Agriculture + Lifestyle

Fair-style Corn

This easy treat will remind you of the fall weather and the Georgia National Fair.

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• Blog

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• Corn
• Georgia Farm Bureau
• Georgia National Fair
• Street Corn

Farm Passport: Your Summer Route Through South Georgia

Our Farm Market Coordinator pulled together three routes to help you explore all Georgia farms have to offer! First up: South Georgia.

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• Blog
• Certified Farm Markets

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• Berry Good Farms
• Calhoun Produce
• Chase Farm Market
• Copeland Strawberry Farms
• Ellis Bros Pecans
• Excelsior Farms and Fresh Market
• Farm Passport
• Jibb's Vineyard
• Mark's Melon Patch
• Merritt Pecan Co
• Ochlocknee Ridge Farm
• Passport
• White Oak Pastures
• William Brown Farm Market

Top Holiday Traditions You Should Try in 2020

Create memories with loved ones by spending quality time with those you’re close with this holiday season with these top holiday traditions you should try in 2020, don't miss the bonus gift guide at the bottom.

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• Blog
• Certified Farm Markets
• Lifestyle

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• Certified Farm Markets

2020 Holiday Gift Guide

If you are looking for the perfect gift for a family member or a friend, we've got the perfect thing for you. Here are a few items we love this holiday season.

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• Blog
• Lifestyle

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• Products We Love

Burning Calories in the Garden

Get fit and grow a beautiful garden at the same time! Learn more about how gardening is good for your health.

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• Ag in the Classroom
• Blog
• DIY
• Gardening

• Tags:
• Ag in the Classroom; Education; Gardening; National Gardening as Exercise Day

Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Ice Cream Month

It’s summertime and that means two things- hot summer days and ice cream for dessert!

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• Ag in the Classroom
• Blog
• Education

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• Ag in the Classroom
• Ag-Tivities with Lauren
• Ice Cream month
• The Dairy Alliance

Vote Today in Georgia's General Primary Runoff Election

Find the list of contested races in Georgia's primary run-off election on September 11 and links to learn more about candidates.

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• Blog
• Legislative

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• i farm i vote
• Legislative
• legislative issues
• public policy
• vote

Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Pollinators

Get ready to “bee” amazed!

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• Ag in the Classroom
• Blog
• Education

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• ag in the classroom; education; learning

Fresh Fixins with Chef Jamie Keating: Coca-Cola Glazed Braised Pork Medallions

With help from our Certified Fam Markets, discover Jamie’s recipe for an elevated tailgate meal.

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• Blog
• Food

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• beans
• braised pork
• brussels slaw
• epic restaurant
• fresh fixins
• glaze
• jamie keating
• Pork

'I Left the Land Better Than I Found It'

World-famous musician Chuck Leavell makes sustainability and forestry cool

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• Blog
• Lifestyle

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• charlane plantation
• chuck leavell
• farmer
• forestry
• rolling stones
• rose lane leavell

A Livelihood and a Passion

Set in the North Georgia mountains, Bramlett Trout Farms is a leader in high-quality rainbow trout production

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• Agriculture
• Blog
• Lifestyle

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• bramlett
• fishing
• rainbow trout
• trout
• trout farm

Tomato Sandwich Four Ways

It's tough to beat a fresh tomato sandwich. Here are four ways to enjoy a summer favorite.

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• Blog
• Food

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• Recipe
• Tomato
• tomato recipe
• tomato sandwich

Teaching about agriculture is as easy as A B C

Georgia has over 42,000 farms that grow anything from Apples to Zucchini.

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• Ag in the Classroom
• Blog
• Education

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• Ag in the Classroom

How Farmers Can Advocate for Their Industry

10 ways farmers can get involved and make sure their voices are heard this election

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• Blog
• Legislative

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• election
• i farm
• i farm i vote
• i vote
• ifarm ivote
• vote

Celebrating STEM

November 8th is national STEM Day and I wanted to give you a simple activity that you can do at home or at school.

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• Ag in the Classroom
• Blog
• Education

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A glimpse inside Green Gate Farm

It's a family operation at Green Gate, where they care for chickens and cow

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• Agriculture
• Blog
• Education

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Fresh Ways to Enjoy Crisp Georgia Apples

Nothing says fall like apple picking. Here are two new ways to enjoy the fruits of your labor!

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• Blog
• Food

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• apple
• apple recipe
• healthy snack

Copycat Fair Corn Dog Recipe

Bring the fair straight into your home with these simple and delicious corn dogs.

