Vidalia Onion Committee Celebrates Latest Grower Award Winners

The Vidalia Onion Committee recently recognized two leading farming operations during its Annual Celebration and Awards Ceremony, honoring excellence in production and long-term investment in the Vidalia Onions industry. Bland Farms was named the “2025 Vidalia Onion Grower of the Year,” an award sponsored by R.W. Griffin Warehouse. The Grower of the Year Award recognizes a Vidalia Onion farm that exemplifies excellence in production, innovation, stewardship, and leadership within the industry.

This award honors farms that consistently demonstrate a commitment to quality, innovation, and responsible farming practices while contributing positively to the strength and reputation of Vidalia Onions. Farms considered for this award represent the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, balancing productivity with care for the land, their employees, and their communities.

Finalists for the 2025 honors included Bland Farms, Dry Branch Farms, and L.G. Herndon Jr. Farms, each recognized for operational performance and industry engagement.

The award reflects the dedication and teamwork required to sustain a successful farming operation across seasons and generations, values that define Georgia’s Vidalia Onion industry.

The Vidalia Onion Committee also introduced a new distinction for 2025: the Vidalia Onion Producer of the Year Award, recognizing a Vidalia Onion farm whose collective efforts resulted in the highest per-acre paid assessments during the season. The inaugural award was presented to L.G. Herndon Jr. Farms. This distinction reflects exceptional production performance and the coordinated work of an entire farming operation, owners, managers, and employees—whose shared dedication drives success in the field.

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Assessments paid by producers are a direct investment back into the Vidalia Onion industry. These funds support research, promotion, education, and brand protection efforts that ensure the continued strength and recognition of Vidalia Onions for future generations. Paying the highest assessments per acre is not only a measure of productivity but also a demonstration of commitment to the broader industry and its long-term sustainability.

For more information, visit vidaliaonion.org.