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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE • GARY W. BLACK, COMMISSIONER • WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015 • VOL. 98, NO. 14 • © COPYRIGHT 2015 State Veterinarian advises farmers and backyard enthusiasts to prepare for Avian Influenza By Thomas Burke lighted the need for knowledge, preparation able agricultural sector, according to the Uni- and calm. The virus hit Midwestern poul- versity of Georgia’s College of Agricultural Know the Signs (Editor’s Note: This is the first install- try farmers hard. Approximately 50 million and Environmental Sciences, contributing ment of a series of articles the Market Bul- chickens and turkeys died or were culled $25.2 billion to the state’s economy in 2013. Poultry infected with AI may show letin is preparing about avian influenza and from exposure. Thus far, the USDA estimates that 47 mil- its potential impact to Georgia’s poultry in- “It is not a matter of if but a matter of lion poultry have been affected by HPAI in one or more of the following: dustry.) when it comes (to Georgia),” said Dr. Robert 15 states. Consumers began to feel the ef- • Sudden death without clinical Cobb, State Veterinarian for Georgia. “When fects of the virus in late spring when com- signs; The widespread outbreak of Highly it hits, it will be devastating.” mercial egg shortages were reported. Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) earlier The name “highly pathogenic” refers to New reports of the virus have slowed as • Lack of energy and appetite; this year is unprecedented in American poul- the rapid and deadly spread of the virus. The summer has set in nationwide. Warm weath- • Decreased egg production; try farming. Though mostly confined to the H5N8, H5N2 and H5NI strains of the virus er discourages transmission and infection, • Soft-shelled or misshapen Pacific Northwest and Upper Midwest, the in circulation are not currently contagious to and the migratory patterns of wild waterfowl eggs; outbreak tested Georgia’s response ability in mammals such as cattle or swine. The virus that carry the virus have changed for the sea- • Swelling of the head, eyelids, June when three non-commercial flocks of is carried by migratory wild waterfowl and son. Cobb said that the nature of Georgia’s comb, wattles, and hocks; chickens shipped to Georgia from affected infects coastal birds and poultry. commercial poultry industry – in particular • Purple discoloration of the farms in Iowa were depopulated as a precau- The virus is not a food safety issue, Cobb the closed chicken houses that prevent expo- wattles, combs, and legs; tionary measure. said, nor is there any risk of contracting it sure to wild birds – will work in the state’s • Nasal discharge; from eating poultry, eggs or wild game birds favor during outbreaks. However, the den- While there were no signs of illness in the • Coughing, sneezing; chickens, the affected farms were cleaned as long as they are handled properly and sity of birds inside those houses can also fuel • Lack of coordination; and disinfected to ensure that no potential cooked to the proper temperature. rapid transmission and result in greater loss virus remained. It is an enormous economic issue. The of birds. • Diarrhea. Georgia’s first brush with HPAI high- poultry-egg industry is Georgia’s most valu- See AVIAN INFLUENZA, page 7 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Farm Services ............................2 Savannah Farmers Market Showcase Livestock Sales Calendar .........4 Farmers in the Planning for Avian Influenza ......6 Southeast corner of the state got a boost Sheep Farming in Georgia ...... 12 June 27 when the Georgia Department of Agriculture hosted Notice its Savannah Farmers The deadline to submit Market Showcase ads for the Aug. 19 issue – introducing customers including Farmland Rent/ to all the fresh flavors Lease – is noon Aug. 5. of the state. The next showcase will be in Atlanta July 11. Visit agr.georgia.gov to Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black assists in cutting the find out more! ribbon officially opening The Salt Table at the new Tanger Outlet Georgia Grown Executive Chef Holly Chute pre- Center in Pooler, near Savannah. pares tasty samples for the crowd. GEORGIA GROWN PROFILE: Shiloh Pecan Farms specialize in state’s No. 1 crop By Morgan Davis wholesale and premium pecans on the farm, a premium,” Paulk said. Shiloh also grows bare root and grafted pecan Shiloh Farms has been a faithful Georgia Georgia is the nation’s leading producer trees for commercial sale. Grown member for four years, in large part be- of pecans, and that’s because everyone loves Shiloh Pecan Farms exports a lot of its crop, cause the Georgia Department of Agriculture Georgia pecans. The Paulk family of Ray City, and Asia is its largest consumer. Paulk knew has been a loyal friend to the farm, Paulk said. however, has an even more immense love As an example he cited the fire that than most. It started back in 1981 when damaged his processing plant in 2013. Farm Manager Buck Paulk inherited Shi- Paulk said the first phone call he received loh Pecan Farms from his father. was from the Georgia Department of Ag- He’s been committed ever since to riculture asking what kind of immediate growing a sustainable business for his help he needed. family and a superior commodity for his “It’s nice to have a government agency customers. who will actually respond to the needs of “God put Georgia agriculture in my your farm,” Paulk said. life for a reason and my goal is to produce quality and growth on my farm,” Paulk said. that becoming a Georgia Grown member —Morgan Davis is our summer intern. She Shiloh Pecan Farms consists of a 3,000- would give his farm good credibility and free is currently attending the University of Flor- acre pecan orchard and a 50-acre nursery, all advertising to help expand the farm. ida and studying Agricultural Education and Mail to: Agriculture Published by the Ga. Department of Black, Commissioner W. Gary lying north of Valdosta. Producing in-shell, “Being a Georgia Grown member is seen as Communications. PAGE 2 FARMERS AND CONSUMERS MARKET BULLETIN – 404-656-3722 – agr.georgia.gov WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015 Market Bulletin Advertising Guidelines Please note there are two Market Bulletin Subscriber Guidelines different mailing addresses for Only subscribers with a current subscrip- specified deadline date in order to appear in Online-only subscriptions are $5 per year. Print subscriptions, which include a compli- the Market Bulletin: a PO Box tion number are allowed to advertise in the the next applicable edition of the Market Bul- mentary online subscription, are $10 per year. Market Bulletin. Advertisers are limited to one letin. Ads that are not received by deadline To subscribe by mail, send a check payable to Georgia Department of Agriculture along for subscriptions and a street ad per issue per subscriber number. Out-of- will appear in the following applicable edition. with your name, complete mailing address and phone number to: address for ads and all other state subscribers are only allowed to publish Georgia Department of Agriculture ads in the Out-of-State Wanted category. Ads can be scheduled to run in two consec- Attn: Market Bulletin communications. All advertisements published in the Market utive issues, if the category allows. A new ad PO Box 742510 Bulletin must relate to farming, agriculture or must be submitted if the advertiser wants the Atlanta, GA 30374-2510 1952 JD, MT, single front wheel, ex- be a part of these industries. All items submit- ad to run more than two consecutive issues. To subscribe or renew online, visit agr.georgia.gov to pay by electronic check, Visa or cellent condition, $2500. Denny Myers ted for sale through the Market Bulletin must MasterCard. Madison [email protected] meet at least one of the following criteria: Regular-run category ads are limited to Please note we no longer accept cash payment for subscriptions. Subscriptions are only 574-370-7391 1. Must be produced by advertisers on 20 words, including name and either phone available on a one-year basis. Each subscription or renewal must be paid for separately – their farming operation number and city or full physical address. please do not combine two on a check or money order. To see when your subscription is up 1952, 8N Ford tractor, 6V, fully re- 2. Must be made by the advertisers from The following ad categories are published for renewal, check the expiration date on the page 1 mailing label. stored, parade and show ready, excel- materials on their farming operations periodically and allow up to 30 words: Farm lent condition, $5500. Dennis Goodin 3. 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