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  • Fair-style Corn

    Fair-style Corn

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

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Tags:
    • Corn
    • Georgia Farm Bureau
    • Georgia National Fair
    • Street Corn
    10/06/2020
  • Farm Passport: Your Summer Route Through South Georgia

    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.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Tags:
    • 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
    05/14/2020
  • Top Holiday Traditions You Should Try in 2020

    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.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Markets
    12/02/2020
  • 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

    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
    • Tags:
    • Products We Love
    12/08/2020
  • Burning Calories in the Garden

    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.

    • Categories:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Blog
    • DIY
    • Gardening
    • Tags:
    • Ag in the Classroom; Education; Gardening; National Gardening as Exercise Day
    06/04/2020
  • Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Ice Cream Month

    Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Ice Cream Month

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

    • Categories:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Blog
    • Education
    • Tags:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Ag-Tivities with Lauren
    • Ice Cream month
    • The Dairy Alliance
    07/13/2020
  • Vote Today in Georgia's General Primary Runoff Election

    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.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Legislative
    • Tags:
    • i farm i vote
    • Legislative
    • legislative issues
    • public policy
    • vote
    08/11/2020
  • Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Pollinators

    Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Pollinators

    Get ready to “bee” amazed!

    • Categories:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Blog
    • Education
    • Tags:
    • ag in the classroom; education; learning
    08/18/2020
  • Fresh Fixins with Chef Jamie Keating: Coca-Cola Glazed Braised Pork Medallions

    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.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • beans
    • braised pork
    • brussels slaw
    • epic restaurant
    • fresh fixins
    • glaze
    • jamie keating
    • Pork
    09/25/2020
  • 'I Left the Land Better Than I Found It'

    'I Left the Land Better Than I Found It'

    World-famous musician Chuck Leavell makes sustainability and forestry cool

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • charlane plantation
    • chuck leavell
    • farmer
    • forestry
    • rolling stones
    • rose lane leavell
    09/28/2020
  • A Livelihood and a Passion

    A Livelihood and a Passion

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

    • Categories:
    • Agriculture
    • Blog
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • bramlett
    • fishing
    • rainbow trout
    • trout
    • trout farm
    08/18/2020
  • Tomato Sandwich Four Ways

    Tomato Sandwich Four Ways

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

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • Recipe
    • Tomato
    • tomato recipe
    • tomato sandwich
    08/28/2020
  • Teaching about agriculture is as easy as A B C

    Teaching about agriculture is as easy as A B C

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

    • Categories:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Blog
    • Education
    • Tags:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    09/08/2020
  • How Farmers Can Advocate for Their Industry

    How Farmers Can Advocate for Their Industry

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

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Legislative
    • Tags:
    • election
    • i farm
    • i farm i vote
    • i vote
    • ifarm ivote
    • vote
    09/09/2020
  • Celebrating STEM

    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.

    • Categories:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Blog
    • Education
    • Tags:
    11/06/2020
  • A glimpse inside Green Gate Farm

    A glimpse inside Green Gate Farm

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

    • Categories:
    • Agriculture
    • Blog
    • Education
    • Tags:
    10/05/2020
  • Fresh Ways to Enjoy Crisp Georgia Apples

    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!

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • apple
    • apple recipe
    • healthy snack
    09/01/2020
  • Copycat Fair Corn Dog Recipe

    Copycat Fair Corn Dog Recipe

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

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • Corn Dogs
    • Georgia National Fair
    09/30/2020
  • Georgia National Fair Lemonade Recipe

    Georgia National Fair Lemonade Recipe

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

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • Georgia National Fair
    • lemonade
    09/30/2020
  • Carnival Caramel Apples

    Carnival Caramel Apples

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

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • caramel apples
    • Georgia Farm Bureau
    • Georgia National Fair
    10/06/2020
  • Celebrating Fall in 2020 

    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.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • Farm Passport
    • Georgia Farm Bureau
    10/23/2020
  • Farmers Make the Holidays Special

    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. 

    • Categories:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Education
    • Tags:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    10/26/2020
  • 5-Bean Veggie Soup

    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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    11/20/2020
  • Back to Her Roots

    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
    • Tags:
    03/23/2020
  • A Few of Anne's Favorite Things

    A Few of Anne's Favorite Things

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

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • anne quantrano
    03/23/2020
  • Fresh Fixins with Anne Quantrano: Oven Roasted Chicken with Bread Salad

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

    A simple yet delicious springtime chicken dinner

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • bread salad
    • Recipe
    • roasted chicken
    • salad
    03/23/2020
  • Celebrating Our Heroes

    Celebrating Our Heroes

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

    • Categories:
    • Agriculture
    • Blog
    • Tags:
    03/24/2020
  • A spring guide to discovering Georgia Agriculture

    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.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Market
    • farm visit
    • fresh produce
    • local food
    • local vegetables
    04/15/2020
  • Ag-Tivities with Lauren: And Then It’s Spring!

