[ButterflyLion]

I thought this my be new to someone even though it's been around since 1917:

The Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin has served as a medium of exchange for Georgia’s farmers and consumers since its beginning in 1917. Throughout its history, the non-profit periodical publication was produced weekly until it was reduced to a biweekly schedule by the Georgia General Assembly in its 2003 session."

Georgia residents may subscribe to the Market Bulletin for $10 per year, and out-of-state subscribers must pay a $20 annual fee.

In addition to the free advertising available to farmers and consumers, the Bulletin offers a variety of information about agriculture and the department, as well as such regular features as a recipe column and gardening column to promote Georgia products.

Several special editions are published throughout the year, such as the biannual Farmland Editions published each March and September, and quarterly equine editions, which feature listings of equine boarding and breeding facilities located throughout the state. Monthly handicraft editions also are published, which feature items handcrafted by the advertisers. Throughout the spring and summer months, several “Pick-your-own” listings are included in the Bulletin to provide consumers with the location of farms where they can pick their own fresh produce. And during the Christmas-season, a list of the state’s Choose-and-Cut Christmas tree farms is featured. These have proved to be some of the Bulletin’s more popular services which benefit both farmers and consumers.

http://agr.georgia.g...000bf01020aRCRD

[surepip]

ButterflyLion, on 29 December 2010 - 12:22 PM, said:

I thought this my be new to someone even though it's been around since 1917:

The Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin has served as a medium of exchange for Georgia's farmers and consumers since its beginning in 1917. Throughout its history, the non-profit periodical publication was produced weekly until it was reduced to a biweekly schedule by the Georgia General Assembly in its 2003 session."

Georgia residents may subscribe to the Market Bulletin for $10 per year, and out-of-state subscribers must pay a $20 annual fee.

In addition to the free advertising available to farmers and consumers, the Bulletin offers a variety of information about agriculture and the department, as well as such regular features as a recipe column and gardening column to promote Georgia products.

Several special editions are published throughout the year, such as the biannual Farmland Editions published each March and September, and quarterly equine editions, which feature listings of equine boarding and breeding facilities located throughout the state. Monthly handicraft editions also are published, which feature items handcrafted by the advertisers. Throughout the spring and summer months, several "Pick-your-own" listings are included in the Bulletin to provide consumers with the location of farms where they can pick their own fresh produce. And during the Christmas-season, a list of the state's Choose-and-Cut Christmas tree farms is featured. These have proved to be some of the Bulletin's more popular services which benefit both farmers and consumers.

http://agr.georgia.g...000bf01020aRCRD

There has been ongoing discussions about pulling the plug on the Market Bulletin, are raising the prices as it does not make any money.

I don't know if the Ag Department has tried to tract how much business is created between the buyers and sellers in the Bulletin.

It will be interesting to see what Gary Black decides to do on this one.

[ButterflyLion]

surepip, on 29 December 2010 - 01:33 PM, said:

There has been ongoing discussions about pulling the plug on the Market Bulletin, are raising the prices as it does not make any money.

I don't know if the Ag Department has tried to tract how much business is created between the buyers and sellers in the Bulletin.

It will be interesting to see what Gary Black decides to do on this one.

What do other states do?

[naturegirl]

I would hate to see this go away. We get it delivered now, it has been free in the past but when this subscription ends I will gladly pay $10.00 a year to get it.

There are still a lot of rural areas in Georgia and this is a valuable tool for those looking to purchase farm equipment, livestock and yes, even firewood.

I has a wealth of information, it will be a shame if it's gone.

[Jet_man1969]

naturegirl, on 29 December 2010 - 01:55 PM, said:

I would hate to see this go away. We get it delivered now, it has been free in the past but when this subscription ends I will gladly pay $10.00 a year to get it.

There are still a lot of rural areas in Georgia and this is a valuable tool for those looking to purchase farm equipment, livestock and yes, even firewood.

I has a wealth of information, it will be a shame if it's gone.

You forgot to mention the recipes

[naturegirl]

Jet_man1969, on 29 December 2010 - 03:27 PM, said:

You forgot to mention the recipes

Yes, yes I did. There are some yummy ones!!!

[Canyon Ridge Gal]

It is about time for paid subscriptions, I loved the paper and it is very useful, but as a 30 years employee of Dept. of Ag I saw how much of the budget it took.

[MeWhoElse]

I have loved reading this treasure for years, even as a child....

Canyon Ridge Gal, on 29 December 2010 - 03:45 PM, said:

It is about time for paid subscriptions, I loved the paper and it is very useful, but as a 30 years employee of Dept. of Ag I saw how much of the budget it took.

Do you remember a guy by the name of Red Smith that worked there years ago?

[CreativeOne]

Is there someplace to get a copy? We may be interested in a subscription but would like to check it out.

[ButterflyLion]

CreativeOne, on 29 December 2010 - 04:22 PM, said:

Is there someplace to get a copy? We may be interested in a subscription but would like to check it out.

