农业+生活方式
农场的护照: Your Summer Route Through Middle Georgia
发布于2020年5月14日12:00 AM
Summer is here 和 it is time to discover new places, 创造持久的记忆, 和 taste Georgia’s bounty of fresh foods. 凯利·汤普森，GFB的 认证农贸市场 协调员 has prepared a guide to exploring all that Georgia's farms have to offer.
的 农场的护照 can take you on an adventure to explore new places - here's a great route to discover the hidden treasures in the middle of the state. 一定要查看我们的路线 南乔治亚岛 和 北佐治亚 太!
GFB农场护照:格鲁吉亚中部路线
Note the following route can be as an overnight trip, 作为单独的两天, 然后以相反的顺序跟进.
上路前的小贴士:
- Call or check the farm(s) 脸谱网 to make sure they are open
- 带一个冷藏箱 & 你的农场护照! (or plan to pick one up at the first farm)
- Note: a lot of farms are only equipped to accept cash
第一天
开始 碧桂园农场 (Newnan GA.) Here you will find a wide variety of vegetables, meat, eggs 和 locally crafted goods. Curious on how to start your own vegetable garden or a new way to cook or preserve your produce? Just ask Mike or Judy; they love to share tips they have learned with folks. 更多信息
东南方向11英里处坐落着 佐治亚州Senoia这里是《十大老品牌网赌网址大全》的拍摄地. 这个城市有迷人的地方, rejuvenated mainstreet where you can grab a bite at a local café, buy Walking Dead parafanlia or take a film tour. This stop only adds 4 mins to your route.
停止# 2: 小屋 菲茨杰拉德水果农场 (GA伍德伯里.) This farm is just under 40 minutes from 碧桂园农场 (your longest commute of the day.除了桃子, this farm has a wide selection of produce, 罐头食品, 这里还有一个酿酒厂，可以品尝葡萄酒. If you go early enough in the season, you can pick strawberries from the field. 更多信息
停止# 3: 格雷格农场 (康科德,遗传算法.) It’s a simple 20 minute ride from Fitzgerald’s to 格雷格农场. Take a walk through their gorgeous peach orchard, picking peaches as you go. 的y also offer pre-picked peaches, homemade peach ice cream, & 还有烘焙食品. 不喜欢桃子? That’s okay; they also grow blackberries, blueberries, plums, watermelon 和 some veggies 太. During certain times of the year, you can schedule a photo shoot on the farm. 更多信息
的 number one trip advisor rated restaurant along the way is 响尾蛇 (Zebulon, GA) or you can wait til after the next farm stop.
停止# 4: Red-Tip农场 (Meansville GA.) It’s another simple 20 minute ride from Gregg’s to Red-Tip农场. Get ready to pick blueberries 和 blackberries or select from their assorted vegetables. 像鸡? Walk to the back section of the farm to watch a variety of chickens roosting. 你可以在这里买到新鲜的鸡蛋. 更多信息
If you opted to delay your lunch stop, Barnesville offers 马克西的, a buffet that is rated #1 on Trip Advisor, 和 美国派一家披萨店.
停止# 5: Nu Sunrise农场 (格里芬,遗传算法.) Round out your day with one final farm stop just 26 minutes to the northeast. This farm is home to a herd of goats just waiting to be pet. If you’re lucky, you may even get the chance to bottle-feed a baby! 的y also have rabbits 和 baby chicks to pet. Farmer James has a variety of vegetables for you to choose from 和 a selection of goat milk soaps 和 lotions made by his wife. 更多信息
Attractions you may wish to see while your in Griffin, GA: historical places such as the family home & 庄严的景象 医生霍利迪, & 柯林街美术馆 (一定要检查它们是否打开).
At this point, you have the choice to head home OR spend the night to visit more farms the next day. Airbnb offers a farm stay in Barnesville 和 glamping in Historic High Falls. For a more traditional nights rest, check out hotel options in Forsyth, GA, 和 I suggest 粗燕麦粉咖啡馆 吃晚饭.
第二天
This farm route from the first farm to the last farm is less than one hour of driving.
Stop #1: Start your morning with a visit to 他们的农场 (Culloden, GA)早在上午9点. You can pre-order a cake in preparation for your visit. Once there, choose from a wide selection of produce, jams, 和 pepper sauce. 更多信息
停止# 2: 园林路农场 (Roberta, GA) lies less than 4 miles away on U.S. 80号公路. This is a great farm to buy your beef, pork, chicken, eggs, 罐头食品, 和 Georgia grown goodies. 更多信息
停止# 3: 迪基农场 (Musella GA.) What visit to middle Georgia is made complete without a stop by the iconic peach packing house to watch the peach packing process while enjoying ice cream? It’s less than a 10 min drive away 和 offers great selection of treats for the road. Plus, if you go early enough in the year, you could pick strawberries from the field. 更多信息
停止# 4: 皮尔森农场 (Fort Valley, GA) is an 18 min drive away. This farm is home to both peach 和 pecan trees. 的ir Signature Champagne Pecans were finalists in the Flavor of Georgia contest in 2018. Pro tip: Ask to be placed on their email distribution list- they send out a lot of seasonal deals. 另外，看看他们的 脸谱网页面 for videos with Al Pearson who shares behind the scene insights on the farm. 更多信息
奖金农场:
艾略特农场 (Lizella,GA) You can visit this farm at the beginning or end of your route, but be sure to double check if it is open first. 的y are known for their beautiful strawberry fields where you can pick your own. You can also enjoy ice cream while visiting with their horses. 更多信息
梅肯附近景点: Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, 塔布曼博物馆, 干草的房子. Not to mention a lot of great food places such as: 的假山, Ocmulgee创始人, H&H餐厅, 壁炉边村披萨, 还有许多其他当地美食可供选择. *Note: be sure to check how they are welcoming visitors before you go
玩得开心，记得拿你的吗 农场的护照 stamped, 和 share your experiences with us using #farmpassport.
Special Contributor: 凯利·汤普森，GFB的 认证农贸市场 协调员.