GFB News Magazine
Farm Bureau safety events aim to save lives
Sumter event geared for farmers; 2nd District event provided rescue training for first responders.
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Parker joins GFB Public Policy staff
Perry native is now GFB national affairs coordinator.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, GFB Ambassadors
Ag in the Classroom Update
Ag Week activities highlight strawberries
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers back in D.C.
YF&R members participated in a four-day program that included meetings with AFBF staff, the Irish Embassy and a trip to Mt. Vernon.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
GFB developing ag leaders
Women’s Leadership and Young Farmers & Ranchers Committees programs develop leaders and volunteers.
Posted in GFB Women's Leadership Committee
GFB presents commodity award to Guthrie
Retired UGA animal and dairy science professor championed youth programs and started the Georgia Commercial Dairy Heifer Show.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
A view from the field
GFB President Tom McCall reflects on GFB's anniversary
Posted in Tom McCall
Georgia Farm Bureau marks 85 years of representing farmers
Learn how GFB has changed through the years while continuing to serve Georgia farmers.
Posted in 85th Anniversary, Georgia Farm Bureau
Georgia Farm Bureau members, staff look back in time
GFB celebrates 85th anniversary
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
More than a half-century of agricultural advocacy
Polk County Farm Bureau President James Casey shares his Farm Bureau journey
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Grain bin accidents: Know how to prevent & respond
Training shows first responders how to respond to a variety of hazards associated with grain storage.
Posted in Uncategorized
Russia-Ukraine Conflict impacts agriculture worldwide
Fertilizer supply and prices pose challenges for U.S. producers.
Posted in Uncategorized
General Assembly adjourns with big wins for ag
Freedom to Farm Act among key bills signed into state law.
Posted in GFB Public Policy
Speak up for agriculture: 7 actions of highly effective advocates
U.S. citizens have a civic duty to take an active role in government or at least interact with their elected officials.
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Southwest Georgia farmers gain access to deep groundwater
Project calls for installation of about 240 deep aquifer wells, supports conservation planning at farms & environmental monitoring of groundwater aquifers and ecosystems.
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McCall inducted into Georgia Ag Hall of Fame
GFB president honored for his contributions to Georgia agriculture and agribusiness.
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Raines named ’22 Georgia Farmer of the Year
GFB director will compete with nine other state winners for the Swisher Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year Award.
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Bottomses named National Outstanding Young Farmers
Pike County couple one of four national winners for 2021
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GFB Homegrown event connects consumers with farmers
Female farmers shared their perspective at event during Cherry Blossom Festival in March.
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Davis named GFB 8th Dist. federation manager
Houston County native moves into new role after working with GFB Field Claims Department.
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Ag books ready for checkout at public libraries
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture & Georgia EMC partner to donate books to libraries.
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Ag In The Classroom Update
Farm Bureau celebrates Georgia Ag Week
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Georgia Cattlemen meet in Savannah
New president installed; biosecurity discussed
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Foundation recognizes recent donors
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture Update
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GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture past winners
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GFB Women's Leadership Committee Chairmen
Posted in 85th Anniversary, GFB Women's Leadership Committee
Impact Funds will help GFB improve engagement with legislators
Posted in GFB Public Policy, Tom McCall
GFB Board of Directors representing Georgia agriculture
Posted in Disaster aid, Georgia Farm Bureau
GFB names Harvey chief administrative officer
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, GFB Public Policy
GFB looking for Georgia Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, GFB Women's Leadership Committee
GFB Women’s Leadership Committee expands focus to advocacy
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, GFB Women's Leadership Committee
Lance finishes fourth in AFBF Excellence in Ag competition
Posted in AFBF, AFBF Convention, GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Georgia Farm Bureau honors the cream of the crop
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, GFB Convention
U.S. farmers & diplomats visit Georgia farms
Posted in AFBF, AFBF Convention, Georgia Farm Bureau
2021 GFB District Award Winners
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, GFB Public Policy, GFB Women's Leadership Committee, GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
A View from the Field
Looking forward to reconnecting at GFB Convention
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Growing Christmas cheer
Christmas is year-round work for Windham Greenhouses in Laurens County
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Ruark reflects on Farm Bureau journey
GFB 4th District director stepping down after 48 years of service on board.
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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.
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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.
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Natalie Murray wins GFB teaching award
Ag in the Classroom Update
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Talton, Murphree leading GFB Field Services Department
Talton has worked with GFB since 2014 and succeeds Dennis Black as Field Services Director.
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High school artists capture beauty of Georgia agriculture
Ag in the Classrom Update
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Former GFB President Wayne Dollar passes
Dollar served on GFB Board of Directors for 18 years, including as president from 1994 to 2006
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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.
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Supreme Court rules for Georgia in water lawsuit
Court agreed with special master's conclusion that Florida failed to make a case.
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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.
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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
Sen. Warnock explores Georgia agriculture
New senator hears from numerous farm stakeholder organizations while touring six Southwest Georgia farms;
Posted in Federal Government
GFB sponsors FFA Discussion Meet
Ware County's Colleen Barber won event, held during Georgia FFA Convention.
Posted in FFA, GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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.
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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.
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UGA ag school among nations's best
Dean Pardue briefs Ag Forecast attendees on enrollment and research innovations at CAES.
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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
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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