GFB News Magazine
Leading across generations
Build a stronger team by recognizing generational differences.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers back in D.C.
YF&R members participated in the four-day program that included meetings with AFBF staff, the Irish Embassy and a trip to Mt. Vernon.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Heard Co. Farm Bureau raises money for local FFA
Sales of collectible knife help purchase a trailer for livestock show team.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Young Farmer & Rancher Update: YF&R Program offers amazing opportunities
June 1 deadline for YF&R awards & conference registration; June 9 photo contest entry deadline.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
YF&R competitors represent Georgia at AFBF
Hart, Fleming & Sizemore go against the best from other states in Achievement Award, Excellence in Ag Award & Discussion Meet contests.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Farm Service Agency offers much more than loans
Agency administers disaster assistance programs, farm to school grants and other services offered by the USDA.
Posted in GA Farm Service Agency, USDA
GFB presents commodity award to Guthrie
Retired UGA animal and dairy science professor championed youth programs and started the Georgia Commercial Dairy Heifer Show.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Georgia farms honored for longevity
Georgia farms honored for longevity
Posted in Centennial Farms
Georgia Farm Bureau welcomes Lucky
Farm dog Lucky is the smiling face and wagging tail of GFB Insurance’s new marketing campaign.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Georgia Farm Bureau marks 85 years of representing farmers
Learn how GFB has changed through the years while continuing to serve Georgia farmers.
Posted in 85th Anniversary, Georgia Farm Bureau
Georgia Farm Bureau members, staff look back in time
GFB celebrates 85th anniversary
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
GFB Board of Directors representing Georgia agriculture
Posted in Disaster aid, Georgia Farm Bureau
GFB names Harvey chief administrative officer
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, GFB Public Policy
GFB YF&R Program off & running
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
GFB Women’s Leadership Committee expands focus to advocacy
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, GFB Women's Leadership Committee
Lance finishes fourth in AFBF Excellence in Ag competition
Posted in AFBF, AFBF Convention, GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Georgia Farm Bureau honors the cream of the crop
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, GFB Convention
U.S. farmers & diplomats visit Georgia farms
Posted in AFBF, AFBF Convention, Georgia Farm Bureau
2021 GFB District Award Winners
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, GFB Public Policy, GFB Women's Leadership Committee, GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Georgia Christmas trees adorn Vice President’s house
Newton County Farm Bureau's Chuck Berry won reserve champion in the 2021 National Christmas Tree Contest.
Posted in Certified Farm Market, Farm/Rural culture
Centennial Farm Program recognizes Georgia’s ag heritage
Georgia farm families honored during ceremony at the Georgia National Fair.
Posted in Farm/Rural culture, State government
Cattle traits that bring higher prices
Cattle buyer for Midwestern feedlots, shared what he’s looking for when he bids on calves at Georgia livestock barns.
Posted in beef, Georgia Farm Bureau, Sunbelt Expo
Sunbelt Ag Expo back in business
Lee Nunn represents Georgia in Southeastern Farmer of the Year; Virginia celebrated as Spotlight State.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, Sunbelt Expo
View from the Field: An accident can only take a second to happen
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Greens, Jackson & Lance win GFB YF&R Competitive Events
Congratulations to Steven & Tara Green, Jessica Lance & Cleve Jackson!
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
GFB YF&R Conference focuses on ag advocacy
Radke, Powell & Koch provide inspirational talks as Young Farmers & Ranchers meet on Jekyll Island
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Long receives GFB Commodity Award
Former GFB president served on GFB Board of Directors for 21 years.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
GFB funds ag research
Nine UGA researchers receive almost $137,000 in grants
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
New GFB hires
You may notice some new faces at Georgia Farm Bureau events this fall. Join us in welcoming these new members of the GFB Field Services Department
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Black retires from GFB after 25 years
Black has served as GFB Field Services director since 2017.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Georgia farmers weigh in on Daylight Saving Time
State law will end clock-changing if Congress gives authorization
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
View from the Field
GFB Certified Farm Markets provide opportunities for people to come together.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau President, Tom McCall
Mother, daughter duo makes memories with Farm Passport
Commerce resident Angela Gary writes about her experience visiting Georgia Farm Bureau Certified Farm Markets.
Posted in Certified Farm Market
GFB commodity committees discuss ag issues
Spring meetings include guest speakers, facility visits as members consider policy recommendations.
Posted in cotton, Georgia Farm Bureau, peanuts, vegetables
McManus brought farm experience to GFB career
After 26 years, Assistant Public Policy Director retires.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Ag & textile leaders collaborate to bring manufacturing back to U.S.
Program uses Georgia-grown cotton, mostly processed in Georgia, to clothe Georgia healthcare workers.
Posted in cotton, Georgia Farm Bureau
Certified Farm Markets & Agritourism benefit farmers & consumers
GFB Essay Contest winning entry by Walker Elrod
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Georgia Farm Bureau
Sizemore represents GFB in Collegiate DM
Lee County Farm Bureau member advances to Sweet 16 round
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
GFB sponsors FFA Discussion Meet
Ware County's Colleen Barber won event, held during Georgia FFA Convention.
Posted in FFA, GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
AFBF YF&R prize tractor at work on Nolans’ farm
Wayne County farm couple finished second in the American Farm Bureau Achievement Award contest.
