Woodpecker Trail: Award-winning Olive Oil with Scenic Views
Located in south Georgia, Woodpecker Trail Olive Farm is a family-owned farm dedicated to producing high-quality olive oil.
Specializing in cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, the farm focuses on sustainable practices and local production, ensuring premium products that reflect the rich flavors of the region. With a commitment to quality and environmental stewardship, Woodpecker Trail Olive Farm offers a unique taste of Georgia’s growing olive oil industry.
- Heritage and history: Nestled along State Route 121, Woodpecker Trail Olive Farm is part of the Woodpecker Trail, one of Georgia’s most scenic drives. In addition to its location, the farm is also part of an agribusiness industry that has long been at the core of Georgia’s economy. Agribusiness, including forestry and other related sectors, in Georgia is valued at $17.6 billion, according to 2023 data from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES).
- Award-winning taste: Woodpecker Trail Olive Farm won a Silver Award at the 2020 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, one of the world’s most prestigious olive oil contests. Their first press EVOO product also landed the business a place as one of UGA’s 2023 Flavor of Georgia winners.
Learn more about this 2025 Small Business ROCK STAR at woodpeckertrailolivefarm.com.
About Small Business ROCK STAR Awards
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), in partnership with the Georgia Economic Developers Association, established the Small Business ROCK STAR awards as a way to recognize and commend the innovations, community engagement, and positive impact of the state’s small businesses. Visit georgia.org/rockstars to find more outstanding Georgia small businesses, or learn how GDEcD services can support your Georgia-based small business through export, innovation, and expansion services.