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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GARY W. BLACK, COMMISSIONER WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020 VOL. 103, NO. 12 COPYRIGHT 2020

From the Commissioner: Normal seems to begin to begin again

By Gary W. Black
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner
This evening (May 14), normal seemed to begin to begin again. The spring has been almost what I remember as normal in Commerce start my COVID-19 telecommute each morning with a vest and a personal heater in my farm office, shed to an afternoon T-shirt and then search again for the morning's cover before my 45-second walking commute back to the house at day/ night's end. Normal this time of year also includes three hours of zero-turn grass cutting once a week. I finished tonight with a sack of "normal" roadside gifts. More about that in a moment.
I hope your recent normal has been safe and healthy. I am so very proud of the work of your Georgia Department of Agriculture professionals as they have adjusted, persevered and served with extraordinary distinction during the new normal COVID-19

work schedule.

The Georgia Grown team has launched

This COVID-influenced spring, techni- Georgia Grown To-Go pop-up markets in

10 0 t1h9A17nniv2e0r1s7ary cians, analysts and inspectors tested more
seed than ever before, developed and approved desperately needed hand sanitizer formulas, field-sampled and tested pesticide drift cases and calibrated commercial scales for the 2020 season at a record pace.

Dalton, Marietta and Atlanta with more likely slated for Sandy Springs, Lawrenceville and Forest Park. The #BuyGeorgiaGrown and #NowMoreThanEver campaigns are engaging consumers by the thousands. All of this and more. ...

Meat inspectors have diligently worked Under difficult circumstances, the GDA

with establishments to keep them open. family has served Georgia well. I am grate-

Food safety team members have counseled ful for each person. I thank God that He has

retailers on federal and state guidelines to kept us safe. Pray that His protection will

maintain continuity in the food supply.

continue because though normal is seem-

Animal inspectors have provided PPE ingly beginning to begin again, the new

to licensed kennels, and plant protection normal will be different and have its chal-

inspectors have certified export shipments lenges.

of pine logs. Structural pest team members We have returned to routine work sched-

have trained hundreds of licensees over ules and regulatory activities. But this will

ZOOM. And please note, 400 gazillion veg- be a guarded re-entry. Group meetings are

etable transplants have entered commerce probably still a long way off. As Monday,

this spring to ensure a supply of vegetables Wednesday, Friday schedules return at our

for America thanks to our corps of profes- physical offices, yes, we will be checking

sionals.

See BEGIN AGAIN, page 15

"Gifts" left along the roadside near Commissioner Black's house, signs that life as we knew it is resuming. (Gary Black/GDA)

COVID-19: Should I be concerned about my animals?

There are only a few confirmed cases where domestic animals have tested positive for COVID-19. (Amy Carter/GDA)

By Janemarie Hennebelle DVM, MPVM Assistant State Veterinarian & Robert M. Cobb, Jr. DVM State Veterinarian
Over the last several months, we've watched our world address the public health pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2. You or someone you know may have been personally affected by COVID-19, leaving you wondering how might this affect pets or other animals I come into contact with on a daily basis?
First, a little background on what we do know about animals and the virus SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19 in people. You've probably read reports of tigers, dogs, domestic cats and even mink testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 in the United States and around the world. While more than 5 million (and counting) human cases of COVID-19 have been

reported worldwide, there are only a few confirmed cases where domestic animals and captive or farmed wild animals have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Currently in the United States, there are two domestic cats, one tiger and one lion (all in New York) confirmed to be positive to date.
Over time, there may be other cases that are confirmed as the pandemic evolves. The domestic cats identified were from two different households and both cats showed mild signs of a respiratory illness. One cat came from a household where the owner was positive for COVID-19; another cat in the same household was negative for SARS-CoV-2. The second cat that tested positive lived an indoor-outdoor lifestyle in an area where many people had COVID-19. Similarly, the tiger and lion had mild respiratory signs and a zookeeper taking care of the animals was positive for COVID-19.
If you interact with pets, livestock or other animals what
See ANIMALS, page 15

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Farmers, ranchers recover from spring tornadoes

By Jay Jones
jay.jones@agr.georgia.gov
Joe Young, a cattle man in Murray County, expressed what many in agriculture said about the tornados that torn through Georgia in April: They will recover.
"It ain't going to be easy, and it's going to take a lot of work, but we're used to it," Young said from his office in Chatsworth. "We'll get through it."
Tornados struck north Georgia April 12-13 and South Georgia 10 days later. The storms struck rural areas of the state and many agriculture producers received significant damage. In north Georgia, tornados destroyed barns, torn roofs off structures, and tossed debris everywhere.
"The pastures were riddled with two-byfours with nails in them and tin," Young said.
According to the National Weather Service, there was higher than usual tornado activity across the United States in April as storms

swept from the Midwest to the South. The Easter weekend storms produced the strongest tornados, primarily in the South. Georgia experienced 21 confirmed tornados that weekend. The strongest struck Murray County where the Youngs' farm is located and where seven people died in a mobile home neighborhood.
Young and his wife, Heather, said volunteers helped them clean up in the days after the tornado struck his farm with 100 head of cattle. Heather said she was thankful for the community coming together to help.
"We got things back together. My biggest issue was getting all the trees off the fences," Joe Young said. "You know, my cows for two days could have left if they wanted to, but we got some temporary fencing up."
In South Georgia, blueberry growers were especially walloped by the tornados. Jerome Crosby, president of the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association, said the storms came just as blueberry picking began.
See RECOVER, page 15

A cow occupies a crater left by a tornado that struck Murray County. (Provided photo)

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FARM MACHINERY

1953 Ford Jubilee, 7shank all 2004 JD 6420 110HP 4x4 purpose plow, 8disc Taylor- 540/1000 PTO. Self leveling Way, 16disc cutting harrows, loader, very strong tractor, no scrape blade, boom pole, lay- leaks. All hydraulics and 3pt

off plow, trailer hitch: $3500. work: $40,000. Josh Moore

Please specify if machinery is Jerry Bennett Cumming 770- Dawsonville 770-670-8595

in running condition.

887-6843

2008 John Deere 5425 with

TRACTORS

1962 Ford 641. It has been 542 loader, 4WD, sync-shuttle converted to 12v and has elec- transmission, 81HP, new tires

(2) 8-N Ford Tractors for sale, both run. Make one out of two: $1000. C.H. Hobrat Hahira 229-460-7305

tronic ignition. Hydraulics work and PTO. Good tractor. Ben Pace Monroe 770-510-3511
1964 Dexta Diesel. Not run-

and wheels, dual remotes, canopy, bucket, forks, 1744hrs. Larry Maney Baldwin 706-244-4348

1010 John Deere, gas like, ning, has engine knock, one 2010 John Deere 3005,

new tires, wide front, 3ph, new rear tire, poor sheet metal, 27hp Yanmar diesel, only

G.C.: $3300; Taylorway 8 disc no battery: $500 cash, as is. 84hrs, 3-pt hitch, live PTO.

cutaway harrow, 3ph, G.C.: Don Deiter Warner Robins James River demo through

$425. Chuck Anthony Jeffer- 478-919-4341

2015, manual shift, turf-type

son 706-658-6081 1086 Farmall with

1964 Ford tractor 2000 series, cab, gas, 4 new tires, log splitter on

tires: $9000. Larry 706-3420496 Madison

3450QT Bus Hog loader. No AC. New in-frame overhaul. Roger Bruce Madison 706342-3638

3pt hitch, PTO and rollover scraper: $3500 for all. Frank Cook Woodstock 770-9266066

2010 Kubota L3400 with front loader and ROPS: $12,500. Robert Grissett Buena Vista 229-314-5136

135 Massey Ferguson gas, p.s., 5ft bush hog, 5ft finish mower, 5ft scrape blade, 5ft all-purpose plow subsoiler: $5000. Alvin Johnson Snellville 770-388-9347

1987 Case 685 with Allied front end loader, 7ft Frontier box blade. Runs, drives good, some damaged sheet metal: $8500. Jimmy Griswell Sandersville 478-232-0735

2014 John Deere 6105D, 1090hrs, 4WD, cab, heat and air, triple remotes, pre-DEF: $48,000. Kody Rylee Gillsville 678-634-9355
2016 Kubota M7060 cab,

1938 Allis Chalmers WC, Sheet metal, paint good, new tires, running when parked. 3pt hitch equipment , many pieces for sale. Duke Winterville 706714-4594

1993 Ford 3930, 875hrs, good condition, will add new front tires: $9500. Ask for Mike 770-312-9754 Woodstock

loader, 4x4, 290hrs: $39,500. M Hewell Dewy Rose 706498-0460
2016 New Holland T4.90 4x4 loader. Air seat, 1300hrs, 5yr/5000hr warranty good thru

1946 Ferguson TE20 gas. Restored like new, parade ready, good tires, newly painted, no

2 Cub Tractors ready to work or parade goods in every way.

12/21: $47,000. James Martin Waynesboro 706-558-5005

leaks or smoke. Excellent con- Ed Reeves Rebecca 229-325- 2018 John Deere 1023E com-

dition: $3500. Bob Perkins El- 8671

pact utility tractor, 3hrs of use,

berton 706-498-1419
1949 JD Model M. Bottom plow, planters and cultivator.

2002 John Deere 5205, 4wd, 521 loader, hay spear, R4 tires, 6ft Bush Hog, 707hrs, very

nothing wrong with it. Need to sell: $10,500. Ray Sheppard LaGrange 706-884-2072.

Can E-mail pictures: $4900 good cond, kept under shed, 2019 LS 40HP 4x4 tractor.

OBO. Dan Dixon Gordon 478- 53hp: $20,900. Canton Dennis Low hrs, bucket, and dual re-

628-2551

Scott 770-856-6077

motes: Asking $23,500. Call

for more info. Jeffery Denson

Canning Supplies Dallas 678-414-4532 240 International tractor, runs good: $1350. Robert Collins

Calhoun 706-602-9027

Canning jars pints quarts 1/2 gallon. Several dozen available. Some green colored: $4, $5, $6 a dozen depending on size. H. Piper Lexington 706-

Pint and quart canning jars and pressure cooker. C. Phillips Watkinsville 706-7695490

4000 Ford tractor with 2G Wiz Plows: $4500; Plows: $50. Tommy Robinson Midville 478-455-4751

743-8680

Pints: $6 per dozen; Quarts:

4500 JD, 900hrs, like new 5 ft. rotovator and lots more gar-

https://georgiagrown.com/shop/

$7 per dozen; half-gallon: $9 per dozen. Charles Sawyer Mount Airy 706-768-4776

dening equip. Alton Hooks 478-494-1886 Soperton

4600 Ford tractor, diesel,

Things to Eat

60hp, power steering, almost new rubber, motor and injector pump have been overhauled. Lamon Gillis 478-494-3838

100% sugarcane syrup, no Angus beef steers, 1/2 or Millen

corn syrup. Three 25.4 oz bot- wholes. Non GMO feed and 5600 Ford diesel tractor,

tles shipped: $48 total. pay- plenty of grass: $4 per lb of good shape: $5000. Harry

pal.me/parrishcanesyrup. Ben hanging weight. Matt Brown Hughes Warm Springs 706-

Parrish Statesboro 912-536- Canton 678-739-7176

655-2475

2200 2019

crop

of

good

pecans

Brown turkey figs will be ready soon: $5/gallon, call to place order. George Jackson

9N tractor for parts. Does not run. Good for parts. Pete Cobb Fairburn 770-964-5644

approx. 150lbs: $1 per lb. Conyers 470-390-2320 or Farmall 140 Hi-crop with cul-

H.D. Strickland Barney 229- 770-483-3533

tivator. Original, very rare:

560-9234
2019 Desirable pecans ready to eat: $11 per pound +

Farm fresh ground beef: $4.50 per lb; Whole hog sausage: $3.50 per lb. Available at Potts Bros. Farm.

$8500; Massey Harris Pony with cultivator. Show quality: $5500. Will trade. L. Ethridge Lavonia 706-498-3838.

postage. Russell Eaton Stock- USDA vacuum sealed. Kyle Farmall C tractor for parts:

bridge 770-506-2727

Potts Jefferson 706-367-5823 $600. Motor is locked down

2019 pecans for sale. Shelled, cleaned and packaged. Ready

Grain fed or grass fed beef or wrapped to order: $3.50lb hanging weight., plus process-

due to not running for a long time. H. Nation Colbert 706614-9592

for freezer: $10 per lb. Peggy ing. Visit www.mcmichaelan- Farmall Model 130. Restora-

Griffin Clarkesville 706-768- gusfarm.com. Jason Cox So- tion was started, was running

8417

cial Circle 404-925-5412

good just a few years ago,

partial reassembly required:

Homemade danish, cream $1000. OBO. Roy Eason Mon-

2019 pecans ready to eat, mostly halves: $10 per lb. No

horns and croissants. Call or email for more info. P. Williams

roe 678-283-5888

shipping. Raymond Gilbert Epworth dec393@gmail.com Ford 2110 tractor. 3 cylinder,

Madison 706-342-3623

or 706-632-5150

gas. Engine runs good but

won't go into gear. Good tires:

Pick-Your-Own

$1500 OBO. L. Williams Maysville 470-201-7070
Ford 601 Workmaster for

sale. 1957 mode. Needs bat-

Blackberries & Blueberries, later Figs & Scuppernongs. Snare Farm, 3736 Gillsville Hwy, Gillsville. Open daily.

Blueberries, blackberries, thornless. U-pick or we-pick. Bumper crop, easy access. Call for availability. Cothran

tery and gas: $1800. Have several implements for sale, too. Keith Duncan White 770-6392066

For your COVID-19 safety, call Valley Gardens Dawsonville John Deere 5100M, 4WD,

Joanne for appointment, 978- 706-216-3384

open station, loader prep:

835-5458 SnareFarm@gmail.-

$35,500. Maurice Burdette

com

Canon 706-498-6110

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TRACTORS

1951 Ford bush hog 5inch, 2 row planter, old style, chain average condition: $180. Ed driven, good condition: $300.

PICKERS AND

Reese drum mower model 4 Farmall cultivator shanks. 2400. Manual fold, good con- Bought new. Hung in barn till

Brooks McCaysville 770-595- Cultivator and grain drill, with

HARVESTERS

dition. Farm hand feed Mill rusty, but good: $30 each,

4111

two planter implements, take

VGC. Two ton capacity. Larry sells over $60 each. Don Long

2001 Fella batwing hay cutter: $2700; 2015 Kuhn GMD28 hay cutter: $8000 Robert Grissett Buena Vista 229-314-5136
2008 John Deere 458 round baler. Mega wide plus, net wrap, high moisture kit, variable core, 5900 bales. Excellent condition: $20,000. Brelan Brookshire Suches 580-7701154
2017 Krone Easy Cut 3600 CV mower. Kept under shelter since new, used very little: $14,000. Chris Taylor Baxley 912-278-4042

all: $800. Christopher Hayes Blythe 706-799-1975
20 disc harrow, 5 shank Ap, 10 disc harrow 5ft box blade, toolbar 7 shanks, 2 hayride wagons, snapper lawn mower, 8 disc harrow. E. Smith Winder 678-425-4986
24 disc, very heavy duty disc Howse Implement harrow. 3pt hitch. Used twice. Like new: $1800 Philip Irwin Cornelia 706-599-3216
2row John Deere planters plates, new disk openers, manual: $1100; 9shank chisel

Ramacher 9600 pecan harvester and Herbst wagon: $42,500 OBRO. Ramacher in excellent condition, wagon in good condition. No delivery. Dale Foster Fort Valley 478918-4365
Weiss McNair 848 pecan harvester: $5500. Includes 6 loading totes, trailer. Runs fine with no issues. Call or text. Aaron Lamb Statesboro 912-3340661
HAY AND FORAGE
1999 Vermeer 504 I round

Young Tennille 478-232-6321
SM 320 11 1/2ft Fella disc mower. Mechanically sound, well-maintained and serviced: $3800. Mattie Whitman Adel 229-507-0625
SPRAYERS AND SPREADERS
2005 Freightliner spreader truck, 16ft, nice truck: $32,250. Maurice Burdette Canon 706498-6110
300 gal tank boomless sprayer, heavy duty, good

Ellijay 706-889-2106
4 trailer tires: ST235/80/R16 10 ply on aluminum 8-lug wheels w/ center caps. 1 steel 8-lug wheel. Fred Lewis Milner 678-967-1177
Engine for 801 Ford Diesel complete with injector pump, will need rebuild, 4 new lash caps: $400. K.W. Phelps Thomasville 229-224-0935
Four Michelin Tires, 255 or 22.5, less than 10,000 miles: $750 for all four. Breda Worley Buckhead 770-560-5009

John Deere 1949 M tractor No implements, runs well, new tires, battery. New bearings and seals in final drive: $2500. Kary McClain Mineral Bluff 706-455-8575
John Deere 2155. 55HP, factory canopy, remotes, all original. 2nd owner for 15yrs. Good tractor: $9500. Will trade. J. Ethridge Lavonia 706-4983838

