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A Fork in the Road

Georgia Public Broadcasting
Georgia Public Broadcasting
Georgia
Georgia Grown
Muscadines
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
Satsuma Mandarin
Small Bites Adventure Club
The Chai Box
EM Farms
Chai
Corks Popcorn
HIBO
Savannah Bee Company
Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard
Madeline Medon
Farm-To-Table
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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Join David Zelski on a visit to Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Tiger, Georgia, where Mark and Sandi Diehl are helping shape North Georgia wine one harvest at a time. This episode explores how grapes, including Cabernet Franc, Petit Manseng, and Tramine... more

Travel with David to Terrapin Beer Company in Athens, Georgia, to trace its roots in Georgia’s early craft beer movement and see how beer moves from grain to glass. You hear from Terrapin leaders about Hopsecutioner IPA, the brewery’s Grateful Dead-i... more

A Fork in the Road is back for Season 8, with new stories celebrating the people, places, and traditions behind what Georgia grows, makes, and eats. This season, David Zelski visits the apple orchards of Ellijay, a hidden alpaca and llama rescue in A... more

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

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Rodney Ovenshire
Plant manager
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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
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Episode: Tiger Mountain Vineyards and the Rise of Georgia Wine Country
John Ezard
Founder of Tiger Mountain Vineyards
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Episode: Tiger Mountain Vineyards and the Rise of Georgia Wine Country
Martha Ezard
Co-founder (Ezard family legacy)
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Episode: Tiger Mountain Vineyards and the Rise of Georgia Wine Country
Brandon Chonko
Founder of Grassroots Farms, Grassroots Farms, Waverly, Georgia
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Episode: The Lo-Fi Farmer of Waverly: The Grassroots Farms Story

Host

David Zelski
Host of A Fork in the Road, focused on Georgia's farmers, food producers, and regional economy.

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 short, fun, and informative for quick listening.
The host builds pride in Georgia's regional products and people.
Great showcase of Georgia-grown stories and local businesses.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#135
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#133
Poland/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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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The program showcases Georgia's real-world economy through stories from farmers, fishers, foodmakers, artisans, and local business leaders. Episodes typically profile family farms, regional food and beverage brands, and hands-on manufacturing or innovation within Georgia-grown ecosystems, often emphasizing sustainability, local partnerships, and community impact. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on origin stories, practical operations, and the people behind regional pride, making it useful for listeners who want actionable insights into regional agriculture, food supply chains, and small-business growth. The show tends to feature founder-led perspectives, hands-on demonstrations, and collaborations with universities and local partners, wh... more

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3. Paul Ludwig
4. James Collins
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7. John Ezard
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