GFB News Magazine
A View from the Field
Looking forward to reconnecting at GFB Convention
Posted in Uncategorized
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