Educational Sessions
The Georgia Farm Bureau Commodity Advisory Committees will be hosting educational sessions at Convention featuring timely topics and expert speakers.
2:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions
Animal Health, Vulture Nuisance Abatement, and Current State of HPAI
Speakers:
- Dr. Janemarie Hennebelle, Georgia State Veterinarian
- Odin Stephens, GA State Director, Wildlife Services, USDA, APHIS
Location: Rooms 7 & 8
Ag Labor Reform - Growing in the Right Direction
Speakers:
- Ashley Reese, Account Exceutive, FieldClock
- John Walt Boatright, Director, Government Affairs, AFBF
- Chris Butts, Executive Director, GFVGA
Location: Room 9
A Pivotal Moment for Georgia's Forestry Community
Speakers:
- Tim Lowrimore, President & CEO, GFA
- Jake Matthews, Vice President of Government Affairs, GFA
Location: Room 10
Row Crop OBBBA Reform - Putting Your Farm in the Best Financial Position
Speakers:
- R.J. Layher, Director, Government Affairs, AFBF
- Ben Parker, National Affairs Coordinator, GFB
Location: Rooms 1, 2, & 3
3:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions
2025 Hay Contest Winner Announcement
Forage Hot Topics & Discussion
Speaker: Dr. Lisa Baxter, State Forage Specialist, UGA Extension
Location: Rooms 7 & 8
HIghlights from Georgia's Beef Industry & Beef Referendum Information
Speakers:
- Will Meadows, Executive Vice President, GA Cattlemen's Assoc.
- Dr. Fred Rayfield, Manager, Commodity Commissions, GDA
- Wyatt Doolittle, Checkoff Program Coordinator, GA Beef Board
Location: Rooms 7 & 8
Navigating Georgia Water Policy
Speakers:
- Kristin Rowles, Senior Policy Analyst, GWPPC
- Chas Cannon, House Special Committee on Resource Management, Water Subcommittee Chair
- Lynn Smith, House Natural Resources & Environement Committee Chairman
Location: Room 9
Social Media as a Marketing Tool, Georgia Grown Program Updates
Speakers:
- Becca Turner, Partner & Senior Public Relations Director, Oak & Willow Creatives
- Darby Burnam, Creative Media Manager, Oak & Willow Creatives
- Matthew Kulinski, Director of Marketing, Georgia Grown
Location: Room 10
Estate Planning and Tax Reform in OBBBA
Speaker:
- Tyler Davis, President, Saunders Real Estate
Location: Rooms 1, 2, & 3