GFB News Magazine
Growing Christmas cheer
Christmas is year-round work for Windham Greenhouses in Laurens County
Posted in Uncategorized
Dealing with grief: coping mechanisms
Being a part of a religious community can facilitate the recovery or healing process
Posted in farm/rural stress
Ga. Foundation for Ag offers $65,000 in scholarships for ag students
Applications must be submitted online only by March 1, 2022.
Posted in Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
Georgia Farm Bureau Middle School Bookmark Contest and High School Art Contest
Feb. 25, 2022, is deadline to submit entries for both contests to local Farm Bureau offices.
Posted in Uncategorized
Georgia Christmas trees adorn Vice President’s house
Newton County Farm Bureau's Chuck Berry won reserve champion in the 2021 National Christmas Tree Contest.
Posted in Certified Farm Market, Farm/Rural culture
Centennial Farm Program recognizes Georgia’s ag heritage
Georgia farm families honored during ceremony at the Georgia National Fair.
Posted in Farm/Rural culture, State government
Cattle traits that bring higher prices
Cattle buyer for Midwestern feedlots, shared what he’s looking for when he bids on calves at Georgia livestock barns.
Posted in beef, Georgia Farm Bureau, Sunbelt Expo
Ruark reflects on Farm Bureau journey
GFB 4th District director stepping down after 48 years of service on board.
Posted in Uncategorized
Huffmaster to retire, capping a 40-year GFB career
Huffmaster played a key role as GFB led the charge to defend farmers’ sales tax exemptions on farm inputs.
Posted in Uncategorized
UGA, Florida teams win Advocacy in Action top prizes
Competition designed to put students in simulations where they promote their policy stance with elected officials.
Posted in Uncategorized
Natalie Murray wins GFB teaching award
Ag in the Classroom Update
Posted in Uncategorized
Talton, Murphree leading GFB Field Services Department
Talton has worked with GFB since 2014 and succeeds Dennis Black as Field Services Director.
Posted in Uncategorized
Sunbelt Ag Expo back in business
Lee Nunn represents Georgia in Southeastern Farmer of the Year; Virginia celebrated as Spotlight State.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, Sunbelt Expo
Ga. goat & lamb winners showed up & showed out
GFB sponsors the species grand champion prizes for shows held Oct. 8-10
Posted in Uncategorized
Georgia National Fair comes back full tilt
After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the fair roared back to life at full throttle from Oct. 7-17.
Posted in Uncategorized
Hennebelle named Georgia’s new state veterinarian
Hennebelle will oversee the Animal Health Division of the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) while managing GDA staff veterinarians.
Posted in Uncategorized
Bennett & Fulwood join GFA staff
Bennett and Fulwood will set the Georgia Ag Experience’s schedule as it travels to schools and events statewide.
Posted in Uncategorized
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture recognizes third-quarter donors.
For more information on giving to the GFA, please visit http:// gafoundationag.org/JoinUs. html.
Posted in Uncategorized
View from the Field: An accident can only take a second to happen
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Greens, Jackson & Lance win GFB YF&R Competitive Events
Congratulations to Steven & Tara Green, Jessica Lance & Cleve Jackson!
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
GFB YF&R Conference focuses on ag advocacy
Radke, Powell & Koch provide inspirational talks as Young Farmers & Ranchers meet on Jekyll Island
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Long receives GFB Commodity Award
Former GFB president served on GFB Board of Directors for 21 years.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
GFB Commodity Conference speakers upbeat about agriculture
Commodity Advisory Committees consider recommendations for GFB policy on farm issues.
Posted in Uncategorized
GFB funds ag research
Nine UGA researchers receive almost $137,000 in grants
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
Follow safety precautions around PTOs & hydraulics to prevent farm accidents
Farmers need to exercise safety measures when working with equipment powered by PTOs.
Posted in Uncategorized
County Farm Bureaus essential to policy development process
Public Policy Update
Posted in GFB Public Policy
New GFB hires
You may notice some new faces at Georgia Farm Bureau events this fall. Join us in welcoming these new members of the GFB Field Services Department
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Black retires from GFB after 25 years
Black has served as GFB Field Services director since 2017.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Farmtastic Family Fun Day brings ag book to life
Event at Rock House Creamery intended to spark children's interest in agriculture.
