GFB News Magazine

GFA awards scholarships for agriculture students

Graduating high school students, current college and technical college students and current veterinary students elected to receive funding to continue their educational journeys.

By: Lily Baucom

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Passport travelers enjoy exclusive farm event

Have you started your 2025 Farm Passport journey? Last year nearly 600 people earned a ticket for a Passport Tour & Meal event by visiting at least 20 GFB Certified Farm Markets.

By: Kelly Henry

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• Certified Farm Markets Farm Passport

Farm Bureau Celebrates Georgia Ag Week

County Farm Bureaus got creative hosting events to highlight the importance of agriculture in their communities.

By: Lauren Goble

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Summit offers stressed farmers hope

The 2025 Farm Stress Summit highlighted resources available to support farm families dealing with difficult situations.

By: Jennifer Whittaker

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Book donations plant ag literacy statewide

The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture & Georgia EMC have partnered to donate “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” to all 394 libraries in the Georgia Public Library Service. Check it out this summer!

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Sara Will named GFB 8th Dist. federation manager

District federation managers assist county Farm Bureaus with their daily operations, ag promotion and membership programs.

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Women's Leadership Committee prepares to connect with local members

Want to meet other ladies with a passion for agriculture? Make plans to attend your GFB district Women's Leadership meeting this summer or fall. WLC members attend AFBF FUSION Conference.

By: Heather King

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D.C. trip offers advocacy lessons

GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers learned about the legislative process and how to advocate for agriculture while visiting D.C. this spring. Members also attended the AFBF FUSION Conference.

By: Levi Davis

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GFB takes ag to the Big Leagues

GFB members participated in the pre-game parade on the field and were featured on the Truist Park scoreboard.

By: Lily Baucom

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Huff & Williams win FFA contests GFB sponsored

Huff takes top honors in Discussion Meet; Williams captures top spot in Extemporaneous Public Speaking at FFA convention.

By: GFB Staff

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GFB voices farm concerns on trip to D.C.

Ag labor, the farm bill & disaster assistance were the hot topics GFB members discussed with members of Georgia's congressional delegation.

By: Jay Stone

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• American Farm Bureau
• European Union
• Farm bill
• Georgia Farm Bureau Public Policy
• labor costs

Hunters for Hungry accept deer taken under crop damage permits

Farmers who shoot deer eating their crops under a Georgia DNR crop damage permit are encouraged to donate the deer to the Georgia Hunters for the Hungry Program.

By: Staff reports

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USDA issuing economic assistance payments to producers

Farmers have until Aug. 15 to apply for payments through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year.

By: Jennifer Whittaker

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Who's a good dog?

GFB is accepting entries for its 2025 Georgia Farm Dog Contest until May 1.

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Economic help for farmers comes in pieces

Congress passed the American Relief Act of 2025 in December. It extends the 2018 farm bill through September and funds disaster relief and economic distress assistance for crop producers.

By: Jay Stone & Jennifer Whittaker

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Hurricane relief fund raises more than $1.7 million for Georgia farmers

Thanks to the generosity of 932 donors, the Weathered But Strong fund is helping 920 Georgia farms recover from Hurricane Helene.

By: GFB Staff

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View from the Field Spring 25

GFB President Tom McCall wishes Terry England a speedy recovery from his February farm accident while recognizing the many contributions England has made to Georgia agriculture.

By: Tom McCall

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A lifetime of service

Madison County’s Smith logged five decades as a volunteer firefighter.

By: Jay Stone

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Young Farmers & Ranchers Update Spring 2025

April 30 is deadline to apply for Excellence in Ag Award. June 1 is registration deadline for YF&R Summer Conference & to enter the Discussion Meet. Enter YFR Photo Contest by June 13.

By: Levi Davis

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Georgia Foundation for Agriculture 2024 At A Glance

Learn what the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture accomplished last year.

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Pannell wins GFB Hay Contest

As the winner of the 2024 GFB Quality Bermudagrass Hay Contest, Neal Pannell receives the free use of a Vermeer mower-conditioner for one year.

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GFB honors volunteers

GFB honored an outstanding volunteer member from each of its ten districts during the organization's annual convention.

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GFB 2025 Federation Ambassadors announced

Meet the outstanding young adults who will be representing Georgia Farm Bureau at various events this year.

By: Keaton Walker

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Weeding out regulatory challenges for herbicides

UGA Extension has worked to find ways to help farmers work within the EPA herbicide strategy for protecting endangered species and still protect their crops.

By: Jay Stone

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Peanut show includes awards & industry updates

All things related to Georgia peanuts were highlighted at the 48th Annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show & Conference .

By: Jennifer Whittaker

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Mosely new GFB CFO/Corporate Treasurer

Rachel Mosely began serving as Georgia Farm Bureau’s chief financial officer & corporate treasurer on Jan. 1, following the retirement of David Jolley.

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GFB elects 2025 Board of Directors

GFB President Tom McCall elected to third term. Ralph Caldwell re-elected Middle Georgia VP. Chad Carlton elected as 3rd District director.

By: Jennifer Whittaker

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GFB shows strength during visit to state capitol

About 600 GFB members carried messages to the legislature on a variety of ag concerns. Two key topics emerged - disaster relief and tort reform.

By: Jay Stone

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Thurmond wins 2nd place in AFBF Discussion Meet

Cain Thurmond received a $25,000 credit toward a new CASE IH piece of equipment. Cason Anderson vied for the Achievement Award. Kaleb & Kaitlyn Marchant vied for the Excellence in Ag Award.

By: Jay Stone

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Chronic Wasting Disease found in Lanier County deer

Ga. Dept. of Natural Resources implements response plan in Lanier & Berrien Counties to determine how far fatal disease has spread and percent of deer with it. DNR offers tips to prevent spreading it.

By: Jennifer Whittaker

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Avian flu found in Georgia commercial flocks

Only two farms located about 210 yards apart were infected. By March 4, Georgia regained its HPAI-free status allowing poultry products from the state to be exported.

By: Jennifer Whittaker

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Strategies to cope with stress

Using healthy strategies to deal with stress may keep it from harming our health.

By: Jay Stone

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Ag in the Classroom Update Spring 2025

Georgia Farm Bureau is accepting nominations for its 2025 Teacher of the Year Award until May 16.

By: Lauren Goble

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Public Policy Update Spring 2025

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division will begin issuing new ag water permits for the Lower Flint River Basin & Sub-Area 4 on April 1.

By: Adam Belflower

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Georgia Foundation for Agriculture thanks 2024 top donors

The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture thanks everyone who supported the foundation and its programs last year.

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Women's Leadership Update Spring 2025

Planning is underway for the GFB district Women’s Leadership meetings that will begin this spring and run throughout the year.

By: Heather King

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