georgia Livestock, 1200 Winterville GORDON COUNTY Vista. Call Jim Rush, 706.326.3549. 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 6:30 p.m.: Feeder Email rushfam4275@windstream.net pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, small without this information will not be published. Have an auction Road, Athens. Call Todd Stephens, 706.549.4790 Every Thursday, 12:30 p.m.: Cattle, goats, sheep, slaughter hogs; Calhoun PULASKI COUNTY animals. Receiving: 8 a.m.; Animals sale 2 p.m. Taylor County Livestock to put on our calendar? Contact Jay Jones at 404.656.3722 or jay. COLQUITT COUNTY Stockyard Hwy. 53, 2270 Rome Road Every Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.: Cattle, SW, Calhoun. Call Dennis Little & Gene goats, sheep; Pulaski County Auction, 1357 Tommy Purvis Jr. Road, Reynolds. Call 678.914.7333 jones@agr.georgia.gov. Every Wednesday, 1 p.m.: Cattle; Williams, 706.629.1900 Stockyard, 1 Houston Street, Moultrie Livestock Co., 1200 1st Street Hawkinsville. Call John Walker, NE, Moultrie. Call Randy Bannister, 478.892.9071 229.985.1019 VEHICLES Adrian Steel truck toolboxes. Cushman Turf Truck, dump Tru Cut H20 power reel mow- Pallet of (54) 20000/110 Hay Plastic pallets - black, large Diamond plate aluminum, cab bed, runs good: $2500. Dean er: $300; Craftsman lawn vac- String rolls, stored in barn. heavy duty, over-sized, 43.5in box & 2 side boxes. Excellent Adamson Sharpsburg 678- uum/chipper, 4-in-1, walk be- Changed balers, no longer (W) x 55in (L) x 6in (H). Good condition, used on Chevy Z61: 416-0325 hind, 6HP B/S w/bag: $200; need. John Wood Gray condition, durable: $19/ea. Please specify if vehicles are in running condition. TRUCKS $1100. Sharon Manley Oxford 678-898-6720 Camper top, for long bed small truck, Chevy S-10, Ford GOLF CARS Electric Club Car, battery charger included. Lights, wind- tailgates, 73-79, F-100 to F150: $300-$500/ea cash. Larry Christensen Ellijay 706-8513164 478-714-9564 GENERATORS AND COMPRESSORS Alexander Brooks 678-7239265 LUMBER 1973 Ford F-700 dump truck. Many new parts, runs excellent. Purchased for a small farm, no longer need it: $2500 OBO. John Ardry Ellijay 762231-9994 Ranger or small Dodge. Sold for $1600: call for price. White in color. Charles Sawyer Mount Airy 706-768-4776 Cross bed truck toolbox, aluminum diamond plate, excel- shield, large wheels, cargo carrier, high clearance: $4000. C. R. Satterfield Americus 229-942-9099 LANDSCAPE TOOLS AND MATERIALS Black & Decker Hedge Hog, corded, very good condition: $20. Jerry Lewis Cornelia 706- 2007 100KVA Baldor diesel generator w/ATS, 150gal tank, 480/208, currently tapped 480. Recent service and load bank test, 137 run hours, John Deere engine: $17,500. deliv- Band-sawn lumber - pine or hardwood; siding or framing and beams; oak trailer decking or blocking; T&G shiplap. Text or call. Larry Moore Grantville 678-278-5709 LAWN AND 1988 Suburban, 6.2 diesel, 4WD: call for pricing; John GARDEN Deere ripper, off of 650 dozer: $10,000 OBO. Todd Grogan lent condition: $125. Picture available. Bartow County 770624-4383 Montgomery, 7315 AL 334-320- Heavy duty chrome step bumper from 1985 Ford F250. Please specify if machinery is in running condition or not. Very good condition: $100. Jimmy Griffith Rydal 770-382- 778-8591 For Sale: Vermeer stump grinder. Model SC252. Runs good. Gas motor: $6500 obo. Richard Jones Metter 912314-1270 ery available. Blake Dallas 678-333-4836 65 KW generator for sale. Diesel engine. Runs good. Includes manual transfer switch. Todd Hill Royston 706-4984787 Rough cut lumber. Pine, oak, pecan, cedar. Trailer Decking, live edge slabs, dimensional lumber, cookies, beams and posts. Will cut your logs as well. Justin Boutwell Thomson 706-699-2067 7279 GARDEN TRACTORS Fresh, clean, red long needle pine straw installed: $5/bale. Travis Conyers 770-895-8073 BUILDINGS AND MATERIALS Sawmill lumber - rough cut & finished, kiln dried, air dried or green. Pine, red/white oak, 2001 Dodge 3500 white 48in cut Husquvarna riding mower, 157hrs: $700. Good looking mower. Michael Richardson Elberton 706-2837134 Troy-Bilt model #204 leaf vacuum / shredder / chipper, w/optional 10ft hose, excellent condition: $300. Bob Jackson 404-965-1163 (2) 10X16 greenhouses w/fan, (2) small hydroponic systems, water chiller & misc supplies. Keith Lord Danielsville 706202-6701 poplar, cherry, & black walnut. AA Farms Hartwell 706-3768968 POSTS AND FENCING FARM SUPPLIES SLT, Laramie, V10, automat- ic, 4x4, pull & gooseneck hitch, 110k mi, good condition, 90% tires, recent repairs, 2nd owner, no longer needed: $1500. Charles Statham 770-310-2688 TRUCK ACCESSORIES AND PARTS 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 stripped for parts engine Ranch Hand bumper, fits 2010-2018 Dodge 3500-5500 series w/Badland 12,000lb winch: $1200 OBO. Bennett Daniel Milledgeville 478-4546440 UTVs/ATVs 2012 John Deere Gator, TX John Deere F725 riding lawn mower, 1152hrs, 54in deck, shelter kept, one owner: $2,500. Jackie Fayetteville 770-632-8947 Kubota G1800 diesel lawn mower, 48inch cut, hydraulic lift, hydrostatic drive, all wheel steering, 900hrs. In good working condition: $1800. Doug Askew Greensboro 706347-1610 IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT 5 thousand gallon water tank in great shape: $2500. Gene Berna Griffin 678-358-5466 TOOLS AND HARDWARE Approx. 50lb boxes of nails: $25/ea. Bright finished 12D, 16D galvanized, 12D doublehead; also misc 6D common and flooring: $15. Harold Stockbridge 770-689-8180 Pickets, 82 unpainted, (never used), 2.25in X 2.25in X 30in tall. Traditional-type porch pickets: $80. Photo available. L. Elliott Conyers 770-5979269 Picture window, 38X68 New Used fence wire, 47in high, several rolls: $300; also wood post: $0.50/ea. Call. Russell Adel 229-546-5323 trans, fenders, bumpers, hood, Turf, 1236hrs, gas, power Sears Craftsman GT5000 American Craftsmen; $175 seats, windshield & (4) new dump bed, canopy, new seats, tractor and equipment. Used Chain hoist: $45; wooden ex- OBO; storm door w/screen, tires on wheels. Call for de- new tires: $6,500. Brenda for gardening only. Plow, culti- tension ladder; $90; miter saw: 38X80, new, never used: $175. tails. Larry Houston Covington Brown Fort Valley 478-954- vator, layoff plow. Ruth Brooks $35; Shopsmith: $1295. M. P. Joyce Brenner Thomaston 770-235-3082 2627 Roswell 770-993-2315 Bailey Redan 770-482-2812 706-647-1625 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 FARMERS AND CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN 404-656-3722 agr.georgia.gov PAGE 5 Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin Classified Categories You must be a subscriber to advertise in the Market Bulletin Classifieds. All advertisements submitted to the Market Bulletin must be agriculture-related. Please note that some categories require supporting documentation before ads can be published. For questions about these categories, please call 404.656.3722 or email MBClassifieds@ agr.georgia.gov. Farm Machinery Tractors Cutters and Mowers Planting and Tillage Graders and Blades Pickers and Harvesters Hay and Forage Sprayers and Spreaders Ag Parts and Tires Other Machinery and Implements Heavy Equipment Forestry and Logging Equipment Construction Equipment Trailers Livestock Handling and Hauling Equipment Trailers and Carts Crop Trailers, Carts and Bins Vehicles Trucks Truck Accessories and Parts UTVs/ATVs Golf Cars Boats Lawn and Garden Garden Tractors Landscape Tools/Materials Farm Supplies Irrigation Equipment Tools and Hardware Generators and Compressors Buildings and Materials Lumber Posts and Fencing Farm Animals Cattle Swine Goats Sheep Equine Stock Dogs Barn Cats Rabbits Poultry/Fowl Poultry/Fowl Requiring Permit or License Non-Traditional Livestock Animal Supplies Cattle Supplies Swine Supplies Goat Supplies Sheep Supplies Tack and Supplies Dog Supplies Rabbit Supplies Poultry Supplies Miscellaneous Bees, Honey and Supplies Aquaculture and Supplies Feed, Hay and Grain Mulch and Fertilizers Poultry Litter/Compost Plants, Trees and Flowers Hemp Herbs Seeds Timber Firewood Farmers Markets Pick Your Own Things to Eat Oddities Handicrafts and Supplies Farm Antiques Canning Supplies Other Christmas Trees Real Estate Farmland for Sale Farmland Rent/Lease Garden Space Rent/Lease Services Stud Services Boarding Facilities Farm Services Employment Farm Help Needed Seeking Farm Employment Wanted Items wanted in all categories will be advertised here. Beefmaster bulls, register- Reg'd Angus young cows FARM ANIMALS able. Good bloodlines, dispo- bred to calve Dec-Jan, excel- SWINE Lamancha bucks that are Registered Katahdin rams sweet and friendly. Wonderful and commercial Katahdin sition, & conformation. Photos lent EPDs, growth, maternal milking lines and flashy color. ewes for sale. Born 1/22-1/23. available. BBU member since traits; also reg'd Angus 2y/o Advertisers submitting swine Clean tested herd. Can send Parasite resistant, pasture Livestock listed must be for 1982. Cary Bittick Jr. Forsyth bull, LBW, thick, powerful, de- ads must submit proof of a pics and other info upon re- raised, UTD on vaccines. specific animals. Ads for free or unwanted livestock will not be published. All animals offered for sale in the Market Bulletin must be healthy and apparently free of any contagious, infectious or communicable disease. Out-of-state an- imals offered for sale in the Market Bulletin must meet all Interstate Animal Health 478-957-0095 Black Angus bulls all sizes: $900 to $1800 each. Black Angus heifers: $900 to $1300 each. All vaccinated. Rodney Brooks Glenwood 912-5235282 Brahman bulls, purebred, ages weaning-5y/o; red, fined, must see. Delivery available. Windell Gillis Eastman 478-231-8236 Reg'd Beefmaster bulls black and polled: $1500 and up. I have been breeding black Beefmaster bulls for 15yrs. Larry Bowen Woodland, AL 770-826-2512 negative brucellosis and pseudorabies test from within the past 30 days. Exceptions are swine from a validated brucellosis-free herd and/or qualified pseudorabies-free herd; these operations must submit proof of those certifications. Buyers are urged to request proof of a negative brucellosis pseudora- quest: $125. L. Callahan Rome 706-506-7393 Reg'd black Lamancha buck, 9 months old, excellent milking lines: $250; Painted Nubian buck, 9 months old, reg'd, lines out of California and Florida: $250. Kelly Winder 404-925-2369 Rams not related to ewes. George Boggs Clarkesville 678-897-8518 Movement Requirements, including appropriate testing for the species and a current official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or NPIP 9-3 for poultry. Individuals may sell their own animals; however, livestock dealers are required to have a Livestock Dealer License from GDA. For more information, please call the GDA Livestock and Poultry Division at 404.656.3665. CATTLE (1) 4 year old gray Brahman bull: $2800. Lee Harris Vienna 229-942-6110 speckled & red, white, speckled & white. Dennis Miles Carrollton 404-403-6849 Cow pairs (heifer & calf): $2200; heifers: $2000; bulls, 23y/o: $3500; 3-4y/o: $3800. Farm-raised, vaccinated, good health. Jorge Caycay Hazlehurst 912-253-1247 For sale 4 reg'd black Angus bulls, 2yrs old with shots, low birth weight, EPD's available. James Miller Hawkinsville 478-892-2839 Four year old Herford bull. Has papers, asking: $2800 Reg'd black Angus bulls 20m/o, low birth weight, semen tested, AI sired, Growth Fund: $2800 each. Wayne Cleveland Baconton 229-6691921 Reg'd black Angus bulls, 2y/o, BSE tested, docile disposition, forage raised, low birthing EPDs: $2400-2800. Lalla Tanner Monroe 770-2677179 bies test prior to purchase. Feral hogs may not be offered for sale or advertised in the Market Bulletin. Hampshire, Yorkshire, Berkshire, Duroc boars weaned to service age, validated herd #211. Performance info. Lawton Kemp Dudley 478-6972521 GOATS All goats offered for sale must be individually identified in compliance with the USDA Scrapie Program. For more in- Two 2023 handsome Saanen bucks available. Good production milk lines out of Goatopia dams x Spinning Spider sire: $500. text 678-799-0648 for pictures/more info. David Hillebrand Greenville 678-5489137 Two New Zealand 100% kinko buck. Black in color with white star on forehead. Born March 2023: $300 each. James Black Adairsville 770773-3411 SHEEP Registered Katahdin rams. Good growth and color. January 2023: $450. Katahdin Grove, C. Russell Loganville 478-290-5177 EQUINE Advertisers in the Equine category must submit a current negative Coggins test for each equine advertised. This includes horses, ponies and don- (3) purebred red Angus bulls, OBO. Call please. Donald formation, please call the GDA (3) Intact full Katahdin rams keys. Buyers are urged to re- breeding age. Hubert Lewis Cedartown 404-732-4246 or Buchanan 770-883-6004 770-317-5761 Animal Health Division at born March 2023: $150/ea, will quest verification of a negative 404.656.3667. negotiate. Call or text. Clinton Coggins from the advertiser (40) coming two-year-old Hereford bulls; (30) coming two-year-old Braford bulls; (50) open Hereford heifers. Jonny Heifers, 18m/o-2y/o: $1800; 2-3y/o: $2000. Farm-raised, vaccinated, good health. Angie Wooten Hazlehurst 912-375- Harris Odum 912-586-6585 3366, ext 307 Reg'd Black Hereford bull, 3.5y/o homo blk, homo polled, good calving ease Willis Villa Rica 770-235-4161 before purchasing any equine. ADGA reg'd dairy goats. (2) Generalized ads such as those Alpine doelings, chamoisee: 6-9m/o Katahdin lambs, ex- selling "many horses," "variety $400/ea; LaMancha doeling, cellent health, easily handled: to choose from" or "free" ani- brown/tan: $350; reg'd experi- $200/ea. Ed Davis Wrens 706- mals will not be published. For mental LaMancha/Alpine doel- 513-0526 more information, please call (6) Reg'd black Angus bulls or Red Factor black bulls 19m/o, starting price: $2000. Joe Gibson Rome 706-506-3026 www.gibsoncattle.com (9) Purebred black Angus bulls, 10-21m/o. Docile, vaccinated. K. Schwock Homer 404-735- 9524 Jersey heifer. Born 3/28/23. Raised on mother's milk. Nice and strong. Can send photos: $550. Russ Dyck Comer 706612-4438 One black Angus cow, 8 yrs. Old. Excellent health. Calves