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Ga. Farm Bureau & ABAC to host webinar exploring ag careers

Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) are partnering to host a virtual educational event to highlight emerging trends and career opportunities in Georgia’s top economic sector - agriculture. “Fields of Opportunity: Exploring Careers in Agriculture” will be held Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. on Zoom.

Participants will discuss the importance of developing the next generation of agricultural leaders and how organizations are fostering meaningful career pathways that ensure the long-term success of Georgia’s farm and forestry communities. 

GFB and ABAC leaders will discuss how their organizations work together to connect advocacy, workforce development, hands-on education, and leadership and networking opportunities for farmers and future farmers. Topics will include the role of precision agriculture tools in improving planting, crop management, and livestock efficiency, as well as the expanding opportunities for growth across Georgia’s diverse agricultural landscape.

"ABAC is deeply committed to providing the education required to succeed in Georgia's agriculture industry, and we are excited to be partnering with Georgia Farm Bureau to inform current agricultural workers and inspire the next generation," said ABAC President Tracy Brundage. "I will be joined by Andrew Thoron, dean of our School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and we both will be explaining the many experiences we offer at ABAC to prepare our students for the workforce.”

Presenters will also highlight the importance of agricultural education in building a strong workforce pipeline. The conversation will spotlight career paths that extend beyond production agriculture, including environmental horticulture, turfgrass and golf course management, timber and forestry, agribusiness, sales, marketing, distribution, and business leadership programs within ABAC’s Stafford School of Business. The goal is to broaden awareness of the many high-demand careers that support Georgia farms from field to consumer.

“We all depend on agriculture and the most important investment we can make is in the future leaders of this industry. To ensure we can continue to rely on access to locally grown food and fiber, we need to equip the next generation to keep our local agriculture industry strong,” said Georgia Farm Bureau President Tom McCall. “By partnering with ABAC, we are ensuring that young people understand the vast opportunities in agriculture and are prepared to lead this industry forward.” 

The webinar is open to students, teachers, agribusiness professionals, farmers and community leaders who are interested in helping to develop the future of Georgia agriculture. Register online at https://link.abac.edu/fieldsweb .

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