4ft finish mower Ford model# 930A, works good. T.J. O'Neal Greensboro 706-467-3373
5ft Bush Hog brand finishing mower, FTH 600, like new: $1200. 8-disc Taylor-Way B/B harrow: $600. Lavohn Garrett Statham 770-402-7934
5ft Bush Hog, new blades, good wheel, drive shaft included. Eric Massey Gainesville 678-316-5986
Agmate Estate mower, 5ft,

plow: $650. James Bunn Hampton 770-946-5399
4ft rotary tiller, very heavy, good cond., 3-pt hitch: $450. 6ft angle blade, 3-pt hitch: $200. David Cagle 770-7962555 Fairmount
6ft Hardee bushhog, 1,2,&4 cultivator planters, fertilizer distributor. 1,2,&4 rolling cultivator, 2,3,&4 bottom plows; 5in & 6in scrape blades. Carl Crosby Blackshear 912-449-

baler: $4000; 2017 New Holland 450 round baler: $18,000. Robert Grissett Buena Vista 229-314-5136
2001 Fella TH540 hay tedder, 17ft: $2500; hay rake $1500. Both used 2019 season. Robert Grissett Buena Vista 229-314-5136
467 JD bailer net wrap, only 300 bales since new belts, rebuilt pick up head: $14,500. M. Gilmer Gibson 706-551-0872

condition, pull type. Steve Calloway Winterville 706-3400318
5537 Savage pecan sprayer, 1000 PTO, 37inch fan, excellent condition: $5500. Donald Akins Collins 912-557-4616 or 912-245-9837
Vanns 18 row pull sprayer 500gal tank hydraulic booms: $2000; 2 JD Hicycle 600A 12 row,200gal tank. Willima Spar-

Full set Cub cultivators, Two Cub turning plows, Super A double disk cutting harrow, Super A tractor with cultivators. Clyde Parker Chatsworth 706-847-8517
Nine suitcase 50 lbs. tractor weights: $450. Can send pictures. Linda Torpy Wrens 478494-6686
Remote hydraulics from Massey Ferguson 24s: $150. Harold Mooney Eastanollee

Market Bulletin Classified Ad Form John Deere 6110M, 4x4, CA,
3 remotes, 1060hrs: $64,000; Model 3210 Bus Hog, never left outside, pull type: $5000. Wiley Farm Covington 770464-3276
Kubota B6100, 3cyl, diesel, strong lift and PTO. Used not abused, kept inside. Photos available. Call for more information. David Thackston McDonough 678-763-5892
Kubota L 2800 tractor w/

540rpm 2013 model. Sheltered, exc. condition, used only a few times: $700. Donald Smith Warner Robins 478232-5913
Bush Hog finishing mower, RDTH 84 model, 7ft cut rear discharge. Very good condition: Asking $1650 OBO. John Ardry Ellijay 762-231-9994
Bush Hog mower, 7ft, #307. Keith Stewart Buford 404-5389092

6573
Bush and bog harrows, good condition. Ralph McCart Loganville 770-466-2197
Dearborn 8-plow cultivator, model 1095, manufactured by Pittsburgh. 3pt hitch: $300. Jack Hammond Lilburn 770921-1313
John Deere 1590, 15ft no till drill with small seed box and marker. Used less than 500 acres: $50,000. Lee Bailey

650 New Holland round baler 4x6 string wrap, good condition: $5000. Wayne Sapp Pembroke 912-429-6194
6ft Vicon cutter used very little, very good condition: $3000. Also have side rack, good shape: $400, will trade. Danny Doerun 229-776-9039
Anderson 2015 in line bale wrapper, will wrap 6ft round or square bales: $20,000. Ken

row Pinehurst 478-954-5903
AG PARTS AND TIRES
18inch concrete pipe, 8ft long, have 10 joints: $100 each; 27ft metal light poles for parking lot: $100 each. Perry Conner Conyers 770-4838357

706-599-5209
Tractor tops, high density polyetheylene: $60. Fits most tractors if you have existing framework. Leave a message at 770-380-6747 Gainesville
Various lengths of rubber conveyor belting for free. Great for cattle trailer flooring, covering hay. George Scoville Macon 478-745-2524

bucket, 4WD, diesel, 1400 hrs. Bush Hog trimmer/mower, Pinehurst 229-239-0537

Stewart Greensboro 706-817-

Includes lift harrow, scrape blade, cultivator, bush hog. Great condition: $12,000. James Plumley Canton 770656-8289

5ft, Model FTH-600. Keith Stewart Buford 404-538-9092
Grading and blades, 4ft bush hog: $400; 6ft blade angle push or pull: $2500; Dirt

MF T035, 5ft harrow: $2800; KMC 4-row, strip-till: $2500; KMC 4-row, ripper-spider, 4 KMC planters: $2500; JD BWA harrow, 12ft: $1800. J.W. Ad-

2027
Complete baling package: International 435 square baler, SFI 50in. drum mower, Ford 8ft. tedder, 256 rollerbar rake.

All ads are scheduled to run in two consecutive issues, unless requested otherwise. Ads are limited to 25 words, including your name, city and phone number. Our Classified Categories and our Advertising Guidelines and Category

Kubota tractor, 3 cylinder scoop: $200. All have 3pt kins Vienna 229-805-0255

Good working condition:

diesel, 3pt hitch blade, PTO shaft, front weight: $2800. James Sullivan Vidalia 912537-4944
Mahindra tractor 6065, only 18hrs, 70hp, 4wheel drive, quick attach loader, excel-

hitches. Howard Glow Newborn 678-342-8101
Kubota 54in belly mower. Fits B-7500 Kubota tractor and others. Used one time: cost $2000, asking $1200. Sam Wood Morrow 678-

One 2-row frame equipped with 2-row Cole peanut planter in good working condition: $150. J.F. McGill Tifton 229382-6912
Rebuilt Troy Bilt Horse tiller, new motor, new tines, new

$5000. Jim Beall Bowman 706-308-5451
Frontier TD1316 hay tedder, 17ft hydraulic lift. Always sheltered, excellent condition: $4000. Pat Broder Stockbridge 404-401-6134

rules are posted online at agr.georgia.gov. Category: ___________________________

lent condition, loaded. Emily 758-7887

seals, new belts, great condi- Hay elevator. Motor works

Kenney Vidalia 912-537-

tion, PTO, great running condi- great, needs some work and

2890

Riding mowers: Snapper tion: $650. Allyn Bell Moreland tires: $200. Ron Morris

Massey Ferguson 240, 6ft Befco finishing mower and 5ft Bush Hog, all included. Pics avail. upon request. Call or text JD Sanders 706-319-

Comet, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Murray, Troy-Bilt. Not running, can load. Ralph Williams Grif-

770-253-2987
Three bottom plow, 18inch Ford T-0137: $400. Howard

Brunswick 912-230-3857 Hay rake, New Idea brand,

fin 678-544-0646

Hawthorne Auburn 770-307- roller bar. Good shape, ready

Scotts Briggs & Stratton engine, INTEK 17hp OHV,

7689

to work: $550. Vickie Barrett

Troy Bilt tiller, new motor, Mount Airy 706-499-8009

0181 Madison

42in cut, 5-speed riding new tines, good condition: John Deere 435 baler: $3000.

mower: $400. Jackie Wyrick $450. Phillip Estes Moreland Very good condition, PTO

Massey Ferguson 390, 2WD 678-232-5970Lawrenceville 678-697-8495

pond aerator. Ronald Griffin

with loader, bucket and spear,

Two row John Deere 71 flex Hoboken 912-281-8805

low hours: $12,500. Maurice Burdette Canon 706-498-6110
White 2-105, 105HP, canopy, 2WD, 3000hrs. Loader available, pics available: $6000.

Troy-Bilt Pony, 17.5HP, 42inch cut, 7speed transmission, low hours, riding mower: $700. R. Conley Conyers 770851-2623

planter mounted on 3pt hitch tool bar. Excellent condition: $1800. C.B. Allen Newnan 770-328-7585
Vintage '86-'87 Troy-Bilt

John Deere 466 Megatooth baler. 1996 model with monitor, new belts, tires, bearings, twine wrap. Jake Gower Social Circle 404-391-6182

Donald Akins Collins 912-2459837

PLANTING AND TILLAGE

Horse PTO tiller. Excellent condition, new engine, multiple Lely 4 wheel tedder/fluffer Loattachments. Pictures and de- tus 520, good working condi-

Phone number: _______________________

CUTTERS AND MOWERS

(1) 16in, 2 bottom turning plow. 1 bush and bog. (8) 18in

tails at Craigslist Atlanta. Rich 706-654-9197 Braselton

tion. Tires have been replaced and in good condition: $4500. Sonny Teague Waleska 770-

disc harrow one row cultivator.
10ft Bush Hog, exc cond, Darwin Blansit Trion 706-238kept in barn, 2010 model, pic- 0465

GRADERS AND BLADES

796-5916 Massey Ferguson 825 round

tures avail: $6500. Jim Lightsey Surrency 912-367-5366 or 912-278-2419
14ft Bush Hog rotary mower trailer-type. '55 Massey-Fergu-

12ft pull type weed wiper with 15 gallon tank, serial # 1013064, slightly used: $3250. Mary Mathews Hurtsboro, AL 334-614-8296

Durabilt 3 yard dirt pan and grader: $4000; KMC round bale accumulator: $1500. Billy Daniel Dublin 478-278-7400 or 478-984-4909

baler. Field ready. Great condition. Used last season. Chris Morris Clyo 912-213-7505
New Holland 1002 stack liner, 275 square baler. Bale wagon.

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2 row cultivator with 2-cole planters: $600 for all. Larry Delbridge Albany 229-8861105

Galion T500 motor grader, ex-military, runs, no brakes. Repairable, excellent for farm and logging operations: $7500.

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HEAVY OTHER MACHINERY EQUIPMENT LAWN AND AND IMPLEMENTS GARDEN 164 joints rainbow 6in irriga-
tion pipe, 30ft long, twist lock. Gene Wood Dexter 478-2904326
Ditch Witch model #5110 diesel fuel tank, needs cleaning, can run out of a 5gal bucket: $6000. William Clark Thomasville 229-228-4965
For sale, hydraulic lift for 4wheelers or lawnmowers. Never used, like new. Cost me $250, will sell for $195. Jessie Arnett Tifton 229-382-6517
For sale: Antique motor, 2 hp Witte, governor throttle: $1200. Jessie Arnett Tifton 229-3826517
Forklift, 10,000lb Yale. Old machine, 3227hrs, history known. Solid tires, high lift, side shift, runs. Propane: $950. Jim O'Quinn Carrollton 770328-6578

Harrows: $400. Brush mower: $400. Jubilee tractor: $2400. 1988 Chevrolet 2500 flatbed 350V8, 5spd: $2300. Large round fuel tank: $250. 5th wheel hitch: $200. Carter Stewart 706778-5204 Baldwin
JCB 185 Robot skid steer, low hours: $10,250. Maurice Burdette Canon 706-498-6110
Rockhound 60A skid steer attachment, new bearings, repacked cylinder: $1500. Eddy Gravitt Cumming 404863-3463
Tree spade, Big John 65inch on L9000 Ford Truck. 32inch tree spade, skid loader mount. Selby Hull Hampton 770-2944699
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Please specify if equipment is in running condition or not.
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
175C Dresser loader 117, good condition, w/ 4-1 bucket, 95% under carriage w/oil rails: $18K. Roy Simmons Demorest 706-499-9340
1978 Mitsubishi trackhoe w/ thumb farm. Used, good working condition, great truck loader, 90% undercarriage, no cracks. Jeff Estep Newnan 678-378-0686
Backhoe International Harvester 2400A, 2.9L 3-cyl diesel 46HP, 2WD, D-179 engine. Not currently running. Selling as is. No delivery: $3000. John Dodson Marietta 678-521-0563
CAT 931C LGP 1550hrs old

Goose neck 16ft. metal covered cattle trailer. Dual axle electric brakes, middle gate, escape door: $4200. Lamar Bryant Cleveland 706-8788509
Ponderosa 16ft livestock gooseneck, kept sheltered, solid floor with mats, tires less than 2yrs old, Slide-out saddle rack in nose: $2500. Marshall Wall Hawkinsville 478-6369502
EQUIPMENT TRAILERS AND
CARTS
2006 Jayco Eagle 28ft. Used to live on farm, good shape. Asking: $8500 obo. Donald Lingefelt Chatsworth 770713-1907
20ft gooseneck trailer, 7ft wide, 3500lbs, axles, brakes, wood floor, new tires, wheels, wiring, lights, no ramps, dove tail: $2200 obo. C. North Whitesburg 770-842-4198

2004 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax 4x2 reg cab, ac, auto, 68,000mi, good condition: $11,500 obo. Mike Calloway Blairsville 706-897-5463
2011 Ram 3500 MegaCab Laramie. 4x4, Cummins, automatic, EGR Delete, Air Dog fuel dump, turnover gooseneck: $29,500 OBO. No calls after 8PM. Joseph Hayes Guyton 912-674-9846
Chrome 17in, 5-lug Chevy GMC Truck. Wheels, center caps, mounted, balanced, Goodyear Wangler P265/70-R17 tires: $500. Hayden McClure Butts 678-752-0598
Dually bed for 1997 Ford F350 (no tailgate) also bumper, receiver hitch and gooseneck hitch: $700 for all. Buddy Huddleston Cedartown 770-5469292
TRUCK ACCESSORIES
AND PARTS

Please specify if machinery is in running condition or not.
GARDEN TRACTORS
Cub Cadet model 129 garden tractor, all original, one owner, garage kept. Starling Kiser Conyers 770-922-2702
John Deere 420 garden tractor, 1987, 20HP, 60inch deck. Many new parts, excellent condition: $4200 obo. Leave message or text. Reg Ozment Rome 706-346-4404
Sears model 917.252330 turning plow for garden tractor, excellent condition: $100. J. Walton Fort Valley 478-8252053
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but kept under barn. Need some work on steering can text pictures. Michael Smith Newnan 770-253-7099

22ft Anderson 6ton flatbed tandem axle, spring ramps. Brakes, tires, deck in great condition, spare included, lights working: $2770. Steve

Ford F-250, 10-spoke wheels, tires, OEM center caps: $1200. Lorenzo Brown Jenkinsburg 470-483-8078

AND MATERIALS
Heavy duty boom pole, 3pt hitch: $75. T. Brown Fayetteville 770-630-5480

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Cat 955L 85J: $12,000; Tyson Smithville 813-294- Red long bed cover for

Dresser TD 25J, enclosed 1920

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cab, straight blade with 2 shank ripper: $35,000. Bogan Renfroe Gainesville 770-206-0505

5-roll heavy duty gooseneck hay trailer asking: $3000. Ricky Ricketson Broxton 912-3593675

$100 or consider trade for a short bed cover. Larry Roger Murrayville 770-654-6319
UTVs/ATVs

for garden and mulch: $3 per bale. Over 100 available. James Brooks Athens 470269-3467

FARM SUPPLIES TD15C Dozer. DT466 engine. 5ftx10ft utility trailer. Heavy
Runs good. Tilt blade, rear rip- duty, excellent condition: $900. John Deere, 2014 XUV550

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per. Weak 1st Gear: $5000 I. Kosior Locust Grove 770- side by side. 1060hs. Roof,

firm. Doug Couey Rome 706- 957-6114

windshield, good shape: $4500

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TRAILERS

5x8 utility trailer, 2ft high metal and wood sides, kept inside: $800. Gene Welch Eatonton

OBO. Call or text for pictures. Wayne Forshee Reynolds 678-416-9257

TOOLS AND HARDWARE

706-816-7756

BOATS

(2) 6in Portable auger, electric motors, like new. H.D. Green

LIVESTOCK

CROP TRAILERS,

17ft fiberglass Manatee, tilt Montrose 478-278-5252

VEHICLES HANDLING
AND HAULING
2002 CM Drover III gooseneck 3-horse slant-load trailer w/dressing room and rear tack compartment. Barely used: $8000. K. Kelley 706-318-2155 Crawfordville
2003 Sundowner pro-stock 20ft trailer with cut gate. Tires good condition, 5th wheel, electric brakes, enclosed storage nose, spare tire: $8000. Sondra Moser Meansville 678-588-3296

CARTS AND BINS
1996 hopper-bottom 66 highside 42ft long air ride Timpte trailer: $16,500. 1998 Wilson hopper trailer, air ride, 78in high-side, 42ft long: $18,000. Bennie Walker Dublin 478279-0644
1999 53ftx102in carpet spec. semi van trailer, 5-22in square lids on roof, drag scoop unload w/conveyor, hauls hay & bulk: $5000 OBO. Timothy Peifer Metter 912-685-6853

and trim, depth finder, radio, swivel seats, new tires and rims on trailer, original owner, excellent condition. James Smith Winder 770-867-2994
18ft Triton aluminum boat and trailer, center console, 5 seats, 75hp OptiMax Mercury Motor recently serviced, trolling motor and batteries: $10,000. Starlyn Austin Toccoa 864723-2428
1985 center console with high sides, 2005 Honda VTEC, 150 HP. Has all electronics. Great condition: $16,000. Call or text. Jerry Austin Gainesville

Arm & Hammer 310lb anvil: $1095; Farriers anvil 250lb: $1095; American anvil 200lb: $395. Ben Hendrick Austell 770-948-9842
Craftsman pressure washer, 3000psi, 190cc: $275; Delta woodshaper: $250; Rockwell Delta saw 9in: $150; wheelbarrow: $75; Radial Arm saw 10in: $175. G. Martin Walton Grove 678-863-1271
Half-pint blue jar; Winchester hatchet, boys ax, cornshellers, cross cut saws, 1-man saws, foot as, hand as, cant hooks

2018 Gooseneck brand alu-

404-664-3467

and more. Hubert Arnold Jef-

Georgia Department of Agriculture Att: Market Bulletin P.O. Box 742510
Atlanta, GA 30374-2510

minum stock trailer. 6/8x24

fersonville 478-945-3910

canvas top, full escape door, Please specify if vehicles are in rubber cleated floor, backup running condition.

lights. Excellent condition: $16,500. Brian Adcock

TRUCKS

COVID-19 testing is available to all Georgians who request it. Contact any Georgia public

BUILDINGS AND MATERIALS

Adairsville 770-855-9394

1996 Ford F350 XL reg cab, health department to schedule (1) 24ftx64ft metal pole build-

You may also pay with a Visa or MasterCard online at agr.georgia.gov/market-bulletin.aspx or by contacting our

