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  • Casper the Dog

    Vote for Casper for People's Choice Pup

    A heroic Georgia sheep dog who made headlines earlier in the year is in the running for AFBF's People's Choice competition

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    11/27/2023
  • Slice of Life

    Here in Georgia, we have a lot to be thankful for. As you plan for fall holidays and get-togethers, save a place on your table for pies made with love and ingredients grown right here in our state.

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    09/15/2023
  • Ways Georgia Farm Bureau Members Can Save This Fall 

    There are tons of ways to save as a Georgia Farm Bureau member. As a thank you to our almost 250,000 member families, we offer over 300,000 benefits and discounts. Here’s how you and your family can s

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    09/15/2023
  • Ag in the Classroom Program Recommends Monthly Book 

    Our Agriculture in the Classroom program provides tools for more Georgia’s educators to help in implementing the instruction of agriculture-related concepts in the classroom. We achieve this mission t

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    09/15/2023
  • Your Small Business Deserves Big Business Benefits

    Your Small Business Deserves Big Business Benefits

    We know you work hard for your small business. That’s why you deserve a health coverage solution that works just as hard for you. GFB has teamed up with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to offer small employers the Georgia FARM Bureau Health Care plan.

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    05/30/2023
  • How GFB Members Can Save This Summer

    How GFB Members Can Save This Summer

    Your children are out of school, and you may be racking your brain for ideas to keep them busy during the summer without breaking the bank. Did you know that members of Georgia Farm Bureau get discounts at several summer spots?

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    06/08/2023
  • Find the Best Burger in the Country in Georgia

    Find the Best Burger in the Country in Georgia

    Did you know that Georgia has the best burger in the U.S.? Read on to see how you can taste the burger who took the top prize!

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    08/03/2023
  • Fresh Fixins With Chef Hugh Acheson

    Fresh Fixins With Chef Hugh Acheson

    With help from our Certified Farm Markets, try this lobster dish created by Hugh Acheson, who said he wanted to make a really refreshing meal that looks fancy but it is really straight forward when you dig into it.

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    08/31/2023
  • Escape to Clayton

    Escape to Clayton

    Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia, Clayton is a hidden gem and well worth a weekend getaway. Read on for travel inspiration on where to sip, stay and play.

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    08/31/2023
  • Hugh Acheson

    Hugh Acheson

    Chef Hugh Acheson has made a career of sourcing locally and cooking seasonally. Long before “farm to table” became part of the common lexicon at locally-minded restaurants around the nation, Chef Hugh Acheson was putting its principles into action.

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    08/31/2023
  • Do Bees Hibernate?

    Do Bees Hibernate?

    Sometimes we find ourselves hibernating, seeking warmth out of the cold temperatures. But what about our pollinators? Do bees hibernate?

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    02/02/2023
  • Products We Love: Valentines Edition

    Products We Love: Valentines Edition

    Searching for the perfect gift for Valentine's Day? We have five products that we love, and we know you'll love too!

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    02/13/2023
  • Celebrating Women in Agriculture

    Celebrating Women in Agriculture

    We at Farm Bureau believe that women of agriculture are an especially strong breed, and since March is Women's History Month, we’re marking the occasion by placing a spotlight on just a few of them.

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    02/28/2023
  • 5 Ingredient Leafy Greens

    5 Ingredient Leafy Greens

    This Leafy Green recipe is easy, delicious and looks beautiful on every table. We love to make this recipe with greens from our Certified Farm Markets. Give it a try, we know you'll like it too!

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    02/28/2023
  • Just Add Honey

    Just Add Honey

    Atlanta tea company blends passion and flavor into successful tea business.

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    03/13/2023
  • Lifetime of Leadership

    Lifetime of Leadership

    Former Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue finds new role at home in Georgia.

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    03/13/2023
  • Fresh Fixins by Chef Claudia Martinez

    Fresh Fixins by Chef Claudia Martinez

    With help from our Certified Farm Markets, try these lemon-glazed donuts created by Claudia Martinez, chef at Miller Union restaurant on Brady Avenue in Atlanta and a 2022 James Beard Award finalist in the pastry chef category.

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    03/13/2023
  • Magnolia Loom Launches Support Agriculture Initiative

    Magnolia Loom Launches Support Agriculture Initiative

    After nearly three years of helping organizations in Georgia raise funds to support agricultural programs, Magnolia Loom launches Support American Agriculture serving Georgia, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri and Nevada.

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    03/17/2023
  • Why You Should Care About the Farm Bill

    Why You Should Care About the Farm Bill

    It's a multi-year law that governs an array of agriculture and food programs, and the most significant piece of legislation that affects farmers and ranchers across our country. Keep reading to find out how the Farm Bill impacts you.

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    03/31/2023
  • How To Grow Your Own Salsa Garden

    How To Grow Your Own Salsa Garden

    Did you know that May is National Salsa month? Americans spend around $1.5 billion a year on prepackaged salsa! Many people will be eating salsa on Cinco de Mayo, but have you ever thought about growing your own salsa ingredients at your house?

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    05/01/2023
  • Products We Love: Mother's Day Edition

    Products We Love: Mother's Day Edition

    Are you searching for the perfect gift for your mom for Mother's Day? We have you covered! Here are five products we love, and we know your mom will love them too!

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    • Agriculture
    • Agritourism
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    • Certified Farm Markets
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    05/04/2023
  • Pizza Perfection

    Pizza Perfection

    Jag’s Pizzeria has had two goals: to serve great food and to support the local community. Focused on tying-in local ingredients they reach out to farmers in the area to add -grown elements into their pizzas each month.

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    • Agriculture
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    • Certified Farm Markets
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    05/30/2023