Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
At Jaemor Farms in Hall County, agriculture is more than an occupation — it’s a legacy. For Sen. Drew Echols, the fifth-generation farmer behind one of Northeast Georgia’s most recognized peach and agritourism operations, the story of the farm is intertwined with the story of his family.
In this Farm Monitor feature, reporter John Holcomb explores how Echols grew from tending peaches to shaping policy under the Gold Dome.
🍑 A Family Farm, Five Generations Strong
Jaemor Farms began with broilers and 40 acres of peaches. Today, Echols and his family manage 150 acres of peaches, an expanding agritourism business, and a retail operation that’s become a regional staple. His children have joined the operation, carrying the legacy forward.
🏛️ How Farming Sparked a Path to Public Service
Echols traces his interest in politics back to a Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers trip to Washington, D.C. at age 21. Lobbying on key issues — including immigration — lit a fire for advocacy that would grow over decades.
📜 Why Agriculture Needs a Voice in the Legislature
Echols explains why farmers must be part of business and policy conversations:
• Regulatory and tax burdens
• Insurance challenges
• Federal labor issues
• Weather — the “X-factor” that never leaves a farmer’s mind
Helping fellow lawmakers understand these pressures has become a central part of his service.
At Jaemor Farms in Hall County, agriculture is more than an occupation — it’s a legacy. For Sen. Drew Echols, the fifth-generation farmer behind one of Northeast Georgia’s most recognized peach and agritourism operations, the story of the farm is intertwined with the story of his family.
In this Farm Monitor feature, reporter John Holcomb explores how Echols grew from tending peaches to shaping policy under the Gold Dome.
🍑 A Family Farm, Five Generations Strong
Jaemor Farms began with broilers and 40 acres of peaches. Today, Echols and his family manage 150 acres of peaches, an expanding agritourism business, and a retail operation that’s become a regional staple. His children have joined the operation, carrying the legacy forward.
🏛️ How Farming Sparked a Path to Public Service
Echols traces his interest in politics back to a Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers trip to Washington, D.C. at age 21. Lobbying on key issues — including immigration — lit a fire for advocacy that would grow over decades.
📜 Why Agriculture Needs a Voice in the Legislature
Echols explains why farmers must be part of business and policy conversations:
• Regulatory and tax burdens
• Insurance challenges
• Federal labor issues
• Weather — the “X-factor” that never leaves a farmer’s mind
Helping fellow lawmakers understand these pressures has become a central part of his service.