7 X 32 Stoll gooseneck cattle 2WD, automatic, 10ft flatbed, trailer. New floor, new tires, gooseneck hitch. One owner,

an appointment. Learn more

ing roof: $300 obo. You take down and remove. About 150

good cover with front enclo- 26,760 miles. Great condition: online at https://dph.georgia. concrete blocks, cleaned and

Consumer Call Center at 800.282.5852.

sure: $4500. Chris Taylor Bax- $6500. Gary Castleberry gov/covid-19-testingdir stacked: $50. M. Holdeman

ley 912-278-4042

Roopville 678-776-9025

Stapleton 706-699-1305

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Editor's Note: Market Bulletin staff verified all events we could prior to press time. Before you go, we suggest checking official sources for cancellations or postponements of events.
June 3 Backyard Fruit Webinar Series: Specialty Fruits UGA Extension Service VIRTUAL MEETING Register at www.tinyurl.com/ BackyardFruit2020 706-632-3061 aahoppers@uga.edu
June 4 North Georgia Prescribed Fire Council VIRTUAL MEETING Presented through Zoom Register at www.garxfire.com
June 5 Backyard Fruit Webinar Series: Citrus UGA Extension Service VIRTUAL MEETING Register at www.tinyurl.com/ BackyardFruit2020 706-632-3061 aahoppers@uga.edu

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June 13 Callaway Plantation Open Horse Show Callaway Plantation Arena 2160 Lexington Road Washington, Ga. 30673 561.309.3013 3timinman@gmail.com Facebook: Callaway Plantation Open Horse Show
June 25-26 State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest UGA Instructional Arena 2600 S Milledge Ave. Athens, Ga. 30605 hkalino@uga.edu
June 27-28 Made in Georgia Festival Towns County Recreation & Conference Center 150 Foster Park Road Young Harris, Ga. 30582 706.896.4966 www.golakechatuge.com
July 2-4 National Barrel Horse Association Summer Run Super Show Reaves Arena Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter 401 Golden Isles Parkway Perry, Ga. 31069 706.823.3728 www.nbha.com

July 7-11

Georgia Club Lamb Association Aug. 15

Georgia 4-H Horse Show

Summer Heat Showdown

Heard County Livestock Lamb

Perdue and Sutherland arenas

Georgia National Fairgrounds & Show

Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter

Heard County Covered Arena

Agricenter

401 Larry Walker Parkway

12080 Highway 100 North

401 Golden Isles Parkway

Perry, Ga. 31069

Franklin, Ga. 30217

Perry, Ga. 31069

770.630.7922

706.302.9508

706.542.8892

www.gaclublamb.com

heardcolivestockshows@yahoo.com

www.georgia4h.org

July 14-15

July 11-12

Georgia 4-H Dairy Judging Contest

Newton County Saddle Club

UGA Teaching Dairy Farm

Have an event to put on our

Annual Show

1001 Walter Sams Road

calendar? Contact Jay Jones at

Georgia International Horse Park Winterville, Ga. 30605

404.656.3722 or jay.jones@agr.

1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway 706.542.4444

georgia.gov

Conyers, Ga. 30013

hkalino@uga.edu

678.873.3019

We accept calendar

www.newtoncountysaddleclub.com July 17-25

submissions for food, craft and

National Barrel Horse Association agriculture festivals and events.

July 9-12

Youth World Championships

Submissions for festivals that

Georgia Jr. Beef Futurity

Reaves Arena

do not specifically promote

Georgia National Fairgrounds & Georgia National Fairgrounds &

those industries will not be

Agricenter

Agricenter

printed.

401 Golden Isles Parkway

401 Golden Isles Parkway

Perry, Ga. 31069

Perry, Ga. 31069

Additional pesticide

706-542-8892

706.823.3728

recertification training notices

hkalino@uga.edu

www.nbha.com

are available on the department

website under the Plant

July 11

July 21-24

Industry Division tab.

Callaway Plantation Open Horse TENTATIVE

Show

Georgia State 4-H Congress

Callaway Plantation Arena

Crowne Plaza Ravinia

2160 Lexington Road

4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road

Washington, Ga. 30673

Atlanta, GA 30346

561.309.3013

706-542-7076

3timinman@gmail.com

jburke@uga.edu

Facebook: Callaway Plantation

Open Horse Show

BUILDINGS AND

LUMBER

FARM ANIMALS 13 Gelbvieh Balancer calves, 6 month old half blood lowline Black Angus bulls, 15-30 7-9 months old. Black and red. Angus bulls for sale. 4 to m/o, gentle dispositions, calv-

MATERIALS
15 scissor roof trusses, never installed. Covered with original straps. 12/12 pitch, top/bottom cord. Heel height 2ft, 18ft 5 1/2inch L. Rhonda Gardner Gray 478-986-8528
275+ gal. plastic tanks (tote) in metal cage. 5-inch caps on top, valve on bottom: $50 each. C. Stovall Dahlonega 678-491-0838
4 building side awnings, aluminum frame, 13ft, 52inX24in, (2) 52inch wide, (1) 13ftX6in, blue and white fabric, good condition: $1800. M. Blank Dawsonville 770-905-6235

Pine, Poplar boards, 8ft-16ft long, 6inch-10inch, wide, 5/8inch-7/8inch thick. About 220 boards: $1 per board foot or $1500 take all. Zsolt Peter Snellville 917-327-9839
Wood-Mizer custom-cut lumber, kiln-dried, milled, restorations, timber frames, flooring, countertops, mantles, barns, fencing. Reclaimed, live-edge lumber, trailer flooring. John Sell Milner 770-480-2326
POSTS AND FENCING
Headgate: $250; Barbed wire roll: $30; 8ft wooden posts,

Livestock listed must be for 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 Movement Requirements, including appropriate testing for the species and a current offi-
cial Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or NPIP 9-3 for poultry. Individuals may sell their own animals; however, livestock dealers are required

Heifers and bulls. Call for details. Dalton Green Ringgold 423-385-5475
2 Jersey heifers bred to Jersey bull. Gentle, halter broke to lead. For milking or nurse cow: $1100 each. Lynn Hale Ellijay 706-889-4212
2 reg'd. red Angus bulls and 2 Polled Hereford bulls. Excellent bloodlines: $850 ea. Call Joey (YRanch) 678-471-7106 Senoia
2 registered Hereford heifers. Both bred to Hereford bulls, due late fall, early winter. Call for details. Dalton Green Ringgold 423-385-5475

choose from: $400 each. James Holloway Ellijay 706502-1958
65 coming 2 year old Hereford bulls. 45 coming 2 year old Braford bulls. 40 open Hereford heifers. Jonny Harris Odum 912-586-6585
7 month old Jersey bull for sale: $400. Call or text between 8am-7pm. Josh Ellis Newborn 678-428-5042
75 head, 850 lbs open and bred heifers, all black crossed Angus for sale. Farm raised, vaccinated, good health. Jorge Caycay Hazlehurst 912-2531247

ing ease bulls, John Bryant Eatonton 706-473-0399
Black Angus bulls, 950lbs, ready for service. Rodney Brooks Glenwood 912-5235282
Bradford bull, tiger stripe, 2yo gentle and beautiful. Asking: $1500. James Hill Ellijay 706636-9536
Brangus bull, 3y/o, 1300 lbs; LimFlex bull, 2 1/2 y/o,1000 lbs+/-. Both very docile. Text/call for pics, more info. Carey Family Farms 706-9884540 Danielsville
Buffalo bison each 2-3yo, 9 heifers and 2 bulls available.

Approximately 30 sheets of 6inch diameter: $7 each; Used to have a Livestock Dealer Li- 2-3 year old red Angus bulls 8 Brangus and Angus heifers. Heifers: $2000. Bulls: $2250.

used 5V barn tin, 12ft long: $15/sheet. Cash only. D. Rainey Bremen 404-436-4507
Approximately 50 to 60 sheets of 5V used farm tin: $5 per sheet. L.D. Morris Thomson 706-962-8381
Commercial walk-in cooler refrigerator, 8ftX10ft. Ice Kold fan condenser unit, Copeland compressor, 4inch walls, door panel, safeguard latch: $4800. S. Mauney Cleveland 706-

barbed wire: 50 cents per lb. Stanley Phillips Royston 706498-0648
New and used barbed wire, price negotiable. Treated fence posts, 6ft, used: $5.50 each. Charles Parrish Vidalia 912583-2537
Utility poles. Twenty 20ft poles 14-20inches, big ends: $60 each or $1000 for all. Ask for Neil. G. Pirkle Dawsonville 678-858-1553

cense from GDA. For more information, please call the GDA Animal Protection Division at 404.656.3665.
CATTLE
10 young Reg. Polled Hereford cow/calf pairs, 10 yearling Polled Hereford bulls, 2 yr. old PH bull, top bloodlines, James Jeanes Macon 478-972-0912
11 black Angus heifers,

for sale. Morgan Marlowe Pine Mountain 706-315-8260
20 replacement heifers ready to start breeding, 15-16m/o, 750-800lbs: $900 each. Dwane Bailey Hartwell 706-436-8033
200 head 500-600 lbs. steers and heifers, all black crossed for sale. Farm raised, vaccination, health certificate. Angie Wooten Hazlehurst 912-2539326. www.owacc.com

Heavy bred, farm raised. Don Hudgins Marietta 404-8866849
800 lbs bred heifers all black Angus for sale. Quality raised, health certificate, vaccination. Lanny Demott Moultrie 229873-4518
Angus & SimAngus black bred heifers for sale, very nice, registered. Due March & June: $1500 each. High Voltage Cattle Mount Airy 706-499-8008

McDonald Buffalo Farm Vidalia 912-403-9126
Calving ease, milking ability, gentleness, reg. Polled shorthorn bulls/show heifers/steers, excellent quality, Club Calf member. Kenneth R. Bridges Commerce 706-768-3480
Commercial Angus cow calf pairs, Angus herd bull, all shots, gentle, excellent quality. Delivery available. Ask for Robin. D. Auldridge Blythe

363-0260
Greenhouses, Stuppy brand, six bays, 30ftx144ft, fans, heaters, fan jets. Tom Johnston Thomaston 706-6479239
Power poles for sale. Great for pole barn or fence post. Ernie Gilmer Alvaton 706-5386022

Find information on direct relief to producers who have suffered losses
due to COVID-19 on the USDA's website,
farmers.gov.

bucket fed, good BL: $8690 for all or $875 each, 2 minimum. Four Oaks Angus LaGrange 706-298-1156

3 in one heifers w/calf at side, reg. red Angus. Also, open heifers ready for breeding. Excellent bloodline and EPD, good prices. Jorge Haber Mid-

Angus 2yo bulls: $3000+. Real stout performance bulls. Conditioned on pasture, semen tested, genomic tested, PI-BVD Negative, 1year guar-

706-825-2544
Excellent quality registered Angus bulls, 2yo in Sept-Oct. Very docile, excellent addition to any cattle program. Call

12 black Angus, calving now, land 706-323-2405

antee. Phillip Bridges Lexing- Kristin. Keith Garner Oxford

4-8yo with 3 year old Reg'd black Angus bull. Farm Raised.

30+ Black bulls SemiAngus, Angus crossed, Good quality.

ton 706-340-1421 or 706-2558494

770-596-1463 Good selection

of

reg'd.

Don Hudgins Marietta 404- 1 year, 2 year old. Can deliver. Angus purebred 4yo bull. 3rd Black Angus bulls, semen-

886-6849

Farm raised, vaccinated, generation AI. Selected for tested, ready for service, deliv-

health certificate. Olin Wooten calving ease, low birthweight. ery available. Fred G. Blitch

Hazlehurst 912-375-6016

Closed herd, Vaccinated annu- Statesboro 912-865-5454

39 Brangus heifers,15 to 16 months old, 750lbs: $1200.

ally. Gentle: $3000. Carol Lakics Butler 478-862-9733

Herd for sale. 72 head, LimFlex, half herd, Wagyu half

Make a good set of Mamas. BBU registered Beefmaster herd, 6 top Japanese bulls.

Ricky Wehunt Hoschton 706- Bulls, red, polled, 9mo to 2yo. Retiring. Jim Raptis Lyerly

254-2639

Bill Hutson Blairsville 404- 770-712-5883

4 registered black Angus 550-8766

Limousin/limflex cattle and

bulls top EPDs, AI sired by Jin- Beefmaster bulls and heifers, calves for sale. Weanlings,

dra Acclaim and Bennett all ages, good bloodlines and open heifers and bred cows.

Fortress: $1200. Charles Math- dispositions. Cary Bittick Jr. Very docile.Tommy Sizemore

is Jefferson 404-317-6173

Forsyth 478-957-0095

Barnesville 770-468-6447

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Livestock Sales and Events Calendar

Editor's Note: To ensure the

CHATTOOGA COUNTY

FRANKLIN COUNTY

MADISON COUNTY

THOMAS COUNTY

health and safety of staff and

Every Friday, 7 p.m.: Goats,

Every Tuesday, noon: Cattle,

Every Friday, 6 p.m.: Chickens, Every Tuesday, 1 p.m.: Cattle. 3rd

visitors, most livestock auction

sheep; Trion Livestock Auction, goats, sheep; Franklin County

small animals; Gray Bell Animal Friday: Slaughter hogs and Feeder

sites request that sellers drop off 15577 Hwy. 27, Trion. Call Bill

Livestock Sales, 6461 Stone

Auction, Hwy. 281, Royston. Call pigs; Thomas County Stockyards,

animals and leave, and only buyers Huff, 706.263.5720

Bridge Road, Carnesville.

Billy Bell, 706.795.3961

20975 Hwy. 19 N, Thomasville.

attend sales. We recommend

Call Chad and Clay Ellison,

Call Danny Burkhart, 229.228.6960

calling the sale barn before going CLARKE COUNTY

706.384.2975 or 706.384.2105

MARION COUNTY

to confirm that the event is still

Every Wednesday, 11 a.m.: Goats

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.:

TOOMBS COUNTY

scheduled.

and sheep; noon, cattle. Northeast GORDON COUNTY

Goats, sheep, chickens, small

1st & 3rd Saturdays, 11 a.m.:

Georgia Livestock, 1200 Winterville Every Thursday, 12:30 p.m.:

animals; Auction 41, 4275 GA

Feeder pigs, goats, sheep,

APPLING COUNTY

Road, Athens. Call Todd Stephens, Cattle, goats, sheep, slaughter

Hwy. 41 N, Buena Vista. Call

chickens, small animals; Metter

1st & 3rd Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. 706.549.4790

hogs; Calhoun Stockyard Hwy. 53, Jim Rush, 706.326.3549. Email Livestock Auction, 621 Hwy. 1

at the Baxley Fairgrounds: Goats,

2270 Rome Road SW, Calhoun. rushfam4275@windstream.net

S, Lyons. Call Lewie Fortner,

sheep, feeder pigs, hogs, calves, COLQUITT COUNTY

Call Dennis Little & Gene Williams,

478.553.6066

poultry and rabbits; A&A Goat

Every Wednesday, 1 p.m.: Cattle; 706.629.1900

PULASKI COUNTY

Sales, 187 Industrial Drive, Baxley. Moultrie Livestock Co., 1200 1st

Every Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.: Cattle, TURNER COUNTY

Call Allen Ahl, 912.590.2096

Street NE, Moultrie. Call Randy GREENE COUNTY

goats, sheep; Pulaski County

Every Wednesday, 1 p.m.: Cattle;

Bannister, 229.985.1019

Every Thursday, noon: Cattle,

Stockyard, 1 Houston Street,

Turner County Stockyards, 1315

ATKINSON COUNTY

goats, sheep; Duvall Livestock

Hawkinsville. Call John Walker, Hwy. 41 S, Ashburn. Call Alan

2nd & 4th Saturdays, 1 p.m.:

COOK COUNTY

Market, 101 Apalachee Ave.,

478.892.9071

Wiggins, 229.567.3371

Goats, sheep, chickens, small

1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays, 1 p.m.: Greensboro. Call Jim Malcom,

animals; Pearson Livestock, 1168 Goats, sheep, chickens, small

706.453.7368

SEMINOLE COUNTY

UPSON COUNTY

Highway 441 N, Pearson. Call

animals; Deer Run Auction, 1158

Every Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., 3rd Every Tuesday, 12 p.m.: Cattle,

Roberto Silveria, 229.798.0271

Parrish Road, Adel. Call John

JEFF DAVIS COUNTY

Saturday Special Sale, 1:30 p.m.: goats, sheep, horses. Upson

Strickland, 229.896.4553

1st & 3rd Fridays: Horse sale, 7:30 Cattle, goats, sheep; Seminole

County Livestock, 2626 Yatesville

BEN HILL COUNTY

p.m.; Circle Double S, 102 Lumber Stockyard, 5061 Hwy. 91,

Hwy., Thomaston. Call Aaron

Every Monday, 1 p.m.: Cattle;

DECATUR COUNTY

City Highway, Hazlehurst. Call

Donalsonville. Call Bryant Garland and Anna White, 864.704.2487 or

South Central Livestock, 146

2nd Saturdays, 1 p.m.: Goats, Steve Underwood, 912.594.6200 and Edwina Skipper, 229.524.2305 770.713.5045.

