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Statement from GFB President Tom McCall following Hurricane Helene

Georgia farmers no strangers to weathering storms.
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09/27/2024
Rachel Mosely named GFB CFO/Corporate Treasurer

Mosely succeeds David Jolley, who retired Dec. 31.
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01/02/2025
GFB President Tom McCall statement on passing of former President Jimmy Carter

Georgia Farm Bureau thanks Carter for service to rural Americans.
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12/29/2024
Georgia Farm Bureau members gather for 87th annual convention

Convention’s theme, “Where You Belong,” emphasized the organization’s welcoming nature while marking the 60th time GFB has held its annual meeting on Jekyll Island.
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12/13/2024
Georgia Farm Bureau elects 2025 Board of Directors

GFB President Tom McCall reelected GFB president for third term.
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12/11/2024
Georgia Farm Bureau members “Dig In” at 86th annual convention

McCall, Harper, Williams and Lohr provide key messages during convention.
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12/07/2023
Georgia Farm Bureau elects 2024 Board of Directors

McCall continues as president; Johnson redesignated as 1st vice president; Sims re-elected as North Georgia VP; Calwell continiues as Middle Georgia VP.
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12/06/2023
Georgia Farm Bureau members will ‘Dig In’ to agriculture at annual convention

Ag Commissioner Harper, motivational speaker Lohr to speak as state's largest general farm ogranization celebrates agriculture, sets course for 2024.
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11/20/2023
Terry England Receives 2023 Georgia Farm Bureau Commodity Award

Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) presented Terry England with its 2023 GFB Commodity Award during the annual GFB Commodity Conference held Aug. 10 at the Classic Center in Athens.
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08/10/2023
Georgia Farm Bureau members celebrate 85 years at annual convention

GFB President McCall gives annual address, Gov. Kemp, AFBF President Duvall speak.
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12/08/2022
Georgia Farm Bureau elects 2023 Board of Directors

GFB President Tom McCall reelected for second term.
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12/08/2022
Georgia Farm Bureau Members Will Reconnect At Annual Convention

Georgia Farm Bureau members will gather on Jekyll Island Dec. 4-6 for the organization’s 85th annual convention. This year marks the 58th time GFB has held its convention on Jekyll Island.
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11/17/2022
Dr. Larry Guthrie receives Georgia Farm Bureau Commodity Award

Long-time professor, dairy education supporter honored for service to agriculture.
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08/11/2022
Mercer researchers release results of farm stress study

Georgia Foundation for Agriculture partnered in survey
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06/26/2022
TOM MCCALL STATEMENT ON FREEDOM TO FARM ACT PASSAGE

Bill will protect farmers from nuisance lawsuits after two years of operation.
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04/05/2022
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF JOHNNY ISAKSON

GFB President Tom McCall responds to news of long-time lawmaker's passing.
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12/18/2021
Alex Bradford named GFB Public Policy Department Director

Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) President Tom McCall announced Wednesday that Alex Bradford has been named the director of the Georgia Farm Bureau Public Policy Department (PPD) effective immediately.
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12/07/2021
Jeffrey Harvey named next GFB CAO

Georgia Farm Bureau President Tom McCall announced Tuesday that Jeffrey Harvey has been appointed by the GFB Board of Directors to serve as the organization’s next chief administrative officer.
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12/06/2021
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU ANNOUNCES 2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) voting delegates elected the organization’s 2022 board of directors Dec. 7 during the 84th Annual GFB Convention held on Jekyll Island.
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12/06/2021
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU MEMBERS WILL RECONNECT AT ANNUAL CONVENTION

Ga. Gov. Brian Kemp and Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black to speak Dec. 6
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11/21/2021
GERALD LONG RECEIVES 2021 GFB COMMODITY AWARD

Long spent 21 years on the GFB Board of Directors, including five as president.
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08/12/2021
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU PRESIDENT TOM McCALL STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT RULING IN FLORIDA-GEORGIA WATER SUIT

Georgia has maintained that its farmers use water responsibly and efficiently.
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03/31/2021
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU PRESIDENT TOM McCALL STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT RULING IN FLORIDA-GEORGIA WATER SUIT

Georgia has maintained that its farmers use water responsibly and efficiently.
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03/31/2021
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU HONORS SEN. ISAKSON WITH COMMODITY AWARD