on farm: $850. Paul Henry Winston 404-317-3257 and milk EPDs, certified herd sire: $5000. Meansville 706601-1418 Reg'd polled Hereford bulls rugged, pasture raised, gentle exc bloodlines & EPDs, small calves, exc growth, western genetics, Ga bred. Bobby Brantley Tennille 478-553- ing: $200; LaMancha buckling, sundgau: $250; (1) non-reg'd Alpine buck, coublanc: $150. Fred Madison 706-474-3284 Baby goats, Pygmy/ND mix, some w/blue eyes, beautiful colors, females: $125; males: $100. Ricky Day Monroe 770267-0004 Gulf Coast ram lambs and ewe lambs, breeder and meat quality. Outstanding parasite tolerance and great tasting meat. Breeders: $350; meat lambs by weight. Cornel Colbert 706-788-2071 JacobXKatahdin intact rams. 2y/o, used for breeding & the GDA Equine Health Division at 404.656.3713. Very colorful 10y/o Paint Gelding. Good health, in shape. Would make a perfect trail horse: $4500. Call if interested. Tony Atkins Harlem 706-951-1446 2 and 3 year old registered polled Hereford bulls, 4013 Sire. DNA tested, Semen tested. Twin Creeks Mountain Farm. Roger Ledford Hiawassee 706-897-1081 4 Hereford bulls for sale. All born in 2021. Estimated 1500lbs: $3500. Text for photos or additional info. Twisted W Farms Sasser 229-3109330 4 reg black Angus cows with 4 pure-bred bull calves: $2000 per cow/calf; 2 pure-bred 2y/o Polled Hereford bulls and heifers, top bloodlines. Heifers open and ready to breed, bulls ready for service. James Macon 478-972-0912, 478-3630915 Purebred black Angus bulls, ready for service, vaccinated: $1800. Sam Holland Lumber City 912-497-0005 Purebred black Angus bull, 4 years old, lightly used. His calves are born with no assistance: $1700. Mike Wallace Silver Creek 706-266-3681 8598 Reg'd polled Hereford bulls & reg'd black Hereford bulls, two year olds, can deliver if needed. Starting at: $2500. Brad Mullins Martin 706-491-7556 Reg'd red Angus bulls, breading age & yearly heifers. Andras New Direction bloodline. Great EPD, good prices. Jorge Haber Midland 706-323-2405 Registered polled Hereford bull. 5 1/2 year old. Very gentle. Pictures available and pa- Beautiful Boer cross kids, male and female, 2-6m/o. Pictures upon request. Debbie Hampton 678-283-4364 Boer cross billy, 1y/o: $150. Already sired 19 kids which are on site. Pics available. Gen Maysville 404-285-4218 Fainting goats young bucks starting at: $150; females & grown bucks starting at: $300; also (1) buck to trade to prevent interbreeding. David Pitts 8m/o: $100/ea or $75/ea if purchasing 3 or more. Text or call. Stephen Luttrell Rockmart 404-387-2669 Katahdin & Dorper cross sheep. 3 intact, 10 cut, 12 ewes. Wayne Haddock 478457-5587 Katahdin lambs: 5 ewes and 3 wethers born April 2023 all were triplets or twins: $175 to $200. Photos upon request. Call/text Debra Montford Macon 478-731-2369 STOCK DOGS Ads in this category are limited to breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club as herding and/or working dogs (in an agricultural context). Ads for breeds that do not meet those definitions will not be published. Advertisers must submit a copy of a current Rabies Vaccination Certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian for dogs 12 weeks bulls: $2000/each. Cows born in 2017 for brood stock only. Robby Bradshaw East Dublin 478-232-8822 Red Hereford bull, weaning age (9m/o). Ricky Day Monroe 770-267-0004 pers. Dale Dylong Oxford 404456-8357 Three registered black Angus heifer. Great EPDs, top blood- Cordele 229-938-0898 Full blooded Boer goats bucks: $300; does: $500. Lots Katahdin sheep for sale. 7M/o ram & ewe lambs. Meat or breed. Also have proven ewes available, 2-6y/o: $175-$350. and older and include the ages of all dogs being advertised. Ads submitted without this information will not be 4y/o Hereford bull w/papers: $2800. Gomie Cedartown 770 -317-5761 Red'g black Angus 2-year-old bull. Low birth weight, excellent herd bull. Don Hudgins Marietta 404-886-6849 lines yearling. Don Hudgins Marietta 404-886-6849 Ultra-black bull purchased at of color: reds, black, dappled, solid, and traditional. 1 year old. A. Langford Homer 678617-9997 Dinsmore Dearing 720-4484706 Registered Katahdin ram published. AKC German shepherds from Angus Beefmaster cross Salacoa Valley sale, from lambs, seven months old working bloodlines. Black and yearling heifers, guaranteed Reg'd Angus and Hereford Phillips Ranch, Fla. Easy calver Herd dispersal: 18 grown weighing 140-150 lbs: $500 tans, sables, 5 males, born not bred,farm raised, all shots, bulls; Angus/Hereford bulls; with calves having good meat goat nannies, 11 kids, 2 each. Delivery available. S. 6/7/23. Vet-checked, vaccinat- tagged, gentle. Delivery avail- Angus/Hereford heifers; also growth. Must see to appreci- large. Proven Spanish herd Kozze Molena 678-877-9860. ed, dewormed. Have pedigree: able. Robin Blythe 706-825- (14) straws Dream On semen. ate: $3000. Keith Wyatt sires: $4000 firm. Chris Med- Photos of our breeding stock: $550 or barter. David Bremen 2544 Ennis Ryals 478-278-0678 Ranger 678-575-9154 lock Collins 912-690-0453 www.sunridgefarms.org 678-215-5681 PAGE 6 FARMERS AND CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN 404-656-3722 agr.georgia.gov WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 Bulletin Calendar Sept. 21-23 Fall Conference Georgia Beekeeping Association Ramsey Conference Center 2535 Lanier Tech Dr. Gainesville, Ga. 30507 404.467.7932 https://gabeekeeping.com/ Sept. 21-Oct. 1 North Georgia State Fair Jim R. Miller Park 2245 Callaway Rd. Marietta, Ga. 30008 770.423.1330 www.northgeorgiastatefair.com Sept. 25 Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Statewide Meeting The National Infantry Museum 1775 Legacy Way Columbus, GA 31903 www.garxfire.com Farmer Field Day: Raising Profits and Organic Livestock Georgia Organics Grateful Pastures Farm 23574 State Hwy 11 Mansfield, Ga. 30055 678.702.0400 https://bit.ly/3Z2HcU3 Oct. 5 Egg candling class Central Georgia Technical College 54 Highway 22 West Building H, Room H106 Milledgeville, GA 31061 859.321.8621 tina.maples@agr.georgia.gov https://bit.ly/3LbpJmz Oct. 5-7 Journeyman Farmers Certificate Program Small Fruit and Vegetable Production UGA Extension Henry County 97 Lake Dow Rd McDonough, Ga. 30252 770.288.8421 tdaly@uga.edu https://tinyurl.com/4fb3pbp2 Sept. 22-23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Newton County Rodeo Fall Festival Gopher Tortoise Festival Mort Ewing Newton County Agricultural Oakland Community Garden Central Square Gymnasium Center New Hope Christian Church 200 South Madison Ave. 120 FFA FHA Camp Rd 1982 Old Norcross Rd Douglas, Ga. 31533 Covington, Ga. 30014 Lawrenceville, Ga. 30044 912.384.1873 706.949.0490 504.338.2251 chamber@douglasga.org iNations@gaaged.org Facebook: Oakland Community Garden https://visitdouglasga.org/ www.newtoncountyrodeo.com Sept. 30-Oct. 1 Sept. 23 Duluth Fall Festival Beef Cattle 201 3142 Hill St, N.W. Lamar County Soil & Water Conservation Duluth, Ga. 30096 District 855.385.8841 Sonny Gwyn Farm www.duluthfallfestival.org Devereux Wine & Honey Festival Courson's Winery 2623 Ga. Highway 22 Sparta, Ga. 31087 706.444.0616 cherylatcoursons@gmail.com 1574 Williamson Zebulon Rd Williamson, Ga. 30292 770.358.0787, Ext. 3 lisa.minick@usda.gov https://bit.ly/3NHOM29 Plains Peanut Festival Downtown Plains Oct. 1-7 Hahira Honeybee Festival Hahira Train Depot 220 West Main St Hahira, Ga. 31632 229.794.1425 www.hahirahoneybeefest.com Facebook: Courson's Winery Oct. 11 Vegetable Garden Lunch & Learn Winter Prep for Garden UGA Extension McDuffie County 337 Main St Thomson, Ga. 30824 229.824.5373 www.friendsofjimmycarter.org Big Red Apple Festival Downtown Cornelia 101 N. Main St Cornelia Ga. 30531 706.778.8585 corneliatourism@gmail.com http://discovercornelia.com/ Oct. 2 Farmer Field Day: Small Engine Repair Workshop Georgia Organics Bread & Butter Farms 160 Powelton Ave Sparta, Ga. 31087 678.702.0400 https://bit.ly/3sElCJk 706.595.1815 Sarah.Cranston@uga.edu http://bit.ly/40nkHIG Oct. 12 Wildflowers, Pollinators and Blueberry Workshop UGA Extension Bacon County 203 South Dixon St., Ste. 3 Alma, Ga. 31510 Agri-fest Freedom Park 66 East Kytle St Cleveland, Ga. 30528 706.865.5356 kayla@whitecountychamber.org www.whitecountychamber.org/events Oct. 3-4 Rural Prosperity Summit Georgia Chamber of Commerce Classic Center 300 North Thomas St. Athens, Ga. 30601 404.223.2264 https://bit.ly/3EqO2ZT 912.632.5601 https://bit.ly/3PXKIfE Virtual Lunch and Learn: Valuable Vultures UGA Extension Camden County ONLINE WORKSHOP Email for registration 912.576.3219 Fall Seed Swap Vegetables, herbs, flowers Statham Public Library 1928 Railroad St Statham, Ga. 30666 770.725.4785 sdukes@prlib.org Oct. 4, 11 & 18 Export Readiness Training uge3039@uga.edu https://bit.ly/3PIh5Nr Southern United States Trade Association ONLINE WEBINAR Register at https://bit.ly/3q0PIpu 504.568.5986 www.susta.org Oct. 5-15 Oct. 25-28 Nov. 9 Georgia National Fair Dublin Fall Fair Virtual Lunch and Learn: Georgia National Fairgrounds & Civitan Fairgrounds Getting Started with Native Plants Agricenter 2503 Ga. Highway 257 UGA Extension Camden County 401 Larry Walker Parkway Dublin, Ga. 31021 ONLINE WORKSHOP Perry, Ga. 31069 dublincivitan@gmail.com Email for registration 478.987.3247 478.304.4099 912.576.3219 www.georgianationalfair.com https://bit.ly/44GBVTk uge3039@uga.edu Oct 13-14 Oct. 26 https://bit.ly/3PIh5Nr Georgia Master Gardener Association Egg candling class Nov. 9-11 2023 Conference Chattooga County Ag Center Georgia National Antique Agriculture Cultivating Our Gardens: Beauty, Wildlife 40 Middle School Road Show & Edibles Summerville, GA 30747 Georgia National Fairgrounds & First Baptist Church 706.252.4266 Agricenter 751 Green St tina.maples@agr.georgia.gov 401 Larry Walker Parkway Gainesville, Ga. 30501 https://bit.ly/45Vz2Ps Perry, Ga. 31069 770-241-9304 Register: at www. georgiamastergardeners.org/annualconference-2023 Oct. 28 Beekeeping starter short course Henry County Beekeepers Georgia Farm Bureau 478.251.3654 https://bit.ly/485590U Nov. 9-12 Southeastern Showdown Oct. 17 117 Racetrack Rd Georgia High School Rodeo Association Heart of Georgia Beekeepers Meeting McDonough, Ga. 30253 Georgia National Fairgrounds & Argene Claxton Canning Plant 678.983.7698 Agricenter 1701 Houston Lake Rd 401 Larry Walker Pkwy Perry, Ga. 31069 www.hogba.org Aquaponics workshop: Building a backyard system Perry, Ga. 31069 678.492.3947 Fort Valley State University https://bit.ly/45Cl2uk Oct. 17-19 Georgia Aquaculture and Aquaponics Sunbelt Ag Expo Network Nov. 16 Spence Field To be held in Macon area D.W. Brooks Awards Lecture Moultrie, Ga. 31788 Register by phone or email: UGA College of Agricultural and 229.985.1968 478-335-8253 or 478-955-6571 Environmental Sciences www.sunbeltexpo.com aquaponicsworkshop23@gmail.com 706.542.9050 Oct. 18 Transition to Organic Symposium Nov. 1-2 Agrileadher Women in Agriculture maggie.wooten@uga.edu www.dwbrooks.caes.uga.edu Rodale Institute Conference Nov. 17 Gainey Hall at Serenbe ONLINE CONFERENCE Georgia Agribusiness Council Harvest 10640 Serenbe Ln Hosted by The University of Georgia, The Celebration Chattahoochee Hills, Ga 30268 Georgia Department of Agriculture and Classic Center 470.594.3307 The University of Tennessee 300 North Thomas St. southeast@rodaleinstitute.org 706.542.9969 Athens, Ga. 30601 https://bit.ly/47Q03FV Register at www.agrileadher.com 706.336.6830 rmcdowell@ga-agribusiness.org Oct. 20-21 Nov. 3-4 www.ga-agribusiness.org 17th Annual Antique Engine and Tractor Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival Show Jekyll Island Historic Landmark District Georgia Antique Engine Club Farm 912.635.3636 Cherokee Capital Fairground info@jekyllisland.com Have an event to put on our 1060 Liberty Rd, S.W. www.jekyllisland.com/events-calendar/ calendar? Contact Jay Jones at Calhoun, Ga. 30701 770.527.5346 www.gcaeatc.com Nov. 4 57th Annual Monticello Deer Festival 404.656.3722 or jay.jones@agr. georgia.gov Monticello Square Oct. 22 119 West Washington St. Cochran-Bleckley Country Fest Monticello, Ga. 31064 Downtown Cochran on Third and Cherry 706.468.8994 streets www.jaspercountycoc.com/events 478.934.2965 www.cochran-bleckley.com/events 34th Annual Syrup Makin' Day We accept calendar submissions for food, craft and agriculture festivals and events. Submissions for festivals that do not specifically promote those industries will not be printed. Jarrell Plantation Historic Site 711 Jarrell Plantation Rd Juliette, Ga. 31046 478.986.5172 https://bit.ly/45VycST Additional pesticide recertification training notices are available on the department website under the Plant Industry Division tab. STOCK DOGS Border Collies born 06/14/23. Floyd Felines has barn cats in Tennesse redback, Lionhead, (6) Cinnamon Queens, laying, Blue Slate, Self-Blue, BourChampion working lines, NW GA at no cost to you. Cats Holland Lops rabbits for sale: two weeks: $20/ea. Will trade bon Red, and Narragansett ABCA reg'd. UTD on shots. are neutered/vaccinated. Must $10/ea. Adult and young, for young goat, not wild. Phil heritage turkeys hatched Ads in this category are limited Deborah Dawsonville 706- provide daily food, water. breeder pairs. Billy Cochran Hewatt Winder 678-863-7035 spring 2023, various ages to breeds recognized by the 403-3323 Email/text. Floyd Felines, Ang- Williamson 678-414-2551 available. Non-GMO project. American Kennel Club as herding and/or working dogs BARN CATS ie Rome spayfloydfelines@gmail.com 706-512-7004 POULTRY/FOWL 4 barnyard pullets, 1 Jubilee Verified feed, rotationally pasrooster, 16w/o: $75; 4 barn- ture raised. Daniel Andrews (in an agricultural context). Ads for breeds that do not meet those definitions will not be published. Advertisers must submit a copy of a current Rabies Vaccination Certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian for dogs 12 weeks and older and include the ages of all dogs being advertised. Ads submitted without this information will not be published. Anatolian Pyrenees shepherd puppies available. Raised on farm w/sheep & chickens: $200/ea. From very good bloodlines. Parents on site for inspection. Joe Chulick Jefferson 770-530-4512 Border Collie/Jack Russell mix, (6) puppies for sale. (5) Barn cats available for rodent control (shelter rescues). Neutered, vaccinated, delivered to you at no cost. Call/text/email. Linda Watkinsville 706-343-8173 barncatsgeorgia@gmail.com yard pullets, 1 Americana Pine Mountain 678-687-6746 RABBITS Beautiful gentle Black Silver Fox rabbit breeders. Also New Zealand bunnies born 6/27/23. All from reg'd stock. Bostwick 706-380-7222 Bunnies, small to large, mixed breeds: $20/ea. Michael Phip- Any person engaged in buying live poultry of any kind for resale, or in selling live poultry of any kind bought for resale, must be licensed by the GDA. Possessing such a license does not by itself disqualify an individual from advertising poultry in the Market Bulletin. Mallard rooster, 16w/o: $75; 6 barnyard hens, 1 Easter egger rooster, 1y/o: $100. Donald Starnes Gordon 229-869-7671 6 Bantam white crested black Polish hens, 3 months old, vaccinated: $10 each. Text. B. Dudar Atlanta 404-801-6572 Chickens for sale. No longer to be used for high end egg production. 