2026 Flavor of Georgia and Mental Health Care for Ag
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update.
**Papa Mountain secured the top spot in the 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product competition for its Garlic and Herb Bread Rolls, topping 180 products.
www.morningagclips.com reports Flavor of Georgia is the state’s proving ground for small, upstart food companies and established products looking for recognition or new markets.
Papa Mountain owner, Solomon Cohen says what started nine years ago in Ziploc bags at farmers markets has turned into an award-winning brand.
www.morningagclips.com/papa-mountain-wins-2026-flavor-of-georgia-contest-grand-prize/
**Legislators introduced the bipartisan Agriculture Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Act, aimed at improving access to mental health and addiction services for farmers and ranchers in rural communities.
One of the cosponsors, Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden says farmers and ranchers are working tirelessly to feed and fuel America.
This legislation takes an important step toward understanding the gaps in access to mental health and addiction care for our ag communities.
**The American Farm Bureau, along with Farm Credit, is accepting applications for the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge through June 5.
Now in its 13th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by American farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.
The winner will get $100,000 in startup funds, the runner-up will receive $25,000, and two additional business owners will each get $10,000.