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• Blog
• Food
• Lifestyle

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• Corn Dogs
• Georgia National Fair

Georgia National Fair Lemonade Recipe

Whether sweet or tart, this lemonade has something for everyone from eight to eighty.

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• Blog
• Food

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• Georgia National Fair
• lemonade

Carnival Caramel Apples

Create your own sweet treats with this easy caramel apple recipe that's fun for the whole family.

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• Blog
• Food

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• caramel apples
• Georgia Farm Bureau
• Georgia National Fair

Celebrating Fall in 2020 

Wherever you live in Georgia, we’ve got your fall plans covered. Fall is flying by, plan your visit today and don’t forget to bring your Farm Passport.

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• Blog

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• Certified Farm Market
• Farm Passport
• Georgia Farm Bureau

Farmers Make the Holidays Special

As we enter the holiday season remember to thank a farmer for all they do to help us celebrate the upcoming holidays. 

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• Ag in the Classroom
• Agritourism
• Blog
• Certified Farm Markets
• Education

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• Ag in the Classroom

5-Bean Veggie Soup

Soon there will be a cool breeze blowing and sweater weather will be just on the horizon. That means, it's time to cozy up to a warm bowl of soup.

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• Blog
• Certified Farm Markets
• Food

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Back to Her Roots

A return to the family farm sparked culinary success for chef Anne Quatrano, chef behind the wildly popular Bacchanalia.

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• Blog
• Food
• Lifestyle

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A Few of Anne's Favorite Things

Anne Quantrano, James Beard Award-winning chef, answers a few of life's most pressing questions.

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• Blog
• Lifestyle

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• anne quantrano

Fresh Fixins with Anne Quantrano: Oven Roasted Chicken with Bread Salad

A simple yet delicious springtime chicken dinner

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• Blog
• Food

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• bread salad
• Recipe
• roasted chicken
• salad

Celebrating Our Heroes

During Georgia Ag Week, we are taking time to celebrate those who have inspired us.

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• Agriculture
• Blog

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A spring guide to discovering Georgia Agriculture

Looking for a place to buy your essentials with low crowds, high safety measures, and beautiful scenery? Your local farm has you covered.

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• Blog
• Certified Farm Markets
• Food

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• Certified Farm Market
• farm visit
• fresh produce
• local food
• local vegetables

Ag-Tivities with Lauren: And Then It’s Spring!

This week's Ag-Tivities with Lauren features

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• Ag in the Classroom
• Blog
• Education

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• Ag in the Classroom
• agtivity
• Spring

Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with Georgia Farm Bureau

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• Ag in the Classroom
• Blog
• Education

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• Ag in the Classroom
• Earth Day

Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Little Red Overalls

Are you read for a berry good time?

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• Ag in the Classroom
• Blog
• Education

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• ag in the classroom; education; learning

Georgia Dairy Farms Feed America

Georgia Dairy Farms By the Numbers - Georgia's Dairy Farms Are Vital to America's Economy and Dinner Plate

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• Agriculture
• Blog
• Food

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• Cheese
• Dairy
• dairy cow
• Milk

Products She'll Love

Here are a few products we love that will show mom how much you care on Mother's Day

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• Blog
• Certified Farm Markets
• Food
• Lifestyle

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• Certified Farm Markets
• Mother's Day
• Products We Love

Farm Passport: Your Summer Route Through North Georgia

Have an adventure in North Georgia using the Farm Passport! Here's a guide.

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• Blog
• Certified Farm Markets

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• 05 Farms
• farm market
• Farm Passport
• Fritchey's Farm Fresh Market
• Hillside Orchard Farms
• Jaemore Farms
• Moon Farms
• osage farms
• Passport
• Rockin S Farm
• Warbington Farms

Farm Passport: Your Summer Route Through Middle Georgia

The Farm Passport can help you discover hidden treasures in the middle of the state. Here's an easy route to take!

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• Blog
• Certified Farm Markets

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• Certified Farm Market
• Country Gardens Farm
• Dickey Farms
• Elliott Farms
• EM Farms
• Farm Passport
• Fitzgerald Fruit Farms
• Greenway Farms
• Gregg Farms
• Nu Sunrise Farms
• Pearson Farms
• Red-Tip Farm

Tips to Build the Perfect Beef Burger

Here are a few tips courtesy of the Cattlemen's Association on how to create the perfect burger.