90-100 quantity, RIR, Redstars, Domineckers, White Rocks and some buffs: $3 each. Steven Holloway Greenville 706-302-1061 Dominique chickens, roosters pen Newnan 770-755-8702 Flemish giants for sale. Lee Eason Hogansville 706-5946916 ducks must be at least three generations from the wild before they can be advertised in the Market Bulletin. Advertisers must include this information in notices submitted for 6 Black French Copper Maran roosters 4 months old, Wade Jene Line: $25 each, 3 pullets $25 each. Calls only. Doug Weaver Chatsworth 706-2601333 & hens, 6-7m/o: $25/ea. Greg Watson Watkinsville 706-2022909 Flock 24 hens, misc breeds, all 15 months old. All laying misc colored eggs. You take Flemish/Silver Fox cross publication. Out-of-state poul- all. Leave message: $200. meat rabbits. Blue & Black try must have a negative Avian Ancona chicks, 3-4m/o, fe- David Garmon Gay 706-538- available. NZ/Flemish Cross Influenza test and negative pul- male: $12/ea. Linnea Johnson 6279 also available. Pure double lorum test within 21 days of en- Taylorsville 404-379-8596 mane Lionhead, bucks/does tering Georgia. For more infor- available. Text. Katelynn Daw- mation, call the GDA Livestock Assorted breeds baby to sonville 7065-250-472 and Poultry Division, adult; chicks sexed and un- 404.656.3665. sexed; ducks, guineas, Ayam New Zealand & mini Rex mixed rabbits: $10/ea. Call or text. Anthony Pless Toccoa 706-244-7137 (3) pair 16w/o Bourbon Red turkeys: $100/pr; Rhode Island Red, 38 chicks, 16w/o, fat and happy: $15/ea. Call with ques- Cemani also. Sherry AmersonWhite Augusta blackberrycreekminifarm@gmail.com 706-833-5535 Game chickens, Phil Marsh Reds and Brassback, Mclean Hatch, Richardson Blueface, Bates Hatch and Blacks. Good quality show fowl. J. Beard Commerce 682-226-4011 males, (1) female, born tions. Carl Taylor Meansville Brhma pullets: $25/ea; Rhode Geese for sale. (1) pair of 7/17/23. Will send photos. Barn cats available: no New Zealand 2m/o: $15; 404-408-8466 Island Reds, pullets: $20/ea. African and (1) trio of White Sherwin Louisville 706-872- charge. Calls only. Jeannette 3m/o: $20; 4.5m/o: $25. John Kinda Hoschton 706-654- Chinese. Dorothy Pendley Ball 6420 Temple 770-316-9480 Kingston 309-452-0240 3364 Ground 678-708-9367 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 FARMERS AND CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN 404-656-3722 agr.georgia.gov PAGE 7 COMMITTED TO AG. COMMITTED TO YOU. "Farm Credit is in tune with what we're having to deal with. They've helped us grow to what we want to be as a farming operation." - Judson Herrington with Mark Herrington of Herrington Brothers Farms PAGE 8 FARMERS AND CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN 404-656-3722 agr.georgia.gov WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 Mercer Medical: Understanding the basics of HPV By Veronica Mize Fourth-year MD student Mercer University School of Medicine The human papilloma virus (HPV) causes infections of the skin and mucus membranes within the human body. Many infections resolve on their own within 2 years and do not show any symptoms. When symptoms do occur, the most common sign of the virus is warts in the genital area. Genital warts are rough, cauliflower-like lumps that grow on the skin. They may appear weeks, months or even years after infection with HPV. Highrisk strains of HPV often do not cause any symptoms until they have progressed to cancer. Infection with HPV is common as approximately 13 million Americans are infected each year. HPV is highly contagious since it is spread through skin-to-skin contact. No bodily fluids have to be exchanged for someone to contract the virus. With over 100 strains, HPV infections are categorized as low-risk (HPV 6 and 11) and high-risk (HPV 16 and 18). HPV strains that are recognized as high-risk can cause infections that last longer and have the potential to cause cancer. Each year in America, HPV is responsible for approximately 36,000 cases of cancer and the virus remains the leading cause of the following cancer types: cervical, vaginal, penile, anal, and oropharyngeal (back of the throat, including the base of the tongue and tonsils). Get vaccinated to prevent HPV Because there is no cure for HPV, preventative measures are essential in combatting the spread of the virus. In 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of In 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of the Gardasil 9 vaccine to provide protection against 9 high-risk strains of HPV. Vaccination against HPV can prevent more than 90 percent of the cancers caused by the virus. (Ohio State University/ Special Photo) the Gardasil 9 vaccine to provide protection against 9 highrisk strains of HPV. Vaccination against HPV can prevent more than 90 percent of the cancers caused by the virus. The HPV vaccine is most effective when given before contact with the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends routine HPV vaccination for children ages 11 and 12, although the vaccine can be administered as early as age 9. Research has shown that receiving the vaccine at a young age is not linked to an earlier start of sexual activity rather early vaccination provides benefit in preventing the development of most cancers caused by HPV infections. Response to the vaccine is also better at younger ages than older ones. Additionally, the CDC recommends catch-up HPV vaccinations for all individuals through age 26 who are not appropriately vaccinated. Individuals should discuss vaccination options and recommendations with their doctor. Routine screenings for early detection In addition to preventative measures, routine screenings are imperative to the early detection of high-risk HPV infections and the monitoring for cancers caused by high-risk strains. Those assigned female at birth should start receiving regular Pap smears at age 21. Cervical cancer screening should begin at age 25 even if individuals are unaware of previous HPV exposure. Those aged 25 to 65 have a primary HPV test every five years, or a Pap test alone every three years. Talk to your doctor regarding the screening schedule that makes the most sense for you and your family. Protect yourself and others The appropriate use of condoms and protective devices like dental dams during sexual intercourse are also helpful in preventing HPV infection. Individuals who smoke can also reduce their risk of contracting HPV by stopping, as smoking doubles the risk of cervical cancer. Equally important as the protection of self against HPV infection is the protection of others. Individuals diagnosed with HPV infection should notify their sexual partners and consider abstaining from all forms of sexual intercourse while receiving treatment. Those diagnosed are also encouraged to talk with their providers regarding the precautions they should take. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about preventing or treating HPV. Georgia's Rural Center marks 5 years building on success in rural communities Staff Reports In five years, Georgia's Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation, known as Georgia's Rural Center, has worked to develop partnerships to find economic opportunities to sustain and grow Georgia's rural communities. David Bridges, director of Geor- gia's Rural Center, said they work with a small budget, $1.5 million ap- propriated in the current state budget, David Bridges which forces them to find innovative ways to leverage funding from oth- er sources local, state, federal and private. That effort has led to 52 local projects established across Georgia since 2018. "Those 52 projects have directly affected rural Geor- gians in 69 counties throughout this state," Bridges said. "Add to that our other projects that were regional or state- wide in nature, and the center has not only had a statewide impact, but the leverage we've been able to create is truly remarkable." The center was created by the Georgia General Assem- bly during its 2018 session. House Bill 951 granted the Ru- ral Center state-wide authority to work with communities and the private sector to promote general welfare, encour- age business, and achieve prosperity through innovation and investment in rural communities throughout Georgia. The projects established so far include rural workforce development, healthcare, transportation and others. In all, the Center has worked to secure investments in rural Geor- gia of more than $405 million since 2018, according to a press release announcing the Center's fifth anniversary. Bridges, a Terrell County native and former Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College president, calls that a "phenomenal" return on investment. "In essence, every dollar the center has invested in rural Georgia has been multiplied by 168," Bridges said. "Leverage of that magnitude is almost unheard of in the public sector." Taliaferro County in east Georgia is home to one of the Rural Center's successful efforts. Harrison Poultry, a family-owned poultry company headquartered in Barrow County, sought the assistance of the Center to determine how best to expand and relocate their operation from Barrow County, located in the metro Atlanta area, to rural Taliaferro County. Working with Harrison Poultry officials, the Rural Center positioned the company to access state programs and incentives, making the first phase of expansion and relocation feasible. The project's initial phase, the construction of a new, state-of-the-art feed mill in Crawfordville, resulted in a capital investment in Taliaferro County, which included infrastructure upgrades and totaled about $300 million. In addition, approximately 50 new, full-time jobs were created in Taliaferro County, while neighboring Lincoln, Oglethorpe and Wilkes counties also saw double-digit job growth related to the company's expansion and relocation. Bridges points out that most standard economic development practices exclude rural places because the metrics used for site selection cater toward more densely populated areas. While 50 full-time jobs might not seem significant in metro Atlanta, Bridges said that creating 50 jobs is a potential "game-changer" to Taliaferro's 1,500 residents. Harrison Poultry's new Crawfordville feed mill also increased feed production enough to allow the company to add a second shift at its Barrow County processing plant, resulting in another 266 full-time jobs. It illustrated another of the Rural Center's fundamental principles -- the mutually beneficial link between the state's rural and urban economies. Bridges said the Center's work is grounded in the belief that Georgia is no more prosperous than its least prosperous community. To prosper, rural communities must be positioned to attract energetic, educated and determined young people to live and work there. Those promising young people are typically drawn to communities where they will have ample opportunity to make a living and access quality education and healthcare, Bridges said. In addition to projects, Georgia's Rural Center engages in communication and advocacy work on behalf of rural Georgia. "We shine the light so that others can see what we see," Bridges said. "And what we see is that real opportunity exists in rural Georgia. It's time to rediscover that potential and reinvest in the state's less-populated places." Learn more about the Rural Center's ongoing efforts to reinvigorate rural Georgia at www.ruralga.org. Staff reports in the Market Bulletin are submitted by outside organizations concerning agricultural-related top- ics in Georgia. A submission does not guarantee publica- tion. The editor retains the right to accept and edit submit- ted articles. Submissions can be sent to marketbulletin@ agr.georgia.gov. 