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Title: Peach Industry An Overview of the Peach Industry in Georgia


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Peach IndustryAn Overview of the Peach Industry
in Georgia
Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum
Office Dr. Frank Flanders and Adrienne
Gentry August 2006
2
Objectives
  • Students will be able to
  • Explain the importance of the peach industry in
    Georgia.
  • Name four peach products.
  • Name three varieties of peaches grown in Georgia.
  • State key facts about peaches.
  • Name three of the top peach producing counties.
  • Rank the peach industry compared to other Georgia
    agricultural commodities.
  • Rank Georgia with other states in peach
    production.

3
Why is the peach industry important?
  • Peaches have long been a Georgia trademark and
    are now the state's official fruit.
  • Although Georgia is called the Peach State, it
    ranks third in the United States peach
    production behind California and South Carolina.
  • Peaches are a healthy alternative to sweets and
    taste great.
  • Peaches provide significant income to our states
    economy annually.

4
The History of the Peach in Georgia
  • Peaches were first grown in Georgia during the
    colonial period of the 1700s.
  • After the Civil War, Georgia growers developed
    several hardy peach varieties. These new
    varieties boosted the commercial peach industry
    and made Georgia the "Peach State.
  • The first peaches grown in Georgia were the
    Elberta variety and during the late 1800s, were
    highly successful on northern markets because of
    its exceptional color, size and quality.

5
Peach Products
Fresh Peaches Peach Cobbler Peach Pie Peach
Juice Peach Salsa Peach BBQ Sauce Peach Ice
Cream Peach Syrup Skin Care
Peach Butter Peach Jelly Peach Jam Peach
Candies Peach Salad Dressing Peach Cider Peach
Hot Sauce Peach Bread Lotions
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When selecting peaches
  • Don't squeeze peaches they bruise easily.
  • Place firm peaches on the counter for a day or
    two, and they'll ripen.
  • Promptly refrigerate ripe peaches and eat them
    within a week of purchase.
  • To keep sliced peaches from darkening, add lemon
    juice or ascorbic acid.
  • Smell the peach. The peach is a member of the
    rose family and should have a pleasingly sweet
    fragrance.
  • Look for a creamy gold to yellow under-color. The
    red or "blush" of a peach is an indication of
    variety, not ripeness.
  • Peaches should be soft to the touch but not
    mushy.
  • Look for a well defined crease that runs from the
    stem to the point.

7
Peach Varieties
  • The three common varieties of peaches grown in
    Georgia are
  • Clingstone
  • Semi-Free
  • Freestone

8
Peach Producing Counties in Georgia
Many Counties in Georgia produce peaches but most
of the top producing counties are located in
Central Georgia.
1. Peach County 2. Macon County 3. Taylor
County 4. Brooks County 5. Houston
County
9
Georgias Commodity Value
10
US Peach Production
  • Top peach producing states

1. California 2. South Carolina 3. Georgia
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Peach Production
12
Interesting Facts
  • Peaches are low in fat, naturally sodium free and
    have no cholesterol.
  • Peaches are a low calorie snack, a medium size
    peach contains only 40 calories.
  • Peaches contain vitamin A which helps us see in
    dim light.
  • Peaches are considered a good source of fiber.
    The skin of a peach provides both roughage and
    fiber.

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Assessment
  • 1. Name four peach products.
  • 2. Where is Georgia ranked nationally in peach
    production?
  • A. 10th B. 3rd C. 1st D. 5th
  • 3. Name the 3 common varieties of peaches grown
    in Georgia.
  • 4. Name two Georgia counties that produce large
    quantities of peaches.
  • 5. Peaches were first grown in Georgia during
    what era?
  • A. 1700s B. 1600s C. 1900s D.
    1800s
  • 6. What was the first peach variety grown in
    Georgia?
  • A. Peachy Sweet B. Elberta C. Omega Brights
    D. Lola
  • 7. What family is the common peach in?
  • 8. When selecting a peach, it should be
    __________.
  • A. soft B. slightly firm C. very firm
    C. mushy
  • 9. When selecting a peach, look for a well
    defined ________ that runs from the stem to the
    point.
  • A. line B. crease C. hole D. dark
    mark
  • 10. The skin of a peach provides both roughage
    and ______.
  • A. sugar B. starch C. carbohydrates
    D. fiber

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Quiz Key
  • 1. Fresh Peaches, Peach Cobbler, Peach Pie, Peach
    Juice, Peach Salsa, Peach BBQ Sauce, Peach Ice
    Cream, Peach Syrup, Skin Care, Peach Butter,
    Peach Jelly, Peach Jam, Peach Candies, Peach
    Salad Dressing, Peach Cider, Peach Hot Sauce,
    Peach Bread, Lotions and any other specifics.
  • 2. B - 3rd
  • 3. Clingstone, Semi-Free, Freestone
  • 4. Peach County, Macon County, Taylor County
  • 5. A - 1700s
  • 6. B - Elberta
  • 7. The Rose family or Rosaceae
  • 8. A - soft
  • 9. B - crease
  • 10. D - Fiber

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References
  • http//www.gapeaches.com/peachyFacts.htm
  • http//www.arborday.org/trees/treeguide/browsetree
    s.cfm?SortScientific
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