
Although we may not see them, farmers are part of nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Farmers produce the raw materials for the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the wood that supports and furnishes our homes, the grapes in a celebratory bottle of wine, and even the cork that stoppers the bottle. Georgia farmers grow $72.5 billion in agricultural products annually, and these products support additional industries, such as food processors, clothing manufacturers, transportation, and retail sales, expanding the economic impact of Georgia agriculture to $786.5 billion.
While Forsyth County’s population has grown exponentially over the past two decades, farming is still an important component of the county’s economy, ambiance, and appeal. Local producers grow a wide variety of vegetables and fruits, including blueberries, strawberries, and watermelons, as well as fresh eggs, honey, and meat products that are seasonally available through farmers markets, on-farm sales, and CSAs. Local farmers also sell their products to restaurants, retailers, and food processors.
Forsyth County recognized Farm-City Week with several activities during the week of November 13-17.
In addition, local farmers and Farm Bureau members Suzanne Geddes of The Cumming Harvest, Chuck Pugh of Cane Creek Farm, and Forsyth County Extension agents Barbara Worley and Heather Kolich read books about farming to over 600 Kindergarten students at Coal Mountain, Kelly Mill, Sawnee, and Whitlow elementary schools.


