Georgia peaches are on track to be the best crop yet!

There are not many things sweeter than a Georgia peach, and this year’s crop is shaping up to be the best one yet.

The Farm Monitor takes us along for a look at this year’s harvest and how good weather, hard work, and year-round care bring some of the sweetest, juiciest peaches in the country.

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