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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 FARMERS AND CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN 404-656-3722 agr.georgia.gov PAGE 9 Internships give ABAC students competitive edge on vet school applications Staff Reports TIFTON Biology and animal science majors at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College gain a competitive edge when applying to veterinary school due to a partnership with the University of Georgia Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Dr. Jenny Harper, professor of biology at ABACs School of Arts and Sciences, said that the internship is funded through a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant opportunity designed to streamline and track the acceptance rate of ABAC students into veterinary colleges. "We do 10 (internships) a year," Harper said. "Four in the spring, four in the fall, and two in the summer. The grant supports them to have those paid internships. These 10 kids are all in the pre-vet focus, so they'll be biology and animal science majors." Harper said that the vet lab with facilities in Tifton and Athens is notable because its the oldest veterinary diagnostic lab in the country. Anytime a veterinary office needs any lab work done, those lab samples are sent there. They do all the diagnostic work from practitioners, not just in our state but regionally, Harper said. They can determine an illness or sickness and try and diagnose that in pets. According to Harper, scoring an internship at the vet lab is invaluable for students planning to apply for veterinary school after they graduate from ABAC. "It's so hard to get into vet school," Harper said. "You have to have supervised vet hours, and most applicants have small animal vet experience because that's the easiest place for students to get internships or jobs, its the most common. But if they have diversified experience, such as large animal experience or diagnostic lab experience, that really stands out." Harper added, "There aren't that many diagnostic labs, and its a really great experience because students get to see a completely different side to the vet med. It really sharpens their skills and knowledge on the laboratory side of vet med." Olivia Spooner, a biology major and co-president of ABAC's Pre-Vet Club, was one of the summer interns this year. She said gaining a spot is highly competitive because only a few spots each year exist. Being an active member of Olivia Spooner, a biology major at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, interned at the University of Georgia Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory this summer. The internship program is a partnership between ABAC and the lab, allowing pre-vet students a chance to perform a variety of lab research experience they otherwise would not have received. (ABAC/Special Photo) the Pre-Vet Club is a prerequisite. "I knew about it for two semesters, and I wasn't able to do it because the seats were already taken," Spooner said. "Everybody wants to be part of that program because it's such a great experience." Spooner did 10 weeks in the lab over the summer. She was able to rotate through every area of the lab and gain experience in every department, ending up in the clinical pathology department. "I got to do a research project there on the bovine preg- nancy test methods," Spooner said. "Bovine pregnancy testing is important because it helps farmers make proper management decisions and adequately meet nutritional demands for a specific animal." Spooner compared the accuracy rate of three different kinds of bovine pregnancy tests. The tests work differently and are at different price points; while farmers can do some, others must be sent to the lab. She wanted to research the project because she aims to become a food animal veterinarian and because her family has a cow/calf operation. "Thats something I've seen, is the OnFarm pregnancy test, and I knew it was more expensive, but I was wondering if it's as accurate as the one the lab offers," Spooner said. "Food animals is where I see myself, so this experience was really in line with my future career goals." She and the other interns could also go to the vet lab in Athens and participate in different practical labs. "We learned how to work. We learned time management and efficiency," Spooner said. "We got to meet a lot of people and were introduced to a lot of different sides to vet med. Not only are you getting to be around veterinarians and go on calls, but you're also getting research experience. I had not had any research experience prior to this internship, and that will help with my application process because vet school is very competitive." Spooner added, "I'm currently applying right now, and it's a big process. "You can have a 4.0, but if you don't have the hands-on experience like they're providing in the lab, you'll probably not get accepted." ABAC's Science and Mathematics Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with four tracks of study to prepare students for their next educational step in their chosen field. For more information, visit www.abac. edu/department/arts-and-sciences/science-and-mathematics/. Staff reports in the Market Bulletin are submitted by out- side organizations concerning agricultural-related topics in Georgia. A submission does not guarantee publication. The editor retains the right to accept and edit submitted articles. Submissions can be sent to marketbulletin@agr.georgia. gov. Focus on Food: The Delicious History of American Food Trucks By Wendy White time for food truck owners, but the future is looking Georgia Tech, GaMEP bright. As always, these mobile restaurants are con- stantly evolving to meet the needs of hungry patrons. Mobile food carts and vehicles have been a part Traditional brick-and-mortar restaurants are getting of American life as long as there have been cities in on the fun, creating spin-off trucks to bring their full of busy people that need a fast meal or conve- menus to pop-up events and festivals. nient snack on the go. In fact, there are records of Food truck courts are nothing new, but it's be- mobile food carts in New York as far back as the coming increasingly popular to see semi-permanent 1690s, when it was still known as New Amsterdam. stations for one or more food trucks, anchored to a Humble Origins complementary business that doesn't want to sell The concept continued to grow and spread across food themselves, such as wineries and breweries. the country in the 1800s with Western expansion. Another current trend is bringing in a food truck for Chuck wagons became common, keeping pioneers a private event, setting up portable grills to cater and and cowboys fed on the trail. Walter Scott is credited entertain visitors. with inventing the lunch wagon in 1872 by cutting In the future, the term, "Mobile Food Service holes in a covered wagon and parking it in front of Establishment" will be expanded as technology in- a busy Rhode Island newspaper office. It didn't take creases, allowing food delivery through unmanned long before these lunch wagons were being mass drones and robots. This is already being tested, and produced with specialty features such as sinks, re- it won't be long before this futuristic technology be- frigerators, and stoves. It would take another hundred years for Raul Martinez to create the first taco truck in 1974, when he converted an old ice cream truck and parked it outside of the Los Angeles bar The Burch food truck can often be found outside of Oconee Brewing Company in Greensboro. Having a semi-permanent location is a growing trend for food trucks across the country. (GaMEP/Special Photo) comes common place. These innovations, coupled with simplified permit rules, will make food trucks a driving force across Georgia's rich culinary landscape. scene to take advantage of hungry clubbers. In our state, food truck owners must comply with Chap- Wendy White is the industry manager for Food The modern food truck renaissance developed out of the ters 511-6-1 of a Georgia law (https://bit.ly/3r7WzxK ), Safety and Quality with Georgia Tech's Georgia Manufac- country's 2010s recession. Innovation and the advent of so- which outlines the permitting and food safety requirements. turing Extension Partnership (GaMEP). She has expertise cial media turned this economic necessity into a popular This requires a base of operations, which the food truck must in food safety plans, pre-requisite programs, recall/crisis trend. Suddenly, imaginative themes and gourmet fusion al- return to each night to dump wastewater, refill water tanks, planning, supply chain management, and internal auditing, lowed chefs to try out new recipes on a growing population and restock supplies. In addition to these rules, owners must among other food safety and quality areas. Learn more by of young diners. This relatively low-cost restaurant design also consult their county or city websites to see what addi- visiting https://gamep.org/. allows entrepreneurs to create their own concept for a frac- tional permits might be required. tion of the price of a traditional brick-and-mortar restaurant. In the past, Georgia food truck owners have been severely Food Truck Regulations It's unsurprising that the earliest records in the 1690s were from permits, ensuring that the city got its share of the taxes. However, it took the federal government a while to include these vehicles in their food safety rules. The Food and Drug Administration's Food Code expanded its regulations to encompass food trucks in the 1935 version. Since then, many states have controlled food truck sales individu- limited by state rules requiring permits in every county in which they wish to do business. This changed last year when the Georgia Department of Public Health streamlined these requirements with the passing of HB 1443, making it easier for owners to operate across multiple counties. Because of this, Georgia is predicting a surge in new food trucks and carts across the state. Future Innovations Learn more about Georgia food laws at the Georgia Regulatory Breakfast on Nov. 9. Learn more by scanning the QR code. ally, managing the permits and food safety considerations in Due to mandatory quarantine orders and a surge of peo- multiple ways. ple working from home, the pandemic was very a painful PAGE 10 FARMERS AND CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN 404-656-3722 agr.georgia.gov WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 Fall Vegetable Planting Guide Vegetable Asparagus Beans, bush pole lima pole lima Beets Broccoli Butterpea Cabbage Carrot Cauliflower Collards Cucumber: slicing pickling gynoecious Days to Maturity 2nd year 50-60 65-75 65-75 80-85 55-65 60-80 70 70-120 70-95 60-75 55-85 Planting Dates Nov. & Dec. July 5-Aug. 10 July 1-Aug. 1 July 1-Aug. 1 July 1-Aug. 1 Aug. 1-Sept. 20 Aug. 1-Sept. 20 July 1-Aug. 1 Aug. 1-Oct 1 Aug. 20-Sept. 15 July 15-Aug. 15 Aug. 1-Sept. 1 Seeds/Plants per 100 ft. 50 roots 1/2 pound 1/2 pound 1/2 pound 1/2 pound 1 ounce 100 plants 1/2 pound 100 plants 1/2 ounce 100 plants 1/2 ounce 50-65 50-65 50-65 July 15-Aug. 15 July 15-Aug. 15 July 15-Aug. 15 1 ounce 1 ounce 1 ounce Spacing Rows per plants 36" x 18"-24" 36" x 2"-4" 36" x 4"-12" 36" x 3"-4" 36" x 6"-8" 18"-36" x 2" 36" x 12" 36" x 3"-4" 36" x 12" 18-36" x 2"-3" 36" x 12" 36" x 8"-16" 60" x 12" 60" x 12" 60" x 12" Depth to Plant 6" 1"-1 1/2" 1"-1 1/2" 1"-1 1/2" 1"-1 1/2" 1/2" 1"-1 1/2" 1/4" 1/2" 1/2"-3/4" 1/2"-3/4" 1/2"-3/4" POULTRY/FOWL REQUIRING PERMIT/LICENSE Western Stampede mobile chute, Priefert panels, Bowgate Alley backstop, calf pass panel, hay rings, horse stall, and dart gun. Also, poultry house for sale. David Hooper Advertisements selling wood Cedartown 770-748-8929 ducks must be accompanied by a Waterfowl Sale permit. Ads SWINE SUPPLIES without this permit will not be published. Email permitsR4M- 8ft X 12ft all metal hog trap: B@fws.gov or call the U.S. Fish $450. Charles Crawley Unadil- and Wildlife Service, la 229-942-0243 404.679.7070. Advertisements selling pen-raised Bobwhite GOAT SUPPLIES quail must be accompanied by a copy of the Commercial Quail Goat mountains, large con- Breeder's License. Ads without crete boulders, large concrete this license will not be pub- knob blocks: $5-95. Jimmy lished. Visit https://georgiaw- Garvin Warner Robins 478ildlife.com/licenses-permits- 396-2409 passes/commercial or call the Georgia DNR Wildlife Re- TACK AND sources Division, 706.557.3244. Canada geese may not be sold. SUPPLIES Bobwhite quail 8 weeks old: Custom made metal horse $2.50 each. David Fayetteville stocks 34"x72" can be mount- 770-712-2206 ed on portable, antique floor Mature Bobwhite quail, Tennessee, red & jumbo brown eggs available. NPIP moni- scale works, new breeding hobbles high end. M. Clark Newborn 770-919-7759 tored flock. Shipping available. Pony saddle, bridle and mar- Robert Dehoff Sylvania 912- tingale. New, never used: 978-0868 $250; English horse saddle NON-TRADITIONAL and pad. New, never used: $250. TH Williams Madison LIVESTOCK 404-291-1129 Eggplant 75-90 July 10-July 30 50 plants 36" x 24" Advertisers selling fallow deer, DOG SUPPLIES Kale Lettuce Mustard Okra 50-70 60-85 40-50 55-65 Aug. 1-Sept. 1 Sept. 1-Oct. 1 Aug. 15-Sept. 15 June 15-July 10 1/2 ounce 1/4 ounce 1/2 ounce 1 ounce 36" x 8"-16" 18"-36" x 8-12" 18"-36" x 2" 36" x 12" 1/2" axis deer, sika deer, elk, red deer, reindeer and caribou Bell, authentic Swiss bell for 1/8" 1/2" 1" must submit a current Deer Farming License with the ad. Farmed deer greater than 12 m/o are required to have a negative Brucellosis test within 30 days and a negative TB test stock dogs, sheep, goats, cows, etc. This is the real deal and not a cutesy gift shop bell. Different sizes: $18-$30. John Cork Lilburn cork9663@aol.com 404-202-4565 Onion, green dry bulb Peppers, bell hot hot-sweet Radish 60-90 100-120 65-80 65-95 65-95 25-30 Sept. 1-Dec. 31 Oct. 10-Nov. 10 July 25-Aug. 10 Sept. 1-Oct. 15 300 plants 300 plants 50 plants 50 plants 50 plants 1 ounce 18"-36" x 3" 18"-36" x 3"-4" 36" x 24" 36" x 24" 36" x 24" 24" x 1" within 90 days to move intrastate. Ads submitted without POULTRY SUPPLIES 1/2" a copy of the license and negative sample results (if applicable) will not be published. For information about deer farming licenses, contact the GDA Livestock and Poultry Section at 404.656.3665. For information on other hoofed stock, exclud- Four workable Wadkin egg collection tables with nest pads to have free if you come get them. Also, will have some chicken and goat manure available. Rolling Meadows Clermont 770-605-2750 Spinach 40-45 Sept. 1-Oct. 15 1 ounce 18"-36" x 2" 1/2"-3/4" ing llamas and water buffalo, Incubator/hatcher, original, contact the Georgia Depart- older model Dickey 3 tray au- Squash: summer 40-55 Aug. 1-Aug. 25 1/2 ounce 36" x 24" 1"-2" ment of Natural Resources at tomatic incubator & 5 tray 770.761.3044. Camelids (llama, hatcher. Both with wafer theralpaca) must be individually mostats/humidity controlled. (zucchini) identified; bison (some people Used for quail/chickens 3 winter 85-120 1/2 ounce 60" x 36" 1"-2" mistakenly call them buffalo) years in a row: $1,100/both. and water buffalo must meet Brett Millen 706-871-5785 Tomato: cherry grape determinate indeterminate 70-90 70-90 70-90 70-90 June 15-July 15 June 15-July 15 June 15-July 15 June 15-July 15 50 plants 50 plants 50 plants 50 plants 48" x 24" 48" x 24" 48" x 24" 48" x 24" the same requirements as cattle. Antelope must be individually and officially identified, and 6 m/o or older are required to have a negative Brucellosis test within 30 days and a negative Six 48in Acme slant wall cone fans. Good shutters, some fresh motors: $275/ea or $1500/all six. Hugh Atha Monroe 706-474-0534 Turnip 40-60 Aug. 10-Sept. 15 1/2 ounce 18"-36" x 2" 1/2" TB test within 90 days prior to entering Georgia. PLEASE FEED SUPPLIES POULTRY/FOWL Any person engaged in buying Adapted from the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service Guinea fowl keets available: Major flock reduction Rhea chicks. White mother. $10/each, 2 weeks & pullets turkeys, roosters, guineas, Silver father. Chicks hatched available; Splash Laced Red Cayuga ducks, and peafowl by the father: $200 each; HerWyandottes: $20/each; Speck- (limited). Please call for avail- itage turkey poults: $15 (1-2 NOTE: Importation of any cervid into Georgia requires a special permit from the GDA State Veterinarian and DNR. At this time, cervids are not permitted into the State. 