Posted in Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
Tale of a book illustrator
Ward Jenkins taught children how to draw a cow during the Farmtastic Fun Day event.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
Oct. 31 deadline to enter GFB Hay Contest
Use of a Vermeer 604R baler top prize.
Posted in Uncategorized
Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities STEM Challenge open to grades 3-5
Nov. 12 deadline to enter this contest coordinated by the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture & sponsored by Georgia Assc. of Conservation Districts.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
High school artists capture beauty of Georgia agriculture
Ag in the Classrom Update
Posted in Uncategorized
Former GFB President Wayne Dollar passes
Dollar served on GFB Board of Directors for 18 years, including as president from 1994 to 2006
Posted in Uncategorized
GFB awards prizes to GA Jr. National Livestock Grand Champions
GFB President Tom McCall and GFB Field Services Associate Director Clay Talton personally presented winners with their belt buckles and prize checks.
Posted in Uncategorized
Supreme Court rules for Georgia in water lawsuit
Court agreed with special master's conclusion that Florida failed to make a case.
Posted in Uncategorized
Georgia farmers weigh in on Daylight Saving Time
State law will end clock-changing if Congress gives authorization
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Gov. Kemp backs rural Ga. by signing ag & forestry bills
Ceremony at GFB office on May 7 addressed farm tax exemptions, agricultural commodity commissions and forestry.
Posted in Uncategorized
Georgia agriculture wins in ’21 Georgia Legislative Session
GFB Public Policy Update
Posted in State government
View from the Field
GFB Certified Farm Markets provide opportunities for people to come together.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau President, Tom McCall
Mother, daughter duo makes memories with Farm Passport
Commerce resident Angela Gary writes about her experience visiting Georgia Farm Bureau Certified Farm Markets.
Posted in Certified Farm Market
GFB commodity committees discuss ag issues
Spring meetings include guest speakers, facility visits as members consider policy recommendations.
Posted in cotton, Georgia Farm Bureau, peanuts, vegetables
McManus brought farm experience to GFB career
After 26 years, Assistant Public Policy Director retires.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Ag & textile leaders collaborate to bring manufacturing back to U.S.
Program uses Georgia-grown cotton, mostly processed in Georgia, to clothe Georgia healthcare workers.
Posted in cotton, Georgia Farm Bureau
AFBF seeks ag innovators
Ag Innovation Challenge offers 11 prizes totaling $165,000.
Posted in AFBF, AFBF Convention
USDA allocates $330 million for multiple COVID-19 related programs
Funds are intended to help develop new markets for U.S. ag products, expand the specialty crop sector, and incentivize low-income consumers to buy fruits and vegetables.
Posted in COVID-19, vegetables
Sen. Warnock explores Georgia agriculture
New senator hears from numerous farm stakeholder organizations while touring six Southwest Georgia farms;
Posted in Federal Government
Decatur Co. student wins GFB Essay Contest
Writers explored how GFB Certified Farm Markets and agritourism benefit farmers and consumers.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
Certified Farm Markets & Agritourism benefit farmers & consumers
GFB Essay Contest winning entry by Walker Elrod
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Georgia Farm Bureau
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture recognizes donors
Contributions help GFA to advance agricultural literacy.
Posted in Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
Foundation for Ag helps students pursue ag degrees
GFA awards $65,000 in scholarships to a total of 24 students.
Posted in Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
Sizemore represents GFB in Collegiate DM
Lee County Farm Bureau member advances to Sweet 16 round
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
GFB sponsors FFA Discussion Meet
Ware County's Colleen Barber won event, held during Georgia FFA Convention.
Posted in FFA, GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Late April storms damage South Georgia farms
Hail, heavy rain and high-speed wind disrupt picking and planting of various crops.
Posted in stillfarming
AFBF YF&R prize tractor at work on Nolans’ farm
Wayne County farm couple finished second in the American Farm Bureau Achievement Award contest.
