The 2026 Educational Sessions are currently being developed. You can get an idea of what to expect by checking out the 2025 lineup.
The Georgia Farm Bureau Commodity Advisory Committees will be hosting educational sessions at Convention featuring timely topics and expert speakers.
Educational Sessions from 2025
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