On Dec. 17, former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson received the 2020 Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Commodity Award in a private presentation at his Atlanta office.
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12/20/2020
MOON ELECTED TO GFB BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Russ Moon of Colbert was recently elected to a two-year term representing the Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB)’s 2nd District on the organization’s state board of directors.
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12/08/2020
BERNARD SIMS RE-ELECTED GEORGIA FARM BUREAU NORTH GEORGIA VICE PRESIDENT

On Dec. 8, Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) members in the organization’s north region re-elected Bernard Sims of Catoosa County to represent their region on the GFB Board of Directors for his fifth, three-year term.
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12/08/2020
Georgia Farm Bureau members elect new president Tom McCall

Georgia Farm Bureau members elect new president Tom McCall and announces 2021 Board of Directors
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12/07/2020
GFB statement on Rep. David Scott's approval as House Agriculture Committee Chairman

Statement from Georgia Farm Bureau President Gerald Long
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12/03/2020
U.S. REP. DAVID SCOTT HONORED WITH FRIEND OF FARM BUREAU AWARD

Today, Georgia Farm Bureau recognized U.S. Representative David Scott (GA-13) for receiving the Friend of Farm Bureau Award for the 116th Congress.
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11/22/2020
U.S. REP. AUSTIN SCOTT HONORED WITH FRIEND OF FARM BUREAU AWARD

Today, Georgia Farm Bureau recognized U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) for receiving the Friend of Farm Bureau Award for his work on behalf of farmers during the 116th Congress.
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11/22/2020
REP. BISHOP HONORED WITH FARM BUREAU GOLDEN PLOW AWARD

The Georgia Farm Bureau and American Farm Bureau Federation presented Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.) with the AFBF’s Golden Plow award today.
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08/03/2020
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU AND GEORGIA AGRIBUSINESS COUNCIL DISAPPOINTED WITH EPA

While Georgia Farm Bureau and the Georgia Agribusiness Council appreciate the EPA’s efforts to provide clarity to farmers and ag retailers after the gross overreach, we are frustrated that the agency did not allow a more expanded use of existing stocks.
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06/08/2020
COMMENTS OF GEORGIA FARM BUREAU PRESIDENT GERALD LONG REGARDING THE 9TH CIRCUIT COURT’S DICAMBA DECISION OF JUNE 3, 2020

COMMENTS OF GEORGIA FARM BUREAU PRESIDENT GERALD LONG REGARDING THE 9TH CIRCUIT COURT’S DICAMBA DECISION OF JUNE 3, 2020
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06/04/2020
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY LAUNCHES AUTO PREMIUM RETURN PROGRAM

Georgia Farm Bureau has made a promise to its members to be there when they need us most. To keep our promise to our policyholders we are launching our Auto Premium Return Program.
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04/20/2020
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU ANNOUNCES $50,000 DONATION to GEORGIA FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION

Georgia Farm Bureau announced Tuesday a $50,000 gift to the Georgia Food Bank Association which represents seven regional food banks across the state.
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04/20/2020
SUPPORT LOCAL FARMERS WITH THE GREAT FARM TAKEOUT

Georgia Farm Bureau encourages people to support Georgia farmers by visiting farm markets on Tuesday, March 31 as part of the Great Farm Takeout.
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03/30/2020
Make the CFM Passport a family custom

GFB Certified Farm Markets make traveling Georgia fun and tasty!
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03/15/2020
GFB mourns the loss of Bonnie Duvall

Statement from GFB President Gerald Long on the passing of Bonnie Duvall
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01/18/2020
Ga. Foundation for Ag offers $65,000 in scholarships

he Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, formerly the Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, is committed to investing in students pursuing careers in agriculture or a related field.
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01/09/2020
GFB Harvest for All Campaign Raises $22,924 for Georgia Food Bank Association

For the 10th straight year, Georgia Farm Bureau supported the Georgia Food Bank Association by making a financial donation during the 82nd Annual Georgia Farm Bureau Annual Convention, held Dec. 8-10 on Jekyll Island.
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12/19/2019
Statement from Georgia Farm Bureau President Gerald Long on Special Master Paul Kelly’s Georgia/Florida Water Litigation Recommendation

The following can be attributed to Georgia Farm Bureau President Gerald Long in response to Special Master Paul J. Kelly’s recommendation to the U.S. Supreme Court for the dismissal of Florida’s water rights litigation against Georgia.
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12/12/2019
Johnson Designated Georgia Farm Bureau 1st Vice President Re-elected GFB South Georgia VP

Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) members in the organization’s South Region re-elected Daniel L. Johnson of Pierce County to a second, three-year term representing their 53-county region as South Georgia vice presidenton the GFB Board of Directors.
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12/11/2019
Georgia Farm Bureau Holds 82nd Annual Convention

GFB President Long tells how Farm Bureau is working for Georgia farmers Rep. Carter gives Washington update Ag Commissioner Black discusses disaster funding disbursal & hemp production guidelines
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12/11/2019
Georgia Farm Bureau Presents State Awards

Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) recognized the best of the organization’s volunteers and county chapters during its 82nd annual convention on Jekyll Island.
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12/09/2019
Statement from Georgia Farm Bureau President on the Appointment of Sen. Kelly Loeffler

The following can be attributed to Georgia Farm Bureau President Gerald Long in response to Kelly Loeffler’s appointment to serve in place of Johnny Isakson in the U.S. Senate
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12/03/2019
Georgia Farm Bureau Convention to recognize achievements, look to future

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture to speak Dec. 9
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11/21/2019
GFB and Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield Announce Partnership

Georgia Farm Bureau and Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield Announce Partnership for Multiple Employer Self-Insured Health Plan
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09/04/2019
GFB President Reacts to Sen. Isakson's Resignation

Statement from Georgia Farm Bureau President Gerald Long on the Resignation of Sen. Johnny Isakson
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08/27/2019
Patsie T. Cannon Receives GFB Commodity Award

Patsie T. Cannon received the 2019 Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Commodity Award during the GFB Commodity Conference held Aug. 8 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus.
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08/08/2019
Statement From Georgia Farm Bureau President Gerald Long on USDA Trade Assistance Package

The following can be attributed to Georgia Farm Bureau President Gerald Long in response to the USDA’s announcement of trade mitigation assistance for farmers who have suffered financial losses as a result of China’s retaliatory tariffs.
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07/24/2019
Governor Brian Kemp Declares July as Smart Irrigation Month

"We are proud to recognize our farmers for their efforts in utilizing Smart Irrigation. Using the right amount of water in the right place at the right time enhances productivity and quality of our Georgia Grown crops..."
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06/26/2019
GFB President Long thanks President Trump for signing disaster assistance bill

The bill includes funding to assist farmers in their recovery from Hurricane Michael, which struck Southwest Georgia on Oct. 10, 2018, leaving an estimated $2.5 billion of agricultural damage in its wake.
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06/05/2019
GFB President Responds to Disaster Assistance Bill

Georgia Farm Bureau President Gerald Long statement on passage of Disaster Assistance Bill
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06/03/2019
Make Georgia Your Stampin' Ground

GFB Certified Farm Markets Passport serves as a guide to delicious farm food and fun throughout the state
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05/28/2019
GFB Presents Friend of Farm Bureau Awards to Members of Congressional Delegation

Georgia Farm Bureau presented the Friend of Farm Bureau Award to 11 members of Georgia’s U.S. Congressional Delegation during the recent 2019 GFB County Presidents’ Trip to Washington, D.C.
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05/22/2019
Georgia Farm Bureau Thanks Hurricane Relief Fund Donors

Georgia Farm Bureau is pleased to thank the many sponsors who donated to the Hurricane Michael Relief Fund for farmers.
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04/16/2019
GFB Harvest For All Campaign Raises $25,600 for Georgia Food Bank Association

For more than a decade, Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) has contributed to the cause, donating more than $200,000 in that time to help GFBA tend to hungry Georgians.
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12/03/2018
GFB Announces 2019 Board of Directors

Georgia Farm Bureau voting delegates elected the organization’s 2019 board of directors Dec. 4 during the 81st Annual GFB Convention held on Jekyll Island.
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12/03/2018
Georgia Farm Bureau Holds 81st Annual Convention

GFB President Long lauds progress of Harvest 20 Vision
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12/03/2018
Georgia Farm Bureau Convention to celebrate resiliency of state’s farmers

AFBF President Zippy Duvall & Georgia. Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black to speak Dec. 3
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11/14/2018
GFB Foundation Collecting Donations to Aid Hurricane Victims

The Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is accepting tax-deductible monetary donations to help Hurricane Michael victims recover from the storm.
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10/15/2018
I Farm. I Vote.