Posted in AFBF, Georgia Farm Bureau, GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
McCalls’ ag journey brings them home to Georgia Farm Bureau
New GFB President learned about Farm Bureau through his father's involvement
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
View from the Field
A message from Georgia Farm Bureau President Tom McCall
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
David Scott chairing U.S. House Ag Committee
Experiences on farm, in Ga. Legislature helped him grow into who he is.
Posted in Uncategorized
Dickey, Walker chairing Georgia Ag Committees
GFB looks forward to working with new leaders
Posted in Uncategorized
UGA economists deliver 2021 outlook for Georgia crops
Online comparison tool available to guide row crop farmers in decision-making.
Posted in Uncategorized
National FFA President Harper: Different methods, same goals
Nationwide travel has given way to virtual meetings for Newton County's Doster Harper.
Posted in Uncategorized
Nolans take second-place honors in AFBF YF&R contest
Mathis, Yopp represent Georgia well
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
State ag organizations provide info about vaccine and healthy practices on the farm.
Posted in Uncategorized
COVID-19 creates demand for agritourism
Majority of survey respondents looking for rural or small towns for getaways.
Posted in Farmers Markets
AFBF hosts historic virtual convention
GFB receives four awards of excellence
Posted in AFBF Convention
Goodman donation to Georgia Ag Foundation will fund scholarships
GFB 3rd District Director makes gift in memory of her husband, Dr. Jim Goodman.
Posted in Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
GFB looking for Georgia Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year
National AITC Conference begins June 28 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Posted in Uncategorized
Georgia Farm Bureau honors Isakson with Commodity Award
Isakson championed Georgia agriculture in Georgia House, Georgia Senate, U.S. House, U.S. Senate.
Posted in GFB Public Policy
Knowles wins 2020 GFB Quality Hay Contest
Details about 2021 contest to be released in mid-summer.
Posted in GFB Hay Contest
GFB YF&R & Women's Leadership Committees continue serving
Terms extended by one year because of COVID-19 disruption.
Posted in GFB Women's Leadership Committee, GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Gov. Kemp honors Long for service to Georgia ag
Long presented with proclamation in Feb. 4 ceremony.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
GACD sponsors Georgia AG Experience STEM Challenge
Students to explore the real-world issue that farmers face of maintaining soil health.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
GFB Convention canceled; district election meetings set
Krik, McCall run to become next GFB president
Posted in GFB Convention
GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Award Programs successful despite 2020 challenges
Nolans, Mathis, Yopp claim top prizes in YF&R competitive events.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Georgia Ag Experience prepares to hit the road
Interactive lesson stations show students how farmers plant and harvest their crops, take care of their animals and preserve the natural resources on their farms.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
Ag roots run deep for Folsom family
Farm upbringing grew into diversified ag operation for South Georgia auto dealer.
Posted in Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
Ga. Foundation for Ag offers college, tech college & vet school scholarships
March 1, 2021, is deadline to apply.
Posted in Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
GFB awards Harvest 20 research grants
Studies address eight production and economic issues affecting Georgia farmers.
Posted in GFB Harvest 20 Vision
View from the Field
A parting note from GFB President Gerald Long
Posted in Uncategorized
Garland wins GFB teaching award
Cherokee County teacher uses the school’s vegetable garden as a springboard for teaching her students math, writing and science skills.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
Nick Place to begin leading UGA CAES on Jan. 1
Technical training, advanced research among incoming dean's top priorities
Posted in Uncategorized
Norton cousins sweep state goat and lamb shows
Georgia Farm Bureau awards Grady County youth with top prizes for Georgia Jr. Market Goat Shows and Georgia Jr. Market Lamb show.
Posted in Livestock shows
I Farm. I Vote. Each vote makes a difference
This November, Georgians will elect the president of the United States, two U.S. senators, 14 U.S. representatives and 236 state legislators.
Posted in I Farm I Vote
West Georgia partnership seen as possible model for rural broadband
Survey shows 80.3% of rural Georgians have access to fixed terrestrial broadband internet service.
Posted in Uncategorized
GFB Hay Contest offers chance to win use of Vermeer baler
Oct. 31 is entry deadline.