I don't know if the libraries have it or not. Click on this link and scroll down to see links to various articles. To the left are links to ads, etc.:

http://agr.georgia.g...000bf01020aRCRD

[naturegirl]

I got mine today, it expires on Jan 26, I will be renewing.

[Genevieve]

ButterflyLion, on 29 December 2010 - 12:22 PM, said:

I thought this my be new to someone even though it's been around since 1917:

The Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin has served as a medium of exchange for Georgia's farmers and consumers since its beginning in 1917. Throughout its history, the non-profit periodical publication was produced weekly until it was reduced to a biweekly schedule by the Georgia General Assembly in its 2003 session."

Georgia residents may subscribe to the Market Bulletin for $10 per year, and out-of-state subscribers must pay a $20 annual fee.

In addition to the free advertising available to farmers and consumers, the Bulletin offers a variety of information about agriculture and the department, as well as such regular features as a recipe column and gardening column to promote Georgia products.

Several special editions are published throughout the year, such as the biannual Farmland Editions published each March and September, and quarterly equine editions, which feature listings of equine boarding and breeding facilities located throughout the state. Monthly handicraft editions also are published, which feature items handcrafted by the advertisers. Throughout the spring and summer months, several "Pick-your-own" listings are included in the Bulletin to provide consumers with the location of farms where they can pick their own fresh produce. And during the Christmas-season, a list of the state's Choose-and-Cut Christmas tree farms is featured. These have proved to be some of the Bulletin's more popular services which benefit both farmers and consumers.

http://agr.georgia.g...000bf01020aRCRD

Thanks for the info, Butterflylion. I had not heard of this before, but I will definitely read in online and maybe subscribe also.

[just4me]

I have subscribed for years although I think my subscription has ended. I have enjoyed reading it, when I have had the time.

[CrownApp]

I have used the Market Bulletin COUNTLESS times and have generated my fair share of business through that paper. To advertise, you have to follow all laws and guidelines that the state requires; something that other places (ie. Craigslist, AJC) do not require. I know that if I were to go look at a horse that has been advertised that the horse has the state required "Negative Coggins" because the advertiser had to submit a copy of it. I know that means nothing to a lot of people but it's a mandatory state health test for horses. There are other requirements about seeds, plants, fish and I'm sure other things that I am not mentioning. This paper is widely used by the citizens of Georgia and I think you would be deceiving yourself if you think it doesn't. You can find most anything in there if you take the time to look. Homemade crochet, quilts, seeds, plants, fish, compost, hay, farm equipment, goats, sheep, cows, machinery parts, raw hardwood, recycled hardwood flooring, barns, metal, trailers of all sorts...geez, the list goes on. It is well worth $10.00 per year!

[ButterflyLion]

I thought someone might want to know about this.

Edited to add: I just checked and the original links don't work. Here is a new one:

http://agr.georgia.g...t-bulletin.aspx

Click on Market Bulletin PDF to read the current copy.

On the front page it says starting May 2012 a paid subscription is required to access the online copy. Does anyone know if that means that the PDF option will not be available in the future?

[Brad_W]

It will be $5 for online, and $10 for paper copy. I'd bet the $5 will cover the PDF version.

[ButterflyLion]

Brad_W, on 15 June 2012 - 01:21 PM, said:

It will be $5 for online, and $10 for paper copy. I'd bet the $5 will cover the PDF version.

Thanks. I found more details under Subscription Requests. The only question I have now is about where it says that there is a "$1 convenience fee added for online subscriptions." So the online option is really $6: $5 + $1?

Subscription Requests

The Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin is published biweekly (every two weeks) by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Subscriptions are available online or via U.S. Mail.

Online only subscriptions are $5 per year. This option allows online users to view, search and submit classified ads for the Market Bulletin, as well as access all articles and other Bulletin content. To start Online Only subscription using your credit or debit card, fill in your information using the online subscription payment form. You will not receive a printed copy of the publication through U.S. Mail.

Subscription to the print version of the Market Bulletin are available to Georgia residents at a cost of $10 per year; out-of-state-subscriptions are available for $20 per year. Out of state subscriptions must be within the United States or its territories. To start a new subscription for the print version using your credit or debit card, fill in your information using the online subscription payment form. Please note there is a $1 convenience fee added for online subscriptions. Those who pay the $10/year subscription fee will not only receive a copy of the Bulletin by U.S. Mail every two weeks (26 isues/year), but they also will have access to all online content and will be able to submit ads online.

[mei lan]

naturegirl, on 29 December 2010 - 01:55 PM, said:

I would hate to see this go away. We get it delivered now, it has been free in the past but when this subscription ends I will gladly pay $10.00 a year to get it.

There are still a lot of rural areas in Georgia and this is a valuable tool for those looking to purchase farm equipment, livestock and yes, even firewood.

I has a wealth of information, it will be a shame if it's gone.

I could not agree more!!! I love me some Market Bulletin. Fascinating stuff, just in the ads alone!!! I can't remember a time when we didn't get it. I sincerely hope they continue it.