The Georgia peach is more than just a fruit—it’s an iconic part of the South’s culinary heritage. The future of this iconic fruit is under serious threat. With aggressive competition from large agribusinesses, and a lack of state support for small farmers, Georgia’s peach orchards are disappearing at an alarming rate. The Save Georgia Peach Orchards Foundation is committed to reversing this trend.

The Georgia Peach Council's connections with major peach producers, such as Taylor Orchards, Lane Packing Company, Pearson Farm, and Dickey Farms, position it at the nexus of agricultural and political power in Georgia. But, these connections have led to questions about influence over state policies and its alignment with Big Ag.​ These are the allegations against the Georgia Peach Council.

The Save Georgia Peach Orchards Foundation is on a mission to rescue Georgia’s legendary peach orchards from the growing pressures of Big Ag and lack of state assistance. A major part of this initiative is the Georgia Peach Marketing & Advertising Division, designed to help small, family-owned peach farms market their fruit, increase brand recognition, and compete with agricultural corporations.

At first glance, free-range chicken egg farms and small, family-owned Georgia peach orchards might seem unrelated. One produces eggs, the other peaches. However, when you examine these industries closely, they share many of the same challenges and values. Both are being squeezed by Big Agriculture, government inaction, and rising costs, making it harder for independent farmers to survive.

The Save Georgia Peach Orchards Foundation has taken its mission one step further with the creation of the Georgia Peach Marketing & Advertising Division — a dedicated initiative designed to help small, family-owned peach farms market their harvest, increase brand visibility, and compete with Big Agriculture with our in-house marketing and advertising services.

Georgia peaches are an iconic part of the state’s culture, history, and economy. While many people associate Georgia with its famous peaches, there are some fascinating and lesser-known facts about this beloved fruit. Understanding these unique aspects of Georgia peaches highlights the importance of small, family-owned farms in preserving this agricultural legacy.

Georgia has long been known as the “Peach State,” but the reality of its iconic fruit is growing bleak. Once a thriving industry sustained by small, family-owned orchards, Georgia’s peach farming is now under siege by inactive lawmakers and Big Ag. That’s where Save Georgia Peach Orchards Foundation steps in—to fight for the future of small peach farmers and preserve the legacy of Georgia peaches.