Posted in GFB Hay Contest
GFB celebrates 30th Annual Ga. Jr. National Livestock Champions
Meet the 4-H & FFA members who won grand champion awards with their cattle, hogs & goat.
Posted in Livestock shows
GFB Photo Contest winners capture beauty of farm life
Photos will be featured in 2020 GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers calendar
Posted in GFB Photo Contest
COVID-19 cancels Georgia fairs & Sunbelt Expo
Georgia's signature agricultural events look forward to returning in 2021
Posted in Georgia National Fair, Sunbelt Expo
Nunn named Georgia Expo Farmer
Nunn and his counterparts from nine other states will host judges next year and a winner will be unveiled at the 2021 Sunbelt Expo.
Posted in Sunbelt Expo
Farm Bureau presents Rep. Bishop Golden Plow Award
Award recognizes sitting members of Congress for their representation of farmers and ranchers.
Posted in Uncategorized
Georgia agriculture comes to life through GFB Art Contest
Twiggs County's Abigail Mongomery sketched the winning drawing.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
Salter named GFB 10th District Federation Manager
Salter succeeds Michael Purvis, who moved into a GFB insurance role in Irwin County.
Posted in Uncategorized
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture names new directors
Bentley, McKie, Massey, Steinkamp and Verner to serve three-year terms.
Posted in Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
State ag budget takes cuts, but it could have been worse
GFB Public Policy launches Digging In webinar series
Posted in Uncategorized
Richey Seaton retires from Georgia Cotton Commission
Sills, Snider take new staff positions
Posted in Uncategorized
CDC, DOL release COVID-19 guidance for ag workers
The recommendations outline a template of action ag employers can adopt to protect ag workers from COVID-19.
Posted in Uncategorized
UGA weed science experts weigh effects of dicamba ruling
California court decision to ban weed-control product expected to affect every farmer in the state.
Posted in crop management
GFB mourns loss of Childs, former Farm Bureau leader
Jackson County native served as GFB 1st Vice President from 1994 to 2008.
Posted in Uncategorized
Study: Expo has $16.7 million economic impact
UGA CAED completed an economic impact study and GRC helped Expo formulate its strategic plan.
Posted in Sunbelt Expo
GFB Farm Passport provides roadmap to fun
The passport guides travelers across Georgia to farms that grow a majority of what they sell at markets on their farms.
Posted in Certified Farm Market
Washington steps up to help farmers weather COVID-19 pandemic
CARES Act established important programs to help soften the blow to farmers.
Posted in Certified Farm Market, GFB Public Policy
GFB offering new health coverage option for small businesses
Plan offers potential savings for small business employers if they are a sole proprietor or a group with at least two enrolled and no more than 50 eligible employees.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau cares Around Georgia during COVID-19
GFB, county offices support food banks, make donations to health care providers and more.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
April tornadoes damage Georgia farms statewide
Storms strike ag operations already struggling with effects of COVID-19 and long-term depressed commodity prices.
Posted in Weather damage
Survey says farmers stressed. Now what?
UGA study looks at stress levels and offers resources to help Georgians cope.
Posted in farm/rural stress
Ga. Foundation for Agriculture supports elementary ag ed programs
Grants of $1,000 each go to 25 elementary schools across the state.
Posted in Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
Sokolowski pens winning essay in GFB contest
Students were asked to discuss the relationship between farmers and natural resources.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
Cagle serving on AFBF YF&R Committee
Cherokee County Farmer one of seven new members on 16-member national committee.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers experience D.C.
Thirty YF&R members participated in the four-day program that included meetings with AFBF lobbyists, AFBF President Zippy Duvall, USDA, EPA, members of the House Ag Committee, Georgia congressmen and staff from the two Georgia senators.
Posted in Uncategorized
Make family memories with Georgia Farm Passport
How two families toured Georgia in 2019 visiting Certified Farm Markets around the state
Posted in Certified Farm Market
Market ripe for Satsumas but producers told to prepare for greening
Georgia citrus growers get crop production tips for Satsumas, which have already proven to be a hit with children.
Posted in Certified Farm Market
Hurricane Michael recovery funds soon available for farmers
April 8 is deadline to apply for block grants administered by Georgia Department of Agriculture.
