GA FarmLink

09/02/2026

This is important and you can find out more about farming resources at https://gafarmlink.org/resources or at this specific page for more on Wells and Water in GA https://gafarmlink.org/resource/water-and-wells

💧 For private well owners, water has a story that starts far below ground.

In the latest episode of our Cultivating Curiosity podcast, UGA Extension water management specialist Gary Hawkins answers common questions about private well water, from:

▪️ How to maintain a healthy system
▪️ How often to test well water
▪️ Where well water comes from
▪️ And more!

➡️ Listen to the full episode at the link in the comments!

08/31/2026

💧 Is your well water safe (and where does it even come from)?

In the latest episode of our Cultivating Curiosity podcast, Associate Professor of Water Resource Management Gary Hawkins answers common questions about private well water, from:

▪️ How to maintain a healthy system
▪️ How often to test well water
▪️ Where well water comes from
▪️ And more!

➡️ Listen to the full episode at the link in the comments!

08/28/2026

Some great information here......

Looking for trusted agriculture, business and life resources? The Farm Credit Knowledge Center is your go-to destination for educational tools, guides, activities, infographics, articles, videos and more.
Whether you're a producer, educator, student or rural community member, you'll find practical resources designed to help you learn, grow and succeed.
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08/24/2026

08/21/2026

🌱 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 & 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒

Strong farm operations are the foundation for successful market opportunities.

Join 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 – 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐲 for a hands-on, on-farm learning experience focused on the practical systems that help producers improve product quality, consistency, reliability, and buyer confidence.

📅 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
📝 Registration begins at 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌
⏰ Program begins at 𝟖:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌
📍 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐲𝐩𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦, 𝐈𝐧𝐜.
801 Old Pretoria Road, Albany, GA 31721
🥗 Box lunch provided

Topics include:
• Production planning & crop scheduling
• Harvest & packing workflows
• Product quality standards
• Order fulfillment & buyer requirements
• Cold chain management & market readiness

🎤 𝐆𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐧 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐩𝐞
Founder, L.V.S. Produce, LLC
Operations & Market Readiness Specialist, The Grow Kit Collective

𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐛𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖.
🔗 Register here: https://vist.ly/5fp95

08/20/2026

Herding cats had nothing on this lot, but they are all now safely corralled and ready for the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts conference, this weekend. Athens Land Trust

08/18/2026

For many farming is the idilic and sought after life, for others it can become the nighmare. Much of what makes farming and ranching appealing; the remotness, independence long days and living at the whim of the weather can also be the catelist for stress and depression.

The mental health resources available to primary agricultural producers and their families is at an all-time high, both in acceptance and support programs.

08/18/2026

Thank you to Athens Land Trust for sponsoring the 2026 GACD Annual Meeting! We appreciate your work to protect land, support local agriculture, and strengthen communities.

08/17/2026

🚜 Join us for our last field day of the year!

This will be an opportunity to learn more about food safety, market navigation, and retail readiness for your growing agribusiness. The event will be will take place at the Rockdale Organic Co-Farm in Conyers on Thursday, September 3rd from 10 am-2 pm.

The agenda will cover the following topics:
Session 1: Business Foundations & Data Informed Decision Making
Session 2: Market Navigation and Retail Readiness
Lunch: included in registration!
Session 3: Food Safety
Session 4: Soil Health

Click the link to register and/or share with your Network!
📝 https://signup.globalgrowers.org/O6VROA