How to Save the Georgia Peach: Protecting the Symbol of Southern Hospitality From Extinction

The Georgia peach is a symbol of Southern hospitality, a staple of Georgia’s agricultural heritage, and a vital part of the economy. But small, family-owned peach orchards are vanishing at an alarming rate due to the unchecked expansion of Big Agriculture, commercial development, and a lack of financial support from lawmakers. Without urgent intervention, Georgia’s peaches will become a memory.