Agriculture + Lifestyle
Young Farmers & Ranchers Summer Leadership Conference FAQs
Young Farmers and Ranchers meet every year at the annual YF&R Summer Leadership Conference on Jekyll Island, Georgia. Here are a few frequently asked questions about Summer Leadership Conference.
Posted in Agriculture, Education, Farm Bureau, Member Benefits
From the Armed Forces to Agriculture: Farming Resources for Veterans
Military veterans put their lives on the line to defend our country, but the adjustment back to civilian life can be a tough one. Find out about the many resources for veterans to help them learn about farming and even become a farmer themselves.
Posted in Agriculture
Have You Thanked a Farmer Today?
Did you know that farmers make up less than 2% of the population, and somehow they’re able to feed and clothe the world. They have a tough job so today and every day they deserve our appreciation.
Posted in Agriculture
Reaching Beyond Rural
‘Critter Fixers’ veterinarians share their love of unusual animals with a national TV audience.
Posted in Agriculture
A Fresh Path
There are many words to describe her — owner, farmer, businesswoman, mechanic, steward — but the two she’s most proud of are female and first-generation.
Posted in Agriculture
Nora Mill
After 145 years, Nora Mill Granary proves that old-fashioned is fashionable once more.
Posted in Agritourism
Twice as Nice
Two families with special-needs children find that ag delivers multiple life lessons
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Barnsley Resort's Cream of Butternut Squash Soup
The perfect combination of creamy soup, collard greens and crispy country ham. This recipe makes an easy entertaining meal in the busy fall season.
Posted in Certified Farm Markets, DIY, Food, Lifestyle
Meet Dawson Adams, FFA South Region State Vice President
Dawson shares the aspect of his tenure as a state officer that he enjoyed the most!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Meet Thomas Maddox, FFA Central Region State Vice President
Find out what Thomas' biggest challenge was that he faced as a state officer and how he overcame it!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Meet Brittany Braddy, FFA Central Region State Vice President
Discover the role agriculture plays in Brittany's life!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Meet Ava Jane Teasley, FFA North Region State Vice President
Hear how Ava Jane would explain her experience in FFA to someone who is unfamiliar with the program!
Posted in Agriculture, Legislative
Meet Doster Harper, FFA North Region State Vice President
Learn what drove Doster to run for state office!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Meet Clay Parker, State FFA Secretary
Clay shares the story of how he became involved in FFA!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Meet Bryce Roland, State FFA President
Bryce shares the goals he hopes to achieve during his tenure as a state officer!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Young Farmer Jesse Patrick, Bridges the Gap Between Past and Present
A sixth-generation farmer, Jesse Patrick grew up on a 700-cow dairy farm in Eatonton. To say farming is in his blood would be an understatement.
Posted in Agriculture, Farm Bureau, Lifestyle
Transparency on the Farm
Each of us is unique. We come from different places, work different jobs, and enjoy different hobbies. But one thing that we all have in common is food.
Posted in Agriculture, Agritourism
5 reasons to get involved in Young Farmers & Ranchers
Learn what involvement in YF&R means to current members from across the state of Georgia!
Posted in Agriculture, Farm Bureau, Lifestyle
What's it like to be a National FFA Officer?
As the National FFA Southern Region Vice President, Ian Bennett will spend about three hundred days of the next year on the road, traveling over one hundred thousand miles and doing somewhere in the neighborhood of about sixty-five facilitated workshops.
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Strawberry Season is Here!
Strawberries are ripe and ready for picking across the state of Georgia!
Posted in Agriculture, Agritourism, Lifestyle
Meet Hinkley Hood, State FFA Secretary
Hinkley explains what drove him to run for state office!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Meet Tucker Felkins, State FFA President
Tucker shares the goals he hopes to achieve during tenure as a state officer!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Georgia Olive Farms
Whether used for frying, making dressings, or just flavoring vegetables, olive oil has become a staple of the American diet, and that increased demand has caused some farms in South Georgia to give this unusual crop a chance.
Posted in Agriculture, Food, Lifestyle
10 Things I Learned Growing Up On A Farm
I think it’s a well-known fact that farming is not just a typical 9-5 job. There's a lot more than just 40 hours involved, and you never know what temperature or weather condition you'll be working in. Read More
Posted in Agriculture, Legislative