Broad Road, Fitzgerald. Call

sheep, chickens, small animals; (night) or 912.375.5543 (day)

Thomas Stripling, 229.423.4400 or Waddell Auction Co., 979 Old

STEPHENS COUNTY

WHITE COUNTY

229.423.4436

Pelham Road, Climax. Call John JOHNSON COUNTY

2nd Saturdays, 5 p.m.: W&W

1st and 3rd Saturdays, 4 p.m.:

Waddell, 229.246.4955

1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.: Livestock, Eastanollee Livestock Chickens and goats; Coker's Sale

BLECKLEY COUNTY

Chickens; Ol' Times Auction, 503 Auction, Eastanollee. Call Brad Barn, 9648 Duncan Bridge Road,

2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9 a.m.:

EMANUEL COUNTY

Hill Salter Road, Kite. Call Robert Wood, 864.903.0296

Cleveland. Call Wayne Coker Sr.,

Farm misc., 1:00 p.m. Ga. Lic.

Every Monday, 1 p.m.: Cattle,

Colston, 478.299.6240

706.540.8418

#3050; Goats, sheep, chickens, slaughter hogs; Swainsboro

3rd Saturdays, noon: Goats,

small animals; Cochran Auction Stockyard, 310 Lambs Bridge

JONES COUNTY

sheep; Agri Auction Sales at

WILKES COUNTY

Barn, 290 Ash St., Cochran. Call Road, Swainsboro. Call Clay Floyd Every Saturday, 7 p.m.: Goats, Eastanollee Livestock Market,

Every Wednesday, noon: Cattle,

Mark Arnold 478.230.2482 or

and David N. Floyd, 478.945.3793 sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs,

Highway 17 between Toccoa and goats, sheep; Wilkes County

478.230.5397

chickens; Wayside Auction,

Lavonia. Call Ricky Chatham,

Stockyard, Hwy. 78 Bypass/302

2nd & 4th Saturdays, noon:

1035 Monticello Highway, Gray. 706.491.2812 or Jason Wilson, Third Street, Washington.

BUTTS COUNTY

Goats, sheep, chickens, small

Call Valerie Rice Johnson,

706.491.8840

Call Kenny Durden and Linda

Every Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.: animals; R&R Goat & Livestock 762.435.1026. Facebook: Wayside

Robertson, 706.678.2632

Beef cattle;

Auction, 560 GA Hwy. 56 N,

Auction

Every Monday, noon: Cattle,

2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 11:30 Swainsboro. Call Ron & Karen

goats, sheep; Eastanollee

a.m.: Dairy cattle; Mid-Georgia

Claxton, 478.455.4765

LAMAR COUNTY

Livestock, 40 Cattle Drive,

Notices for auctions selling

Livestock Market, 467 Fairfield

Every Friday, 6 p.m.: Goats,

Eastanollee. Call Mark Smith,

farm-related items other than

Church Road/Hwy. 16 W, Jackson. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m. & 1st

sheep, chickens, small animals; 706.779.5944

livestock must be accompanied

Call Seth Harvey, 770.775.7314 Fridays: Cattle special sale; Dixie 5 p.m., farm miscellaneous, Ga.

by the auction license number

Livestock Market, 133 Old Hwy. Lic. #4213; Buggy Town Auction SUMTER COUNTY

of the principal auctioneer

CARROLL COUNTY

46, Oak Park. Call Willis & Tammy Market, 1315 Highway 341 S,

Every Monday, 1 p.m.: Cattle;

or auction firm conducting

2nd & 4th Saturdays, 4 p.m.:

Sikes, 912.578.3263

Barnesville. Call Krystal Burnett Sumter County Stockyard, 505

the auction, per regulations

Goats, sheep, chickens, small

678.972.4599

Southerfield Road, Americus. Call from the Georgia Secretary

animals; Long Branch Livestock, FORSYTH COUNTY

Scott Poole, Glenn Hartley or Larry of State. Auctions without

813 Old Villa Rica Road,

Every Tuesday, noon: Cattle,

LAURENS COUNTY

Horsting, 229.380.4901

this information will not be

Temple. Call Ricky Summerville, goats, sheep; Lanier Farm's

2nd & 4th Thursday, 6 p.m.:

published. Have an auction to

404.787.1865

Livestock Corp., 8325 Jot-Em

Goats, sheep, chickens, small

TAYLOR COUNTY

put on our calendar? Contact

Down Road, Gainesville. Call

animals; Horse Creek Auction Co., 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30

Jay Jones at 404.656.3722 or

Every Monday, noon: Cattle,

Tyler Bagwell, 770.844.9223 or

5971 Hwy. 441 S, Dublin. Call

p.m.: Feeder pigs, goats,

jay.jones@agr.georgia.gov.

goats, sheep; Carroll County

770.844.9231

Daniel Harrelson, 478.595.5418 sheep, chickens, small animals;

Livestock Sales Barn, 225

RockRidge Livestock Auction,

Salebarn Road, Carrollton. Call

1357 Tommy Purvis Jr. Road,

Barry Robinson, 770.834.6608 or

Reynolds. Call Melba Strickland,

770.834.6609

706.975.5732

CATTLE
Hereford bulls. 2 pasture raised registered 3yo. Mead pedigrees. Moderate frame, good EPDs: $1400 each. Photos available. Van Martin Savannah goldencoast@bellsouth.net 912-598-8843 or 912-660-1063
Nice black Lim-Flex heifers, bred 3mos., wormed, vaccinated, good condition, 7 head, more in the fall: $1200 each. E. Martin Pelham 423-312-5723
One sharp Jersey bull, 9m/o: $350. Jerald Cleghorne Col-

Reg Angus bulls, top bloodlines, semen tested, DNA tested, great EPD's. Free delivery within 100 miles. Vernon Hagan Douglasville 404-5204511

Reg'd Dexter bulls 3yr old dun, 2yr old red, 1yr old dun. Al lare polled. Sammy Hall Milledgeville 478-456-2838

Reg'd Hereford bull, DOB

8/16/17. Low birth weight,

pasture raised, rugged, gentle

breed.

Reggie

Price

Wrightsville 478-864-9192 or

478-484-0746

Reg'd Pharo Angus bull, proven sire, low BW, good

Reg'd. red Angus 1&2 year old bulls. Low birth weight, good weaning, vaccination, ready for work, western genetics, southern born. Flying W Farm Cochran 478-934-6998
Reg. black Angus bulls, 16-30 m/o, sired by All-in, Foretold, Highwayman, BSE and DNA tested. Ken McMichael Monticello 706-819-9295
Reg. black Simmental, SimAngus bulls, performance tested; cow/calf pairs, heifers, heavy milk, AI embryo bred, satisfaction guaranteed. Milton Martin Jr. Clarkesville 770519-0008

Registered Charolais: superior genetics and disposition, bulls semen-tested; cows, heifers and calves. Quantity discounts. Bobby Burch Eastman 478-718-2128
Registered polled Hereford cows and heifers, bred and unbred. Best quality sires. Twin Creeks Mountain Farm. Roger Ledford Hiawassee 706-8971081
Registered Romagnola bull for sale. 3 years old. Papers available: $2500. Michael Hall Sylvester 229-206-0998

SimAngus registered bull. Calving ease, 20mo, AI: $2500. George Burnett Valdosta 229-561-1489
SimAngus registered bulls. Calving ease, good quality and growth bulls, ready to work. ET from Hook's Blackhawk, good EPDs, gentle: $1700. Jeremy McClure Cleveland 706-8780975
Small herd of beef cows, mostly black. Pairs and bred cows. Tommy Copelan Eatonton 706-473-0613

SWINE
Advertisers submitting swine ads must submit proof of a 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 pseudorabies test prior to purchase. Feral hogs may not be offered for sale or advertised in the Market Bulletin.

bert 706-206-8983

marble and tenderness num-

Registered SimAngus bull for Two year old registered black Berkshire pigs, registered or

Polled Hereford bulls, can be registered. Steers, beef from the farm. Call for more info. Dale Dylong Oxford 404-456-

bers, very gentile. Selling to prevent inbreeding: $2500. Lewis Wheeler Greensboro 706-453-9569
Reg'd polled Hereford bulls;

Reg. Santa Gertrudis bulls. coming 2 year olds. Semen checked. Ready to breed. Eddy Mullinax Ellijay 706-2734282

sale. Very gentle. Sired by Partisover UpGrade. Gary Minyard Royston 706-201-5619 gminyard@bellsouth.net

Angus bulls. Semen tested. Ready for service. Yon Future Force bloodline. James Vaughn Forsyth 478-258-2232

not, various ages, several bloodlines. Duke Burgess Louisville 478-625-9542/305923-0262 juliesvance@wildblue.net

8357

rugged, pasture raised, gentle Registered black Angus year- SimAngus Black bull regis- Wangus Wagyu Angus cross Hampshire, Yorkshire, Berk-

exc bloodlines and EPDs, ling heifers available. Dams tered 5/8 SM 3/8 AN. Young steers, 6 m/o to 1 y/o+, ex- shire, Duroc boars and gilts all

Pure bred Black Angus bulls: small calves, exc growth, calve unassisted every year. heifer bull, 600lbs. Will semen treme marbling and tender- ages delivery available Val.

$1500; Heifer ready to breed: western genetics, Ga bred. B. Excellent bloodlines. Pumpkin- check and deliver within 50 ness. Duke Burgess Louisville Herd 211. Lawton Kemp Dud-

$1000. Eugene Ridley Brantley Tennille 478-553- vine Angus Cooperative. Blake miles: $1500. Josh Moore 478-625-9542/305-923-0262 ley www.kewaneefarms.com

Lafayette 706-764-6110

8598

Landrum Dallas 678-260-8047 Dawsonville 770-670-8595 juliesvance@wildblue.net

478-697-2521

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SWINE

Three Billys, 2mo+ 100% Kiko, beautiful coloring: $300;

RABBITS

Advertisers submitting swine ads must submit proof of a negative brucellosis and pseudorabies test from within the

88% Kiko black, brown, frosted ears: $200; 50% Kiko/Boar, white, tan: $150. Keith McLeod Hahira 229-563-5915

Beautiful Florida White rabbits with pedigrees. Different ages: $25 each. Wesley Smith Athens 706-247-5254

past 30 days. Exceptions are

SHEEP

Beautiful rabbits, Lionhead

swine from a validated brucel-

Angora crosses, all ages: $15

losis-free herd and/or qualified Katahdin ewes and rams. each, quantity discount.

pseudorabies-free herd; these Various ages: starting at $180. Michael Anderson Calhoun

operations must submit proof Philip Piche Royston 706-338- 678-467-4747

of those certifications. Buyers 1615

Bunnies, small to large, mixed

are urged to request proof of a Katahdin lambs, registered breeds: $15 a piece. Michael

negative brucellosis pseudora- ewes/rams, born March 2020, Phippen Newnan 770-755-

bies test prior to purchase. ready July, all twin born from 8702

Feral hogs may not be offered for sale or advertised in the Market Bulletin.
Kunekune piglets. Both male and female assorted colors.

excellent breeding stock, some with color: $350. www.sunridgefarms.org. Suzanne Kozee Molena sunridgefarms01@gmail.com

San Juan, looks like wild cotton tails: $25 each. Eric Douglas LaGrange 706-957-0275
POULTRY/FOWL

Available May 22: $250 each. Katahdin/Dorper lambs for

David Bass Macon 478-230- sale: $150. For more info, visit Any person engaged in buying

7682

www.creeksidesheep.org. Call live poultry of any kind for

GOATS

or text. John Pope Forsyth resale, or in selling live poultry

478-955-6550

of any kind bought for resale,

All goats offered for sale must

Reg. Katahdin rams and must be licensed by the GDA. ewes, from weaning to breed- Possessing such a license does

be individually identified in ing age, X-large Midwest not by itself disqualify an indi-

compliance with the USDA bloodlines. Duke Burgess vidual from advertising poultry

Scrapie Program. For more in- Louisville formation, please call the GDA 923-0262

478-625-9542/305- in the Market Bulletin. Mallard ducks must be at least three

Animal Protection Division at 404.656.4914.

EQUINE

generations from the wild before they can be advertised

(6) doelings 75% Boer, 25% kiko. (3) bucklings 75% Boer, 25% kiko. (2) doelings 90% Boer, 10% Nubian. (8) buck-

Advertisers in the Equine category must submit a current negative Coggins test for each

in the Market Bulletin. Advertisers must include this information in notices submitted for publication. Out-of-state poul-

lings 90% Boer, 10% Nubian. equine advertised. This in- try must have a negative Avian

Lisa Hutcheson Douglas 912- cludes horses, ponies and don- Influenza test and negative pul-

381-8280

keys. Buyers are urged to re- lorum test within 21 days of en-

1 Nigerian Dwarf registered female. Blue eyed, debudded, 12 weeks old. Shots and wormed: $350. Joe Roque Waverly Hall 229-310-1614

quest verification of a negative Coggins from the advertiser before purchasing any equine. Generalized ads such as those selling "many horses," "variety to choose from" or "free" ani-

tering Georgia. For more infor-

mation, call the GDA Animal

Protection

Division,

404.656.4914.

14 varieties peafowl: game

1yr old ADGA Nubian billy, produces lots of color, kids on farm: $275; Seasoned Boer mix nannies: $125. Gen Wilson Maysville 404-285-4218

mals will not be published. For more information, please call the GDA Equine Health Division at 404.656.3667.
Companion horse, easy keep-

chickens, redquill, orangequill, bluequill, mugs, warhorse, black roundhead, racey mug, pumpkin hulsey, showtime kelso, grey hatch, lieper. Ray Watts Macon 478-361-3468

3 Boar, Kiko, Nubian mixed nanny goats. Bred to kid in June: $175 each. Steve Hooper Cleveland 706-969-8594

er. Black with silver tail, 14.1 hands. Coggins current: $100. Nancy Bent Conyers 404-9711831

Assorted breeds baby to adult; chicks sexed and unsexed; ducks, guineas, Ayam Cemani also. Sherry Amerson-

3-4 mo. old Nubian type kids available: $65 and up. Please

Looking to sell Jenny Donkey or swap for 2 goats or 2

White Augusta blackberrycreekminifarm@gmail.com

leave message if no answer. sheep: $150. Jerry Colvin Juli- 706-833-5535

Jose Gonzalez McDonough ette 478-986-3040

Ayam Cemani chickens want-

678-898-5555

Reg. TWH, 5y/o, gelding, ed. Lone rooster needs com-

American Nubian bucks: $200 chestnut, 15.1hds, great trail panionship. Can travel any-

each; 1 buck, 3wo, will be horse, good gait, loads great, where in north Ga. or farther to

ready, 2-3 mo: $300. Photos good w/farrier and vet. Very purchase hens. Alaqua Craw-

available. Mary Grimes Carl- gentle. Tony Green 770-605- ford Marietta 706-768-0749

ton 706-202-8784

0888 Fairmount

alaquacrawford@gmail.com

Billy goats boar, boar mix, all sizes. (1) 2y/o Dapple: $350. Russell Cantrell Newborn 770855-3008

STOCK DOGS
Advertisers must submit a copy of a current Rabies Vaccination

Baby chicks: $1; Laying pullets: $15; Black sex links RI Reds, Marans, Ameraucanas. Gary Ridley Lafayette 706638-1911

Female Pygmy goats for sale. Many color to choose: $80 each. Randy Seay Griffin 404697-8454
Full blooded Savannah billy

Certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian for dogs 12 weeks and older. Ads submitted without this information will not be published.

Barred rock, BB Reds, Silver Duckwings and Red Pyle chicks for sale: $2 each. Bobby Owensby Nicholson 706224-3284

3yrs. Produces great looking Anatolian, Great Pyrenees

kids: $750. Call or text. Joel puppies for sale. DOB 2/17/20.

Myers Pembroke 912-657- 8 available, raised with goats,

0410

parents onsite. Barbara Kilgore

Kiko 100% New Zealand 2 Adrian 478-595-0840

year old doe with registration and microchip. White brown color: $675. Kathy Hood Kite 478-455-0968

German Shepherd puppies, AKC, Czech import sire, intelligent, versatile, guarding, companion, family. Old bloodlines,

Guinea keets avail. soon, book in advance. Breeding more. 2 w/o Chukar and day-old Manchurian Cross Ringneck Pheasants avail now. Sarel 770-480-2595 Coweta County/Newnan
Guinea keets, hatchery

Kiko doelings, bucklings, reg- ready May 6: $550. L. Schlup choice colors, available late

istered. Some 100% NZ, some Tennille 478-552-1119

May to August. Flint River

purebred. Kids born 1/2020, weened. 2 bucks born 2019 in OK performance test. Julie Reeves Cleveland 678-4587895

Great Pyrenees puppies, born 4/21/20. 5females, 2males. Shots, wormed. Raised with goats, chicken, cows. Parents on farm. Text for pictures.

Guinea Thomaston 706-7412904 Flintriverguinea@gmail.com
Heritage breed turkey 7-day old: $15. Jakes and Jennies up

New Zealand and purebred Mike Nalewako Newnan 770- to: $65. Parents forage fed.

Kiko doelings and bucklings. 630-6541

Don Meyer Stockbridge e@-

3-18 months: $100 and up. Oak Grove Kikos. Gregory Slappey Carrollton 678-7139919

Guardian dogs, born 4-17-20.

Pyrenees/Anatolian

(large

dogs): $300, shots included. 3

males, 5 females. Taking appli-

peacockhill.farm 770-860-8989
Heritage breed turkeys. Poults 1st week: $15; 2nd week: $20 & up to $200 for

Nigerian dwarf bucklings and cations/deposits. Richard and grown breeding pair. Peacock

wethers, ADGA eligible, all Terry Yost Lizella 478-935- Hill Farms Stockbridge 770-

very friendly. Born Feb-March 8066 or 478-391-9152

860-8989 E@PeacockHill.Farm

2020. Stephanie Gabriel Col-

bert 706-296-1521

Kangal working livestock Mid and long range racing,

guardian pups: $1,200 and up. homing pigeons: $5 each.