Posted in Hurricane Michael
Ag in the Cafeteria: Teaching students how farmers grow their food
County Farm Bureaus expand Ag in the Classroom to include school nutrition staff.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
YF&R members represent Ga. well at AFBF
Jimmersons, Kinsauls named to top 10 in their national contests.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
GFB Day at the Capitol highlights ag issues
Members discuss priority topics with state legislators, hear from Kemp.
Posted in GFB Day at the Capitol
Trump, Perdue talk trade
For the third consecutive year, president addressed AFBF Convention.
Posted in AFBF Convention
Census 2020: You Farm. You Count!
Make sure Georgia is accurately counted this year, especially our rural communities. You may take the census online, by phone, by mail or in person.
Posted in GFB Public Policy
Uncertainty abounds in ’20 for ag economy
The beef sector’s growth cycle may continue in part due to China’s pork sector being hit hard by Asian swine flu.
Posted in Ag Forecast
GFB presents state awards
County Farm Bureaus, individual members recognized for their efforts to promote agriculture.
Posted in GFB Convention
Lamb wins GFB Quality Hay Contest
Top prize was free use of a Vermeer TM1200 Trailed Mower for a year courtesy of the Vermeer Manufacturing Company.
Posted in GFB Hay Contest
Cole named GFB teacher of year
Barrow County teacher recognized for incorporating information about agriculture into her classes.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
GFB YF&R winners: Growing Georgia agriculture
We're profiling the winnings in our four competitive events under the Young Farmers & Ranchers program
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
A year later, Hurricane Michael recovery inches along
Much progress has been made, but ag producers say full recovery will take years.
Posted in Hurricane Michael
Pridgen: Pitching the positives of ag
Member of the Year Award winner reaches out to students, public
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Jimmersons: Diving in with gratitude
Achievement Award winners
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Kinsauls: Preparing new farmers
Excellence in Agriculture Award winners
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Marchant: Creating ag advocates
Discussion Meet winner
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Cooley Farms Demystifies Poultry Farming, Opens Farm to Public
Crawford County poultry farmers open a learning center to give guests an inside view of what goes on in a chicken house.
Posted in farm families, Georgia Farm Bureau, Poultry
Ag Education Hatches in Elementary Schools
The amazing world of agriculture is being introduced to a new audience as a pilot program to offer ag education classes to elementary students is underway in 26 schools statewide.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, FFA
The nuts and bolts of federal farm programs
Series of meetings walks growers through requirements.
Posted in Disaster aid, Farm Bill
Georgia National Fair Celebrates 30 Years
For 30 falls, apple dumplings, racing pigs & twirling carnival rides have drawn Georgians to the state's premier fair where agriculture is celebrated.
Posted in Georgia National Fair, Livestock shows
Gov. Kemp & Farmers Catch Up
Gov. Brian Kemp visited with farmers from Decatur and nearby counties Oct. 23 in Bainbridge. He reiterated his commitment to helping rural Georgia prosper while sharing his vision for bringing manufacturers and jobs to rural areas statewide.
Posted in Brian Kemp, Disaster aid, Hurricane Michael
Jackson, Norton and Parker win state goat and lamb show
Georgia Farm Bureau sponsored grand prizes
Posted in Livestock shows
Fendt tractors beef up distribution in Southeast
New configuration is designed to adapt to row-crop farming.
Posted in Sunbelt Expo
Georgia's latest Centennial Farms inducted
Award honors farms in operation for 100 years or more.
Posted in Uncategorized
Motorists, farmers urged to be cautious on road
GFB, Georgia Department of Agriculture, Governor's Office of Highway Safety push to reduce accidents involving farm equipment.
Posted in Uncategorized
Lily Baucom leading Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
Foundation supports agricultural literacy projects and helps fund educational opportunities.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Campaign underway to drive ag across Georgia
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, GFB working to make Mobile Ag Classroom a reality
Posted in Uncategorized
Georgia Foundation for Ag offers $65,000 in scholarships
March 1, 2020, is the deadline to apply.
