VIDALIA, GA - Three cheers for B&H Farms! It was recently announced that the onion grower has been named as the 2022 Grower of the Year by the Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC). The announcement was initially made during VOC’s 2022 awards banquet.
“We congratulate Chase (Brannen) and Ben (Hilliard) of B&H Farms for this fantastic accomplishment,” commented Cliff Riner, Chairman of the Vidalia Onion Committee. “The 2022 season was another great year for Vidalia onions, and we’re looking forward to a good harvest in the coming season.”
Ben Hilliard and Chase Brannen run B&H Farms, which currently grows about 300 acres of Vidalia® onions. Their production also consists of watermelons, Angus-crossed cattle, and a rotation between peanuts and cotton. The grower also takes part in fundraising initiatives run by Shriner Temples, Masonic Lodges, and 4-H groups around the nation.
According to a press release, B&H Farms is a pioneer in contemporary farming thanks to a commitment to quality and technology. The company adapts to new practices and technology, including investments in machinery, land purchases, and irrigation systems. B&H is committed to using new processes and technology to increase the quality of its products.
“We appreciate this honor so much. We’ve been working at this a long time, and it’s great to have this accomplishment,” Hilliard said. “You’ve been very generous and inviting in an industry that is not always inviting, and for that, we are grateful. Hopefully, we will have a great crop this year. We love what we do, and we will continue to do it. Thank you again!”
Congratulations to B&H Farms!