1500bu grain bin: $800; 30foot portable grain auger: $400; Baltic 3-pt hitch seeder: $300; Sureweigh cattle scales, 3000lb capacity: $1500. Willard Redwine Dalton 706- live poultry of any kind for led Sussex: $15/each. Call or ability and prices. Jachin Val- months old). Tony Bourdeaux ILR reg'd llamas for sale. 260-9526 resale, or in selling live poultry text. Cale Canton 470-448- ley Farm, Sara Robbins Madison 805-703-8277 Champion lineage, (6) males & of any kind bought for resale, 8078 Blairsville 706 745 2328 (3) females. Bred for confor- MISCELLANEOUS must be licensed by the GDA. Possessing such a license does not by itself disqualify an individual from advertising poultry in the Market Bulletin. Mallard ducks must be at least three Guineas for sale: $8/ea. M. Campbell Danielsville 706247-6862 I have some 2-3w/o guineas Mandarin ducks, pure white call duck, show quality; also East Indie call ducks. Brenda Holsomback Calhoun 706263-5380 Selling adult to sub-adult group of peafowl plus three 2023 babies: $2600 for all. Charles Townsend Lizella 478-258-9930 mation & color. Records Available. Sheared in the Spring. KC Follett White Plains 757270-8134 Only agriculture-related items may be advertised in this Category. ANIMAL generations from the wild EQUIPMENT AND before they can be advertised in the Market Bulletin. Advertis- SUPPLIES ers must include this informa- tion in notices submitted for publication. Out-of-state poul- try must have a negative Avian Influenza test and negative pul- lorum test within 21 days of en- tering Georgia. For more infor- mation, call the GDA Livestock and Poultry Division, 404.656.3665. Game chickens, pure-bred game. Sweater rooster, 2 hens: $100; Blueface Law Grey cross rooster: $75. Will trade. William Jackson Albany 229376-0675 for sale: $6/ea. Call for more information. Dwayne Royston 706-498-5527 I need to downsize the flock because #chickenmath is real. Ducks and laying hens: $13, mixed geese: $45. No shipping, only pick-ups. Please text. Amanda Lee Cumming 608-449-3488 Indian runner ducks. White and khaki. 9 birds total. 4 drakes. Brian Jester Covington 770-876-8163 Lonely, laying canary: $200; Carneau pigeons for sale, good meat or special occasions: $30/pr OBO. Marvin Scott Keysville 706-360-8988 Muscovy ducks, grown, large number: $5/ea. Dan Johnson Lavonia 706-491-1144 Ostrich chicks (2) 6-7 weeks old: $1,200; (1) Rhea chick: $250; or $1,300 for all 3. Last chance. Call or text. Brett Millen 706-871-5785 Pair of 3y/o Red Gold pheasants for sale. Tim Brooks Maysville 706-983-0457 Pure game chicks, come from Leiper & Asil stock, 26m/o: $5-$25/ea; game hens: $30-$50/ea. Gary Fry Elberton 706-283-5379 Purebred Rhode Island Red and French Copper Marans for sale. Call or text for availability. Philip Register Cumming 770377-3117 Several Chickens for sale. Their ages range from 3mo.to 7mo.old. Some breeds include Wyandottes, Americanas, and more. Call for prices and pictures. Malachi Cress Washington 706-296-1947 Welsummer Roo Ameraucana hen olive egger Cockerels; Maran Roo Ameraucana hen olive egger Cockerels; and RIR Cockerel. Text or leave message for pick up. C. Gibson McDonough 770-876-7379 White doves, any age. Release for weddings, funerals & events. Also good for eating. Also have cages, traps and displays. Call for details. Clifford Cabe Toccoa 706-2442799 CATTLE SUPPLIES 14ft Priefert gate 22, 10ft heavy duty bull panels; wt. approx. 125lbs. Will not bend. 10ft bow gate: $3550. E. Dasinger Newnan 334-7012592 16ft by 50inch Max 50 Feedlot 10-line galvanized cattle fence panels. 10-12 pieces available. New, never used: Sells for $37.99 each, asking $25 each. Gene Yates East Dublin 478-9984214 BEES, HONEY AND SUPPLIES 3lb package bees: $140; March 5-frame nucs: $200. Multiple discounts available on some supplies. David McDaniel Rome 706-389-5425 8-frame bee hives, healthy, inoculated against Varroa. Hives are well populated and productive. I just have too many (12) hives at my age. Terry Moore Gray 478-9860503 Adult 10-frame single hives, full of bees w/working queen; also 5-frame nucs w/working queen and bees. You pick up. Henry R Parker Dawsonville 706-265-2644 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 FARMERS AND CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN 404-656-3722 agr.georgia.gov PAGE 11 BEES, HONEY FEED, HAY 2023 Alicia square bale horse 2023 Coastal Bermuda, 2023 High protein UGA tested 2023 Russell hay, UGA testhay: $7.00/bale. Kept under square bales, you pick up be- hay for sale - barn-stored ed, 4x5 net-wrap rolls. Excel- AND SUPPLIES AND GRAIN covered barn. Meets UGA hind baler: $6.50/bale for 50+ rd/sq Alicia & Russell, Bermu- lent horse & cattle quality: specifications. Rickey Ricket- bales, by order only; round da grass. Delivery Available. $75/roll. Lonnie McKinney Bee removal Valdosta and 2022 Bahia/Bermuda mix son Broxton 912-592-7122 bales: $65-70/ea. L. Kinsley Heath Pittman Vidalia 912- Cordele 229-947-2878 Southwest Georgia (100-mile hay, both cattle & horse quali- Perry 478-714-9900 293-2535 or 912-537-9721 radius). Structural bee removal for a fee, swarms free. Licensed and insured. Blossom Bee Removal. S. Peterson Valdosta 229-563-3050 Clean bee's wax for sale by the pound: call for prices. Derry Oliver Commerce 706-3357226 ty, heavy 4x5 bales, barnstored: $37/bale. Monfort Farm, Gary Bubb Reynolds 478-391-1079 2023 Alicia Bermudagrass hay - excellent quality, 4x5 net wrapped rolls. 200+ rolls: $70/roll. Danny Varnadore Alma 912-282-5330 2023 Bermuda hay square bales. Good quality. Limed, fertilized, sprayed for weeds: $9 per bale at my barn. Delivery available for additional fee. Jonathan Little Monroe 770314-1278 2023 coastal Bermuda Bahia mix, 4x5 rolls, fertilized & 2023 Fescue, 4x5 round bales, twine-wrapped, baled June 3, was overseeded w/Rye grass, fertilized w/1010-10, no chicken liter, good quality. Jim Martin 706-2443915 2023 Russell and Alicia Bermudagrass, 4x5 fertilized, net-wrapped, in-barn: $70$80/bale; tarped on pallets: $60/bale; 2022 hay tarped or outside: $20-$25/bale. Delivery negotiable. VM/text. Pruitt Statesboro 912-682-4481 2023 Russell Bermuda fertil- 2023 rye grass fescue mix: $8 per bale; cow and mulch hay: $5 per bale. Robert Steele Zebulon 770-468-6425 2023 Square bales, fertilized. Great horse hay: $8/bale. Fran Masters Buford 770-945-6433 2023 Fescue mix, horse quali- limed, triple net-wrapped: ized 4x5 rolls. Good horse or 40 rolls of 2023 mixed hay, ty, net-wrapped. Inside & out- $55/roll, delivery available, 3 2023 hay, 4x5 rolls, good cattle hay: $65 per bale. 4x5, outside: $35/roll, take all. side. Call for prices. Coy Baker bale minimum. Jim Rogers quality: $35. Steven Stanley George Temples Mauk 678- Need to move. Joe Cronan Loganville 770-466-4609 Cochran 386-416-9901 Calhoun 678-848-0788 591-4916 McDonough 770-235-3586 Gallberry honey - Voted Best-Tasting & Flavor of GA winner: $68/gallon including shipping. B. Bruce PO Box 88 Homerville, GA 31634 www.brucesnutnhoney.com 912-487-5001 Nucs, queens, packages & beekeeping classes. Melissa Monticello www.gsbeez.com. 312-909-3050 Remove honey bees from a structure for a fee; remove a swarm for free. Also, wanted bee equipment. Leonard Day Macon 478-719-5588 Swarms removed: free; remove from structures: fee; local honey for sale; also beekeeping equipment wanted. Upson County 706-975 -1096 AQUACULTURE AND SUPPLIES Advertisers selling sterile triploid grass carp must submit a current Wild Animal License from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Ads without this license will not be published. Entities producing and selling or reselling domestic fish in Georgia are required to obtain a free Aquaculture Registration Permit. For more information on aquaculture rules and licensing in Georgia, including a listing of domestic fish and other fish species requiring a Wild Animal License, visit https://georgiawildlife.com/aquaculture or call 770.761.3044. 10-12in sterile grass carp, bluegill, largemouth bass, shellcracker, catfish, pond lime, weed analysis, electrofishing services, feeders, aeration. Keith Edge Soperton 478-697-8994 All sizes - Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Threadfin, Gizzard Shad, Shellcracker and more. Free delivery or pick up. Danny Austin Roberta 478-391-9068 Bass, bluegill, hybrid bream, shellcracker, sterile grass carp, channel catfish, koi. Lake management. David Cochran Ellijay 706-889-8113 Free aquaponics workshop - Back Yard System Build. Sponsored by: Fort Valley State University & GAAN. Oct. 28th 10am-4pm. Contact for registration & information. Ma- con aquaponicswork- shop23@gmail.com 478-335- 8253 or 478-955-6571 Grass carp, Bluegill, Threadfin shad, Shellcracker and Catfish. Delivery available at: $2.50/mile, one way. Brian Simmons Hawkinsville 478- 892-3144 Koi and Goldfish for sale. All sizes and colors. Call for more info. Glenn Kicklighter Sander- sville 478-232-7704 Name:___________________________________________________________ Address:____________________________ City: _____________Zip:________ Ph #:_______________________E-Mail: _______________________________ Trees/Shrub Variety Price Qty Total Peach--5 gallon Belle of Georgia $30 Elberta $30 Pear--5 gallon Kieffer $30 Orient $30 Apples--5 gallon Granny Smith $30 Honey Crisp $30 Yates $30 Crab Apple --5 gallon Callaway $30 Robinson $30 Plum--5 gallon Au Rosa $30 Blue Damson $30 Pomegranate--1 gallon Dwarf (smaller variety) $15 Parfianka $15 Salavatski $15 Muscadine--1 gallon Noble $15 Tara $15 Blackberries--1 gallon Arapaho $15 Navaho $15 Triple Crown $15 Raspberries--1 gallon Caroline $15 Fall Gold $15 Figs--1 gallon Brown Turkey $15 Celeste $15 *Blueberries--1 gallon Alapaha $15 (*you must have Austin $15 two varieties to Climax $15 cross pollinate) Powder Blue $15 Premier $15 *Pecan Trees--5 gallon Lakota $45 Elliott $45 GRAND TOTAL SALE: Office Use Only Picked up: IMPORTANT: Pre-Paid Orders ONLY! Mail orders to: 440 Hancock Street Madison, GA 30650 Please make checks payable to: Morgan County Extension/4-H Contact Info: 706-342-2214 or scagle@uga.edu Pick up at: Morgan County Extension Office Friday, November 10th from 3:00-6:00pm and Saturday, November 11th from 8:00-10:00am ORDER DEADLINE: 11/3/2023 Total Sale: ____________ Payment: Cash/Check ____ Receipt # _____________ PAGE 12 FARMERS AND CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN 404-656-3722 agr.georgia.gov WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 FEED, HAY PLANTS, TREES FARMERS ODDITIES Mule-drawn hay rack & mowing machine; wash pot; black- AND GRAIN AND FLOWERS 4x5 rolls of hay: $35. Steven Advertisements selling officially Stanley 0788 Armuchee 678-848- protected plants must include a permit to sell such plants. Ads submitted without this permit 65 net-wrapped, 4x5.5 bales will not be published. For infor- of fertilized, weed-free Bermuda hay from second cutting; 65 bales of pure Ryegrass from first cutting. Will load but not deliver. Glenn Comer 850508-2665 mation on the sale or shipment of protected plants, visit www.fws.org/Endangered/permits/index.html or call the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 404.679.7097. For questions Alfalfa hay, highest quality, UGA tested. 65lb square bales: $14/ea; 4x5 round bales: $100/ea; Lespedeza square bales: $10/ea, (10 bale about ginseng, visit https://www.fws.gov/Endan- gered/permits/index.html or call the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 404.679.7097. min); 4x5 round bales: $75/ea. 2023 Sago palms: $10-$15; AA Farms Hartwell 706-376- Brown Turkey fig $7: Luffa: $5; 8968 Loquat: $7; Mandurine orange Register now Georgia Master Gardener Association Conference, October 13-14. Speakers, tours, reception, vendors, auction. Open to all. GMGA Gainesville www.georgiamastergardeners.org Fall MARKETS Festival at the Oakland Martin gourds for sale. Larry Heard Chula 229-402-0375 smith blower; cross cut saw. Kenneth Keller Toccoa 706886-8754 Community Garden. 30+ ven- Martin gourds, 2022 crop: dors, silent auction, swag $4/ea. Paul Bailey Hoschton CANNING bags. Bring the family for food 706-654-9245 and fun. 1982 Old Norcross SUPPLIES Rd, Lawrenceville 2251 504-338- Visit our farm or call for gourds. The Gourd Pile, 874 Canning jars all sizes appx. 200, with many boxes of new PICK YOUR OWN Morrison Road, Barney 229- lids and bands: $100 for all. 775-2123 Will need to bring boxes for CROPS 2023 bronze and black Muscadine grapes U-pick: $1.25/# OR $25.00/20# box; we-pick: $1.50/# OR $30.00/20# box. Whispering Pines Ga Farm, Davis Yaun Soperton 678-283-7592 HANDICRAFTS AND pick up. Winnon Gilley Newnan 678-621-3479 SUPPLIES (5) Vintage needle point an- OTHER tique cars, framed w/glass. 