Agriculture + Lifestyle
Give the Gift of Reading!
With Christmas right around the corner, choose to give the gift of reading this year! Ag in the Classroom Coordinator, Lauren Goble, has compiled a list of agriculture based Christmas books that help children learn while celebrating the holiday!
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education, Lifestyle
Holiday Gift Guide
A handful of good things you're sure to fancy this fall - best served alongside a mug of apple cider and a cozy scarf.
Posted in Agriculture, Agritourism, Certified Farm Markets, Food, Lifestyle
UGA Economist Believes Georgia Farmers Need Financial Relief Immediately
To avoid losing their farms following Hurricane Michael, Georgia farmers need financial relief as soon as possible.
Posted in Agriculture
Ag in the Classroom - 4 Simple Ways You Can Thank a Farmer this November!
The purpose of the Ag in the Classroom is to increase agricultural literacy among children and the general public. This November let’s tell our farmers “thank you” for providing us with the food, fiber and timber we depend on daily.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Education
Growing the Next Generation of Farm Leaders
Last week, AFBF President Zippy Duvall had the privilege of spending a day at the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis. He spoke with students from across the country on some pressing issues facing agriculture and rural America.
Posted in Agriculture
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
As an iconic fall flavor, dusting off the pumpkin recipes lets us know the season of giving thanks is upon us! Our Certified Farm Market Program has 16 different locations across the state where you can pop in and pick up a pumpkin of your choice.
Posted in Agritourism, Certified Farm Markets, Food, Lifestyle
Soy In Your Car?
Soybeans are the second-largest crop grown on U.S. farms, and while the Midwest is the heartland of soybean production, Georgia farmers planted more than 150,000 acres of soybeans in 2017.
Posted in Agriculture
This October Make Time to Eat Together, Eat Better with Real Dairy
Recent studies link regular family meals (3 to 5 meals per week) with lower rates of risky behaviors, teen pregnancy and depression, as well as higher academic performance and higher self-esteem in children and young adults.
Posted in Agriculture, Education, Food, Lifestyle
Tale of a Trailblazer
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association President Kristy Arnold is changing perceptions of women’s role in agriculture.
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Who Grew My Breakfast?
Ever wondered how many farmers it takes to help you make the most important meal of the day? As the leading industry in Georgia, agriculture is all around you – especially when you and your family break bread around the table.
Posted in Agriculture, Certified Farm Markets, Food, Lifestyle
Fresh Fixins with Georgia-Based Chef, Matthew Newton
With help from our Certified Farm Markets, Chef Matthew Newton of The Rookery in Macon shares his favorite tailgating recipes. This starting lineup will tackle your palate with flavor & help you score a touchdown with friends at your next tailgate party.
Posted in Agriculture, Food, Lifestyle
I Farm. I Vote.
I Farm. I Vote. is an initiative to encourage Georgia’s farmers and rural communities to exercise their civic duty to vote and to provide education on candidates’ policy positions.
Posted in Agriculture, Legislative
Peanut Butter Whip with Apples
Our partners at The Dairy Alliance shared their this quick and in-season back-to-school snack that's sure to score an afternoon A+!
Posted in Agriculture, Certified Farm Markets, Food
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
Fall Events at Your Local Certified Farm Market
All year round our Certified Farm Markets are bustling with agritoruism!
Posted in Agriculture, Agritourism, Certified Farm Markets, 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
New ‘Ag Across America’ Game and App Debut
Want your student to learn where their food comes from, who grows it and how it ends up on their dinner table? The Ag Across America game can do just that!
Posted in Agriculture, Education
Georgia Harvest Calendar
Want to know what's available and when? Check out the Georgia Harvest Calendar to find out!
Posted in Agriculture, Agritourism, Certified Farm Markets, Food
“Get More with Milk” during National Dairy Month!
Dairy Month honors the hard work and dedication it takes to produce wholesome, nutritious milk. Learn more about nutritional value, dairy farmers and the happy cows that keep our thirst quenched!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Beef Cattle Production in Georgia
As we have entered the Month of May which happens to be Georgia Beef Month and National Beef Month, it is a perfect time to highlight our beef industry here, the producers, and all of the many reasons why great beef comes from Georgia.
Posted in Agriculture, Food, Lifestyle
Products We Love: Goodson Pecans
Georgia is chock-full of products that are born and bred, right here in our great state!
Posted in Certified Farm Markets, Food
Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a southern staple no matter how you slice it, dice it, mix it or garnish it!
Posted in Certified Farm Markets, Food, Lifestyle
Incorporating Beef into a Healthy Lifestyle
Instead of scooping a protein substitute out of a container, head to the beef counter at your local grocery store!
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Jobs in Ag: Education
Meet Matthew Darby, Agriculture Education Teacher at Northside High School in Houston County.
Posted in Agriculture
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
The Farmers' Wave
In my travels around our tiny piece of rural Georgia, I pass many folks on the road that may not know me and I may not know them, but we abide by the common country courtesy of the wave.
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
Farm talk with celebrity chef, Kevin Gillespie
Here’s your chance to get to know Kevin Gillespie, the engaging Georgia-native who’s making headlines and garnering national attention for his unique and fresh take on farm-raised, artisan food.
Posted in Agriculture, Food, Lifestyle
Don't Rely on Guardian Angels to Stay Safe on the Farm
Farm kids have tough guardian angels who wear jeans, helmets and steel-toe boots.
Posted in Agriculture, Lifestyle
Strawberry Fruit Pizza
We heard it was National Strawberry Day and thought there was no better way to celebrate than by whipping up a sweet treat! This fruit pizza is a go to when fresh berries are in season, and lucky for us, strawberries will be here before you know it!
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
Sweet Potato Fries
A different take on traditional fries that are tasty and can be enjoyed year round. Help us celebrate National Sweet Potato Month by adding these to your dinner menu.
Posted in Certified Farm Markets, Food, Lifestyle
8 Things To Know About CUVA
There are so many acronyms out there, it’s hard to keep them all straight. One acronym that is critically important to Georgia farmers is CUVA, or the Conservation Use Value Assessment.
Posted in Legislative