Georgia's ag educators have been handed a fresh resource as the school year looms, courtesy of the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The state's Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper announced that the Georgia Farmer's & Consumer's Market Bulletin is extending free one-year subscriptions to those teaching agriculture with more than five students. Harper, whose own life was shaped by agricultural education, sees this as a gesture to support an industry at the heart of Georgia's economy.
These subscriptions are part of an initiative driven by Georgia Grown, named the SEED initiative, a gesture to equip the teachers shaping the minds that will sustain Georgia's agricultural prowess. Enthused by the prospect, Harper stated, "Agricultural education in Georgia is essential to ensure the continued success of our state's #1 industry, and I'm proud to support the Georgia ag teachers." However, to benefit from this offer, educators must apply using an online form, accessible through a provided link, by August 29, as reported by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. They must use their school-issued email and are promised delivery directly to their classrooms.
The Market Bulletin, a familiar voice echoing throughout a century of Georgia's agricultural dialogue, offers a wealth of information ranging from market news to classifieds. The publication, steeped in the legacy of supporting the state's farmers since 1917, continues its service now aiding educators and, by extension, nurturing future generations of the agriculture industry. Those interested in a paid subscription can do so at a nominal fee of ten dollars annually for 26 editions.
Starting with the September 17 edition, teachers will receive the first of their complimentary issues, assuming their requests are processed in time. This gesture is an effort to integrate current market trends, news, and updates into the educational landscape, with the goal of transforming reading into practical agricultural literacy. Each edition aims to strengthen the resource base available to agriculture teachers—planting, as Harper hopes, the seeds of a future as rich as Georgia’s soil.