Pygmy baby goats. 4-8 Guarding goats and Heritage Many red-check and red-bars

weeks old: $100 each, male & turkeys. Peacock Hill Farm as well blue-check and blue-

female Doug Norrell Dahlone- Stockbridge 770-860-8989 bar colors. Raymond Cason

ga 678-316-2666

Email: e@peacockhill.farm

Rochelle 229-365-3213

Hurricane/Tropical Storm Checklist Atlantic Hurricane season opens June 1

Make a disaster plan Create a list of emergency telephone num-
bers and provide to family and employees: Employees Neighbors Veterinarian Local animal shelter Animal control County office County Emergency Management
Office Fire/Police stations Trailering resources Local Volunteers A contact outside of the disaster
area
Prepare your property Trim the trees around barns, drive-
ways and fences Remove weak trees Plant grass types that are tolerant
to salinity Perform routine safety checks for
utilities, buildings and facilities Reinforce weak structures Develop an evacuation and live-
stock management plan and share with neighboring farms Make sure livestock is properly identified, vaccinated, and in good health Familiarize yourself with your current insurance policy and make sure it is up to date Gather important documents (insurance policies, birth certificates, etc.) for safe-keeping Prepare (or update) a livestock emergency kit with necessary items and important documents Identify alternate power and water sources Perform routine generator maintenance Make an evacuation plan Identify at least two evacuation routes Make sure transportation equipment is ready Create a backup transportation plan if equipment fails Order fuel to top off farm fuel tanks for tractors and equipment Top-off fuel tanks in farm and personal vehicles
Prepare for landfall Reinforce your house, barn and
other buildings with hurricane straps or other measures Remove and secure objects that could become projectiles or debris Tie gates in the open position so animals can cross freely Remove all barbed wire and reroute permanent fencing to give animals access to high areas Build berms or mounds if high areas are not available Cover sharp edges of equipment with straw bales or other padding; do not use hay Label hazardous materials and move to a singular location Have extra tarps or shade cloth in case roof is blown

Ensure poultry has access to high perches, food and clean water
Fill large containers and feed troughs with water to last for at two weeks
Store a two-week supply of all feedstuff in waterproof containers
Cover hay with plastic tarps and move to high and dry areas in a building
Monitor television and local radio broadcasts regularly
If you evacuate Evacuate at least 3 days before
landfall Make shelter arrangements for
your animals Take all disaster supplies with you,
including the livestock emergency kit, feed, water and tools Make sure animals are identified and have ownership verification in hand Make sure to comply with animal movement requirements
If you shelter in place Examine your property for power
lines, potential debris, and conditions of shelter to decide if it's safe to move your livestock inside or to turn them outside If flooding or high winds are expected and animals cannot be evacuated, they should be turned outside Do not keep animals tied up or restrained outside If animals are inside, keep them away from windowed areas Place feed in waterproof containers
After hurricane landfall Check for missing animals and
determine if they have been transported to a holding facility Check and report animals found on your property for safe return to their owner Secure perimeter fencing and supplement with temporary fencing if needed Gather and dispose of trash, wire, and damaged equipment that could harm livestock Examine damages and potential hazards before letting sheltered animals back into pastures Check animals for injuries and treat them as soon as possible Check feed and water for contamination Do not feed your animals with contaminated feed or water Monitor animals for salt poisoning Use familiar personnel to re-acclimate nervous and disoriented animals Record and dispose of any livestock carcasses Contact the Georgia Department of Agriculture for help disposing of large numbers of carcasses

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Forestry Matters: Healthy forests are a refuge from the world's ills
By Stasia Kelly Georgia Forestry Commission

Summer is calling and many Georgians will soon be responding with excursions into the great outdoors. Even as new social distancing guidelines become routine, being in nature is recognized as a healthy practice. Forests especially, with their hiking trails, fishing spots and shaded parks, provide attractive havens for folks who've been house-bound for weeks on end.
Fortunately, Georgia's 24+ million acres of forestland are healthy and continue to offer usable benefits for us all. New data from the U.S. Forest Service breaks down the state's forest attributes in the "Forests of Georgia, 2018" report. The information it contains is based on field data using the USDA Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis sample design. It is updated annually, and the reports feature a fiveyear rolling average of forest data.
The Georgia Forestry Commission's FIA foresters collect the data from forested sample plots throughout the state. There are 6,595 sample plots in Georgia, and each year about 14-20 percent of them are visited and measured by field crews. Data is delivered to the USFS for detailed analysis and national data applications.
Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams says the information brings great value to the state.
"This is scientific data that isn't available in any other place," said Williams. "It is very useful to those who make policy and decisions on how to manage forest resources at the private, government and non-profit levels and throughout the ownership chain on a statewide basis."
Here are some highlights of the 2018 report: Georgia has an estimated 24,464,219 acres of for-
estland. 89.08 percent of that ownership is private, which
includes non-industrial private (family, Tree Farm-

A boardwalk through the forest at General Coffee State
Park near Douglas. About 10 percent of Georgia's
estimated 24,464,219 acres of forestland is publicly owned
and managed to offer healthy havens for exercise and
contemplation. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources)
ers), industry, institutional investors and non-government entities. 7.53 percent is federally owned, which includes national forests and parks, national monuments and military holdings. State and local ownership is 3.40 percent, including state and county parks and state agency properties. 121,197 acres of forestland convert annually to non-forest. 491,973 acres of forestland are disturbed annually by fire. 66,977 acres of forestland are disturbed annually by weather events. The full report and archived past versions can be found on the USDA Forest Service publication database, Treesearch, using keywords "Forest Inventory" and "Georgia" here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/. Despite all the challenges created by the COVID-19 public health emergency, employees of the Georgia Forestry Commission have taken great pride in making adjustments that provide superior service to forest landowners and fellow citizens. As we all move forward, please know that our commitment to you and our amazing forest resource remains steadfast.

My Tractor Story: A Ford with some Funk
By Lee Lancaster lee.lancaster@agr.georgia.gov
It would be very difficult to find a farmer in Georgia without a Ford tractor in their family's history. The Ford N Series tractors came along after Henry Ford and Harry Ferguson made their famous handshake agreement that first produced the Ford 9N with the Ferguson System, a three-point hitch for plowing farmland evenly. The Ford 9N and 2N were introduced in 1939 and 1942. Both the 9N and 2N were painted gray with an engine displacement of 119.7 cubic inches that produced about 20 horsepower. For the farmer that desired more power from his 9N, an aircraft company from Akron, Ohio, named Funk Aircraft produced a conversion kit to swap out the 9N's engine with a flathead V-8 or inline 6 engine that could boost its output to around 80 horsepower. These tractors could produce a lot of power, but the rear end could not stand the strain of that much more output. Freddie Neely from Covington owns the tractor pictured. It is the only Ford 9N known in existence with a Funk Conversion.
Tell Us Your Tractor Story
We love a good tractor story! Shoot an email to Lee Lancaster at lee.lancaster@agr.georgia.gov or drop us a postcard telling us about your first/best/favorite tractor.
Include pictures if you got `em!

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Georgie's Drive
Thru Rock Eagle
Hello! I'm Georgie, the Georgia Grown mascot. I travel the state of Georgia promoting our #1 industry agriculture! Where would we be without 4-H? And where would 4-H be without Rock Eagle? Situated north of Eatonton on U.S. Hwy 441, Rock Eagle 4-H Center is named after the giant rock effigy located on the property. Measuring 120 feet wide, 102 feet long, and 8 feet tall, the mound is believed to have been built 2,000 years ago for religious purposes. The original eagle formation was restored by the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s. The restoration added a stone look-out tower for people to climb and get a "bird's eye view" of the effigy. In 1948, the Georgia 4-H Foundation was formed to raise money to build a 4-H camp where large numbers of boys and girls could gather. Rock Eagle's location was suggested by the local county extension agent in 1950. After Gov. Herman Talmadge promised to match every dollar raised by the foundation with state funds, construction began in 1952 and the center was dedicated two years later. Famous Georgia 4-H alumni include Trisha Yearwood, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Carter, Sonny Perdue, Herschel Walker and Sam Nunn.

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The eagle effigy at Rock Eagle near Eatonton. (Lee Lancaster/GDA)

Cook Georgia Grown: Zucchini Lasagna

Use a 9 X 13-inch ovenproof pan.

Ingredients cup olive oil, divided 2 cups mini sweet peppers, cored/seeded/
cut in thin rings 2 cups Vidalia onions, sliced/cut in
quarters 2 Tbsps minced garlic, divided 2 8-ox packages cremini or baby portabella
mushrooms, sliced 1 8-to-10-oz bag spinach cup white wine cup fresh basil, thinly sliced 2 large zucchinis, sliced lengthwise inch
thick 32-oz container ricotta 2 eggs 2 tsps Italian seasoning Salt & pepper 16 oz mozzarella, grated cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 4 cups spaghetti sauce

Assembly Spoon enough sauce in pan to coat the bottom with a thin layer.
Lay enough zucchini slices to cover entire surface, overlapping a little if necessary. Spoon another thin layer of sauce over zucchini.

Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Distribute half of drained spinach and mushroom mixture over zucchini.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and onions to hot pan cooking until just wilted.
Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic to pepper mixture and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms to hot pan, season with salt & pepper and stir until mushrooms start to soften. Add remaining garlic to pan, stirring to mix.

Spread half of ricotta mixture over spinach and mushroom layer.
Distribute half of fresh basil over ricotta.
Sprinkle one third of mozzarella over ricotta layer.
Spread one half of pepper and onion mixture over cheese.
Spread another layer of zucchini slices over cheese layer.
Repeat with sauce, spinach mixture, ricotta, fresh basil, mozzarella, pepper mixture.

Add white wine to pan, raise heat and reduce Top with final layer of zucchini slices, sauce,

wine by half. Add spinach a handful at a time mozzarella and finish with fresh parmesan.

allowing to wilt and make room in pan.

Bake for 45-60 minutes or until zucchini is

Repeat with remaining spinach until all is

fork tender.

incorporated and wilted. Drain off excess liquid and set mixture aside to cool.

Let sit for 20-30 minutes before cutting and serving. Serve with additional sauce if

Mix ricotta with eggs, Italian seasoning and desired.

salt & pepper.

Serves 8.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020

POULTRY/FOWL NON-TRADITIONAL

ANIMAL

Ten 48inch Acme and Cool Carpenter Bee Traps to catch Air poultry house fans: $125 and dispose of them, shipped

AQUACULTURE AND

Any person engaged in buying

LIVESTOCK

EQUIPMENT AND each or all $100 each. Chan in lots of 5 for $85. Everything Cabe Carnesville 706-491- included. William Timmerman

SUPPLIES

live poultry of any kind for
SUPPLIES 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 ducks must be at least three generations from the wild
MISCELLANEOUS before they can be advertised

Advertisers selling fallow deer, axis deer, sika deer, elk, red deer, reindeer and caribou 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 within 90 days to move intrastate. Ads submitted without

CATTLE SUPPLIES
40 cattle panels, 25 corner posts, 20 T-posts, (4) 12ft guard rails: $2000 for all; 2 cattle guards: $750 each. Dewel Lawrence Vienna 229-3224048

4926
Used poultry house equipment. 44 tunnel fans, 52inch: $150 each; 56 LB White I40 brooders, natural gas: $1400 for all. Dwight Martin Seneca, SC 864-247-5810

Harlem 803-640-6265
Going out of business. About 15 hives with super and honey. Too old to work bees. Wallace Hullender Tunnel Hill 706-5813397
March-April 3lb package bees (gentle), $120. 5 frame nucs, $185. Queens, $38. David McDaniel Rome 706-389-5425

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 infor-

in the Market Bulletin. Advertis-

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 Animal

Protection

Division,

404.656.4914.

Mixed breed turkey chics, hatched April 26: $10 each. Bruce W. Smith Griffin 678

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, excluding llamas and water buffalo, contact the Georgia Department of Natural Resources at 770.761.3044. Camelids (llama, alpaca) must be individually identified; bison (some people

TACK AND SUPPLIES
18inch Crosby Miller dressage saddle with bridle and saddle pads. Like brand new: Asking $175. C Griffis Covington 770-786-1093
2 Ritchie horse waterers. Never installed or used: $150 each or $250 for both. New sells $360+. Willis Dromgoole

Only agriculture-related items may be advertised in this Category.
BEES, HONEY AND SUPPLIES

Nucs, 5 frame deeps: $150; 8 frame deep hives: $260; pollination and honey. Jimmy Rich Collins 912-426-9099 jimmyr@pineland.net
Raw Georgia Tupelo honey. Ludowici pickup. Online prices include shipping: $20 per quart; $75 per gallon. M. Hendrix Ludowici 912-294-4790 www.swamphoney.org
Removal of bee swarms near the ground or in buildings. Will

mation 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.
A-1 quality, farm-grown channel catfish priced by size; other species available upon request. Flynt Gilbert Zebulon 770-468-0725/770-567-1223

-584-3562

mistakenly call them buffalo) Thomaston 706-741-7183

Old English game Bantams: and water buffalo must meet two hens, two roosters: $1 for the same requirements as cat- Horse training cart with har-

remove unwanted hives east of Atlanta. Robert Pruden Monroe 770-466-9100

All sizes Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Threadfin, Gizzard Shad, Shellcracker and more.

all. F. Richards College Park 770-964-3566
Pigeons: white rollers, turner rollers, colored rollers & white homers: $20/pair. Wyatt Johnson Midville 478-494-3240
Pullets: Rhode Island Red, Golden Comets and Black Sex link; quality birds. Brian Sturdy Dahlonega 706-865-9201
Texas A&M quail eggs for eating or hatching, chicks, and adult birds available. Next hatch is 5/8. Thomas Collins Byron 478-256-3213
Turkey eggs for hatching. Turn daily. Billy Aycock Summerville 706-857-2241
Young game chicks, price varies. If interested, please call Tim Gillsville 770-869-7895
Young white ring neck dove, this years hatch: $25 each.

tle. 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 TB test within 90 days prior to entering Georgia. PLEASE 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.
Honey bees, 5 frame nucs. Call or email for pricing and details. Caleb Lachmann Ellijay mmbees@protonmail.com www.mountainmanbees.com 406-939-1152
Mealworms for sale: $10 for 5oz, buy 3, get 1 free. Average length 1inch. Available in all stages. Call or text. Amy Smith Fairmount 706-972-6504

ness. E. Hendricks Dublin 478-676-3513
Miniature horse grooming stand, complete with ramps, removable sides for easy access, on wheels for moving around: $150. P. Nyetrae Canton 770-366-6151
New oak pony cart, Amishbuilt by Paul Raber's Indiana shop. Airless tires, never hitched, very nice cart: $475. Chris Mosley 912-213-4680 Cobbtown
Three Western saddles: $100 each, good condition. Edward Matthews Jackson 678-9722585
POULTRY SUPPLIES
(4) 14 ton feed bins: $1500 a piece. Lewis Bros housekeep-

(GALLBERRY

HONEY)

VOTED BEST-TASTING &

FLAVOR OF GA WINNER

$52/gallon includes shipping

www.brucesnutnhoney.com.

B. Bruce Homerville 912-

487-5001

10- and 8-frame bee hives: $85; 5-frame beehives/NUCs: $65. Also make inner cover, Super, Top Barbee hives, Rapid inside feeder. Eliseo Delia Mineral Bluff 706-4925119
10-8-5 frame equipment, beekeeping supplies, nucs, packages, classes, Honey, Swarm capture. Harold Lanier Commerce harold@lanierbeebarn.com 678-471-7758
5 frame Nuc hives and queens. Quality bees, honey. Certified apiary. More info at

Remove swarms for free or remove bees from a structure for a fee. Also, can buy unneeded bee equipment. Leonard Day Macon 478-7195588
Used beekeeping equipment. Brood boxes, supers, tops, bottoms, queen excluders, frames and other miscellaneous supplies. Bob Lewis Fayetteville 770-461-4083
Will pick up swarms, no charge. Will remove from structures for a fee. Covering the CSRA. Justin Stitt Augusta 706-829-9372
Will remove honey bees from walls and structures for a fee. Will pick and remove captured swarms. Derry Oliver 706-3357226 Commerce

Free delivery or pick up. Danny Austin Roberta 478-836-4938
Bass, bluegill, hybrid bream, sterile grass carp, koi. David Cochran Ellijay 706-889-8113
Grass carp, Bluegill and Threadfin shad. Delivery available @ $2.00 per mile one way. Brain Simmons Hawkinsville 478-892-3144
Koi and Goldfish for sale. All sizes and colors. Call for more info. Glenn Kicklighter Sandersville 478-232-7704
Rainbow and Brown trout, DNR certified. Quality stockers, hatched on our farm. Various sizes with delivery/pick-up available. David Cantrell Ellijay 706-273-6199
FEED, HAY

Buy direct from Have 5 total. J.D. Jackson
Lizellla 478-731-0135

From our archives:

er #2: $6500. Donald Williams www.beecoapiaries.com. Mary

Gillsville 770-540-8599

Lacksen Sparta 478-456-1049

AND GRAIN

Georgia producers: In Jan. 1989, scientists

beecoapiaries@gmail.com

POULTRY/FOWL REQUIRING
PERMIT/LICENSE

discovered that a horse's hair whorl is as unique as an
individual's fingerprints

Home Picker Junior with mo-

tor de-feathering machine only Bee swarm removal free from

used a couple of times: $500. low trees; a fee from struc-

Deborah Perreira Hampton tures. Athens area. Randall

678-283-4364

Power 706-621-0178 Colbert

https://georgiagrown. com/shop/

'19 Alicia bermuda, fertilized, horse quality: $6/square, $60/5x6 round bale, quantity discount. A. Johns Bronwood 229-995-5371

Advertisements selling wood

ducks must be accompanied by

a Waterfowl Sale permit. Ads

without this permit will not be

published. Email permitsR4M-

B@fws.gov or call the U.S. Fish

and

Wildlife

Service,

404.679.7070. Advertisements

selling pen-raised Bobwhite

quail must be accompanied by

a copy of the Commercial Quail

Breeder's License. Ads without

this license will not be pub-

lished. Visit https://georgiaw-

ildlife.com/licenses-permits-

passes/commercial or call the

Georgia DNR Wildlife Re-

sources Division, 706.557.3244.