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• Blog
• Food
• Lifestyle

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• Beef
• Cattlemen's Association
• National Beef Month

Peach Tea with Mint

As the days get hotter, cool down with this refreshing combo of fresh peaches, mint and sweet iced tea.

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• Blog
• Food

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• mint tea
• peach mint tea
• peach tea
• peaches
• Recipes

Ag-Tivities with Lauren: 'Wonderful Worms'

This lesson is all about worms, and you may be surprised by what you learn!

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• Ag in the Classroom
• Blog
• Education

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• ag in the classroom; education; learning

The Farm Passport Rock Hunt

Presented by GFB’s Certified Farm Market, the Farm Passport Rock Hunt is an exciting adventure where you can earn prizes!

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• Agritourism
• Blog
• Certified Farm Markets

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• Agritourism
• Bruce's Nut-N-Honey Farm
• Certified Farm Markets
• farm market
• Farm Passport
• Green Acres
• Gregg Farms
• Long Farms
• Merck Farms
• Nu Sunrise Farm
• O5 Farm
• Paulk Vineyards
• Rockin S Farm
• Thompson Farms

Products He'll Love

Here are a few items he'll love for Father's Day

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• Blog
• Certified Farm Markets
• Food
• Lifestyle

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• Products We Love; Certified Farm Markets; Father's Day

Delectable Vegetable Quiche

Amp up your daily veggie requirement with this cheesy, flavorful quiche recipe

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• Blog
• Food

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• broccoli
• Eggs
• mushrooms
• quiche
• Recipe
• tomatoes
• Vegetables

Protect Yourself from Identity Theft this Tax Season

Tax season is also open-season for tax-related identity theft. Get tips on how to stay safe this tax season.

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• Blog
• Member Benefits

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• Member Benefits

Angel Food Cake with Macerated Strawberries

A James Beard Award-winning Chef and Restaurateur Shares a Light and Refreshing Summer Dessert

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• Blog
• Food
• Lifestyle

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• angel food cake
• ann quatrano
• bacchanalia
• Recipe
• Recipes
• Strawberries

Promoting agriculture through education

According to Heather Cabe, “The future of our livelihood depends on us telling our story.”

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• Ag in the Classroom
• Blog
• Farm Bureau

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• Agriculture
• Education
• women's committee
• women's leadership

Women in Agriculture

We're celebrating Women's History Month by highlighting just a few of the strong women of agriculture who work tirelessly to feed their families and the growing world as well.

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• Blog

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Dollywood Celebrates 35 Years with New Festival

Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival is a five-week event bringing vibrant spring fin to the Smokies in 2020.

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• Blog
• Member Benefits

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• Dollywood
• Member Benefits
• Member savings

The Story Behind the 2020 Passport Cover

Featured on the 2020 Farm Passport is a real family who enjoyed the 2019 Farm Passport - Get their travel tips!

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• Blog

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Virtual Dairy Learning Tools

From the cheese in our casseroles to the butter on our biscuit, dairy adds flavor to our meals and enriches our lives. 

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• Blog

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Celebrate Georgia Ag Week With Us

The team at Georgia Farm Bureau is excited about Georgia’s first all-virtual Georgia Ag Week. Join in on the fun from home!

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• Ag in the Classroom
• Agriculture
• Blog
• Certified Farm Markets
• Education

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• ga ag week
• georgia ag week

Grow Your Own Pizza Garden

Introduce kids to the magic of growing their own food with a pizza garden

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• Ag in the Classroom
• Blog

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Make My Plate Georgia Grown - Brunch Edition

Celebrate Georgia Agriculture with this brunch menu.

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• Agriculture
• Blog
• Certified Farm Markets
• Food

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• brunch
• ga grown
• georgia grown

Ag-Tivities With Lauren: Celebrating Easter

Celebrate Easter with us with these fun ag learning activities

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• Ag in the Classroom
• Blog

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• Ag in the Classroom
• aitc
• Education
• learning

At-Home Ag Education Resources for Kids and Parents

Get outdoors with your kids. Learn about how the world works.  Agriculture offers a fun framework for learning about science, math, history and more.

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• Ag in the Classroom
• Blog

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• Ag in the Classroom
• Ag Literacy
• learning res0urces
• virtual learning

Family, faith and the farm

Laura Pallas and Cameron Phillips start new life chapter at Buffalo Creek Berry Farm

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• Blog
• Lifestyle

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• faith
• Family