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August 25, 2026

Demonstration Kitchen Returns To Chattooga County Agricultural Fair

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The Demonstration Kitchen, sponsored by the Chattooga County Farm Bureau, will return during the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair with hands-on demonstrations scheduled throughout the four-day event.

Activities begin Thursday, August 27 at 5:30 PM with Make & Take Air Dry Clay Flower Frog with Donna Sausville.

Friday’s demonstrations include Beeswax Lip Balm at 5:30 PM with Stacie Marshall of Mountain Mama Farms, followed at 7 PM by Using Herbs To Create A Variety Of Flavor with Rebecca Thomas of UGA Extension Chattooga.

Saturday’s lineup begins at 2:30 PM with DIY Low Toxin Detergent with Katie Bandy Carlson of Sunset Creek Farms. At 4 PM, Logan Money of Pine Ridge Outdoors will present Dirt Cheap Gardening, followed at 5:30 PM by No Bake Protein Bites with Payton Smith of Chattooga 4-H.

On Sunday, Melanie Morris will present MacGyver Meals at 2:30 PM. Donna Sausville returns at 4 PM with DIY Low Toxin Dishwasher Detergent, and the Demonstration Kitchen wraps up at 5:30 PM with Ice Cream in a Bag presented by Sandy Wheat and the Chattooga County Farm Bureau.

The demonstrations are included with the $5 gate admission to the fair at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center.

August 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

4-H And FFA Poultry Show And Auction Set For Chattooga County Fair

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Months of work by local 4-H and FFA members will be on display next weekend when the 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair hosts its annual 4-H and FFA Poultry Show and Auction.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Master Cattlemen’s Program Coming To Chattooga County

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Cattle producers from across northwest Georgia will have an opportunity to expand their knowledge of herd management, nutrition, marketing and other areas of the cattle industry when the 2026 Northwest Georgia Master Cattlemen’s Program comes to Chattooga County this fall.

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Fair Opens Blue Ribbon Competition For 2026 Entries

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Think your photography, homemade preserves, garden produce or handiwork deserves a blue ribbon? The Chattooga County Fair is inviting local residents to put their talents to the test as entries open for the fair’s Blue Ribbon Department.

August 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Fair Returns August 27–30 With Rides, Live Music And Family Fun

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The Chattooga County Fair is set to return later this month, bringing four days of rides, livestock shows, live entertainment, competitions and family activities to the Chattooga County Agricultural Center in Summerville.

August 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Blue Ribbon Entries Set For 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair

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Local residents are being encouraged to showcase their talents during the Blue Ribbon Department competition at the 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair.

August 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Meat Processors Can Now Sell Products Nationwide Under New USDA Agreement

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Small meat processors across Georgia will soon have access to customers across the country following a new agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

August 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Young Farmers To Meet August 6

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The Chattooga County Young Farmers will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, August 6, at 7:00 p.m. at the Chattooga County Ag Barn.

The featured topic for the evening will be the Chattooga County Fair, with Lynn Hall serving as the guest speaker. Organizers encourage anyone interested in learning more about the fair or the Young Farmers program to attend.

Dinner will be available for $10 and includes grilled pork chops, loaded mashed potatoes, and salad.

Anyone planning to attend is asked to RSVP by lunchtime on Tuesday, August 4. To reserve a meal or for more information, contact Chris Ramsey at 256-419-8524 or by email at cramsey@chattooga.k12.ga.us.

August 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Extension To Host 2026 Northwest Georgia Master Cattlemen’s Program

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The Chattooga County Extension Office is now accepting registrations for the 2026 Northwest Georgia Master Cattlemen’s Program, an educational series designed for cattle producers looking to expand their knowledge and improve herd management.

The program will be held Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center, located at 40 Middle School Road in Summerville.

The registration fee is $100, which includes all in-person sessions, educational materials, a UGA Beef hat, and meals. The registration deadline is September 8.

The Master Cattlemen’s Program is offered through UGA Extension and covers a variety of topics related to beef cattle production and management.

Those interested can register online through the UGA Beef Team website or contact the Chattooga County Extension Office at 706-857-0744 for additional information or assistance with registration.

July 24, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Calls For Stronger Protections For Specialty Crop Farmers

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Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper is urging federal trade officials to strengthen protections for American specialty crop producers as negotiations continue over the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).