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A Fork in the Road

Georgia Public Broadcasting
Georgia Public Broadcasting
Georgia
Georgia Grown
Muscadines
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
Small Bites Adventure Club
Satsuma Mandarin
The Chai Box
Chai
EM Farms
Corks Popcorn
Savannah Bee Company
Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard
Madeline Medon
Farm-To-Table
HIBO
Mead
Big Creek Distiling Company
Creature Comforts Brewing
Grassroots Farms

Join host David Zelski as he travels the state to bring you the personal stories from Georgia’s farmers, fishermen, merchants, artisans, chefs, and others who help provide Georgia-grown products to folks in the Peach State and beyond. You can also watch the Fork in the Road TV show on GPB and on demand at GPB.org as David Zelski takes you across the state in a lively half hour program.

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What happens to used cooking oil after a restaurant closes for the night? Join David on a visit to Clean Energy Biofuels in Monroe, Georgia, where used fryer oil and grease trap waste are transformed into renewable fuel. Along the way, we meet the we... more

Join David Zelski on a visit to Tiger Mountain Vineyards in the mountains of northeast Georgia and explore the vineyard that helped establish Georgia’s modern wine industry. Learn how the Tiger Mountain team pioneered European vinifera grapes in Geor... more

In this episode, David heads to Waverly, Georgia, to visit Grassroots Farms, where farmer Brandon Chonko is building a regenerative farm from the ground up. Using heritage livestock, rotational grazing, and low-input methods, he transforms raw land i... more

Join David at Comfort Farms in Milledgeville, Georgia, where agriculture, innovation, and live fire cooking come together. You meet Jon Jackson, a veteran helping others heal through farming, and Ray Palermo, creator of the Quad Grill. Discover how o... more

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Rick Huzak
President, Clean Energy Biofuels
Clean Energy Biofuels
Episode: From Fryer Oil to Fuel: How Clean Energy Biofuels Recycles Restaurant Waste
Rodney Ovenshire
Plant manager
Clean Energy Biofuels
Episode: From Fryer Oil to Fuel: How Clean Energy Biofuels Recycles Restaurant Waste
Paul Ludwig
General manager
H2O Recycling and AES
Episode: From Fryer Oil to Fuel: How Clean Energy Biofuels Recycles Restaurant Waste
James Collins
Welder and fabricator
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Episode: From Fryer Oil to Fuel: How Clean Energy Biofuels Recycles Restaurant Waste
Lenny Vitello
Owner of Tiger Mountain Vineyards
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Episode: Tiger Mountain Vineyards and the Rise of Georgia Wine Country
Luke Anderson
Winemaker at Tiger Mountain Vineyards
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
Episode: Tiger Mountain Vineyards and the Rise of Georgia Wine Country
John Ezard
Founder of Tiger Mountain Vineyards
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
Episode: Tiger Mountain Vineyards and the Rise of Georgia Wine Country
Martha Ezard
Co-founder (Ezard family legacy)
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
Episode: Tiger Mountain Vineyards and the Rise of Georgia Wine Country
Brandon Chonko
Founder of Grassroots Farms, Grassroots Farms, Waverly, Georgia
Grassroots Farms
Episode: The Lo-Fi Farmer of Waverly: The Grassroots Farms Story

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David Zelski
Host of A Fork in the Road

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • You will not be disappointed

    A+++. David Zelski does a fantastic job of narrating and the content is fascinating - highlighting so many amazing people in Georgia. Makes me proud to live in this great state!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CaptainCook27
    United States2 years ago
  • Short, Fun Episodes

    The episodes are pretty short, but they’re fun and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FatKidRocks
    United States3 years ago

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Episodes are comfortably short, making them easy to binge.
Listeners praise the host's engaging storytelling and clear Georgia focus.
The show consistently highlights Georgia-grown products and local producers, which resonates with sponsors and guests alike.

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Nectar and Know-How: The Savannah Bee Company Story
Q: What is the Mead Bar experience and its purpose?
Kenneth Jenkinson explains the Mead Bar as part of the Savannah Bee Company Mead experience, educating visitors about ancient honey-based alcohol and offering a variety of mead styles across stores.
Nectar and Know-How: The Savannah Bee Company Story
Q: What got you into bees in the first place?
Ted shares how beekeeping started with an old beekeeper on his family's land, a Peace Corps teaching experience, and a growing passion that eventually led to starting Savannah Bee Company.
Georgia’s First Floating Oyster Farm
Q: How does your system affect harvest and growth timing?
The Flip Farm design keeps oysters in the top water column for faster growth, while mechanized flipping and careful stocking prevent overcrowding and maintain water flow for better nutrition.
Georgia’s First Floating Oyster Farm
Q: What are you looking for in your oysters?
We're aiming for oysters that have a good, round cup, strong shell quality, and the right balance of meat to shell, so when shucked, they present well and taste true to their place.
How The Chai Box Turned a Family Ritual Into a Global Brand
Q: Let's talk about the idea. Where did it come from?
Monica explains that chai has been central to her family life, and she started The Chai Box to teach her sons and others how to make chai, turning a personal ritual into a broader educational mission.

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A feature-focused program spotlighting Georgia's people and products, from farmers and winemakers to chefs, craftsmen, and educators who drive Georgia-grown goods to market. Episodes spotlight intimate origin stories, family legacies, and hands-on operations across the state, weaving regional culture with practical business insights—from vineyard development and sustainable farming to innovative food and beverage ventures. A standout throughline is the deep local connection: collaborations with chefs, universities, and community partners showcase how Georgia-grown offerings come to life, often with strong storytelling, on-site demonstrations, and a clear emphasis on heritage, sustainability, and regional pride.

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1. Rick Huzak
2. Rodney Ovenshire
3. Paul Ludwig
4. James Collins
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6. Luke Anderson
7. John Ezard
8. Martha Ezard

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