GFB News Magazine

A View from the Field
11/17/2021

A View from the Field

Looking forward to reconnecting at GFB Convention

Posted in Uncategorized

Growing Christmas cheer
11/17/2021

Growing Christmas cheer

Christmas is year-round work for Windham Greenhouses in Laurens County

Posted in Uncategorized

Asian Longhorned Tick arrives in Georgia
11/17/2021

Asian Longhorned Tick arrives in Georgia

Invasive species positively identified on a cow in Pickens County.

Posted in beef, UGA

Dealing with grief:  coping mechanisms
11/16/2021

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
11/16/2021

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
11/16/2021

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
11/15/2021

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
11/15/2021

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
11/15/2021

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

Tripp & Taylor leading Georgia FSA & Rural Development
11/14/2021

Tripp & Taylor leading Georgia FSA & Rural Development

Posted in Uncategorized

Ruark reflects on Farm Bureau journey
11/14/2021

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
11/14/2021

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
11/13/2021

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
11/13/2021

Natalie Murray wins GFB teaching award

Ag in the Classroom Update

Posted in Uncategorized

11/13/2021

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
11/12/2021

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
11/12/2021

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
11/12/2021

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
11/11/2021

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
11/11/2021

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.
11/11/2021

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
09/09/2021

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
09/09/2021

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
09/09/2021

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
09/08/2021

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
09/08/2021

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
09/06/2021

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
09/05/2021

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
09/05/2021

County Farm Bureaus essential to policy development process

Public Policy Update

Posted in GFB Public Policy

New GFB hires
09/04/2021

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
09/03/2021

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
09/02/2021

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
09/01/2021

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
08/31/2021

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
08/29/2021

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

Georgia Foundation for Agriculture thanks donors
08/28/2021

Georgia Foundation for Agriculture thanks donors

Posted in Uncategorized

High school artists capture beauty of Georgia agriculture
08/27/2021

High school artists capture beauty of Georgia agriculture

Ag in the Classrom Update

Posted in Uncategorized

Former GFB President Wayne Dollar passes
08/26/2021

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
08/25/2021

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

GFB photo contest winners focus on ag
08/24/2021

GFB photo contest winners focus on ag

YF&R Update

Posted in GFB Photo Contest

GFA & Georgia EMC gift ag books to libraries
08/23/2021

GFA & Georgia EMC gift ag books to libraries

Posted in Ag in the Classroom

Supreme Court rules for Georgia in water lawsuit
05/27/2021

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
05/26/2021

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
05/25/2021

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
05/24/2021

Georgia agriculture wins in ’21 Georgia Legislative Session

GFB Public Policy Update

Posted in State government

View from the Field
05/23/2021

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
05/22/2021

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
05/21/2021

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
05/20/2021

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.
05/19/2021

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
05/18/2021

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
05/18/2021

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
05/17/2021

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
05/16/2021

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
05/15/2021

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
05/14/2021

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
05/14/2021

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
05/13/2021

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
05/12/2021

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
05/11/2021

Late April storms damage South Georgia farms

Hail, heavy rain and high-speed wind disrupt picking and planting of various crops.

Posted in stillfarming

Does your farm dog have what it takes to win $5,000?
05/10/2021

Does your farm dog have what it takes to win $5,000?

Farm Bureau members have until July 2 to enter the 2022 Farm Dog of the Year Contest.

Posted in AFBF

AFBF YF&R prize tractor at work on Nolans’ farm
05/09/2021

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
03/11/2021

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
03/10/2021

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
03/09/2021

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
03/08/2021

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
03/07/2021

UGA economists deliver 2021 outlook for Georgia crops

Online comparison tool available to guide row crop farmers in decision-making.

Posted in Uncategorized

China, COVID-19 continue as major factors for livestock
03/06/2021

China, COVID-19 continue as major factors for livestock

Nepveux: There may be more disruptions, but they shouldn't be as severe as in 2020.

Posted in beef, Poultry

National FFA President Harper: Different  methods, same goals
03/05/2021

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
03/04/2021

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
03/03/2021

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
03/02/2021

COVID-19 creates demand for agritourism

Majority of survey respondents looking for rural or small towns for getaways.

Posted in Farmers Markets

Property tax programs give forestland owners options
03/01/2021

Property tax programs give forestland owners options

Agricultural Preference, CUVA, FLPA, Qualified Timber Property incentives could lower tax bills.

Posted in UGA

AFBF hosts historic virtual convention
02/28/2021

AFBF hosts historic virtual convention

GFB receives four awards of excellence

Posted in AFBF Convention

Goodman donation to Georgia Ag Foundation will fund scholarships
02/27/2021

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
02/26/2021

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
02/25/2021

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
02/24/2021

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
02/23/2021

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
02/22/2021

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
02/21/2021

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