ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper signed a proclamation officially declaring July 2026 as “Georgia Grown Watermelon Month,” celebrating one of the state’s signature summer crops and the Georgia farmers who grow it. With approximately 35,000 acres dedicated to watermelon production and a 2024 farm gate value of $220.5 million, Georgia is a national leader in watermelon production and home to the “Watermelon Capital of the World” (Cordele, GA), where more than 200 million pounds of watermelon are grown each year.
“We are thrilled to officially recognize July as Georgia Grown Watermelon Month in celebration of our state’s iconic watermelon crop and the hardworking farm families who produce them,” said Commissioner Tyler J Harper.
“From Central Georgia to the Coastal Plain, our growers carefully cultivate this staple summer crop from early spring through mid-summer, producing crisp, sweet, and refreshing watermelons. I encourage everyone to support our farmers by buying Georgia Grown watermelons this season.”