55gal food-grade stainless One-of-a-kind: $45/whole set steel; 55gal metal burn barrels; of 5. Leave message. Joesph 55gal food-grade plastic bar- Barone Milledgeville 478-295- rels; 275/330gal plastic totes; 2817 also tote cages. Tom Allanson Scuppernongs and mus- 4-Leaf clovers are Lucky. Cumming 678-231-2324 Available now - Coastal Bermuda hay, 4x5 netwrapped rolled bales, well fertilized. Carl Sconyers Twin City 478-763-2344 or 478494-7926 Bermuda/Bahia hay, 4X5 rolls: $45-$75/roll, depending on quality. Darrell Williams Swainsboro 478-494-3237 Fescue square bales: $6 per bale. Will deliver for additional fee. Glen Edmonds Mount Airy 706-599-3673 Fescue, Russel Bermuda, wheat straw & mulch hay for sale. Double P Grading Williamson 770-227-7073 nursery citrus trees: $27; Banana trees: $10; Whispering Pines Farm, Davis Yaun Soperton 678-283-7592 50 Bare-root pachysandra for $10. Large supply. Beautiful, evergreen groundcover, deer/rabbit resistant, spreads without climbing, loves shade. Can text short video I made showing what I'm selling. Ma- rietta 770-490-5685 Angel trumpets, confederate roses, Christmas roses (Helleborus): $5/ea; thornless blackberries, burning bushes, beautyberry, nandinas, hydrangeas, forsythia, weeping cherries: $3.50/ea; Crepe myrtle and others; Monkey grass, Periwinkle: free. Carla Houghton Marietta 770-428-2227 White multiplying onions for sale: $10/gallon plus shipping. Cecil Ellaville 229-937-2478 SEEDS Advertisements selling seeds must include a current state laboratory report (fewer than nine months old) for purity, noxious weeks and germination for each seed lot advertised. Ads submitted without this information will not be published. For more information regarding certified seed, call the GDA Seed Division, 229.386.3557. 2023 Zinnia, Lime with Blush or Red/Lime, 50+ seeds: $3 (cash) & SASE. D. Miltimore 1766 Pleasant Hill Road NE Ranger GA 30734 cadines. Snare Farm. Open daily. Call Joanne for appointment. SnareFarm@gmail.com 3736 Gillsville Hwy, Gillsville 978-835-5458 THINGS TO EAT Advertisers producing and offering for sale shell eggs at retail to the end consumer must obtain an egg candling certificate from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The department offers training in egg candling. Email candling@agr.georgia.gov or call 404.656.3627 for more information. 2022 Desirable pecans, ready to eat: $12/lb plus postage. Russell Eaton Stockbridge 770-506-2727 2022 Pecans for sale - ready Beautiful real clovers laminated. Great gifts. Good Price. Call before 8pm-be sure to say calling for clovers. Chris Loganville 770-466-2173 Afghans all sizes and all colors up to king size: $20-$50. M. Pursley 253 Ryan Rd Winder Ga. 30680 678-9790057 All types of chair caning, refinishing & repairs. James Lewis Perry 478-987-4243 or 478-550-5122 Beautiful crochet cross bookmarks ready to enclose with cards. Also, the crochet angels will be available soon. Place your order now for Christmas. Edith Roland Commerce 706-335-3920 Beautify emerald green emu eggs. Cleaned out and empty. Can be used for home decor, painting or carving. Jackie Paul Oxford 770-597-1510 Brutus 10-inch wet tile saw on stand with wheels g c: $200. Caleb Anthony Commerce Night: 706-605-0201 or Day: 706-658-6081 Converse waders, size 11: $40; large dog igloo: $50; all leather cowboy boots, size M7.5: $50; bird/rabbit cages: call for prices. B. Maynard Cleveland 770-550-0216 Fruit stand for rent, North of Eatonton on HWY 441. Richard Whitten Eatonton 770-8548556 REAL ESTATE Hay 2023 4x5 rolls, net wrapped tight, 300 rolls. Mixed grass, fertilized: $30, $35, $40. R. N. Callaway Carlton 706207-9444 Hay Alicia, horse quality: $8 per square bale. Jim Grant Elko 478-217-0626 Hay available. Free if you cut, bale and haul away. Approximately 38 acres. L. Simmons Conyers 770-605-6107 Hay for sale - 5x5.5, netwrapped, inside & outside: $45 & up. Todd Grogan Montgomery, AL 334-320-7315 New crop oats, combine run. Bright, pretty oats. John Cordele 229-322-8480 or 229273-3597 Russell Bermuda grass hay, fertilized and weed free - 4x5 rolls: $70/roll, $65/roll for five or more; 4x4 rolls: $50/roll. Sylvester 229-798-7140 Top-quality hay, round rolls, 4x5, fresh cut 2023, and fertilized: $60 per roll. Delivery available for a fee. Larry Cox Waynesboro 706-829-4174 MULCH AND FERTILIZERS 100 Round bales of mulch hay. Call for prices. J. C. Baker Angel trumpets, ginger lilies, hostas, ferns, phantom hydrangeas, Chinese snowballs, sedum, elephant ears and tomato plants. 9 miles south of Columbus. Doug Seale, AL 678-618-0352 Fall planting orders taken for paw-paw trees and black walnut seedlings in different sizes from 1ft to 8-10ft starting at $15. Some available now. S. Scott Comer 706-783-5065 Grafted pecan trees for sale. 2023 planting season Sumner, Cape Fear, Oconee, Caddo. Call. Andrew Smith Hawkinsville 478-225-8433 Hen and Chicks and 3 other succulents, hostas, angel trumpets, forsythia, different sizes and prices. Day lilies & Iris: free, you dig. Jane Roop Austell 770-948-8740 Japanese maples (green): reasonable. Leave message. N.B. Purvis Cobb County 770422-9871 Japanese maples, sawtooth oaks, Chinese chestnuts, Crape Myrtles, dwarf Yaupon hollies, gardenia azaleas (5 cultivars), catalpa trees, Amaryllis bulbs (spring). Mark Crosby Wrightsville 478-4552981 Privacy trees Thuja Green Giants. We grow, deliver, and plant for you. Serving all GA. John Cowherd Monticello 770-862-7442 Fall Seed Swap, September 23, 2023, noon to 2 pm. Free seeds including vegetables, herbs, flowers. Call for info. Statham Public Library Statham 770-725-4785 Oats Coker 227, 50lb bags, germination 90%, no weeds: $25/bag. Allan Brittain Jackson 404-328-5756 Oats, combine run. Bright, pretty oats. John Cordele 229322-8480 or 229-273-3597 White multiplying onions for sale: $12/qt + $13 shipping. Amory Hall 130 Ellison St Maysville GA 30558 470-2019105 FIREWOOD Firewood must be cut from the advertiser's personal property. Ads for firewood must use the cord when specifying the amount of firewood for sale. 100% Ready to burn seasoned hickory & oak hardwood. Full cord, delivered: $340; half cord, delivered: $190. Delivering to Banks County area. Call/text. Chris Commerce 770-932-8737 All hardwood firewood split and seasoned: $350 a cord. Al Roberts Fayetteville 404-5436984 to eat, mostly halves: $10/20 oz qt bag plus postage. Doug Mitchell Loganville 678-6507500 2022 shelled Elliott pecans, ready to eat-bake-freeze-enjoy: $12/lb. +shipping. Call/text Mark Parker 229-726-4238 Tressie Parker 229-400-3304 Moultrie Facebook: Parker Pecans Freezer beef, raised on farm, USDA inspected. Halves or whole: $4.50/lb, hanging weight. Custom cut, wrapped & ready for freezer. James Shelton Cleveland, TN 423650-1497 Grass fed, grass finished beef. USDA processor, 14 day dry aged, vacuum sealed, $5/lb hanging weight, 1/4, 1/2, whole available now. Carhan Farm, Tom Pearson Eatonton 404-210-9079 carhanfarm@gmail.com Locally-grown beef, USDA inspected, half/whole available, custom cuts: $5.25/lb hanging weight. We offer ground beef, sausage, steaks, jerky & slaughter your cattle. Potts Family Meats Jefferson 706367-5823 Multiplying onions for sale. Grown by Eugene White: $30/gal plus shipping. Vanessa White Lithonia 770-787-6037 Multiplying white onions: $15/qt, $30/gallon plus shipping. Manoloa Turner 2143 Cain Cir Dacula, GA 30019 770-354-1993 Birdhouse & feeder kits. Great for craft or hobby. Assemble and give as gift. 29-83 pieces, Cypress wood, only glue required: $13.95-$14.95. Alan Johnston Rutledge 706-4740379 www.wood-r-us.com Chair and rocker caning of all kinds; also wicker and rattan repair. Over 40 years of experience. Duke Dufresne Statham H: 770-725-2554 or C: 706340-5523 Chair caning in Tiger. Please call for estimate. Donald Becker Rabun County 770-8079783 Custom handmade t-shirt quilts, memory quilts, memory pillows, memory bears, and stuffed animals. Margaret Newnan 770-251-6951 mew542000@gmail.com Handmade Christmas ornaments of beautiful white lace. Various styles angels, snowflakes, bells, Rudolph. Discounts when ordering multiples. Text or email for photos. Valdosta jan@abeeinyourbloomers.com 229-563-8813 Memory Bears made out of your loved ones clothing. Call for more info. Sherry McDaniel Buford 770-366-1306 FARM ANTIQUES (2) Cracked wash pots: $40/ea; large wash pot w/broken leg: $55. T. Harris Preston 229-314-9283 Genuine alligator cowboy boots, 16D, seldom worn: $250. Robert Ray Eatonton 706-453-6908 New Puma boots, white, 14N: $50. Annell Cowan Rocky Face 706-673-2763 Too old to fish, got good fishing accessories for bait and spin casting, hard/soft baits, very good rods and reels. All accessories for professional fishing competitions. Photos available. Lynwood Turin 404368-1999 All farm property listed within this category (for sale or rent/lease) must consist of 10 acres or more. Out-of-state subscribers owning farm property within Georgia are allowed to advertise in this category. Real estate agents, businesses, brokers or dealers that sell land on a commission basis are not eligible to advertise. FARMLAND FOR SALE 11 acres on Dodgen Rd, paved road, county water, stream: $7,000/acre. Will not divide current plat. Carey Bunn Henry County 678-350-5380 15ac Murphy NC, Liberty Community, Fescue grass, large timber, y/r, stream, Loganville 770-508-4062 2023 Wheat straw: $3.50/bale at barn. Delivery available. Gary Brinson Tarrytown 912286-3191 Free compost. Horse manure and pine shavings. Jerry Riles Douglasville 770 337-1516 Horse manure, mixed with Red Crepe myrtles, 2-3y/o: $5, $10 or $15/ea. Frances Guest Carton 706-224-1501 Red Spider Lily bulbs: 20 for $25, includes shipping. Regina D'Amico 4370 Dabbs Bridge Road, Acworth, GA 30101 770-974-0444 Trees. maples, Japanese maples, oaks, white pines, tulip, poplars, pecans etc. Precut limbed trees, on the ground, mostly oak: free. You haul all from the property. Call. Ralph Lord Centerville 478955-0212 Seasoned or green oak firewood - 1/2 cord: $150. Truckload or any quantity available. Delivery available. Text/call. Larry Moore Grantville 678278-5709 Muscadines and scuppernongs for sale: $10 per gallon. Will be ready first of Sept. Andy Carroll Talking Rock 706-346-3142 Pecans halves & pieces in 1lb bags. Packaged in PGFS facility. Halves: $9.00/lb; pieces $7.00/lb; 30lb boxes available halves: $240/box; pieces: $180/box. Howard Sycamore 229-402-0302 pecans@para- 18ft antique pointed fruit ladder in great condition: $350 OBO. Call or text for photos. South Fulton/Fairburn 404783-2045 1930's 112lb anvil, solid high quality tool steel made in Sweden, 90+% rebound. First: $750 OBO. Ask any blacksmith about Swedish anvils. Photos available. Bill McGraw Watkinsville 706-614-0867 paved road frontage, good well & electricity: $15,000/ac. R. F. Pollard Kennesaw 770427-1201 15acres, Loganville near HWY 20 in Walton County w/fence, creek, pasture & timber. Backside has some StMtn granite outcrops/hiking fun: $570k. Owner financing w/20% down. L/Msg Rod Walton County 770-401-8586 shavings: free. Danny West Fayetteville 404-771-4041 Rhonda 2888 Gainesville 706-400- Seasoned, split firewood - 1/2 cord: $95; cord: $170; 15 doxfarms.com Scuppernongs Muscadines in Corn shellers grinders; crosscut saws; plow stocks; old 168 acres, HWY 319 frontage, timberland, hunting, buildings, Variegated liriope & mondo pieces for campfire bundle: Monroe County, black and farm tools; post striking anvil; electricity, water, just 5 miles N Mulch ryegrass 2023 hay, 4x5 grass, 1gal pots: $2/each; nan- $25. Green wood 1/2 cord: bronze, from irrigated vines: meal bin; wood tool boxes; of E. Dublin: $700,000. Paul round bales, net wrapped: dina, 1gal pots: $5/ea; Ginkgo $85; cord: $150. All prices $12/gal. George Vedder 39 vises, furniture farm sinks and Bridges Laurens County $25/roll. Frank Craig Mc- trees, 1gal pots: $10/each. K. +tax. AA Farms Hartwell 706- Forsyth Landing BLVD Forsyth cauldrons. Bill Blairsville 706- www.owacc.com 912-246- Donough 770-856-5054 Patman Athens 706-549-4487 376-8968 Ga. 31029 678-544-2585 897-0106 2681 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 FARMERS AND CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN 404-656-3722 agr.georgia.gov PAGE 13 FARMLAND FOR Carol County, 10.10 acres on 20+ years experience w/all Veal Blackjack RD. Land lays types tractor/bobcat farm/resi- Land clearing/excavator ser- Russell Bermuda sprigging vices, 20+ years of experience. service no till or plant by SALE well w/good building site, dential work, bush hogging & Food plots, fence rows, pond plow. Perfect for livestock in- hardwoods & stream. Recent mowing, fertilizing, clearing & cleanup, laying gravel, cluding cattle & horses. Call us 212-acre farm, pasture, row survey done w/about 350ft plowing, seeding/drainage, debris/tree removal (trash/met- to learn more today. Covering crop, highway frontage, irrigat- road frontage: $125,000 OBO. roads/driveways, grading & al/vegetation). Reasonable all of Northeast Georgia. Taylor ed, 8 acre lake, hunting, 6 William Gibbs Bowden 678- erosion control, pasture land rates, call for quotes. Veteran Catalano Toccoa 706-391- miles from town: $6,000/acre. 630-3933 maintenance. Will travel. W. owned. Stacy Williamson 3560 EMPLOYMENT Angie Wooten Jeff Davis County www.owacc.com 912253-9326 23 beautiful good laying acres on HWY 211: $18,900/acre plus home at discount $$'s Farm for sale 38.5ac, 4BR, 3BA, basement, lake, barn, pastures, yard for horses, cows, sheep. Close to I-20: $975,000. Tasha Douglasville 770-313-0088 Finch Conyers 770-714-7464 25 years experience in farm, tractor & Bobcat work, bush hogging/lawn mowing, grading/clearing, plowing/garden, deer plots, fence/welding Clearing, light grading, drainage, brush cutting, & lawn enhancement like laying sod & fencing. Call for free quote today. BTP Construction, Blake Wrightsville 478-697-6377 Loader/backhoe, grading, bush hogging, aeration, tree cutting, branch trimming, pruning, lawn mowing, leaf mulching, chain saw & blade Farm Help Needed and Seeking Farm Employment ads must be related to agricultural plus buildings at assessed val- One of the oldest livestock heavy equipment, post holes. Phillips McDonough 678-683- sharpening. Rockdale and sur- farm work. Ads submitted for ue, w/water & NG. Charles markets in Georgia. US-Hwy Larry Houston Covington 770- 8217 rounding counties. G. domestic help, companions, Wellham Barrow County 470273-1698 272-acre farm, single family house, barn, 2 ponds, water well, buildings, timberland: 441 frontage, flea market: $425,000. Call for more details. Karen Rentz Pearson www.owacc.com 912-3753366 Ext. 352 235-3082/770-235-3782 39 years' experience - horse arenas laser graded, tree clearing, driveways built/regraded, gravel, barns graded, East metro area farm services mowing, bobcat services, plowing, brush removal, food plots, dove fields. One call, we haul. Jimmy Nail Covington Kelecheck Conyers 770-5974878 Metal buildings & carport covers. Great for storing hay, tractors, trucks, etc. Free de- baby sitters, housekeepers, etc. will not be published. FARM HELP NEEDED SERVICES $6,000/acre. Angie Wooten Jeff Davis/Appling Counties www.owacc.com 912-3753366 34.5+ acres near Ball Ground area. Creek, pasture, half wooded. Good for cows, goats or horses. 