Canada geese may not be sold.

Bobwhite Quail mature ready to eat or hunt: $4.50 ea.; Quail hatching eggs: $6.00 per/doz.; Day old chicks: $0.75 ea. Donnie Sullivan Cairo 229421-4794

Breeders of guineas, quail, exotic pheasants, button quails, mandarins and wood ducks. Permitted for quail, Fed-licensed for wood ducks. Pick-up only. Text or call Sarel Newnan 770-4802595

Find your new favorite recipe at https://georgiagrown.com/recipes/

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FEED, HAY AND GRAIN

MULCH AND FERTILIZERS

Fall Vegetable Planting Chart

2019 5x5 Bermuda hay, 2019 bermuda, cow or mulch

stored in barn: $40 per bale; hay, 4x5 bales, string wrap: 2019 5x5 Bermuda hay, stored $30 per bale, you haul. Bill

outside: $15 per bale. Ken Bonner Woodbury 706-741-

Stewart Greensboro 706-817- 6654

2027

2020 wheat straw: $3.50 per

2019 horse-quality Russell bale at barn, Delivery available.

Bermuda 4x5 net-wrapped Gary Brinson Tarrytown 912-

rolls in barn, rain-free: $45/roll. 286-3191

Cecil Frazier Sharpsburg 770- 25 stored, heavy rolls of

251-0644

mulch hay: $30 per roll. David

2020 Coastal bermuda or rye, Brown Senoia 770-599-1830

horse-quality, fertilized. UGA Mulch hay: $2.50 bale. Kermit

soil/specs. Barned-squared or Simmons Jefferson 770-867-

4X5 round bales. Sonny Tram- 7550

mell Forsyth 478-256-0513 or

478-994-6463

PLANTS, TREES

2020 fescue sprayed and fer-

AND FLOWERS

tilized, planning to cut in May.

Call for dates: $4 in field. Don- Advertisements selling officially

ald Smith Clermont 770-654- protected plants must include a

0309/770-654-1634

permit to sell such plants. Ads

2020 fescue, horse-quality, clean, no weeds or other grasses, no rain. Heavy fertilizer: $5.50 per square bale. Terry Bell Dallas 678-910-6000

submitted without this permit will not be published. For information on the sale or shipment of protected plants, visit www.fws.org/Endangered/permits/index.html or call the U.S.

2020 square

fescue, orchard hay bales: $6. Fertilized,

Fish and Wildlife Service, 404.679.7097. For questions

weed-free, horse quality. De- about

ginseng,

visit

livery available. Fee varies https://www.fws.gov/Endan-

based on number of bales, gered/permits/index.html or

mileage. Jonathan Little Mon- call the U.S. Fish and Wildlife

roe 770-314-1278

Service, 404.679.7097.

2020 round 4x5 bales of hay. Netwrapped, fertilized, rainfree in barn: $40, pick up in field $35. Horace Pippin Culloden 770-550-7837

Angel trumpets, confederate roses: $5. Hydrangeas, ferns, forsythia, double Althea, nandinas, jasmine, beauty berries, burning bushes: $3.50. Weeping cherries, liriope, more. Car-

2020 Russell bermuda grass la Houghton Marietta 770-

and rye, 4x5.5, fertilized, net- 428-2227

wrapped, sheltered, 50+ bales avail: $60/; 10+@$55/;

Annual flowers, tomatoes, peppers,

baskets, for sale.

20+@$50/. Delivery neg. Text for listing. Saturday and

Wayne Pruitt Statesboro 912- Sunday, 9am-5pm. Cash only.

682-4481

Dave Cebolski 371 Lavender

2020 Square

rye bermuda hay. bales, Horse quality:

Road, Jefferson 818-2175

30549

262-

$3.50 in field, $4.50 in barn, Aucuba, daylily, Iris, daffodils,

$45 per round. Keith Boozer butterfly bush, canna, verbena,

Monroe 770-601-5217

roses, Siberian Iris, Copper-

penny iris, hydrangea, Althea,

4ftx5ft rolls mixed grass hay others: $3-5. M. Poss Cumstored under shed: $20ea., ming 770-889-0566 quantity discount. Clay Wash-

burn Macon 478-718-6263

Bluberries, powder blue

brightwell and premier: $4;

4x5 net wrapped round bale Sawhoot cakes: $10; Catalpa

clean fertilized fescue, Cut 5- trees: $4; Mult. Muscadines:

9-2020, pick up in field: $35. $4; Allegheny Chinquapins,

Tim Burkholder Good Hope Chinese chestnuts. M. Crosby

770-846-3060

Wrightsville 478-279-4648

Vegetable
Asparagus
Beans, bush pole lima pole lima
Beets Broccoli
Butterpea
Cabbage Carrot
Cauliflower
Collards Cucumber: slicing pickling gynoecious Eggplant
Kale
Lettuce
Mustard
Okra
Onion, green dry bulb
Peppers, bell hot hot-sweet
Radish Spinach Squash: summer (zucchini) winter Tomato: cherry

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
50-65 50-65 50-65 75-90 50-70 60-85 40-50 55-65 60-90 100-120 65-80 65-95 65-95
25-30 40-45
40-55
85-120 70-90

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
July 15-Aug. 15 July 15-Aug. 15 July 15-Aug. 15 July 10-July 30 Aug. 1-Sept. 1 Sept. 1-Oct. 1 Aug. 15-Sept. 15 June 15-July 10 Sept. 1-Dec. 31 Oct. 10-Nov. 10 July 25-Aug. 10
Sept. 1-Oct. 15 Sept. 1-Oct. 15
Aug. 1-Aug. 25
June 15-July 15

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
1 ounce 1 ounce 1 ounce 50 plants 1/2 ounce 1/4 ounce 1/2 ounce 1 ounce 300 plants 300 plants 50 plants 50 plants 50 plants
1 ounce 1 ounce
1/2 ounce
1/2 ounce 50 plants

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"

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"

60" x 12" 60" x 12" 60" x 12" 36" x 24"
36" x 8"-16"
18"-36" x 8-12"
18"-36" x 2"
36" x 12"
18"-36" x 3" 18"-36" x 3"-4"
36" x 24" 36" x 24" 36" x 24"
24" x 1" 18"-36" x 2"

1/2"-3/4" 1/2"-3/4" 1/2"-3/4"
1/2" 1/8" 1/2" 1"
1/2" 1/2"-3/4"

36" x 24"
60" x 36" 48" x 24"

1"-2" 1"-2"

5X6 quality oat bales for sale. Catalpa, Red Bud, River Baled 4-1-20: $60 per bale. birch, Red maple, and other Mary Anne Moore Farms Por- tree yearlings for sale. Aron

grape determinate

70-90 70-90

June 15-July 15 June 15-July 15

50 plants 50 plants

48" x 24" 48" x 24"

tal 912-536-5828

Walsh Jonesboro Voice: 404- indeterminate

70-90

June 15-July 15

50 plants

48" x 24"

307-8113 Voice/Text: 404-673-

Bermuda, mixed hay, fertil- 4599

Turnip

40-60

Aug. 10-Sept. 15

1/2 ounce

18"-36" x 2"

1/2"

ized and rain free, horse quality: $7 square, $50 round. Large quantity delivery available. Stephen Stana Carrollton 770-241-3201

Daylilies: 100's of varieties, double fans, see photos at; katielou.lilies.plantfans.com. Katielou Greene Whitesburg 770-836-1351

Old fragrant heirloom roses, rose campion, perennial sun-

Adapted from the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service

SEEDS

Devil's trumpet, touch-me- Wild Begonia, 10 pods, plantnot, mullein pink, morning glo- ing tips: $1; Money plant: $1

Feed Bins: $400 each. Think they are 14 ton. Need some work. Barrett Farms Mount
Airy 706-499-8008

Daylily plants. All colors. 100+ varieties. Super affordable. Large healthy fans. Douglas and Carroll counties. Laura's Daylily Garden Villa Rica 770-

flowers, rain lily, ginger lily. Carole Scott. 16007 Ollifftown Rd., Metter, Ga 30439 912685-6984
Pachysandra: For a bundle of

Advertisements selling seeds must include a current state laboratory report (fewer than nine months old) for purity, noxious weeks and germination for each

ry, hibiscus, four-o-clocks, money plant: $2 cash/tsp +SASE; mole bean. E. Beach 2966 Cardinal Lake Cir Duluth 30096 770-476-1163

for 15 seeds. SASE, cash preferred. T. Huskey, 108 Pinewood Way, Dalton, GA 30721 706-270-2071
Zinnias, August lilies, pop-

Fescue / bermuda, 5x5 round 459-5428

50 bare root plants: $10. Carol seed lot advertised. Ads submit- Hummingbird vine seeds, pies, stokesia, hibiscus,

rolls 2020 season: $40 to $45. McKennon Strickland Statham 706-201- 5572
Fescue and clover mix, round bales, 4x5, 2020 hay, barnstored, horse and cow quality: $50/bale. Terry Dishroon Mansfield 770-317-8455
Large quantity square bermuda hay. Paul Harris Odum 912294-2470
Orchard hay. nice, heavy square bales. Available for pick up or delivery: $9 per bale. Text preferred. Corrie Tabb Powder Springs 770366-1573
Pearl millet for food plots: $35/50lb. Bryan W Maw Tifton 229-382-6832

Four o'clocks, tall, mixed colors; rose of Sharon, sunflowers: $2 per tbs w/ SASE. Mary Pursley 253 Ryan Rd Winder GA 30680 678-979-0057
Japanese boxwoods in 4 gallon pots: $10 each; Large growing Azaleas in 1 gal pots, all colots: $2.50 each. Jack Maffett Montezuma 478-9542111 or 478-472-7133
Large assortment of plants, shrubs, reasonable prices. N.B. Purvis Marietta 770-4229871
Mexican sunflower, cleome, money plant, red hibiscus, tiger lily:$2per tsp., large, SASE. BL Savage 3017 Atkins Dr. Gainesville 30507 770534-7856

Olson Marietta 770-490-5685
Rare Appalachian Chinkapin bare root plants for sale: $5.00 each, free shipping 3 or more. James Vaughn Cornelia 706778-9554
Vanilla Vine Orchid, 2ft cuttings: $30. Bessie Farmer Pendergrass 678-316-4710
Variegated liriope and mondo grass, 1-gal pots: $2 each. 4 pots pomegranate: $100; Iris also available. K. Patman Athens 706-549-4487
White Peachtree seedlings, 12 foot: $1 each, pickup. Can mail up to 10, $5 postage. 4220 Union Rd. SW, College Park, Ga. 30349 404-344-0568

ted without this information will not be published. For more information regarding certified seed, call the GDA Seed Division, 229.386.3557.
Augustine Bahia grass seeds for sale. 90% germination: $4 lb. L Haskins Pearson 912422-8790
Blackberry Lily, Gophrena, Daydream Cosmos, Pink Cleome, Lemon Yellow Sunflower seeds: 50 for $3(cash) +SASE. Donna's Blossoms 1766 Pleasant Hill Rd Ranger 30734 Text: 706-618-3890
Browntop millet, 50lb bags, no weed seed, 87% germ, pure seed 99.8%. Wayne Syms Waynesboro 706-5544510/706-526-7154

long lasting trumpet flower, fern like vine: $4/tsp. Send SASE. Wendy Vickers 756 Corinth Poseyville Rd, Bremen Ga 30110
Old timey hot cow horn, red peter & habanero pepper seed. Rutger tomato seed: $1.00pk w/SASE. Amory Hall 130 Ellison St Maysville GA 30558 706-652-2521
Red Castor bean or Loofah seeds: $3 per 20 or $10 per 100. Cash and SASE to J. Shelnutt, PO Box 1212, Loganville 30052
Tifton 9 Bahia grass seeds for sale. Georgia Crop Improvement Assoc. certified and noncertified. James Gaston Americus 229-938-9115 or 229331-0570

$2/Tbsp+SASE.

Century

plants, $10+ $8 postage. G.

Ward 4496 Fowlstown Rd At-

tapulgus GA 39815 229-465-

3641

TIMBER

Timber must be individually owned and produced by the advertiser on his or her personal property. No companies or businesses are permitted to advertise timberland in this Category. Timberland advertised must be at least one acre. Timber wanted ads will not be published.
Truck load oak logs, 16inch lengths for sale. Duane Chrisensen Woodstock 706851-3164

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES TIMBER

FARM ANTIQUES

Bush hog, rotary mow, garden and food plot, harrow and

Timber must be individually owned and produced by the advertiser on his or her personal property. No companies or businesses are permitted to advertise timberland in this Category. Timberland advertised must be at least one acre. Timber wanted ads will not be published.
23 sweet gum logs, newly felled, 12-15ft long, 7in to 2ft wide, take all or some. J. Leighty Powder Springs 770238-8345
ODDITIES

3 steel wheels 41/2ft in diameter: $75 each, if all are taken. Johnny Keasler Woodbury 706-977-5583
Antique hay rake. Handsome addition to any property, excellent condition and still functions: $525 OBO. Call for photos and more info. Robert Sjulson Cleveland 404-422-0679
Treadle sewing machine: $175; Push plow: $65; Hoosier kitchen cabinet: $275. Paul Bailey Redan 770-482-2812
Wood burning kitchen stove by Atlanta Stove Works, one owner, excellent condition:

Realtors or anyone holding a real estate license may not advertise in this Category, unless advertising personal property. Farmland advertised must be owned by the subscriber placing the ad.
FARMLAND FOR SALE
10 acres mountaintop ridge with spectacular views. Estate sized lot with privacy and convenience, paved road, electricity. Text preferred. Tim Miller Towns County 706-401-0880

47 acres: half pasture, half woods, bold spring, ideal lakesite, timber value, historic home, 5/2 w/9 fireplaces: $475k. Keith Norris Spalding County 770-229-8319
60 acres fenced with springs and stream, lots of privacy. Potential home sites plus mountain top views. Text or call. Danny Reed Madison

FARM SERVICES
38 years' experience: horse arenas laser graded, tree clearing, driveways built/regraded, gravel, barns graded, drainage correction, trucking, demolition. Luke Butler Braselton 770-685-0288
42 years of experience. Bushhogging, post holes, gardens, food plots, aerating, seeding, fertilizer spreading, light grading, light clearing. North Georgia area. Rick Allison Buford 678-200-2040

plow, bale square hay. Monroe County area. Jimmy Waldrep Forsyth 478-951-5563
Custom land clearing for barns, pasture, residences. Leave property clean. Demolition, laser grading, pads for barns, homes, riding arenas. Build/refurbish driveways. Insured. Bill Butler Atlanta 770231-4662
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

Gourds, many varieties, Martin gourds fixed & ready to hang. At farm or shipped to you. Charles Lang Cordele 229-406-5039
The Gourd Pile, 874 Morrison

asking $1300. Roger Keebaugh Gainesville 770-8697941
OTHER
1000 gal fuel tank: $800. 270 gal: $200. Brett Fausett Daw-

11.2 acres, cypress log cabin, creek, privacy, chain-linked fenced, out buildings, drive thru barn, Harrison school district, no liens, two highway entrances: $1.45 million. Sam Saliba Cobb County 770-514-

County 706-202-7494
9.3 acres, new fence, pond, county water, natural gas, close to I-20: $12,000 per acre, 6 acres pasture, 3 acres wooded. D. Williams Carroll County 770-833-7017

Ag/Farm fencing of all types installed and repaired. 12 yrs full time experience. Land management services: consulting, mowing, seeding, food plots, and wildlife habitat. Casey Kent Good Hope 678-

Forestry mulching and underbrushing. Land, lot, trail and overgrowth clearing. Fence and survey lines and pasture reclamation, etc. Kristy Jarrett Baldwin 706-391-5177

Rd, Barney. Visit our farm or sonville 706-429-8491 call for gourds. 229-775-2123

1431

446-8520 92.66 acres, ranch & home,

Handyman from start to finish. Call or text for a quote on

1942 Model A Farmall Trac- 116 acres with 83 acres open. zoned A-1, fenced, creek, wa-

any project you may have. E.

