THE AMERICAN PURSUIT OF OLIVE OIL
How a Former State Senator Is Bringing Fresh Olive Oil to You
But he changed his tune as Tommie explained that Georgia had a perfect combination of climate, soil and water for growing several olive cultivars. They went on to buy a cold
_____________________________ Write your name here and fax the completed puzzle to 860-533-0585, send it via empty delivery box or bring it to the shop and receive 10% off your next order . Limit one per customer. Expires Jan. 31, 2021. WORD SEARCH BEGINNING CELEBRATION CLOCK COUNTDOWN FAMILY FIREWORKS FRIENDS Over a decade ago, it was relatively shocking that anyone would seriously produce olive oil in the U.S. Over two-thirds of the world’s olive oil is produced in Italy, Greece and Spain and the U.S. only produces .001%. That made freshly crafted, days-old olive oil a European luxury. However, that luxury is becoming more possible now in the U.S. thanks to Georgian farmers, one of whom is a former state senator. For over 25 years, Tommie Williams, his brother, Clint, and their business partner, Darrien Ramsey, have managed a successful pine straw and land development company in Lyons, Georgia. The brothers were very acquainted to an agrarian lifestyle after being raised on a working farm. These humble beginnings didn’t restrict the brothers from traveling the world or being exposed to many cultures and cuisines. They traveled whenever they could together as Tommie Williams’ political career continued to thrive. He was a state senator from 1998–2017 and Senate Majority Leader from 2005–2009. Then, sometime in 2013, he told his brother Clint that he’d start to grow olives “just to see what would happen.” Clint was naturally skeptical!
press mill and their first piece of farmland in 2013. In 2014, olive oil from Terra Dolce Farms received a Gold Award in the New York International Olive Oil Competition, which judges 700 olive oils from across the world. Tommie’s political role as a passionate American didn’t diminish despite his passion for farming; in some ways, his outstanding olive farm inspired further involvement. In 2018, he was appointed the minister-counselor for agriculture in the U.S. Mission to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture in Rome. He recently flew back to Italy on Oct. 20, 2020, where he’ll serve until the end of January. Thankfully, the trend of Georgian olive oil production has been catching on. We can’t wait to try more American- made olive oils as they become more available in stores nationwide! Thank you for all your hard work and inspiration, Williams brothers!
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