2-3 home sites. Conservation easement in place: $699,000. Steve Bradshaw Cherokee County 678283-8981 45.5 acres ST HWY 37 near Morgan, 20 acres open, rest mix forest: $3500/acre. Jim Andrews 45 1st AVE Edison GA 39846 jtajr51@yahoo.com 229-308-4892 BOARDING FACILITIES The Georgia Animal Protection Act requires boarding and breeding facilities to be licensed. A current license number must be submitted with notices for publication in the "Boarding Facilities" category. Notices submitted without this information will not be published. For more information, please call the GDA Equine drainage correction, trucking, demolition. Luke Butler Braselton 770-685-0288 44 years of experience. Bush hogging, light clearing, grading, post holes, gardens, food plots, aerating, fertilizing, seeding, discing, hauling, fence removal, etc. Rick Allison Buford 678-200-2040 Ag/farm fencing, all types installed and repaired. 15yrs experience. Land management services: consulting, mowing, seeding, food plots, wildlife habitat. Casey Kent Good Hope 678-446-8520 678-858-0191 Electric fence charger repair. Wilfred Milam Douglasville 770-942-4672 Farm 911 Signs farm safety and emergency signage. An information source for greater peace of mind. Website: www.farm911signs.com Daren Sue Truex Cumming 678-6286767 Fence specialist - installation, paint, pressure-wash & repair. All fences come with low prices. Free gate installment with pasture fence. Serving NE Georgia. Dan Gilbert Cumming 229-325-3163 liver & installation. Tonya Cumming www.maxsteelbuildings.com 770-757-4226 Mobile professional horse training, 30+ years of experience. Working initiate colts, horse behavior issues, etc. For more info, call. AM Horsemanship Atlanta 678-308-4002 Mobile welding service all types of welding, certified, 45 years of experience. Call for details. Within 60mi. Campbell's Welding, Randy Campbell Griffin 678-6030175 A family-owned and operated poultry breeding company looking for an Assistant Maintenance Mgr. A poultry background is preferred. Centurion Poultry Lexington 706-2012102 Farm help wanted to work with goats. livestock exp. pay will go with qualifications. Housing is possible, if they are good. No drugs with background check. Rolling Meadows Clermont 770-605-2750 Farm manager needed. Look- Health Division, 404.656.3713. Bobcat/tractor work, seed Hauling horses or horse 48-acre farm, row crop, timber, close to Alma Highway, Beautiful Coastal planted pastures. Bermuda Hot wire drill, bush-hogging, post-hole, food plots, land clearing, drive- transportation, new 2022 twohorse trailer. Any distance, farmland, 5 miles from town: $10,000/acre. Olin Wooten fencing, 12X12 stalls, well water, wash rack, rink, lights, tack ways, roads, grading, plowing/tilling, pasture mainte- anytime. Call for more info. AM Horsemanship Atlanta 678- Jeff Davis County room, trailer parking: $175/mo. nance. Oconee and surround- 308-4002 www.owacc.com 3366 912-375- Alan Boozer Conyers 678- ing counties. www.mikesfar- I haul off unwanted farm 253-2140 mandpropertymgmt.com. equipment and implements. I 93 acres with frontage on US 80, creek, pond, well, duck, Pasture boarding available. Large pastures, hay provided Michael Ebright 770-363-5092 Watkinsville buy old tractors. Troy Wilson Stockbridge 470-449-1360 New pipe systems, land clearing, lakes-ponds built- repaired, swamps drained, wetlands restorations, homesites graded, timber cleanup and drainage prob- lems corrected. Maintaining your hole is our goal. Bobby Karr Peachtree City 404- 764-7949 ing for a full time farm manager having experience w/hay operation/general farm duties. Pay based on experience. Email resume. Waverly Hall info@woodcraftbymacdonald.com Handyman needed for farm restoration in exchange for deer and 71.5 acres of marketable timber, mostly hardwoods: $300,000. James Beck Twiggs County 478-747-3599 or 478-747-3583 95-acre farm, row crop, timber, irrigated, deep well, highway frontage, farmland, 6 in winter. Five stall barn under renovation. Stable license #35120141. Call or text. Jessi Bell Jefferson 770-539-3475 FARM SERVICES Backhoe trackhoe, Food plot plow and plant, Bushhog, Bush hog your pasture or field or till your garden. Larry Boatright Dallas 678-386-1466 Custom tree/land clearing barns, pasture, residences. Leave property clean. Demolition. Laser grading pads for barns, homes, riding arenas. Lakes/ponds built, repaired, new pipe systems, and clearing, swamps drained, creeks rerouted, drainage problems wetlands restoration, bush hogging home sites. Tim Harper Peachtree City 770-5271565 Palmer Pecan Company. State-of-the-art pecan cleaning plant. We are a new familyowned business to clean, dry, and sort whole pecans. Ryan Palmer Fort Valley www.palmerpecan.com 478-2039440 room & board. Offering: single wide for 20hrs/wk. Must have construction skill & goat/chicken knowledge. References required. Wee Woods Farm Danielsville 706-254-7717 Have a Wood Mizer saw mill miles from town: $6,000/acre. Skidsteer and Trencher work. Build/refurbish toppings/drive- Stump grinding. Call today for Stumps ground neatly below and looking someone to help Paul Bridges Jeff Davis Coun- North, west and central Geor- ways. Drainage correction. In- your free estimate. Military and ground level, free estimate and run it to turn my trees into lum- ty www.owacc.com 912-375- gia. Chad Zeis Whitesburg sured. Bill Atlanta 770-231- Senior discounts. Billy Swaf- reasonably priced. Glen Whit- ber. K. Holloway Winston 678- 3366 678-201-2386 4662 ford Comer 706-343-7425 ley Bethlehem 770-307-7098 777-4209 Market Bulletin Farmland Ad Form Ad guidelines: Only farmland of 5 acres or more may be advertised. Include price, acreage and county where the property is located. All property must be for sale by the owner. Limit descriptive terms to property characteristics or structures. A maximum word count of 30 including name, address, phone number and your city of residence is permitted in Farmland ads. Only one ad per subscriber per issue. You must be a paid subscriber to advertise in the Market Bulletin. Subscriber number ___________________ County _________________ I hereby certify that this notice meets all the necessary requirements for publication in the Market Bulletin: __________________________________________________________ PAGE 14 FARMERS AND CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN 404-656-3722 agr.georgia.gov WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 FARM HELP NEEDED Help on duck farm needed. Experience w/tractors & planting preferred. Valid, unencumbered driver's license & bkgd check required. Be able to lift 50lbs. Mitch Americus 229815-2645 mitch@easomfarms.com Help wanted on one house hen farm. No housing available, job only, 3-5 days/week w/rotating days off. Experience is a plus. Jones Commerce/Ila area 706-654-8252 Honest, mature person to maintain property and equipment. Salary based on experi- Looking for part time help on small poultry farm located in Commerce prefer Agriculture/poultry science student. Background check required. J. Beard Nicholson 682-226-4011 SEEKING FARM EMPLOYMENT 50y/o adult male looking for farm work. Years of experience in tractor work, bush hogging, carpentry & fencing. Michael Martin Thomaston 678-416-1424 My name is Brian and I am seeking part-time work around Rome including basic maintenance, farmwork. Available evenings after 3PM, MonThurs & most Saturdays. Brian Silver Creek 706-766-9989 I would like to purchase some Dusty Miller seed. Inez Smith Gainesville 770-536-8393 ISO hay transportation services to out of state buyers. Call for more info and questions. Ryan Sconyers Twin City 478-494-7926 ISO Rose Campion seeds or plants. Also, pint jars of homemade Mayhaw jelly. Jerry Batchelor LaGrange 706-3336101 ISO Small farm with home (nothing fancy) or barn with an apartment to lease long term in North Georgia. Debbie Stone Punta Gorda, FL 352-2081057 John Deere 71 planters, 2 each, skid plates. Miles Hess Fitzgerald 706-983-0387 Looking for 3pt hitch PTOdriven hydraulic boom w/6ft sickle brush mower to cut ditches. John Gunn Reynolds 478-391-0330 Looking for achimenes seeds to purchase. Bought some probably 40 yrs ago from someone advertising in this Bulletin. Purple or pink. Bluffton, SC 843-368-0105 Looking for any type of free poultry chicken, duck, geese, turkey. I'm 40 Miles South of the GA/SC line. Billy Homer 678-591-6410 Looking for loader assembly to fit Massey Ferguson 431, can be Bush hog model M346 or M300. Massey Ferguson model 1040 loader will also work. Long Covington 770786-0048 Looking to buy 50-200 acres of farmland. Around Lexington, GA is ideal but will entertain other options. Trying to move from Gwinnett county. Ready to buy today. Josh Dacula 404-886-7423 Looking to purchase Black Diamond watermelons in Athens-Clarke County area. Darrel Begnaud Athens 706425-2601 Morra MF-2270 disc mower, 9ft 2in cut, 7 disc. Any condition as long as lower pan on bar is goosnd. Will pay reasonable price. Hugh Atha Monroe 706-474-0534 Need a Gehl 170 mixall feed mill for parts. Scott Price Wrightsville 478-290-4419 Need someone to bush hog 24 acres. Call. Larry Danielsville 706-789-3771 Want to buy Lewis Brothers Poultry Housekeeper or similar type. Prefer dump bed. Needs to be functional. William Adams Westminster, SC 864316-6426 Wanted - trucks, tractors, equipment, clean out barn or demolition. Have trucks & trailer to transport. Skid steers. Lou R. Dawsonville 706-2654332 or 706-525-8600 Wanted apples for canning, not sprayed, near Cumming. Will gather. John Suwanee 404-316-5751 Wanted in NE Georgia (Athens area) non-running, non-wanted riding mowers, for parts. Can pay little bit for some. Retired, keeps me busy. David Combs Jefferson 706367-4107 ence. 3BR house included. Drug test required. No pets. Ewing Madison 770-713-9289 WANTED Items wanted in all Classified Honest, mature person to Categories will be advertised maintain property and equip- here. ment. Salary based on experience. 1BR furnished house in- (2) 12X4X28 rear tractor tires, cluded. Drug test required. good rubber, no rot/cracks. Good driving record. No pets. Winfred Euharlee 678-793L. Simmons Conyers 770- 1336 605-6107 Black locust post five foot or longer. Leave message or text Immediate opening for Span- with details. Patrick Wolfer ish-speaking male or couple Gainesville 770-519-3396 needed to work on bird farm. Let my buy your old pottery. Looking for north Georgia face jugs, animal figurals, jugs & crocks. Please text me or email me your pictures. Stan Clark Maysville stanclark54@gmail.com 770- Looking for mini excavator/skid steer. Willing to trade 97 Ranger Co- manche 461VS, very nice, w/Johnson FastStrike175, runs great, (2) Hummingbird Solixs, red, shines like new. Rescue farm searching for miniature horses and/or minia- Wanted red poppy seed ture cows for donation. Our and cuttings of yellow trum- Green Acres Farm, William pets. Contact with information Cartersville 508-958-1319 & prices Myrtle Bonair 478- Seeking someone who can 923-1951 robertrussell@bellservice/repair antique platform south.net $18k value. Johnathan Clay- scales. Several brands to be ton 706-490-3030 repaired. Minton Farm Supply Wanted someone who re- Macon 478-788-5962 builds Farmall Cub tractors. Looking for old galvanized Silage chopper wanted. Pull Roy Pritchard Waleska 678roofing, 12ft long, can be type, older preferred with no 773-8952 rusty. Middle Georgia area. hydraulics. Morgan County: Isaac Brown Warner Robins 478-256-8701 Looking for rear rim for 1970 $1,500. One or two row prefer two row. Rickey Massey Madison 770-912-6434 Wanted: Two 12-inch by 8foot concrete pipe. Dale Farmer Rome 706-266-6772 Live-in position, 5hr/day, 5 Elderberry plants, any size 654-8422 Farmall 140. Must be in good Want to buy round, plastic days/week: $200/weekly inc. plant at a reasonable price condition, no bad rust spots or Purple Martin bird houses Wanting to buy used cattle small apartment. Serious in- near Buford. I will pickup. Looking to buy Wood-Mizer. dents. Leave message. Killis made by Ken Fish Farm in Ala- head gate & possibly a chute. quiries only. Tere Lopez Ox- Please call. Kim Buford 770- Jamie Shankles Summerville Scruggs Newnan 770-755- paha. Good condition. Hugh Call. Chad Dyer Clarkesville ford 770-787-2955 945-7813 706-892-8037 6730 Hosch Auburn 770-789-3258 706-499-1493 Georgia National Fair: Live calf births offered at Georgia Grown's Baby Barn during fair Continued From Page 1 record-setting. Local and national music acts will perform at the Geor- gia National Fair this year, making up one of the strongest lineups in years. Country music singer and songwriter Mark Chestnutt will perform on the National Stage on Oct. 5 to open the music concerts there, which will include Lee Greenwood, Billy Ocean, Tesla, Smash Mouth and others. Performers making their fair debut this year include: Disc Connected K-9s, an internationally acclaimed pro- fessional Frisbee dog touring show, comprises the largest collection of the world's best Frisbee Dogs. The troupe includes 24 different World Finalists (http://k9frisbee. com/). Cirque Zuma Zuma is a company of acrobatic performers who present amazing human feats of balance, agility and flexibility. They are described as an "African-style Cirque du Soleil," with their performances set to African music, drumming and dance (http://www.zumazuma.com/). The Georgia Department of Agriculture's Baby Barn returns to the Georgia Grown building this year. The Baby Barn provides