Saving Georgia’s Peaches: A Fight for a Juicy Future

It starts the same way every time—an e-mail from a heartbroken orchard owner, a family watching their legacy slip away, or a stretch of land that once overflowed with peaches now sitting abandoned, waiting for bulldozers. Georgia’s small, family-owned peach orchards are disappearing, lost to skyrocketing costs, ruthless competition from Big Ag, and relentless commercial development. Without help, the legendary Georgia Peach—once a symbol of pride and tradition—will become nothing more than a memory. But with your support, we can change that.

At the Save Georgia Peach Orchards Foundation, we don’t just save trees—we save history, livelihoods, and the very identity of Georgia’s agricultural roots. Every dollar donated goes directly to restoring abandoned orchards, helping struggling farmers keep their land, and protecting heirloom peach varieties that would otherwise be lost to mass commercialization. Your support allows us to take orchards destined for destruction and turn them into thriving farms once more, ensuring that future generations can still enjoy the taste of a sun-ripened Georgia peach straight from the tree.

Your donation to the Save Georgia Peach Orchards Foundation directly supports:

• Grants for Small Family-Owned Orchards – Many independent Georgia peach farmers struggle to maintain their land. We provide grants to help them update irrigation systems, replant trees, and continue their family’s legacy.

• Restoration of Abandoned Land with Gift-An-Orchard – We work with Georgia landowners to rehabilitate neglected orchards, preventing them from being lost to development and bringing them back to productive life.

• Cutting-Edge Research – Our research helps Georgia peach farmers adapt to changing environmental conditions, improve sustainability, and enhance crop yields without sacrificing the rich tradition.

• Volunteer Conservation Efforts – Dedicated volunteers play a hands-on role in preserving these vital orchards and clearing invasive species.

When you donate, you’re not just giving money—you’re giving life to an orchard that might otherwise vanish. You’re giving a farmer the chance to fight back against industrial agriculture. You’re giving a community the ability to keep its traditions alive. Most of all, you’re making sure that Georgia’s hills remain covered in peach blossoms, not parking lots. The fight to save Georgia’s peaches is happening right now, and with your help, we can win it.