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A Fork in the Road

A Fork in the Road

Written by: Georgia Public Broadcasting
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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.All Rights Reserved. © 2025 Art Careers Cooking Economics Food & Wine Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Success Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • From Fryer Oil to Fuel: How Clean Energy Biofuels Recycles Restaurant Waste

    From Fryer Oil to Fuel: How Clean Energy Biofuels Recycles Restaurant Waste
    May 26 2026

    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 welders, plant managers, engineers, and recycling experts working behind the scenes to reduce landfill waste, support restaurants, and help power a growing biofuels industry across the Southeast.
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    17 mins
  • Tiger Mountain Vineyards and the Rise of Georgia Wine Country

    Tiger Mountain Vineyards and the Rise of Georgia Wine Country
    May 19 2026

    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 Georgia, preserved wine history, and discovered the future signature grape of North Georgia wine country.
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    15 mins
  • The Lo-Fi Farmer of Waverly: The Grassroots Farms Story

    The Lo-Fi Farmer of Waverly: The Grassroots Farms Story
    May 12 2026

    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 into fertile soil. This story explores sustainable farming, rare breeds, and the grit it takes to grow food in South Georgia.
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    17 mins
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