Georgia Farm Bureau encourages Georgians to make their voice heard at the polls.
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09/23/2018
Saxby Chambliss Receives GFB Commodity Award

Former U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss received the 2018 Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Commodity Award during the GFB Commodity Conference, held Aug. 9 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus.
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08/09/2018
GFB Foundation Awards $58,500 in Scholarships

The Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Foundation for Agriculture awarded 29 scholarships totaling $58,500 to students across the state for the 2018-2019 academic year.
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05/06/2018
GFB Announces 2018 Board of Directors

Georgia Farm Bureau voting delegates elected the organization’s 2018 board of directors during the 80th Annual GFB Convention held on Jekyll Island
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12/05/2017
Banks County Teacher Wins GFB Teaching Award

Georgia Farm Bureau presented Banks County elementary teacher Dr. Wendy Fuschetti its 2017 Georgia Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year Award
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12/05/2017
Georgia Farm Bureau Holds 80th Annual Convention

GFB President Long outlines vision for organization to represent agriculture
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12/04/2017
Georgia Farm Bureau Presents State Awards

Outstanding county programs & volunteers recognized
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12/03/2017
Georgia Farm Bureau to hold 80th Annual Convention

Gov. Nathan Deal, U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter & Ga. Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black to speak Dec. 4
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11/16/2017
Georgia Peanut Commission Nomination Meetings Set

Nomination meetings to fill two positions on the Georgia Peanut Commission Board of Directors will be held on Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. in Swainsboro and in Colquitt.
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11/13/2017
GFB's Tas Smith Named FSA State Director

Tas Smith, who has led Georgia Farm Bureau’s advocacy efforts at the national level since 2012, has been named the Georgia Farm Service Agency state director.
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11/05/2017
GFB Foundation For Agriculture Offers $58,000 in Ag Scholarships

The Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is offering $58,000 in scholarships to Georgia students pursuing a degree in agriculture, veterinary medicine, family and consumer sciences or a related field.
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10/24/2017
Georgia Farm Bureau teams up with Georgia Southern Eagles Football for Ag Game Nov. 4

Georgia Farm Bureau and the Georgia Southern Eagles are partnering again to celebrate Georgia’s largest industry – agriculture – during the 2nd Annual Georgia Agriculture Game.
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10/05/2017
Don McGough Receives GFB Commodity Award

Longtime Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Commodities Director Don McGough received the 2017 GFB Commodity Award during the GFB Commodity Conference, held Aug. 3 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus.
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08/06/2017
Georgia Farm Bureau Announces Livestock Sponsorship for Georgia National Fairgrounds

Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB), the voice of Georgia Agriculture, will serve as the premier livestock sponsor for the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter 2017-2018 season
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07/26/2017
Georgia Farm Bureau Celebrates 80 Years

But in 1937, Bartow County was a farming community like just about everywhere else in Georgia, and it served as the jumping-off point for what became Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB), the state’s largest general farm organization.
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06/20/2017
Water on Farmers’ Minds as Georgia Farm Bureau Holds 79th Annual Convention

GFB President Long outlines how organization advocates for farmers, Gov. Deal discusses state’s approach on water issues
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12/05/2016
GFB Members Elect 2017 Board of Directors

Long elected GFB president, Johnson elected as GFB South Georgia vice president, Fountain continues to serve as GFB 1st vice president
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12/05/2016
Georgia Farm Burau Presents State Awards : Outstanding county programs, young farmers recognized

The Georgia Farm Bureau Federation recognized the best of the organization’s volunteers and county chapters during its 79th annual convention on Jekyll Island. The state award winners were honored for programs conducted this year to promote agriculture.
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12/04/2016
Georgia Congressmen Receive Friend of Farm Bureau Awards

Thirteen members of Georgia’s U.S. Congressional Delegation are recipients of the Friend of Farm Bureau Award recently announced by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).
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09/19/2016
Ross Tolleson Receives GFB Commodity Award

Former state senator Ross Tolleson received the 2016 Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Commodity Award during the GFB Commodity Conference, held Aug. 4 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus
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08/04/2016
Georgia Pecan Growers Expecting Bumper Crop

Get your sweet tooth ready. It’s going to be a peachy summer in Georgia. Growers from the state’s top peach-producing farms say the combination of cold weather in January and February combined with mild weather in March yielded the biggest crop in years.
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05/30/2016
Duvall Becomes AFBF President, Long New Georgia Farm Bureau President

Zippy Duvall has been elected for a two-year term as American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) president by the voting delegates at the 97th AFBF Annual Convention on January 12, in Orlando, Florida.
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01/11/2016