HANDICRAFTS AND tor. Needs battery and alterna- On paved road, borders Hous- ter system, garage/barn,

Baggett Auburn 678-756-1095

SUPPLIES

tor: $1000. Gail Johnson Ten- ton County line and I-75, well panoramic views, high eleva-

nille 478-357-5709

water: $3000 per acre. Lee tion, search Facebook market-

Lakes/ponds built, repaired,

Bailey Dooly County 229-239- place, and www.buyowner.-

new pipe systems, land clear-

All types of chair caning, repairs & refinishing. James Lewis Perry 478-987-4243
All types of chair caning: blind, French, hole-to-hole, porch, rattan reed & splint. Repair & refinishing. Over 55yrs experience. George E. Shelton Cartersville 770-607-6455
Bird bat houses, feeders, butterfly houses, carpenter bee traps. Text to inquiry. John Steele McRae 229-315-5892
Chair and rocker caning of all

50 gallon Legend steam kettle. Propane, for cooking, blanching. Optional custom stainless baskets. Very good condition. Call for pricing. No shipping. Ellen Chase Oglethorpe 478-472-1729
Catahoula Leopard Dog pups for sale. Will be 8 weeks old the first week of June. Come from hunting/herding stock: $200 each. Josh Dills Blairsville 706-994-9584
Egg cartons 550ea, 18-count

0537
12 acres dirt road, frontage, well, septic, power, 5 mins. From Clarks Hill Lake and Gills Point Park, w/boat ramp: $6500. R. Tallant Wilkes County 770-887-4290
155-acre farm, brick house, Hwy 341, 2 metal shops, 3 ponds, fenced, 103 acres irrigated pasture, hunting: $450,000 ($2,900/acre). Paul Bridges Telfair County 912375-3366 www.owacc.com

com/BUY213884: $599,000. Carl Kelley Madison County 706-318-1740
97 acres, pasture land w/3 stocked lakes totaling 20 acres. Rolling hilltop on paved road; 1 mile east of Byronville: $3000 per acre. M. Lee Dooly County 229-392-1182
FARMLAND FOR RENT/LEASE
13 acres available for haying. Parcel in addition to own hay

Are you interested in farming hemp? For information: rules, growing supplies, biomass or CBD oil production and equipment. For questions call Richard 404-8583336 Ellenwood
Beef Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) service. NW Geor-

ing, swamps drained, creeks rerouted, drainage problems, wetlands restoration, bush hogging home sites. Tim Harper Peachtree City 770-5271565
Land maintenance offering fencing, brush removal, bush hogging, seeding and fertilizing of pastures or food plots. Marissa Bradley Social Circle 770-823-430
Loader/backhoe, grading, bush hogging, aeration, tree cutting, branch trimming,

kinds; also wicker and rattan repair. 40 years of experience. Duke Dufresne Statham 770725-2554
Hand knit cotton dish rags: $10 for 3. Marty Mitchell Manchester 770-377-6088
Memory bears made out of your loved ones clothing. Call for more information. Sherry McDaniel Buford 770-3661306

some new, all good condition: $40. Doyle Blankinship Villa Rica 770-361-5376
Tires: 4 245/75R16 LT, good shape: $100 for all; Metal and plastic barrels: $25 each; Fire bricks: $2 each. Ronald Rush Franklin 706-675-3417 or 706812-5271
The 2020 USA Peanut Congress will be a virtual event this year.
Learn more at

20 acres woodland tract. Creek frontage, surrounded by hundreds of acres of deer habitat. Walter Jones Bleckley County 478-230-4642
47.2 acres for sale with timber and 14 acre bass lake. Call for details. Ken Brady Banks County 706-677-3624
50 acres of pasture, mature hardwoods, pine, spring fed creek, 3 miles from Madison:

baled. Fescue orchard hay, little weed, straight rectangular run. Wee Woods Farm Colbert 706-254-7717
29 acres of grass cross fenced into 8 pastures in Mitchell. Power and water available. Horses welcome: $1200 per month. Josh Pennino Sparta 706-340-3146
For lease, 3-acre pasture for horse/garden plus 9 acres woods for hunting. Water and

gia: $35 per head for a 3 visit protocol. Dalton Green Ringgold 423-385-5475 greenagri98@gmail.com
Bobcat/tractor work, bush hogging/lawn mowing/pasture maintenance restoration, grading/clearing, plowing/garden, deer plots, fence/heavy equipment welding, post holes. Larry Houston Covington 770235-3082/770-235-3782
Bushhog your pasture, field

pruning, lawn mowing, leaf mulching,chain saw & blade sharpening. Rockdale and surrounding counties. G. Kelecheck Conyers 770-5974878
Specialize in wood fences, wire fences, arenas. Install. Good pricing. Over 25 years' experience. Prompt Service. Dan Gilbert Roswell 229-3253163
Stumps ground neatly below

We do chair caning. Donald http://www.peanut-shellers.org/ $9200 per acre. Joe Bartolone electricity available: $5 per or till your garden, food plot. ground level, free estimate and

Becker Tiger 770-807-9783

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Morgan County 609-226-2614 acre, per month. Charles Larry Boatright Dallas 678- reasonably priced. Glen Whit-

Wayne Toccoa 256-881-9356 386-1466

ley Bethlehem 770-867-2718

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FARM SERVICES

Flemish rabbit male want to Want some tall sultans. Robuy David Sorrells Grantville lene Barnes. Hampton 770-

Trimming specialist and 404-520-1130

603-7642

horse-shoeing; 7 yrs' experi- I want Vidalia Chop Wizard.

ence, trained by certified journeyman Wayne Allen. Reasonable prices for quality work. Cody Black Emerson 678-

Harvey Vickery Macon 478233-5813
JD 7130-7530 or 6120-6430 4x4 cab tractor in excellent

Want to buy 2 row peanut inverter. Perry Bailey Moultrie 229-881-0858

956-0401

condition, low hrs. Hugh

EMPLOYMENT

Hosch Auburn 770-789-3258 Want to buy a used BenchJohn Deere 1520 radiator in master Stepmaster plant dis-

good condition or possible play or similar. For a private

Farm Help Needed and Seek- whole tractor for parts. Fred garden, but can use old retail

ing Farm Employment ads Harcrow Franklin 706-302- display. Audrey Harrelson

must be related to agricultural 1004

Fairburn acharrelson@out-

farm work. Ads submitted for domestic help, companions, baby sitters, housekeepers, etc. will not be published.
FARM HELP NEEDED

Looking for 2 miniature stallions, Benny (pinto) and Bucky (brown). Lost contact after 2017 Danielsville resale. Requesting visitation. Dovie Smith Blairsville 727-4573843

look.com
Want to buy donkeys, any amount, will pickup. Wynn Copelan Greensboro 706453-7687

Brick mason with mortar mixer to build brick trash bin enclosure. Have new brick. NW Fayette County. Bob Terpening Fairburn 770-964-5375

Looking for a cattle squeeze chute reasonably priced. I would like to find one in north GA in good condition. Horace Kilgore Gainesville 770-6526714.

Want to buy Farmall Cub tractor for parts or repair running or not. Thomas Tucker Lithia Springs 770-941-2354

Energetic and detail-oriented person to do light garden work

Looking for old farm tables, signs, old advertising, farm

Want to lease 10 or 15 acres

part-time reference

at old farmhouse, required. K. Hen-

items, cupboards, pie safes, Southern pottery, old furniture,

for deer hunting in Oglethorpe or Madison counties for 2 very

dricks Atlanta 404-307-1784 Anything Civil War, guns. Craig careful hunters. Ed Anderson

Highly motivated. Honest. Walker Cleveland 770-294- Hull 706-613-2724 Works with others. Duties in- 5920

clude operating farm equip- Looking for used Bradco 84in

ment, general care of property. blade. Robert Pennington Want to lease land to hunt in

Housing included. Drug test Madison 706-474-0710

Pickens County. Daniel Payne

required. L. Simmons Conyers

Ranger 843-910-1483

770-605-6107

Looking for walk behind gravely tractor running or not

Mature couple for light farm work. Exchange for house rent. Needs other income. Refer-

running. D. Armstrong nan 470-345-4143

New-

Wanted 120 tank, south

gallon propane Georgia area.

ence/experience required. Text Looking to buy 35-70HP Kub- Wayne Dasher Glennville 912-

478-960-5072 Thomaston

ota tractor. Can be nice, or 213-3331

need work. Loader is a plus.

Seeking someone to demol- Connor Power Monroe 404-

ish an old house to reclaim 989-2306

Wanted bumper pull or

materials. Ray Hitt Wrens 706833-9820
SEEKING FARM EMPLOYMENT

Need martin gourd, dipper gourd and bushel gourd seed. Good viable seed, at least cup of each. Jeff Nalley Carrollton 678-873-6751

gooseneck stock trailer. No problem if it needs repairs. Emmett Clower Eatonton 678943-3518

ABAC graduate, BS Agricul- Old timey wash stand in good Wanted: Female goats be-

tural Ed seeking pt/ft position shape. Price revealed when tween 1 and 18 months old.

as counselor, educator or out- call. Martin Greene Ideal 478- Must be 50% white & 50%

reach. Exp. with special needs 949-3055

black and NOT sterile. Joel

children, Camp Twin Lakes. Really old stuff? Whatcha Wiley Coolidge 229-890-8888

Scott Vickery Bethlehem got? Prefer north Georgia, but Email: numberman4@yahoo.-

wmattvickery@yahoo.com

consider all. No large machin- com

Seeking smoking,

farm work, nonno drinking, no

ery. Cash paid. Bill McGraw Athens 706-614-0867

Wanted:

Hardy

Amaryllis

drugs. Poultry work exp., any farm work done. Randall Lowery Marietta 678-2814205

Seeking cork tree seed or seedlings. Graham Daniell 912-685-4343 Metter

plants for yard. Howard Hall Cartersville 770-607-7360 ohowardhall@att.net

LIVESTOCK QUOTATIONS

Average prices for May 2020 Auction Market at Georgia Auction Markets, Georgia Department of Agriculture and U.S.D.A. Cooperative Federal-State Livestock Market News and Grading Service. For daily quotations, call (229) 226-1641 (7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
(Cattle prices expressed in price/hundredweight)

SLAUGHTER CLASSES

AVERAGES

COWS: Breakers 75-80% lean .................. 63.33 Boners 80-85% Lean.................... 63.68 Lean 85-90% Lean ....................... 54.29

BULLS: Yield Grade 1 1000-2100 lbs ............................... 93.80

FEEDER CLASSES: WEIGHTED AVG PRICES STEERS: MEDIUM AND LARGE ....................................1 .................... 2
300-350 lbs ..........166.50 ........... 152.39 350-400 lbs ..........158.20 ........... 147.38 400-450 lbs ..........147.79 ........... 141.15 450-500 lbs ..........145.46 ........... 136.16 500-550 lbs ..........140.92 ........... 130.75 550-600 lbs ..........132.42 ........... 123.96 600-650 lbs ..........130.65 ........... 115.99 650-700 lbs ..........122.77 ........... 111.20

HEIFERS: MEDIUM AND LARGE .....................................1 .................... 2
300-350 lbs ..........142.25 ........... 129.47 350-400 lbs ..........136.18 ........... 124.43 400-450 lbs ..........130.16 ........... 119.85 450-500 lbs .........123.76 ........... 118.10 500-550 lbs ..........122.50 ........... 112.31 550-600 lbs ..........116.55 ........... 107.39 600-650 lbs ..........110.31 ............. 99.96 650-700 lbs ..........107.84 ............. 94.60

BULLS: MEDIUM AND LARGE .....................................1 .................... 2
300-350 lbs ..........156.33 ........... 147.25 350-400 lbs ..........149.92 ........... 141.66 400-450 lbs ..........142.89 ........... 133.85 450-500 lbs .........135.41 ........... 127.59 500-550 lbs ..........127.54 ........... 119.34 550-600 lbs ..........120.00 ........... 114.01 600-650 lbs ..........113.71 ........... 106.88 650-700 lbs ..........110.43 ........... 101.82
GOATS (priced per head) SLAUGHTER CLASSES SELECTION 2 ACTUAL WEIGHT
BILLIES/BUCKS 80-85 lbs ..................................... 175.30 90-95 lbs ..................................... 202.33 100-145 lbs ................................. 232.07 NANNIES/DOES 60-65 lbs ..................................... 131.40 70-75 lbs ..................................... 125.74 100-115 lbs ................................. 174.00 KIDS & YEARLINGS 30-35 lbs ....................................... 77.79 40-45 lbs ..................................... 104.15 50-55 lbs ..................................... 121.51 60-65 lbs ..................................... 135.40 70-75 lbs ..................................... 136.95

Producers can obtain daily cattle prices by Internet at the following website: http://www.ams.usda.gov Once at the site, select Market News and Transportation Data in the left column. Click on Livestock, Meats, Grain and Hay under the heading Market News Reports by Program. Next, click on Cattle under the heading Browse by Commodity. Then click on Feeder and Replacement Cattle Auctions and select Georgia.

WANTED

Standard dark Cornish also Cornish Bantam chickens, any Wanted: Parts for White- Olivbreed. Grady Cammack Sop- er tractor 1250, #73781; need

Items wanted in all Classified Categories will be advertised here.

erton 912-529-6678
Want a person to help train pointing dogs. Experience is a

ignition switch and tie rod end. Lowery Noles Eastman 478290-7150

12.4x28 rear tire on 8N rim, be ok fair shape. No arms or legs please. Charlie Davenport Lee County, AL Text 706-3663873

plus but not req'd. Compensation is negotiable. Email resume to jutt@ngturf.com or call Kerri Whitesburg 770832-8608

Wanted: Small amount homegrown, field-grown tomatoes and sweet corn for home use. A. Stanley Atlanta 404-271-

Want ground-driven spreader 9596

Belarus 250 tractor transmis- for lawn mower, reasonably

sion is stuck in forward crawler priced. James Lawrence Alto

gear. Would appreciate talking 762-230-3718

Wanted: Someone to clear

to anyone who has encountered/fixed this issue. Daniel Kelly Conyers 770-313-2654
Cash paid for running and non-running diesel tractors

Want permission to hunt Civil War relics on property near battle sites w/metal detectors. Will share finds. David W. Mashburn Epworth 706-632-

cut approximately 12 acres. Trees are free. Large Hardwood and some pine. Vickie Hogan Clarkesville 706-7685441

The cast of Uncle Sam's Forest Rangers at work on a broadcast. (USDA)

and skid steers. Have trailer with winch. Also buys back hoes. Joshua Fowler Dacula 404-886-7423
Farmall Super A or 140, w/ or w/out 3-pt lift. Nelson Massey

5456
Want seeds for Hibitis Tall Red, Blazing Star of Texas, maypops. Also seeking Easter Egg tree plant, pink bubble gum petunia. M. Dearman

Will remove unwanted riding mowers from property for parts in northeast Georgia area. Can pay small price for some. David Combs Jefferson

The U.S. Forest Service presented the radio serial Uncle Sam's Forest Rangers over the NBC Blue network from 1932 to 1944. The shows wrapped lessons about forest use and conservation inside the melodramatic adventures of a group of forest rangers and their families.
The National Agricultural Library has digitized its collection of 500+ transcripts and made them available on its Internet Archive site at https://archive.org/details/usdanationalag-

Conyers 770-483-2639

Dewy Rose 706-283-1078

706-367-4107

riculturallibrary. Find out who gets buried on Shut-eye Ridge in episode 565!

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020

Food banks, farmers seek ways to work together to meet changing needs in a COVID-19 world

By Jay Jones

in fresh fruits and vegetables, $317 million in a

jay.jones@agr.georgia.gov

variety of dairy products, $258 million in meat

products and $175 million in a combination box

Georgia food banks and farmers are facing

of fresh produce, according to the USDA.

new challenges as they adapt to a different way

"That is going to be a massive effort to buy up

of doing business stemming from the COVID-19

produce, protein and dairy from farmers who are

outbreak. Farmers have lost half their market

sitting on a lot of excess product right now and

with restaurant and school closings while food

route it through the food bank network around

banks have seen demand increase as more people

the country," said Kyle Waide, president and

seek help to feed their families.

CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, the

Eliza McCall, chief marketing officer of Sec-

largest food bank in Georgia.

ond Harvest of South Georgia, said her organi-

Waide said he believes the USDA and its part-

zation's biggest challenge is getting food from

ner distributors will use existing connections,

farms and then finding a way to store it longer.

like working with Feeding America, the nation-

With limited freezer space at its Valdosta facili-

al food bank association, or through statewide

ty, Second Harvest is responsible for distributing

groups like the Georgia Food Bank Association.

food to families through partnering agencies in

"I'm sure (they) would prefer to deliver to

26 South Georgia counties. McCall said they are

eight food banks rather than 2,500 different lo-

willing to try anything, like starting a canning

cations," he said.

plant or using individually quick frozen process-

The USDA'S food box program may also help

ing.

farmers like Jason Tyrone of TyCor Farms in

"We are looking at all kinds of different ave- Providence Ministries, a nonprofit in Dalton, purchased several boxes of Georgia-grown produce Lake Park. Tyrone said they completed picking

nues that we might not have pursued before, but at a Georgia Grown To-Go event at Dalton State College on May 20. (Amy Carter/GDA)

squash in May and will have cucumber, eggplant

this is an extraordinary time," she said. "We're

and bell peppers coming in this month.

thinking way outside the box. I'm not even sure

our concerns and try to explain it. There's plenty of milk out

Tyrone said it's too early to tell how the mar-

the box exists anymore. We're just looking for any and all there. The supply is there. We just have some distribution ket will be this summer. They have been watching reports

solutions that could help both our farmers and help those in issues."

of produce plowed under in Florida and market demands in

need in our community."

Milk is typically one of the most requested items from Georgia.

The aggravating problem in Georgia agriculture this food banks, but storage is limited. Newberry said the milk "The markets have been like a yo-yo, on and off, on and

spring is that there is generally plenty of food at the farms. industry has grants for food banks and other nonprofit groups off," he said. "The way it's been for a few days, there would

Farmers are finding that once they harvest their crops or to expand cold storage capacity.

be a lot of demand for product, then it would hit a brick wall,

send milk, beef and poultry to processors, they are uncertain "We've seen an increase those grants, and then we've and nobody can move anything. We can't hold it for long, and

if they can get their product to market due to the disruption tried to work it out where if they need milk to let us know, it ends up getting dumped," he said.

in transportation and distribution lines.

and we'll try to set up a way to get it there to them," New- "Usually in that situation, we would call Second Harvest

Georgia milk producers had to pour milk out in early berry said.

and have them come load it up, but there is so much of that

April. They hope the situation improves in the summer as She also said the Dairy Farmers of America is working going on they have been overwhelmed, so they can only han-

the economy opens more. The problem is about distribution, with large grocery store chains to coordinate milk donations dle so much at one time."

according to Farrah Newberry, executive director of the directly to food banks in the coming weeks.

McCall said Second Harvest has strong relationships with

Georgia Milk Producers Association.

