Agriculture + Lifestyle

Why You Should Care About the Farm Bill
03/31/2023

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

High Fuel Prices Squeeze Farms and Ranches
07/01/2022

High Fuel Prices Squeeze Farms and Ranches

The American Farm Bureau released an article recently explaining how rising fuel prices are affecting farmers and ranchers. Farmers and ranchers are feeling the pressure as they battle the increasing costs of growing food and fiber.

Posted in Legislative

How Farmers Can Advocate for Their Industry
09/09/2020

How Farmers Can Advocate for Their Industry

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

Posted in Legislative

Vote Today in Georgia's General Primary Runoff Election
08/11/2020

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.

Posted in Legislative

Meet Ava Jane Teasley, FFA North Region State Vice President
04/24/2019

Meet Ava Jane Teasley, FFA North Region State Vice President

Hear how Ava Jane would explain her experience in FFA to someone who is unfamiliar with the program!

Posted in Agriculture, Legislative

I Farm. I Vote.
09/13/2018

I Farm. I Vote.

I Farm. I Vote. is an initiative to encourage Georgia’s farmers and rural communities to exercise their civic duty to vote and to provide education on candidates’ policy positions.

Posted in Agriculture, Legislative

8 Things To Know About CUVA
01/03/2018

8 Things To Know About CUVA

There are so many acronyms out there, it’s hard to keep them all straight. One acronym that is critically important to Georgia farmers is CUVA, or the Conservation Use Value Assessment.

Posted in Legislative

10 Things I Learned Growing Up On A Farm
12/06/2017

10 Things I Learned Growing Up On A Farm

I think it’s a well-known fact that farming is not just a typical 9-5 job. There's a lot more than just 40 hours involved, and you never know what temperature or weather condition you'll be working in. Read More

Posted in Agriculture, Legislative