Posted in Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
This peach didn't fall far from the tree
Robert Dickey III is the 2019 Sunbelt Expo Georgia Farmer of the year
Posted in Uncategorized
Meet the winners & finalists of GFB YF&R Contests
Winners of all four contests announced during GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
GFB Photo Contest puts farm life in focus
Greene County's Nicole Duvall wins top prize.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
GFB Commodity Conference covers gamut of ag issues
Disaster aid, livestock issues, feral swine control & EPA regulations are on farmers' minds these days. Learn what experts said about these topics & more.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, GFB Public Policy
GFB YF&R Conference cultivates mental health growth
Annual conference offered communication workshops & tips on how to help farmers in crisis.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Use of Vermeer mower top prize in GFB Hay Contest
GFB members who grow Bermudagrass hay should submit entries by Oct. 31 to have a shot at winning this annual contest.
Posted in GFB Hay Contest
UGA teaching farmers to save water by scheduling irrigation
The UGA Agricultural Water Efficiency Team is helping farmers use irrigation scheduling tools to conserve water by planning irrigation based on crop water needs.
Posted in cotton, crop management, Irrigation, peanuts
GFB Award presented to Patsie Cannon
Patsie Cannon has supported Georgia's beef industry for more than 35 years through UGA beef programs & her family's cattle marketing company.
Posted in beef, Georgia Farm Bureau
Depression Common for Farmers
Dr. Mike Rosmann, a psychologist & part-time farmer in Iowa, has been writing a syndicated column about emotional health issues since 2012. He explores why depression is prevalent amongst farmers.
Posted in farm families, farm/rural stress
Land & Leadership Advocates learn to promote agriculture
New GFB program for farmers ages 36-50 equips members to connect with consumers.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, Land & Leadership Advocates Program
Ag program sprouts at Emmanuel College
Emmanuel Colleges ag program offers a bachelor’s degree in diversified agriculture with one of four concentrations – ag business, ag science, ag communications and ag missions. The school is considering adding an ag education degree.
Posted in Uncategorized
Experts offer tips for managing forage land in wet conditions
The Georgia Forages Conference, held during the 2019 Georgia Cattlemen's Association Annual Meeting, offered information for forage producers to take into consideration following the extremely wet winter of 2018-2019.
Posted in Uncategorized
Pecan growers: Pick new varieties when replanting
If there is a silver lining to the devastating impact Hurricane Michael had on Georgia’s pecan producers – an estimated 27,455 pecan acres destroyed – it’s that producers can replant their orchards with new varieties that cost less to grow.
Posted in pecans
Georgia Agriculture: Farming by the numbers
Results of the 2017 U.S. Census of Agriculture are in. The biggest change in Georgia agriculture since 2012 has been a shift in the size of farms.
Posted in USDA Agriculture Census
Bruce wins AFBF Collegiate Discussion Meet
Bruce qualified for the national competition by being the top collegiate finisher in the 2018 GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet at the GFB YF&R Leadership Conference.
Posted in Uncategorized
GFB honors Ga. Jr. National Grand Champions
GFB hosted an Evening of Champions for the 4-H & FFA members who won grand championship prizes with their animals at the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Georgia legalizes hemp farming
The hemp farming act authorizes the research, production, processing and regulation of industrial hemp in Georgia.
Posted in GFB Public Policy
N.C. lawsuits show Ga. needs stronger Right to Farm law
Nuisance lawsuits brought against North Carolina hog farmers and their integrator in 2018 and 2019 have highlighted the need for Georgia’s Right to Farm law to be strengthened to prevent similar lawsuits against Georgia farmers.
Posted in GFB Public Policy
Flint River Fresh seeks farmers to feed Albany area
Flint River Fresh is working to help small farmers in the Albany area sell the food they grow directly to consumers and Dougherty County schools.
Posted in Farmers Markets
Disaster aid & farm bill main topics GFB leaders take to D.C.
County Presidents' trip to D.C. includes remarks from Sen. David Perdue & Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue
Posted in GFB Public Policy
Georgia Farm Bureau Needs You
Column from Georgia Farm Bureau President Gerald Long; Farm Bureau is doing meaningful work to keep Georgia’s farms thriving. These farms create jobs and support businesses that keep rural economies alive.
