Georgia's Rural Center

Did you know you can read our 2019-2020 Annual Report online? Be sure to check it out to learn about our exciting projects in rural Georgia! http://bit.ly/GRCAnnualReport

Harvest is plentiful in Georgia this time of year! There are lots of Georgia Grown crops to keep your basket full this season. What are you looking forward to the most?

Today is the day, rural Georgia! Get out and vote!

Happy Halloween, rural Georgia! #GeorgiaRuralCenter #ruralGA

"Bobwhite Quail" Sidney Cromer #GeorgiaRuralCenter #ruralgaphotos

Life on a working cattle ranch is full of excitement and brings something new every day. Now, add zip-lines, train rides, and a giant jumping pillow, this just became the ultimate agritourism destination. The Rock Ranch, located an hour or less from Atlanta, Columbus, and Macon, did just this, and a weekend trip must be on your calendar for 2021. Check out our latest blog post on the famous Rock Ranch! #GeorgiaRuralCenter #ruralGA Photo Credit: The Rock Ranch

Don't miss out on this great read! Check out the 2020 Georgia Grown magazine posted online now! #GeorgiaRuralCenter #ruralGA

Eric Tinsley has devoted his adult life to serving our country and his community. Now he's combining the skills and sensitivity he gained from 8 years in the military and 20 years in law enforcement to follow a unique calling to care for at-risk youth in rural Screven County. Read more about this Homegrown Hero on our blog.

"Old Town Herod's Church" Leesa Thompson #GeorgiaRuralCenter #ruralgaphotos

It's National Nut Day, so we're celebrating Georgia's official state nut - pecans! Did you know that an average pecan harvest in Georgia is about 88 million pounds? That's enough to make 176 million pecan pies! #GeorgiaRuralCenter #ruralGA

We're proud to support Georgia Department of Transportation in the #KeepItCleanGA anti-litter campaign. The new anti-litter campaign aims to capitalize on Georgians’ pride of place by celebrating the beauty of the state, especially in rural Georgia! #GeorgiaRuralCenter #ruralGA

Did you know the term pumpkin was first written in the fairy tale Cinderella? Though our warmer weather hinders Georgia from being a leader in pumpkin production, hundreds of acres are still spread across rural Georgia designated just for pumpkins. Be sure to check out our latest blog post to learn more about rural Georgia's pumpkin patches! #GeorgiaRuralCenter #ruralGA Photo credit: Anna Marie Herrington

Between pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fall festivals there are plenty of things to do on a Saturday in rural Georgia! Do you have a favorite fall activity? Tell us in the comments how you enjoy spending your Saturdays! #GeorgiaRuralCenter #ruralGA