Agriculture + Lifestyle
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?
Posted in Agriculture, DIY, Education, Gardening
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.
Posted in Agriculture, Education, Legislative
Do Bees Hibernate?
Sometimes we find ourselves hibernating, seeking warmth out of the cold temperatures. But what about our pollinators? Do bees hibernate?
Posted in Agriculture, Education
Just Shrimpin' Around
Don’t miss an opportunity this summer to introduce your children to Georgia’s shrimp industry. Check out this sneak peek of May's book of the month, complete with kid-friendly activities and easy no bake recipes.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education
Young Farmers & Ranchers Summer Leadership Conference FAQs
Young Farmers and Ranchers meet every year at the annual YF&R Summer Leadership Conference on Jekyll Island, Georgia. Here are a few frequently asked questions about Summer Leadership Conference.
Posted in Agriculture, Education, Farm Bureau, Member Benefits
Books We Love
Help expand your children and student's imagination while discovering how significant agriculture is in our everyday lives through these top books that highlight Georgia's top 10 commodities
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Education
Celebrate Georgia Ag Week with Georgia Farm Bureau
Georgia Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom Program along with several statewide partners want to help you celebrate Georgia Ag Week, March 21st through 25th.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, DIY, Education, Gardening
Dairy: Good for Me, Good for the Planet
Don't miss this virtual presentation in partnership with the Dairy Alliance. Register by March 7th at 4PM.
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The Giving Trees
Not only does the forestry industry generate jobs, economic output, and more than 5,000 life-sustaining products, Georgia trees clean our air and water in the process.
Posted in Agriculture, Education
Join National Read a Book Day
Join us for a moovelous literacy experience to celebration National Read a Book Day on September 6th
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Education
Celebrating 84 Years of Georgia Farm Bureau
Georgia Farm Bureau began 84 years ago this month, and we’ve been through many milestones along the way. We are so proud of our history and our mission to serve Georgians. Take a look back at some memories that are important to us.
Posted in Agriculture, Certified Farm Markets, Education, Farm Bureau, Insurance
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.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Education
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.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agritourism, Certified Farm Markets, Education
A glimpse inside Green Gate Farm
It's a family operation at Green Gate, where they care for chickens and cow
Posted in Agriculture, Education
Teaching about agriculture is as easy as A B C
Georgia has over 42,000 farms that grow anything from Apples to Zucchini.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Education
Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Pollinators
Get ready to “bee” amazed!
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Education
Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Ice Cream Month
It’s summertime and that means two things- hot summer days and ice cream for dessert!
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Education
Ag-Tivities with Lauren: 'Wonderful Worms'
This lesson is all about worms, and you may be surprised by what you learn!
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Education
Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Little Red Overalls
Are you read for a berry good time?
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Education
Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with Georgia Farm Bureau
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Ag-Tivities with Lauren: And Then It’s Spring!
This week's Ag-Tivities with Lauren features
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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!
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Certified Farm Markets, Education
Get pump-kined about fall reading!
It's officially fall which means along with cooler temps and crunchy leaves comes all things pumpkins! Pumpkin patches, pumpkin carving, roasting seeds and of course reading!
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education
Fall for reading this September
The seasons are a changing and apples are ripe for the picking! Check out our September reading list to learn about these crisp and crunchy beauties.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education
Grow Your Summer Reading List!
We're right on the brink of summer which means the school year is about to come to a close! Whether your summer is filled with craft projects, going to camp, or trips to the beach—make time for reading and learning about agriculture!
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education
Growing My Community
Meet Chy Kellogg, Cobb County Volunteer. Discover how Chy's local Farm Bureau inspired her to get involved with agriculture
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Certified Farm Markets, Education, Farm Bureau, Lifestyle, Member Benefits
A Few Ag Books We Love
Just as love is all around, so it agriculture! The best way to show your love is to give the gift of reading!
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education
Cure the Winter Blues with Story Time!
There's no better cure to the winter blues than reading and story time! Introducing agriculture during this time of year will remind your children and students what the promise of spring holds.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education, Lifestyle
Give the Gift of Reading!
With Christmas right around the corner, choose to give the gift of reading this year! Ag in the Classroom Coordinator, Lauren Goble, has compiled a list of agriculture based Christmas books that help children learn while celebrating the holiday!
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education, Lifestyle
Ag in the Classroom - 4 Simple Ways You Can Thank a Farmer this November!
The purpose of the Ag in the Classroom is to increase agricultural literacy among children and the general public. This November let’s tell our farmers “thank you” for providing us with the food, fiber and timber we depend on daily.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Education
This October Make Time to Eat Together, Eat Better with Real Dairy
Recent studies link regular family meals (3 to 5 meals per week) with lower rates of risky behaviors, teen pregnancy and depression, as well as higher academic performance and higher self-esteem in children and young adults.
Posted in Agriculture, Education, Food, Lifestyle
New ‘Ag Across America’ Game and App Debut
Want your student to learn where their food comes from, who grows it and how it ends up on their dinner table? The Ag Across America game can do just that!
Posted in Agriculture, Education