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Powder Springs, Georgia 30127
5552 Moon Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Woodstock, Georgia 30188
786 Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock, GA 30188
Oxford, Georgia 30054
829 W Macedonia Church Rd, Oxford, GA 30054
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043
1839 Prospect Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Forsyth, Georgia 31029
1946 Johnstonville Rd, Forsyth, GA 31029
Barnesville, Georgia 30204
894 GA-18, Barnesville, GA 30204
Atlanta sits in North Georgia where the red clay soil and warm weather create perfect growing conditions for many crops. The city stays hot and humid in summer with temperatures around 89°F, while winters are mild and rarely freeze. This means farms near Atlanta can grow food from early April all the way through November.
Atlanta has always been connected to farming. The city started as a railroad town that helped Georgia farmers sell their crops. Today, Atlanta keeps its farming roots alive while adding new ideas. You'll find traditional Southern crops like collard greens and field peas growing alongside special tomatoes and watermelons that local restaurants love to use.
Even though Georgia is called the Peach State, Atlanta-area farms grow much more than peaches. Strawberries come first in mid-April when the dogwood trees bloom. Then blackberries ripen in early summer, followed by blueberries in June and July when it's really hot. When fall arrives and it cools down, farms switch to pumpkins, squash, and pecans that families use for holiday pies.
If you're visiting farms from Atlanta, remember that traffic can be heavy and summer afternoons often bring thunderstorms. Morning is the best time to pick fruit - it's cooler and less crowded. Most farms are 30 to 60 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Many are found along Highway 400 going north or I-75 going south. You can easily visit several farms in one day. Besides picking fruit, many farms near Atlanta have extra activities like hayrides, farm stores, and picnic areas that make the trip fun for the whole family.
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