animal care demonstrations and hosts the live births of dairy calves. Organizer Lee Lancaster said new large video screens will be installed this year to show the birth demonstrations inside the building. Students from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and Fort Valley State University will serve as Baby Barn ambassadors this year to guide visitors during demonstrations and birthing events. The Georgia Grown experience will have vendors and interactive displays on the other side of the building. The Georgia Grown store will sell goods grown and made by Georgia producers. A new feature at the Georgia Grown building will be the Seed to Shirt Experience (www.seedtoshirt.com), which will take visitors on a tour of cotton, one of Georgia's largest commodities. Visitors will explore the cotton plant's growth cycle, learn about the crop's harvest and technological advancements, and interact with Georgia cotton farmers. Visitors will also see the production and manufacturing process once cotton is ginned from spinning to knitting, fabric finishing to sewing, shirt dyeing to printing. At the end of the presentation, visitors can purchase exclusive Georgia-grown, USA-made cotton T-shirts, choosing from various designs. The Seed to Shirt Experience is presented by Magnolia Loom, Georgia's Rural Center, and the Georgia Department of Agriculture. A full midway operated by Reithoffer Shows will include rides and games. Youth educational and home arts and fine arts exhibits will also be on display in the McGill Marketplace, Miller-Murphy-Howard Building and Heritage Hall for the duration of the fair. The Georgia National Fair will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., except for opening day on Oct. 5, when gates open at 3 p.m. The fair will run from Oct. 5-15. For more information, visit the Georgia National Fair online at www.georgianationalfair.com. For the latest fair news, follow the Georgia National Fair on Facebook @ georgianationalfair and Instagram @ georgianationalfairgrounds. Georgia Cooking: Blueberry Lemon Icebox Pie There are so many variations of this nostalgic Southern favorite, which is also known as Yum-Yum Pie. The light and creamy lemon filling is topped with blueberries for an easy-peasy nobake dessert. Ingredients 9-inch graham cracker crust 1 cups of graham cracker crumbs 6 Tbsps butter, melted cup of sugar tsp of cinnamon Filling 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp lemon zest (about 1 lemon) cup of fresh lemon juice (about 5 lemons) Topping 2 cups Georgia blueberries cup blueberry jelly Instructions Bake the crust Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, then press into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 8 minutes. Set aside to cool. Mix the filling Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. The mixture will begin to thicken as you mix. Pour into cooled crust. Refrigerate for about 1 hour. Top and cool Distribute blueberries over top of pie. Melt blueberry jelly in microwave. Using a silicone brush, brush blueberries with melted jelly. Chill pie for several hours or overnight. (Courtesy of Georgia Grown) (Photo credit: Georgia Grown) Georgia Grown in Season Apples Beans Citrus Cucumbers Eggplant Grapes - Muscadine Lettuce Mushrooms Okra Pecans Peppers Peppers - bell Potatoes Sweet Pumpkins Squash summer Squash winter Tomatoes Watermelon Zucchini WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 FARMERS AND CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN 404-656-3722 agr.georgia.gov Fun on the Farm! An acre of activities for young people. PAGE 15 Georgie's Drive Thru Roberta Hello! I'm Georgie, the Georgia Grown mascot. I travel the state of Georgia promoting our #1 industry, agriculture! Georgia is number one in the United States in the production of the four P's: pine trees, pecans, peanuts, and poultry. There are two kinds of poultry farms in Georgia, producing either eggs or meat birds. Egg layers produce brown or white eggs, and yes, only hens lay eggs. Meat birds are called broilers. A couple of years ago, a Middle Georgia family decided to do something special and educate the public about the process of growing broilers by building a full-size classroom attached to the side of one of their broiler houses called the Cooley Farms Learning Center located in Roberta. The Cooley family worked with Perdue Farms and several poultry equipment suppliers to make the project a reality. Every year, local elementary schools take field trips to the farm to experience poultry production up close. The classroom has a large window where students can see the birds walking, eating feed, drinking water, and even playing with toys. There are also fully functioning examples of the watering, feeding and ventilation equipment used in the houses inside the classroom. Built into the side of a working chicken house in 2019, the Cooley Farms Learning Center in Roberta hosts guests of all ages for a transparent, interactive experience to learn about various aspects of poultry farming and proper animal care. (GDA/Lee Lancaster) Recipes for Tiny Tasters! Egg burrito with avocado salsa By Elise Sparks, Madison County 4-H Servings: 4 Prep Time: 45 minutes Ingredients Salsa: 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced 1 can diced tomatoes 2 Tbsps of chopped green onion 1 clove of minced garlic 1 Tbsp of lime juice tsp of salt tsp of ground cumin cup of chopped cilantro 1/8 cup of plain Greek yogurt Burritos: 4 eggs tsp of paprika tsp salt 1 can chicken breast (4) 10-inch flour tortillas Vegetable oil 2 cups dried black beans tsp of paprika tsp of dried cumin 1/8 cup of plain Greek yogurt 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese (Special Photo) Directions 1. Saut for five minutes green onions and canola oil, in big frying pan. 2.Open can of canned chicken into big frying pan sprayed with cooking spray or oil. 3.In separate bowl, add separately one beaten egg at a time. Do this for all four eggs. 4.Scramble eggs on medium heat. 5.Add remaining spices, 2 cups previously soaked dried black beans to separate slightly greased pan and heat to simmer. 6.Add 1/8 cup of Greek yogurt. 7. Fold each tortilla shell into triangle. In first fold, put eggs and chicken mixture, then add to second layer, the vegetable mixture. 8.Garnish tortilla with salsa for serving. Courtesy of Georgia 4-H Pantry Pride program PAGE 16 FARMERS AND CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN 404-656-3722 agr.georgia.gov WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 Hurricane Idalia: Counties impacted by storm receive federal disaster designation Continued From Page 1 "The percentage of downed trees in this most severely impacted area range from 30-80 percent of the trees down," Wells wrote on his UGA Pecans blog. "Most of these are in the form of younger trees (20 years and under) that just uprooted and blew down or leaned over." Wells added older trees that didn't get blown down suffered limb damage as they were heavy with nuts this time of the year. He placed an early estimate of crop loss at 30 percent across the southeast of the state impacted by Idalia, noting that growers on the south end of the storm path lost more. "We really won't know the extent of crop loss until we get into harvest because when we have storms like this, in which the wind beats the trees around, even the nuts that remain on the tree can incur some damage," Wells said. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp formally requested a federal disaster declaration on Sept. 6 for 30 counties in Idalia's path. As of Sept. 11, 25 counties had received federal disaster declaration. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper toured the hardest hit agricultural areas the day after Idalia went through, including Paulk's farms and nursery. He spoke at the field day in Byron and acknowledged crop loss across all commodities, especially pecans. "We've already been having conversations with USDA and working to figure out a way to ensure that we can get the resources and aid needed to those impacted and significantly hit during the storm," Harper said. At the Field Day in Byron, several growers walked up to Paulk, offered condolences and asked him about his recovery. Paulk explained the 10,000 downed trees represent about 10 percent of his total tree count. "It sounds better when you put it in a percentage. It's all about perspective," he said. Paulk said age and location played a part in the damage, but the winds were strong everywhere. He was still sorting out what happened. Along with growing pecans, Paulk owns a pecan nursery and grows citrus, and both operations sur- vived the storm intact. "Could be much worse. Plenty bad, but it could be much worse." Asked about any good coming from the experience, Paulk said that was a good question. Considering the regular work of thinning weak or low-production trees out and replenishing them with new varieties, Idalia may have done that but in a bad way. "There's a portion of them that would have been thinned out by practice within a couple of years, so there's a number there. It's hard to know," he said. "There will be some good come out of it, but you don't go trimming trees in September. That's not what you would in practice, but God chose to do it this way, and that's just going to have to be okay." You can view Kemp's request for federal disaster declaration at this link: https://bit.ly/489t3IA. For recovery resources and information, visit the GDA Idalia response page at https://agr.georgia.gov/hurricane-response-idalia. Hurricane Idalia leaves path of destruction across south Georgia Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper surveyed the areas damaged by Hurricane Idalia that cut across south Georgia on Aug. 30 in a line from Bainbridge northeast through Statesboro. Georgia State Sen. Russ Goodman, R-Cogdell, accompanied Harper. The trip was part of the Georgia Department of Agriculture's response and recovery efforts. "As a 7th generation farmer, I know firsthand the dev- astating impacts severe weather can have not only on our farmers and producers but on rural communities, local economies, and our state's economy as a whole," Harper said. GDA team members and Harper assessed the damage and spoke with impacted farmers, producers and business owners. Harper said the GDA was coordinating "with our state and federal partners to ensure farmers, producers, and other GDA licensed operations impacted by Idalia have the resources they need to recover and bounce back stronger than before." Harper encouraged producers to document their storm damage and contact their local Farm Services Agency office and University of Georgia Extension agents to report damage and get additional resources for recovery. Master Gardener: Chapters seek to serve communities through horticulture projects Continued From Page 1 Diane Flynt, founder of Foggy Ridge Cider in Virginia, will talk about the rich heritage of Georgia apples from the Cherokee Indians to today. Carol Reese, a retired Extension horticulture specialist, writer and speaker, titled her talk "How to Love Weeds," in which she will discuss ways to manage weeds and help gardeners come to terms with them. St. Jean said they expect a record attendance with this year's conference. The GMGA had 2,086 active members last year. Many attendees will come to the conference to renew their membership. To become a master gardener, one must train through the University of Georgia Extension Service, with classes from January through March each year. (There is a fee associated with the training, which includes a textbook and other materials). After the training, master gardeners must perform 25 hours of answering the phones at the local Extension office and responding to callers' questions about gardening. St. Jean explained working the phones is another compo- nent of learning, but rather than a textbook and instructors, the person is learning to help and answer questions about gardening with the resources of UGA Extension and local Extension staff. "That's where you are learning the best to help because your director is there with you in the office. You're learning from other people, and you'll have a mentor to help you," St. Jean said. There are 50 county Master Gardener Extension Volunteer programs in Georgia that vary in membership size. All are a phone call or email away for anyone with a gardening question across the state. Each program also chooses educational projects to serve their communities. The projects focus on the five program priorities set by UGA Extension: Environmental stewardship Gardening with youth Home food production Health benefits of gardening and value of landscapes Master gardeners come up with projects they think can benefit their community most. St. Jean said the master gardeners are limited only by their resources and imagination. The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County is the largest program in the state, and St. Jean is a member there. She said they have several community projects, from volunteering at the Chattahoochee Nature Center to providing a horticultural therapy program for rehab patients at the local hospital. The Cobb master gardeners also maintain community gardens and volunteer at local schools. "It's really a variety of things master gardeners do," St. Jean said. "I think because Cobb is such a big county, we have many more opportunities, but if you're in a small county, you can pick and choose what's best for your county." Online registration for master gardeners remains open for the GMGA conference and can be accessed at www.georgiamastergardeners.org/annual-conference-2023. To check on your GMGA membership status, email membership4gmga@ gmail.com. Find Georgia Agriculture Online! www.agr.georgia.gov @GeorgiaGrown: https://twitter.com/GeorgiaGrown www.facebook.com/georgiangrown @Iamgeorgiagrown: https://www.instagram.com/iamgeorgiagrown/ Georgia Grown: https://www.pinterest.com/gdofag/ www.facebook.com/GaMarketBulletin Notice Ads for the Oct. 4 issue are due by noon, Sept. 22. Submit your ads online any time at www.agr.georgia.gov/ market-bulletin