The Man Behind Georgia Farm Bureau's Jingle

Joey Shipp is a music lover. He's also a Georgia Farm Bureau Farm Risk Manager who has been with the company for nearly 30 years. Recently, Joey had the chance to merge his love for music with the pride he feels in his work when he wrote the lyrics to "We Are All Farm Bureau", GFB's newest advertising theme song. Experience it yourself in the video below!

When did your musical career begin?

My first real musical experience came in the fourth grade when I began singing in the school chorus. In my teen years, I sang in the church youth choir. As I entered my 20s, I began to write and record songs and perform at various events, including more than 100 weddings.

Where did you get the idea to write "We Are All Farm Bureau"?

The jingle was written almost entirely in my mind on a drive home from Macon to Warner Robins. I thought of the different facets of our organization: How we represent farmers, how we enjoy such a tight-knit work environment, and how our members play vital roles in the organization.

What inspired your lyrics?

"From the field and the forest," is a nod to the farm member. "To the office and the home" is a nod to our non-farmer members. "In the city and the country" reflects that we are valued in all locations by all demographics. "We Are All Farm Bureau" means that once you have been introduced to the organization, it becomes a part of you and you become a part of it.

What does Georgia Farm Bureau mean to you?

Farm Bureau values are consistent with mine, including faith in God and love of family and country. The company has deeply impacted my family's wellbeing and life experiences, and I am forever grateful for that.

 - Joey Shipp