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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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    03/10/2025

  • Who's a good dog?

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

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    03/10/2025

  • 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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    03/11/2025

  • 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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    03/11/2025

  • Georgia Foundation for Agriculture 2024 At A Glance

    Learn what the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture accomplished last year.

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    03/01/2025

  • 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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    03/02/2025

  • 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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    03/02/2025

  • 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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    03/03/2025

  • 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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    03/03/2025

  • 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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    03/04/2025

  • 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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    03/05/2025

  • 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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    03/05/2025

  • 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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    03/06/2025

  • 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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    03/06/2025

  • 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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    03/07/2025

  • 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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    03/08/2025

  • 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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    03/08/2025

  • 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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    03/09/2025

  • 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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    03/09/2025

  • 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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    03/09/2025

  • 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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    03/01/2025

  • 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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    03/07/2025