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Chinese artist finds
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Smithsonian exhibition
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Just read my latest issue of Georgia Magazine and saw
the Curious Georgia article by H.M. Cauley about the
county names in Georgia. [See "What's in a (county)
name?" July 2019, page 38; bit.ly/wian719.]
I was happy to see the mention of counties named
after outstanding Georgians, which included Dr. Crawford Long. I noted the postage
stamp of Gen. Pulaski featured in the article. Dr. Long was also honored with a 2-cent
postage stamp in 1940.
Thanks again. I always enjoy reading the latest issue!
-Vicki Starnes, director, Crawford Long Museum, Jefferson
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From THE EDITOR
In this issue we celebrate agriculture,
Georgia's No. 1 industry. According to the
University of Georgia's Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development,
agribusiness contributes more than
$73 billion annually to Georgia's economy.
However, since the early 1900s much
of Georgia's growth has occurred in
urban areas, leaving fewer and fewer
residents in touch with their state's
agricultural heritage. That's where the
Georgia Grown Baby Barn comes in.
This live-birthing center and nursery
for baby farm animals opened last October
at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in
Perry. Turn to page 18 to discover how this
exhibit is helping visitors better appreciate the work of Georgia's farmers and their
families.
Families are at the center of our next
story, which focuses on three farms
dedicated to growing a truly beautiful
crop: fresh flowers. See "Businesses in
bloom" on page 22 to understand why
these farm-to-vase operations are using
sustainable practices to develop a market
for locally grown flowers while supporting
their communities.
If you'd like to have a hands-on
experience with Georgia agriculture,
there's no better way to do so than by
visiting one of our state's many U-pick
farms. Read "Straight from the source"
on page 38 to find out how these farms
promise delicious fruit and other crops
and a fun, family-friendly outdoor
adventure.
Finally, we visit a family that has a
personal relationship with one of
Georgia's leading crops: blueberries.
Brothers McCall and Sawyer Hydrick were
diagnosed with a rare esophageal disease
as toddlers and were unable to digest food
normally.
Then their mother discovered Byne
Blueberry Farms' organic blueberries,
which turned out to be the only solid food
the brothers could digest. Turn to page 32
to read about how the berries helped save
the boys' lives and why "blue is their
favorite color."
Enjoy!

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Georgia Magazine

September 2019

Laurel George
Editor

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