There are more than 600 alligators throughout the Orange Hill Gator Farm, some small enough to fit in your hands and some big enough to keep your hands away from.
After earning his Marine Biology degree in the 80s from the University of South Alabama, Marley took a chance and left Mobile for the Wiregrass, hoping to start his own fishery.
With agriculture being the backbone of necessities like clothes and food, it is crucial that younger people, such as third-generation farmer Rein Rippie, continue to work in farming.
Bruce Jenne is a physical therapist at his day job. He was working with a patient a decade ago when a conversation spurred his interest in a new passion
The park connects the Wiregrass to its rich history of agriculture. For over 40 years, the park has offered field classes that immerse kids in the past.
In 2018, former President Donald Trump signed the Agriculture Improvement Act, also known as the Farm Bill, into law. It acted as a safety net that farmers could always count on if they did not have a good year.
Southwest Georgia Academy in Damascus recognized how important agriculture is to the peach state and, with a new program, hopes to foster young farmers to continue the trade.
Whether it’s the comradery amongst vendors, or the support from returning customers, serving the community is what makes those at the Enterprise Farmers Market “Proud To Be A Farmer.”
Many visit farmers markets around the wiregrass to get their fresh produce.But the triumph and hardships that it takes to get the fruits and vegetables to your table is often a story untold.
