SPEAK OUT: Should Georgia Become 'Blueberry State'?
Blueberries have overtaken peaches in revenue. Share your thoughts.
Blueberrytree Street? The Blueberry Drop? Well ... It seems that blueberries have overtaken peaches, the state's signature fruit, in revenue among agricultural products, according to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Since 2008, the berry has brought home more money than its fuzzy cousin, $133 million in 2010, vs. $47 million for peaches, according to University of Georgia data. Part of the reason is a focus on healthier foods. Should Georgia rename itself the Blueberry State? Share your thoughts. “Georgia law says the peach is what we’re known for, but it’s good to have some diversity when it comes to the agricultural economy,” said Gary Black, the state’s agriculture commissioner. “They are providing a good income and land …
Steve Burns
7:21 am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
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