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Photo courtesy of Ag Wage Reform An overflowing room of agricultural producers, association leaders, and policymakers gathered this morning for the Ag Wage Reform press conference and roundtable discussion, underscoring the urgency and national scope of the need for permanent reform to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). Speakers representing dozens of commodities across six states addressed the crowd, collectively urging Congress and federal policymakers to codify the inte

GGIA Capital Day was held on Tuesday, February 17, 2027, bringing together a strong coalition of industry leaders, students, and partners at the Georgia State Capitol. This year’s plants—beautiful, vibrant spider plants—were purchased by Thunderwood Farms and grown out by the UGA Horticulture Club, showcasing both the strength of Georgia’s green industry and the next generation of horticulture professionals. Classic Ground Covers graciously handled delivery to the Capitol, an

The Georgia Department of Agriculture has announced that Georgia’s Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program is nearing final approval and is expected to open soon. Since Hurricane Helene impacted Georgia’s agricultural community, GGIA has remained actively engaged — responding to requests for information, providing data, definitions, and industry-specific context, sharing member experiences, and helping keep lines of communication open as the program has taken shape. We know many

The Georgia Department of Agriculture has released an official Pest Alert  regarding the Brown Winged Plant Hopper (BWP), Pochazia shantungensis , an invasive insect recently detected in Georgia. Native to China and present in several other countries, this pest has been reported as damaging to fruit trees in South Korea. Its potential impact on Georgia agriculture is not yet known. BWP has been recorded on more than 200 plant species  across 81 plant families, with fruit tree

On November 5, 2025, GGIA members, volunteers, educators and industry partners gathered at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley, Georgia, for a Service Day unlike any other. Together, they brought to life the Wayne Juers Plant Identification Trail — the first official GGIA Junior Certified Plant Professional (GJCPP) Trail in Georgia. Just over a week later, on November 13, that hard work came full circle as educators, FFA members, industry leaders and partners from across the state

Lanie Riner has been selected to receive one of the most prestigious honors in agricultural education—the Honorary American FFA Degree. Each year, the National FFA Organization recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to agricultural education and youth leadership. The Honorary American FFA Degree is reserved for those who have made a lasting impact on students’ lives, helping shape the next generation of agriculturists and community leaders.

GGIA has partnered with AmeriHort to provide helpful resources to assist you and your team in being prepared in the event of any...

The Georgia Green Industry Association (GGIA) has joined a coalition comprised of thirty organizations across five states, representing a...

APHIS has announced a new appointment-based scheduling trial for air cargo inspections at the Atlanta Plant Inspection Station (PIS),...

The 2025 Annual Meeting of the Membership will take place on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 , at 4:00 p.m. EDT . The meeting was announced on...