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Georgia Grown announces 2025 Executive Chefs

On Feb. 12, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) President and CEO Stephanie Fischer announced seven new Georgia Grown Executive Chefs at the 2025 Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception in Atlanta. The Georgia Grown Executive Chef program is a statewide program designed to promote and foster relationships between chefs and farmers while spreading awareness about the quality of locally sourced and grown products in Georgia’s restaurant scene.

The 2025 Executive Chefs include:

Joey Ward, Georgia Boy & Southern Belle

Carlos Granderson, Southern National

Alan Byers, The Deer and the Dove

Jamie Keating, EPIC Restaurants

Woolery “Woody” Back, Table & Main

Chelsia Ogletree, Her Majesty Kitchen + Catering

Joshua Swinney, Sincere Fare

“We are excited to introduce the outstanding chefs selected as the 2025 Georgia Grown Executive Chefs,” Harper said. “These talented chefs from across Georgia have showcased their dedication to supporting our state’s agricultural community and earned the honor of wearing the Georgia Grown chef’s coat. By sourcing fresh, locally grown ingredients and forging meaningful connections between farmers, suppliers, and the culinary world, they are strengthening Georgia's No. 1 industry and bringing the farm closer to the fork. We couldn’t do this without the invaluable support of the Georgia Restaurant Association, and I want to thank GRA and President Fischer for their continued partnership in promoting Georgia's thriving agriculture industry."

“I’m thrilled to congratulate and recognize our 2025 Georgia Grown Executive Chefs for this remarkable achievement,” Fischer. “By engaging in this program, chefs contribute to a greater awareness of the importance of buying and eating locally, supporting Georgia’s agricultural community, and enhancing the state’s culinary landscape. Our 2025 Executive Chefs have demonstrated excellence in their field and a commitment to service. By participating in this program, they inspire the next generation of culinary professionals to make meaningful contributions to their communities.”

In its 16th year, the Georgia Grown Executive Chef program continues strengthening awareness of Georgia Grown products around the state while acknowledging a diverse group of culinary professionals prioritizing Georgia Grown in their restaurants, schools, and communities.

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