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Skipper Family Farms is more than just farmland—it’s a story of enduring family dedication, adaptive farming, and heartfelt ties to both land and community.
Today, Skipper Family Farms grows and sells pecans, and offers “choose-and-cut” Christmas trees, expanding beyond traditional row crops
Over 25 acres are dedicated to pecan varieties suited for snacking and baking—such as Cape Fear, Caddo, Ellis, and Pawnee
The farm also hosts seasonal and community-focused experiences—school field trips, special events, concerts, and a bustling Christmas market season
Skipper Family Farms: A Legacy Rooted Since 1912
Location & Heritage
Nestled at 4164 Jones Road, Macon, GA, the farm was established in 1912 and remains family-owned to this day—making it a Certified Centennial Farm under Georgia’s program that honors working farms owned by the same family for over 100 years
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Generational Continuity
It began when John Franklin and Annie Ruth Skipper received 45 acres as a wedding gift, later adding another 45 acres. Initially, they cultivated row crops like corn and soybeans and produced homemade cane syrup, eggs, and butter while raising ten children
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Today, the farm is run by the fourth-generation: Neil Skipper and his son Jacob, who’s been helping since he was 7 years old. It’s a story of family bonds and shared stewardship—“you can’t buy it,” Neil says about the priceless legacy they share
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Modern Farm Operations
Agricultural Focus: The farm has diversified over the years. They now grow pecans, offering varieties suited for snacking, baking, and roasting—such as Cape Fear, Caddo, Ellis, and Pawnee, planted across more than 25 acres
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Pecan Quality: Their pecans are always from the current year’s harvest—no cold storage means fresher, lighter-colored nut meats. They also offer popular flavored options like chocolate and praline pecans
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Agritourism & Seasonal Events: During November–December, the farm transforms into a festive “choose-and-cut” Christmas tree destination, complete with a gift shop, hayrides, hot cocoa, and visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus. The farm recently celebrated the first fully paid Christmas tree sale—a milestone after years of hard work and community engagement
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Year-Round Products: Beyond pecans and trees, they retail a generous lineup of Georgia Grown goods—coffee (with blends named after the founders), jams, jellies, syrups, sauces, breakfast items, and personalized gift baskets for both personal and corporate clients
Community Engagement
The farm offers school field trips, concerts, benefit markets, and special holiday programming, inviting the community to experience farm life firsthand
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It’s also recognized by the Georgia Grown and U‑Pick directories for its quality produce and family-rooted operations
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Customers consistently praise the experience—one reviewer called it “a godly place” with angelic vibes
So when we set our mission statement as "Be proud tomorrow of what you have done today!" I say we nailed it! I'm very proud of what we have done and done well!