Georgia researchers are taking swift action to contain their state’s HPAI outbreak

With millions of egg-laying hens lost nationwide, consumers are feeling the effects at the grocery store.

The Farm Monitor takes us along to learn more about the ongoing fight again HPAI in Georgia.

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