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

    This week's Ag-Tivities with Lauren features

    • Categories:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Blog
    • Education
    • Tags:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • agtivity
    • Spring
    04/15/2020
  • Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Earth Day

    Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Earth Day

    Celebrate Earth Day with Georgia Farm Bureau

    • Categories:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Blog
    • Education
    • Tags:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Earth Day
    04/22/2020
  • Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Little Red Overalls

    Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Little Red Overalls

    Are you read for a berry good time?

    • Categories:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Blog
    • Education
    • Tags:
    • ag in the classroom; education; learning
    04/28/2020
  • Georgia Dairy Farms Feed America

    Georgia Dairy Farms Feed America

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

    • Categories:
    • Agriculture
    • Blog
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • Cheese
    • Dairy
    • dairy cow
    • Milk
    05/07/2020
  • Products She'll Love

    Products She'll Love

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

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Mother's Day
    • Products We Love
    05/07/2020
  • Farm Passport: Your Summer Route Through North Georgia

    Farm Passport: Your Summer Route Through North Georgia

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

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Tags:
    • 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
    05/14/2020
  • Farm Passport: Your Summer Route Through Middle Georgia

    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!

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Tags:
    • 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
    05/14/2020
  • Tips to Build the Perfect Beef Burger

    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.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • Beef
    • Cattlemen's Association
    • National Beef Month
    05/18/2020
  • Peach Tea with Mint

    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
    • Tags:
    • mint tea
    • peach mint tea
    • peach tea
    • peaches
    • Recipes
    05/22/2020
  • Ag-Tivities with Lauren: 'Wonderful Worms'

    Ag-Tivities with Lauren: 'Wonderful Worms'

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

    • Categories:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Blog
    • Education
    • Tags:
    • ag in the classroom; education; learning
    05/22/2020
  • The Farm Passport Rock Hunt

    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!

    • Categories:
    • Agritourism
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Tags:
    • 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
    05/27/2020
  • Products He'll Love

    Products He'll Love

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

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • Products We Love; Certified Farm Markets; Father's Day
    06/10/2020
  • Delectable Vegetable Quiche

    Delectable Vegetable Quiche

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

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • broccoli
    • Eggs
    • mushrooms
    • quiche
    • Recipe
    • tomatoes
    • Vegetables
    06/02/2020
  • Protect Yourself from Identity Theft this Tax Season

    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.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Member Benefits
    • Tags:
    • Member Benefits
    02/21/2020
  • Angel Food Cake with Macerated Strawberries

    Angel Food Cake with Macerated Strawberries

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

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • angel food cake
    • ann quatrano
    • bacchanalia
    • Recipe
    • Recipes
    • Strawberries
    03/04/2020
  • Promoting agriculture through education

    Promoting agriculture through education

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

    • Categories:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Blog
    • Farm Bureau
    • Tags:
    • Agriculture
    • Education
    • women's committee
    • women's leadership
    03/05/2020
  • Women in Agriculture

    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
    • Tags:
    03/05/2020
  • Dollywood Celebrates 35 Years with New Festival

    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.

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Member Benefits
    • Tags:
    • Dollywood
    • Member Benefits
    • Member savings
    03/09/2020
  • The Story Behind the 2020 Passport Cover

    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
    • Tags:
    03/18/2020
  • Virtual Dairy Learning Tools

    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
    • Tags:
    03/19/2020
  • Celebrate Georgia Ag Week With Us

    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!

    • Categories:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Agriculture
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Education
    • Tags:
    • ga ag week
    • georgia ag week
    03/20/2020
  • Grow Your Own Pizza Garden

    Grow Your Own Pizza Garden

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

    • Categories:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Blog
    • Tags:
    03/20/2020
  • Make My Plate Georgia Grown - Brunch Edition

    Make My Plate Georgia Grown - Brunch Edition

    Celebrate Georgia Agriculture with this brunch menu.

    • Categories:
    • Agriculture
    • Blog
    • Certified Farm Markets
    • Food
    • Tags:
    • brunch
    • ga grown
    • georgia grown
    03/27/2020
  • Ag-Tivities With Lauren: Celebrating Easter

    Ag-Tivities With Lauren: Celebrating Easter

    Celebrate Easter with us with these fun ag learning activities

    • Categories:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Blog
    • Tags:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • aitc
    • Education
    • learning
    04/07/2020
  • At-Home Ag Education Resources for Kids and Parents

    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.

    • Categories:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Blog
    • Tags:
    • Ag in the Classroom
    • Ag Literacy
    • learning res0urces
    • virtual learning
    03/23/2020
  • Family, faith and the farm

    Family, faith and the farm

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

    • Categories:
    • Blog
    • Lifestyle
    • Tags:
    • faith
    • Family
    03/23/2020