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Georgia Farm Bureau launches Leadership GFB
Posted on Oct 09, 2025 at 12:54 PM
On Oct. 1, Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) announced the launch of a new program, Leadership GFB.
Leadership GFB will equip rising and current GFB leaders with the tools they need to successfully advocate for agriculture, develop their leadership skills, and embody the organization’s grassroots mission. Participants will attend sessions focused on leadership development, understanding the county, state and national structure of Farm Bureau and its grassroots network, policy work on agricultural issues, and the importance of agricultural literacy.
“Our folks have been asking for a program like this, especially for members who have aged out of the Young Farmers & Ranchers program, but it’s not specifically geared toward the younger bunch,” GFB President Tom McCall said. “It’s about ensuring that when policy debates heat up, GFB has leaders ready to make sure Georgia farmers’ voices are heard.”
The program will offer professional networking opportunities, expand the agricultural knowledge of members and, ultimately, develop a team of trained advocates who can function as an outreach team.
Up to 12 GFB members will be selected to participate in this year-long program, which will include events in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Macon, North Georgia, South Georgia and the GFB Convention on Jekyll Island.
Eligibility requirements:
• Applicants must be 21 or over by Dec. 31 and be a GFB member in good standing.
• Members serving on the 2026 GFB Women’s Leadership or Young Farmers & Ranchers committees are not eligible.
• Cost is $500 per participant, due after the individual is selected for the program. Tuition can be paid by the individual or sponsored by the participant’s employer or county Farm Bureau.
• Spouses may not participate in the same program year.
Information regarding the program can be found at https://gfb.ag/leadershipGFB.
The deadline to apply is Nov. 10. Applicants should complete the application online at https://gfb.ag/LEADGFB The application includes questions about the applicant’s background, agricultural and GFB involvement.
County Farm Bureaus that plan to sponsor an applicant must complete the sponsorship form, which is to be signed by the county Farm Bureau president.
Applicants will be notified of their selection for the interview portion of the selection process program by Nov. 21. In-person interviews (for select applicants) will be Dec. 16 or 17 at the GFB home office in Macon.
Final selection decisions will be sent to applicants who were interviewed by Dec. 22.
For more information, contact your district federation manager or email leadership@gfb.org.
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