Posted in Uncategorized
GFB Art Contest brings Georgia agriculture to life
Annual contest draws 671 entries from 69 counties. The winning entry, shown here, was by Manuel Rodriguez of Elbert County.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
Long County's Carlee Lynn wins GFB Essay Contest
For the 2019 Georgia Farm Bureau Middle School Essay Contest, students statewide pondered the question, “What would happen if there were no farmers or ranchers?”
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
GFB Foundation awards $57,000 to ag scholars
The selected students must intend to pursue or be pursuing degrees in agriculture, forestry or family and consumer sciences.
Posted in Uncategorized
UGA ag school among nations's best
Dean Pardue briefs Ag Forecast attendees on enrollment and research innovations at CAES.
Posted in Uncategorized
GFB YF&R members shine in AFBF contests
Georgia contestants finished in the top 10 in all three competitive events
Posted in AFBF Convention, GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Trump: 'Farmers are the backbone of our country'
President speaks at AFBF Convention, discussing border wall, trade, rural broadband and regulations
Posted in Uncategorized
AFBF celebrates 100 years
Duvall: 'Farm Bureau members throughout our history, and still to- day, have always answered the call to feed, fuel and defend our nation'
Posted in AFBF Convention, Trump
GFB Women's Leadership Committee promotes ag literacy
The GFB Women's Leadership Committee is helping county Farm Bureaus increase the awareness and understanding consumers have of agriculture. Get details of the upcoming GFB Educational Leadership Conference in April & the National AITC conference in June.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, GFB Women's Leadership Committee
Young Farmers & Ranchers Gaining Ground
The GFB YF&R Committee is making its mark within Farm Bureau, each county, and Georgia's ag community. Raising money for the Ga. Food Banks was one way it had a positive influence. Learn about the exciting activities the program offers.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Dickey family moving farm forward together
Dickey Farms, one of GFB's Certified Farm Markets, has been growing peaches since 1897. The 4th & 5th generations of the family are collaborating to grow the farm for the next generation.
Posted in Certified Farm Market, farm families, peaches
Peanut growers encouraged not to increase acreage
UGA peanut experts caution farmers that increasing acreage could cause an oversupply of peanuts and lower prices.
Posted in crop management, peanuts
Whiteflies bugging vegetable & cotton producers
An estimated $200 million in crop losses were attributed to whiteflies in 2017. UGA entomologists are researching techniques to control whitefly populations.
Posted in cotton, crop management, vegetables
Farmers, don't let stress steal your joy
Studies show farming ranks in the top ten most stressful occupations. Take a look at rural stress & resources for help.
Posted in farm/rural stress
New farm bill gives agriculture five years of certainty
Get the highlights of the 2018 farm bill Congress passed in December.
Posted in Farm Bill, GFB Public Policy
GFB launches Land & Leadership Advocates Program
Georgia farmers & ranchers ages 36 to 50 have an opportunity to continue their Farm Bureau involvement through a new program.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers, Land & Leadership Advocates Program
View from the Field: Working to make Harvest 20 a reality
GFB's Harvest 20 Vision consists of three elements: Inspire. Educate. Preserve. GFB is working to inspire our members, educate consumers about agriculture and preserve the future of Georgia agriculture.
Posted in GFB Harvest 20 Vision
EPA's Wheeler outlines new WOTUS rule
In a Feb. 6 visit in McDuffie County, the acting EPA administrator shares guiding principles and summarizes what is a Water of the United States and what is not a water of the United States.
Posted in Uncategorized
Rain pushes '18 cotton harvest into '19
Georgia cotton producers in some cases were still harvesting the 2018 crop in February and a variety of weather-related problems cost them a big portion of their crop.
Posted in Uncategorized
Rural Pain: Opioid Crisis hits hard in the country
Addiction and overdoses are a rampant problem in rural areas, where a seemingly insignificant injury can have wide-ranging adverse affects.
Posted in Uncategorized
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Kemp praises Georgia farmers, vows to help South Ga. rebuild
Then-Gov.-elect shared plans to strengthen rural Georgia communities in speech at GFB Convention.
