Georgia promotes locally grown apples
Source - Georgia Department of Agriculture ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper recently signed a proclamation recognizing September as the start of “Georgia Grown Apple Season,” celebrating Georgia apple growers, orchard families, and the start of one of the state’s most beloved agricultural seasons. Through the Georgia Grown program, the Georgia Department of Agriculture is encouraging residents and visitors to visit local orchards, purchase Georgia
Join us for a private tour of what will be one of the largest wineries in the Mid-Atlantic region
by Jeff Ishee February 2, 2026 - We were recently invited to take an owner-guided tour of Noer Vineyards in Verona, Virginia. According to owner John Noer, the operation recently opened for limited sales after several years of construction and planting. When the entire acreage is under vine (approx. 200 acres), it will be one of the largest family-owned vineyards in the Mid-Atlantic region. Stunning view from atop the ridge where the future tasting room may be situated. This
