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  • Cotton Jassid: little bugs, big problem

    A new insect invaded Georgia cotton fields last year, spreading fast across Georgia's cotton belt. Learn what UGA's Cotton Team has to say about effect on cotton yield, scouting tips & treatment.

    By: Jay Stone

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    • Cotton Jassid
    03/01/2026

  • Female farmers being celebrated worldwide in 2026

    Learn the story behind the United Nations International Year of the Woman Farmer.

    By: Jennifer Whittaker

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    • 26 International Year of the Woman Farmer
    02/27/2026

  • Georgia Farmland Conservation Program accepting applications until May 20

    Public Policy Update

    By: Adam Belflower

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    02/28/2026

  • Hurricane Helene Block Grants: April 27 deadline to apply

    The USDA allocated Georgia $531.236 million to provide relief to eligible farmers, ranchers and foresters for losses from the 2024 storm not covered under pre-existing USDA programs.

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    03/04/2026

  • Georgia Farm Bureau is fighting for farmers in D.C. & Atlanta during dire economic times

    View from the Field

    By: Tom McCall

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    • View from the Field
    03/04/2026

  • Unwelcome guests: Georgia working to keep animal diseases out

    Georgia is working to control avian flu and keep the New World Screwworm and Equine Herpesvirus out of the state.

    By: Jay Stone

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    03/02/2026

  • Hotel opens at Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter

    Anyone attending an event at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter now has the option of staying at the new Marriott hotel.

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    • Georgia National Fairgrounds
    02/12/2026

  • GFA thanks 2025 supporters

    The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture sincerely thanks everyone who supported the organization in 2025 in its efforts to promote ag literacy, develop ag leaders and help farmers with mental health.

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    02/13/2026

  • GFA 2025 Year in Review

    The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture celebrates its 2025 milestones.

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    02/14/2026

  • Leonhard joins GFB as educational programs manager

    Meet Caroline Waldrep Leonhard - GFB's new educational programs manager.

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    • GFB Ag in the Classroom
    02/14/2026

  • Gelber named Georgia Farmer of the Year

    Meet the Macon County dairy producer, Pete Gelber, who will vie to be named the Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year.

    By: Jennifer Whittaker

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    • Georgia Farmer of the Year
    02/15/2026

  • UGA Ag Forecast: 2026 to be challenging

    Economists at the UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences provided an economic outlook for 2026 during the college's annual Ag Forecast event.

    By: Jennifer Whittaker

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    02/17/2026

  • Peanut awards, D.C. Updates & new leaders

    During the Georgia Peanut Farm Show, farmers and peanut supporters were honored. New GPC Executive Director Taylor Arnold was introduced. Growers heard the latest from D.C.

    By: Jennifer Whittaker

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    • Georgia Peanut Commission
    02/18/2026

  • GFB recognizes outstanding volunteers

    Congratulations to the 2025 GFB District Volunteers of the Year! They were honored at the 2025 GFB Convention.

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    02/19/2026

  • GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers delegation attends AFBF

    Walt Pridgen, Haley Scruggs & Kylie Sizemore represented GFB in YF&R contests at the 107th American Farm Bureau Convention. Cleve Jackson was elected vice chair of the 2026 AFBF YF&R Committee.

    By: Jay Stone

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    02/20/2026

  • GFB launches Leadership GFB

    Leadership GFB kicked off its inaugural year of programs designed to develop stronger advocates for agriculture. Twelve GFB members from across the state were selected to participate.

    By: Jennifer Whittaker

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    02/21/2026

  • Hardy elected to AFBF Women's Leadership Committee

    Julie Hardy, a row crop and cattle farmer from Thomas County, is only the third Georgian elected to serve on the AFBF Women's Leadership Committee.

    By: Jennifer Whittaker

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    02/22/2026

  • Willis new GFB Insurance Co. general manager

    Gary Willis is now leading the Georgia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company as general manager. Willis has been with the company for 26 years.

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    02/23/2026

  • GFB accepting nominations for AITC Teacher of Year Award until May 15

    Ag in the Classroom Update

    By: Caroline Leonhard

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    02/24/2026

  • GFB looking for a good dog

    GFB is accepting entries for its 2026 Georgia Farm Dog Contest until May 1.

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    02/24/2026

  • Female farmers share your thoughts by March 31!

    Women's Leadership Update

    By: Heather King

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    • GFB Women's Leadership Committee
    02/27/2026

  • Young Farmers & Ranchers Spring 2026 Update

    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 YF&R Photo Contest by June 12.

    By: Levi Davis

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    • GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
    02/26/2026