Posted in GFB Convention
Spontaneous hay combustion a hot topic at GFB Convention
The presence of moisture, carbohydrates, oxygen and microorganism can combine in the right conditions to ignite stored hay. Monitoring is a key practice to preventing these fires.
Posted in GFB Convention
GFB 2nd District holds 10th annual cattle show
Eighty-three students competed in this annual event designed to prepare them for the Ga. Junior National Livestock Show & introduce them to Georgia Farm Bureau's YF&R program.
Posted in beef, GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Miracle of birth displayed at Georgia National Fair
The Georgia Grown Baby Barn at the 2018 Georgia National Fair in October drew crowds to witness the miracle of birth.
Posted in Uncategorized
GFB Commodity Award presented to Chambliss
Former U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss received the 2018 Georgia Farm Bureau Commodity Award during the organization’s annual commodity conference.
Posted in Uncategorized
Meter data shows farmers using water responsibly
Data collected from the meters on thousands of irrigation pivots in Georgia show farmers are using water wisely to irrigate their crops.
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Bringing processing & markets closer to farms key to ag economic development
In the final installment of our Rural Prosperity Series, we look at how a reopened livestock barn provides farmers with a local market and helps the regional economy.
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Country goes to town
Travel to Newnan to see a collection of farm animal sculptures displayed on the city’s downtown square.
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GFB tailors insurance coverage for each poultry farm’s needs
Learn how GFB agents work to make certain the insurance coverage it offers poultry growers covers the specific needs of each farm.
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The farmers’ disconnect: Slow or no internet a constant headache
In the fourth installment of our Rural Prosperity Series, we look at the problems farmers are having due to the lack of broadband in rural Georgia.
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Cabes, Creasy, Lewallen win YF&R competitive events
One of the highlights of the annual YF&R summer conference is the discussion meet contest and announcement of the winners of the YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award and YF&R Achievement Award.
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GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Gain Ground at summer conference
Speakers at the annual conference told young farmers how to gain ground in the areas of business, advocacy, education and policy. The winners of the three YF&R competitive events were announced.
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Young Farmer & Rancher Achievement Award Profile: Mitchell and Becky Pittman
The Pittmans grow vegetables and fruit and have a roadside farm market in Toombs County
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Young Farmer & Rancher Achievement Award profile: Will and Heather Cabe
The Cabes raise poultry cattle and hay on their farm in Franklin County.
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Young Farmer & Rancher Achievement Award profile: Elton Baldy
Baldy grows vegetables and row crops on his farms in and around Colquitt County.
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GFB plants seeds for Harvest 20
Get tips from the GFB Educational Leadership Conference for county ag literacy programs.
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The Original Supernut
Georgians are familiar with pecans & eat them year-round. Most consumers, however, only think of pecans in terms of pies at Thanksgiving or Christmas. The American Pecan Council has launched a national campaign highlighting the virtues of pecans.
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Georgia National Fair to feature live cow & sow births
Everyone who attends the Ga. National Fair, Oct. 4-14 can see calves & piglets being born at the Georgia Grown Baby Barn.
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Ag Educator Workshops show teachers how to meet STEM requirements using ag
Another crop of teachers were introduced to the Ag in the Classroom (AITC) Program during two Ag Educator Workshops held in Laurens and Paulding counties this spring.
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GFB brings host of Doc Talk to Ga. Food Animal Conference
Veterinary associations and ag organizations hosted the 4th Annual Georgia Food Animal Conference
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Promoting Rural Prosperity: What do farmers need from their workers?
Farmers need help to plant and harvest, but they also need people who can do a lot of other things year-round.
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GFB poultry house inspections benefit growers
Inspecting poultry houses while they are being built allows GFB to monitor the construction process to ensure the contractors adhere to the modern building standards.
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GFB insurance policies follow UGA recommendations to protect poultry farmers’ investment
The Georgia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company has adopted construction recommendations made by the UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences that promote the structural integrity of poultry houses.
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GFB poultry house guidelines based on UGA recommendations
Georgia Farm Bureau’s Mutual Insurance Company (GFB MIC) is a longtime supporter of Georgia’s poultry farmers and was one of the first Georgia insurance companies to offer coverage for poultry operations.
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