GFB News Magazine

District meetings provide community; Morgan graduates from AFBF Comms Boot Camp

Posted on November 15, 2025 11:40 PM

The Georgia Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Program has provided women opportunities for growth and community all year. This fall, GFB WLC district chairwomen hosted meetings for the ladies in their districts to network while learning about GFB programs and agriculture.

GFB District 2 Chairwoman Anna Strickland facilitated a personality assessment workshop and attendees learned how to utilize their strengths in Farm Bureau, on the farm, in business or with their families. Panelists Caroline Lewallen, Kalie Hall Blevins and Heather Cabe discussed their experience of building a brand and finding life/work balance. Attendees also made flower arrangements with fresh flowers from Bold Spring Blooms. 

GFB District 9 Chairwoman Julie Hardy’s meeting was all about dairy! Veterinarian and owner of Providence Dairy Dr. Paul Johnson discussed misconceptions about the dairy sector and agriculture. A tour of Providence Dairy followed, providing insight into daily operations and the dairy supply chain. The event wrapped up with lunch, door prizes and ice cream.

 GFB District 8 Chairwoman Alicia Berry’s event at Barnard and Thompson Christmas tree farm included a farm tour, presentation from Oliver Farm Artisan Oils and a farm-to-table lunch provided by Peacock Farms.  

GFB District 10 Chairwoman Lindsey Morgan hosted a brunch, during which Rep. Angie O’Steen shared her story of farming, faith and how she came to be a state representative. Attendees also made Christmas t-shirts.

GFB Dist. 9 Women's Leadership Meeting. / Photo by Stacey Merritt

GFB Dist. 2 Women's Leadership Meeting. / Photo by Anna Strickland
 

Morgan graduates from AFBF Communications Boot Camp

Congratulations to Georgia Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee member Lindsey Morgan, center, for graduating from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Women’s Communications Fall Boot Camp on Oct. 30! AFBF Women’s Leadership Chairman Isabella Chism, left, & AFBF Vice President of Communications Terri Moore offer congratulations. /Photo courtesy of AFBF

Morgan was one of 13 Farm Bureau members from across the U.S. to complete an intensive four-day course that included hands-on sessions focused on public speaking, working with the media and ag messaging. 

Lindsey works full time as a high school history and American government teacher. She and her husband, David, grow peanuts and cotton on their Ware County farm.

Applications open in December for the 2026 spring session of AFBF’s Women’s Communications Boot Camp slated for April 2026.

Georgia Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Programs Coordinator Heather King may be reached at hcking@gfb.org or 478-474-0679, ext. 5232. Contact your county Farm Bureau if you’d like to volunteer with your local Women’s Leadership Committee.