Many food banks are looking at the Farmers to Families farmers across South Georgia in working to build donation

"That's been a really hard situation to explain to pro- Food Box Program as a big help to have food available for opportunities, such as when the weather prevents a harvest

ducers when we have to pour it out," she said. "We see (re- those who need it. The program is part of the federal Coro- from getting picked in time or when they can't meet the mar-

tailers) limiting it in the stores, but that is a supply chain navirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act signed into ket price and get a tax credit for a donation.

issue."

law in April in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

"Also, some donate out of the goodness of their heart,"

Newberry said she had some success calling stores one The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service will pur- she said.

by one to drop milk purchases restrictions while larger chain chase up to $3 billion in fresh produce, dairy and meat prod- However, McCall said a reliable food distribution system

stores are keeping limits in place until distribution returns to ucts for the program. Suppliers will pack and transport the helps food banks coordinate their storage and delivery to

a regular schedule.

food to food banks, community and faith-based organiza- their partner agencies. McCall hopes the food box program

"What they're saying is they want to provide the same tions and other nonprofits serving Americans in need from will help with distribution issues and buy time for them to

product for a person that comes in at 8 in the morning as the May 15 to June 30, according to the USDA.

get more storage space for food that will get them through

one that comes in at 8 at night," she said. "So, we express In all, the food box program will purchase $461 million the summer.

COVID-19 puts a damper on fuel complaints

GDA inspectors still working to ensure a quality supply

By Jay Jones
jay.jones@agr.georgia.gov
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, where many things are shut down, the gas pumps are still running, and the Georgia Department of Agriculture's Fuel and Measures Division is adapting to ensure gas pumps are accurate and fuel is tested.
As its name suggests, the division tests fuels and measuring tools used in commerce.
"Pretty much anything that's sold across a meter or anything sold with a scale is what we regulate," said Cedric Lloyd, field inspections supervisor for the division.
For retail gas, that involves checking to make sure the fuel is free from contaminants, and the pumps measure out what you are paying for each time you pull up your car to fill the tank.
Samples are taken and sent to the GDA's Fuel Oil Laboratory in Tifton. The division does similar checks on the wholesale level for fuel delivery trucks and at storage terminals, Lloyd said.
"If we get a quality complaint, we will go out and do an initial investigation of that complaint," he said. "(The inspectors) will also go back and pull re-samples for stations that we have shut down because their product didn't fall into the specs for what the state of Georgia requires."
The biggest concern for inspectors is water and dirt seepage in stored fuel. The fuel lab takes samples and tests them for purity, performance and octane rating. Inspectors will write citations on stations that are not in compliance. Lloyd

explained that if the pump infractions are minor, the operators are given a few days to correct. If a pump falls too far out of range, the inspectors will lock the pump until the operator can fix the problem.
Routine inspections for such issues were paused after Gov. Brian Kemp issued a shelter-in-place order to slow the spread of coronavirus earlier this spring; inspectors worked under social distancing guidelines and limited their work to respond to complaints. Regular inspections resumed May 20, Lloyd said.
During that time, inspectors kept in touch with producers and retailers by phone to understand how the market was doing. They learned that demand was low because few people were driving. For Fuel and Measures Division Director Doug Killingsworth, fewer travelers meant fewer complaints. However, it also caused another problem an oversupply of winter-blend fuel at gas stations.
Spring is usually the transitional time for fuel storage terminals to switch over to summer-blend fuel, which has a lower evaporation rate. The lower evaporation rate is meant to reduce air pollution by preventing excessive evaporation when the air temperature rises.
When demand fell, an excess of winter-blend was still circulating, Killingsworth said. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency enacted a waiver to allow the fuel to remain in use through the spring.
"Normally, it's all burnt up. They go into a transition fuel from winter into spring, and that gives them a little time to move out of that and into a summer gas blend," Killingsworth said. "That's the issue we're going through right now. There is

just so much winter gas left that we're having to allow them to burn it."
Killingsworth added that the only issue he sees for motorists is with older vehicles running on carburetors. He said there are fewer of those cars on the road as most come with fuel injection engines. "It will create some vapor lock issues and things like that for those older vehicles," he said.
The American Auto Association expects demand for gasoline to pick up as more states lift shelter-in-place orders. Montrae Waiters, a spokeswoman for the AAA's Atlanta regional office, said motorists can expect gas prices to increase due to demand in the next month. Also, the EPA waiver will end in June, and the more expensive summer blend gas arrives at the pumps.
"Prices have been creeping up very slowly, between 2-4 cents. It's been very, very slow," she said. "We're anticipating that trend to continue by the time summer hits. Then again, depending on where we are with the COVID-19 virus, we just have to watch from week to week to see just how much it will impact gas prices going back up."
For the Memorial Day weekend, the national gas price average was $1.87 per gallon. The last time gas prices were under $2 leading into the holiday weekend was in 2003, when, on average, motorists paid $1.50 per gallon.
In Georgia, the average gas price for Memorial Day was $1.67, just two cents from the previous week. Gas prices in Georgia are down by 97 cents from 2019 when the average was $2.64.

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Now is the best time to plant a home garden

By Bob Westerfield
Cooperative Extension horticulturist
UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental
Sciences
While adults and children spend more time at home as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, planting a garden or container garden is a great activity to plan together. It's outside, active, educational and edible. With some grocery stores taking longer than usual to stock some items, vegetable gardening is a great way to keep your refrigerator stocked.
For those who have never considered growing their own vegetables, the task may seem daunting, but it's actually a very simple process.
Vegetables need soil, sunlight, moisture and fertility. Any location in your landscape that receives at least six hours of sunlight could be a good location for growing your crop. The amount of space you have available will dictate the size of your garden. Even very small gardens can produce a surprising quantity of vegetables and easily feed a family of four or more.
One simple method of getting started is to grow vegetables in raised beds. Treated lumber, two feet by six feet or larger, can be safely be used to form the sides of the bed. Compost, manure or bagged topsoil are good amendments to use to fill the beds.
Summer vegetables can typically be planted through June, but with the cooler temperatures we have been having, there is plenty of time to start a home garden.
I would suggest purchasing transplants of tomatoes, peppers and eggplants. Theses crops do not establish easily if planted directly into the garden from seed. Other vegetables, such as squash, corn, cucumbers, beans, okra and melons,

John Michael Carter, 13, with the raised bed garden of tomatoes,
cucumbers, lettuce and Blue Lake beans he planted in his North
Fulton County backyard after schools closed in March. (Amy Carter/
GDA)
can be directly seeded into the garden with excellent success. Take care to plant seeds at the proper depth recommend-
ed on the seed packet. Apply a light starter fertilizer, such as 5-10-15, at planting time to give vegetables initial nutrition. More fertilizer should be applied after vegetables have been pollinated and are developing tiny fruits.
Soil testing, available through your local University of Georgia Cooperative Extension office, is the best way to know the true nutritional needs of your garden soil.

Some form of irrigation will be necessary to help vegetables get started and maintain them through the growing season. Drip irrigation or soaker hoses are the best options to conserve moisture and keep plants dry. Overhead irrigation, however, can be used when it is the only option.
Most vegetables require one to two inches of water per week. Raised beds tend to drain much faster and may require additional applications of water. Organic mulch placed around vegetable plants will help conserve moisture and help keep weeds under control.
As the season progresses, keep a careful eye on your developing vegetable plants. Insects, disease and even weeds can take over quickly if not kept in check. Proper identification of the pests is essential in choosing the right control. UGA Extension can help identify pest issues and recommend the best controls.
Don't let these difficult times keep you down and feeling helpless. Turn your backyard into vegetable heaven and enjoy the delicious fruits of your labor. Supplies can be ordered online if you don't want to don your mask and practice social distancing at your local garden center.
For additional gardening information, visit extension. uga.edu/publications to view numerous related publications. Search the topics for a specific variety you are interested in growing, such as corn, beans, squash, okra, etc.
Other suggested publications include: Home Gardening (Bulletin 577) Vegetable Gardening in Georgia (Circular 963) Vegetable Garden Calendar (Circular 943) Weed Control Options for the Home Vegetable Gardener
(Circular 1144) Raised Beds vs. In-Ground Gardens (Circular 1027-3) Growing Vegetables Organically (Bulletin 1011)

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"We would have peaked in the last fourto-five days, but because of the quantity of that loss. My farm, for example, my heavier harvest will now be this week, and it won't be as heavy as last week," he said. "The last five days would have been my heaviest harvest, and I've lost that."
Blueberry growers can pick bushes four to five times a season with the second pick usually being the largest. However, the tornados damaged a lot of berries on the bush. These "split berries," as Crosby described them, can recover, but it takes time and the right conditions. Heavy rain and cooler temperatures after the tornados prevented salvaging of the damaged berries, so growers had to pick through the damage and set up for the next harvest.
"It's taken us seven-to-10 days to pick it out, so for seven-to-10 days our volume is severely reduced because we've had to discard the damaged product," Crosby said. He later

added, "We've been reduced to a two-pick crop this year. That's the word I've been hearing from a lot of farmers."
Recent data from the United States Department of Agriculture showed that Georgia was expecting a healthy crop. Georgia led the nation with 21,700 harvested acres for 2019. According to the USDA, production was up 76 percent, and the value of production was up 52 percent from the 2018 hurricane-damaged crop.
Tornados were reported in Mitchell and Colquitt counties where significant damage occurred. Another round of tornados followed roughly along Ga. Highway 122 between Adel and Waycross, which Crosby described as the heart of Georgia's blueberry industry.
Joe Cornelius, a blueberry farmer in Manor, said the tornado was particularly discouraging for him following hurricanes Michael and Irma and other setbacks. He said he lost 70 percent of his crop in one of his fields in

one day. "In that field, it was the best crop I've had
in probably seven or eight years," Cornelius said. "Between hurricanes, cold events and pollination issues over the last, probably, five years, this was the year I was going to get kind of squared back up with everybody."
All said recovery will be slow. The more significant concern is the markets.
"The coronavirus has really damaged the market demand, and anytime you have reduced demand, you then have reduced pricing," Crosby said.
For Georgia blueberry growers, the concern has also been in-season competition from imports. Crosby wondered why retailers would stock imported berries when local growers are harvesting and certainly need the business.
"They made a business decision with disregard to American-grown and Georgia-grown. They are just chasing an almighty dollar,"

Crosby said. Cornelius said he understands internation-
al trade is needed but thought policymakers should consider factors like labor cost in setting trade rules.
"I know that trade is required for this country, but we compete against segments of the world that have labor costs that are 1015 percent of what ours is," Cornelius said. "When you're in a crop that 60-70 percent of your cost is labor, that is hard to overcome."
Joe Young said he had seen beef prices also drop for him since the pandemic began. He was frustrated because while there are cattle in the fields, it is difficult getting them to processors due to coronavirus concerns.
"They're just not bringing anything, and I'm ready to have to sell some calves off. My calves come in June, and if something doesn't happen, I'm basically going to be giving them away."

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does all this mean for you? Most importantly, right now it doesn't appear that domestic animals are involved in spreading SARSCoV-2. If you are not affected by COVID-19, then simply use healthy habits when interacting with animals and be sure to wash your hands after handling animals, feed or waste.
If you are affected by COVID-19, there are good practices outlined by CDC that you can follow when interacting with animals,

such as trying to arrange for someone else to care for your animals as long as you're affected. If you are in a situation where you need to interact with your pet, service animal, livestock or other animals while affected by COVID-19, be sure to wash your hands regularly, consider wearing a cloth face covering, and avoid hugging, kissing or sharing food with them.
Animals that are exposed to people with

COVID-19 don't automatically need to be tested, either. There are specific criteria outlined by our State Veterinarian and State Public Health Veterinarian to determine if an animal should be tested because it has clinical signs and is known to have been exposed to a person with COVID-19. Consult your veterinarian remotely if you are affected by COVID-19 and have questions regarding your pets or other animals.

We're learning more about SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 every day. As time passes, we'll have a much better understanding of how the virus spreads among people and what role, if any, animals might play. In the meantime, check out resources on interacting with animals if you're affected by COVID-19 at our website: http://agr.georgia. gov/COVID-19.aspx#animals.

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temperatures every morning. Masks will be prevalent and social distancing practiced. But this team will be serving you and we are grateful for the opportunity.
And now back to my "roadside gifts." During my zero-turn session in the

right-of-way tonight I witnessed one clear indicator that perhaps normal is beginning to begin again. All of my friends who leave me roadside gifts otherwise known a trash seem to be easing back into normal behavior. I bet many of you have the same

type of friends. Energy drink and beer containers topped tonight's offering, followed by empty cigarette packages, a shredded, dud lottery card (shredded because I did not stop quickly enough) and a sleeve that previously held a serving of cheese curds.

Now I've seen it all. Regrettably, improper trash disposal seems to have survived the pandemic.
God bless you as you and your family begin to begin normal again, albeit different.

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A moveable feast

Farmers come to town to sell their crops in a new normal way

By Amy Carter amy.carter@agr.georgia.gov
Ask any Georgia agriculture educator what their main mission is in life, and they'll probably tell you it is to disabuse folks of the notion that food comes solely from grocery stores. The COVID-19 pandemic has made their mission infinitely easier.
"People for the first time saw an empty shelf at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak. They were not sure how to respond to that," said Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black.
"I think maybe they've grown to understand I hope we've been able to tell them it's not a supply problem. We have plenty of product."
And to prove the point, the Georgia Department of Agriculture teamed with several local and state partners this

Cars line up along the main drive at Dalton State College May 20 to purchase $20 boxes of mixed Georgia-grown produce. (Photos by Amy Carter/GDA)

bulk on behalf of their employees, while others bought multiple boxes to give away to friends, relatives and neighbors.
DeKalb County dedicated $40,000 in funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act to purchase Georgia-grown produce and chicken for 1,200 care baskets distributed free on a first-come, first-served basis May 22.
Buying local means neighbors helping neighbors, which was the overarching theme of each To-Go event.
Personnel from the Cobb County Sheriff's Office represented roughly half of all volunteers who fulfilled orders in Marietta, which generated nearly $150,000 in presales ahead of the event on May 23. Sheriff Neil Warren worked with Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin and Agriculture Commissioner Black to organize the drive-thru market.
"The sheriff just believes wholeheartedly in helping the

Five-year-old Rocky Mitchell of Vidalia packs fresh produce boxes in
Marietta.
spring to host a series of "Georgia Grown To-Go" events that directly linked farmers from South Georgia with consumers in North Georgia.
"This helps to move product to start with, but one big take-away from this thing is we're getting exposure for Georgia Grown, for our local grown products," said Ken Corbett, a produce grower from Lake Park who delivered two tractor-trailer trucks filled with mixed boxes of bell peppers, cucumbers, yellow squash, zucchini squash and sweet corn to Marietta.
Corbett said the COVID-19 pandemic has taught people how to get by without a lot of things, "but one thing we're not going to get by without is food. We have to have food."

23 to deliver 175 pre-ordered dairy boxes to Cobb County the drive-thru market was a chock to slow a precipitous decline in their business.
"When this thing hit, we lost about 80 percent of our business," Jimmy Franks said. "We've lost more money in the last 90 days than I think I've lost in the last 10 years."
His drive time to Cobb County nearly three hours was about equal to the wait time some of the estimated 3,000 buyers logged in line at the Al Bishop Softball Complex in Marietta to pick up prepacked boxes of produce, frozen chicken and Franks' dairy boxes containing a gallon of whole milk, a half-gallon of chocolate milk, a pound of but-
A variety of fresh seasonal produce -- including peaches, blueberries and Vidalia onions -- were sold in Marietta.
ter and half-pints of whole cream and half-and-half. All are produced in the on-farm creamery from milk made by a herd of 160 Brown Swiss cows.
Nearly 300,000 pounds of produce roughly 20,000 boxes were sold at a May 20 event hosted by State Rep. Kasey Carpenter, a restaurant owner, in Dalton. Volunteers from various community organizations and businesses packed and distributed the boxes. Several companies purchased in

Southern Swiss Dairy owners Jimmy and Ginny Franks delivered 175 dairy boxes to the Georgia Grown To-Go event in Marietta May 23.
community and giving back wherever we can. I mean that's kind of our role, to protect and to serve," said Chief Deputy Sonya Allen.
Those who volunteered to staff the event did so without being asked, she added.
"People said, `I'll be there.' A lot of civilians here with the sheriff's office who don't typically get to work events like the deputies do said they wanted to help."
If anything good comes of this whole coronavirus epi-

Growers Ken Corbett, left, and Austin Hamilton drove up to Marietta from Southwest Georgia to deliver produce and help with distribution.

For Paulding County resident Mike Gray, a truck-driver on his way home from a trip to Memphis, Tenn., the Georgia Grown To-Go market in Marietta offered a convenient way to gather fresh produce until his own backyard garden comes in.
"It's for a good cause, helping the farmers," he said. For dairy farmers Jimmy and Ginny Franks who left their Southern Swiss Dairy in Waynesboro at 3 a.m. on May

Volunteers of all ages helped distribute fresh produce boxes in Dalton.

People of all ages representing a variety of state and local
organizations volunteered to pack 20,000 produce boxes in Dalton.
sode, it is that consumers previously unfamiliar with the breadth and depth of Georgia agriculture the state's largest economic driver will know the name Georgia Grown and the names of some of the thousands of growers and producers united under that label.
"I believe that one of the positive things that's going to come out of this is these Georgia Grown farmers will look their Georgia Grown consumers dead in the eye and I think these consumers are going to want that more," said Agriculture Commissioner Black. "I think these consumers are going to want that more whether they actually see the farmer or they see our brand with the farmer's brand and then they respond favorably with their retailers saying, `This is what we want in your store.'"

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