Saturday, May 30, 2026

A crop report

 It’s peculiar how symbols tend to fossilize.

Georgia is the Peach State. But The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported these figures for crops produced by Georgia farmers in 2025:

• Peaches: 62 million pounds.

• Blueberries: 116 million pounds.

When it comes to peach production, Georgia is No. 3, behind California and South Carolina. The license plate on my pickup truck still has a peach on it.

• Source: Olivia Wakim, “Blueberries taking bigger bite of business in Peach State,” The Atlanta Journal Constitution, May 10, 2026.

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