The honor went to Payton Edge from Edge Farms, who raises beef cattle, corn, soy beans and hay and expects agriculture to remain the county's number one money maker.
"I see agriculture continuing to grow in Hall County," Edge said. "The chickens are still here and I believe everything in agriculture will do well."
The president of the Georgia Poultry Federation was named Hall County's Friend of Agriculture. Mike Giles was recognized for his expertise on poultry exports and state and federal regulations.
"Agriculture has been my friend my entire life and to be recognized in the community where I now call home as a friend of agriculture is perhaps the most meaningful honor I've ever received," Giles said.
Dori Bishop's Pony Perfect Party is this year's Outstanding Agribusiness. Poultry pioneers Alton Bruce and Homer Wilson were posthumously inducted into the Agribusiness Hall of Fame.
Payton Edge, Farmer of the Year
Mike Giles, Friend of Agriculture
Dori Bishop owner of Pony Perfect Party
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