Posted in AFBF, Georgia Farm Bureau, GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
McCalls’ ag journey brings them home to Georgia Farm Bureau
New GFB President learned about Farm Bureau through his father's involvement
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
View from the Field
A message from Georgia Farm Bureau President Tom McCall
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Nolans take second-place honors in AFBF YF&R contest
Mathis, Yopp represent Georgia well
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
COVID-19 creates demand for agritourism
Majority of survey respondents looking for rural or small towns for getaways.
Posted in Farmers Markets
GFB YF&R & Women's Leadership Committees continue serving
Terms extended by one year because of COVID-19 disruption.
Posted in GFB Women's Leadership Committee, GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Gov. Kemp honors Long for service to Georgia ag
Long presented with proclamation in Feb. 4 ceremony.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Award Programs successful despite 2020 challenges
Nolans, Mathis, Yopp claim top prizes in YF&R competitive events.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
I Farm. I Vote. Each vote makes a difference
This November, Georgians will elect the president of the United States, two U.S. senators, 14 U.S. representatives and 236 state legislators.
Posted in I Farm I Vote
GFB Farm Passport provides roadmap to fun
The passport guides travelers across Georgia to farms that grow a majority of what they sell at markets on their farms.
Posted in Certified Farm Market
Washington steps up to help farmers weather COVID-19 pandemic
CARES Act established important programs to help soften the blow to farmers.
Posted in Certified Farm Market, GFB Public Policy
GFB offering new health coverage option for small businesses
Plan offers potential savings for small business employers if they are a sole proprietor or a group with at least two enrolled and no more than 50 eligible employees.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau cares Around Georgia during COVID-19
GFB, county offices support food banks, make donations to health care providers and more.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Cagle serving on AFBF YF&R Committee
Cherokee County Farmer one of seven new members on 16-member national committee.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Make family memories with Georgia Farm Passport
How two families toured Georgia in 2019 visiting Certified Farm Markets around the state
Posted in Certified Farm Market
Market ripe for Satsumas but producers told to prepare for greening
Georgia citrus growers get crop production tips for Satsumas, which have already proven to be a hit with children.
Posted in Certified Farm Market
YF&R members represent Ga. well at AFBF
Jimmersons, Kinsauls named to top 10 in their national contests.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
GFB YF&R winners: Growing Georgia agriculture
We're profiling the winnings in our four competitive events under the Young Farmers & Ranchers program
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Pridgen: Pitching the positives of ag
Member of the Year Award winner reaches out to students, public
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Jimmersons: Diving in with gratitude
Achievement Award winners
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Kinsauls: Preparing new farmers
Excellence in Agriculture Award winners
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Marchant: Creating ag advocates
Discussion Meet winner
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Cooley Farms Demystifies Poultry Farming, Opens Farm to Public
Crawford County poultry farmers open a learning center to give guests an inside view of what goes on in a chicken house.
Posted in farm families, Georgia Farm Bureau, Poultry
The nuts and bolts of federal farm programs
Series of meetings walks growers through requirements.
Posted in Disaster aid, Farm Bill
Lily Baucom leading Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
Foundation supports agricultural literacy projects and helps fund educational opportunities.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Meet the winners & finalists of GFB YF&R Contests
Winners of all four contests announced during GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
GFB Photo Contest puts farm life in focus
Greene County's Nicole Duvall wins top prize.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
GFB Commodity Conference covers gamut of ag issues
Disaster aid, livestock issues, feral swine control & EPA regulations are on farmers' minds these days. Learn what experts said about these topics & more.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, GFB Public Policy
GFB YF&R Conference cultivates mental health growth
Annual conference offered communication workshops & tips on how to help farmers in crisis.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
GFB Award presented to Patsie Cannon
Patsie Cannon has supported Georgia's beef industry for more than 35 years through UGA beef programs & her family's cattle marketing company.
Posted in beef, Georgia Farm Bureau
Land & Leadership Advocates learn to promote agriculture
New GFB program for farmers ages 36-50 equips members to connect with consumers.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, Land & Leadership Advocates Program
GFB honors Ga. Jr. National Grand Champions
GFB hosted an Evening of Champions for the 4-H & FFA members who won grand championship prizes with their animals at the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show.
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau
Flint River Fresh seeks farmers to feed Albany area
Flint River Fresh is working to help small farmers in the Albany area sell the food they grow directly to consumers and Dougherty County schools.
Posted in Farmers Markets
GFB YF&R members shine in AFBF contests
Georgia contestants finished in the top 10 in all three competitive events
Posted in AFBF Convention, GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Young Farmers & Ranchers Gaining Ground
The GFB YF&R Committee is making its mark within Farm Bureau, each county, and Georgia's ag community. Raising money for the Ga. Food Banks was one way it had a positive influence. Learn about the exciting activities the program offers.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
Dickey family moving farm forward together
Dickey Farms, one of GFB's Certified Farm Markets, has been growing peaches since 1897. The 4th & 5th generations of the family are collaborating to grow the farm for the next generation.
Posted in Certified Farm Market, farm families, peaches
New farm bill gives agriculture five years of certainty
Get the highlights of the 2018 farm bill Congress passed in December.
Posted in Farm Bill, GFB Public Policy
GFB launches Land & Leadership Advocates Program
Georgia farmers & ranchers ages 36 to 50 have an opportunity to continue their Farm Bureau involvement through a new program.
Posted in GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers, Land & Leadership Advocates Program
GFB 2nd District holds 10th annual cattle show
Eighty-three students competed in this annual event designed to prepare them for the Ga. Junior National Livestock Show & introduce them to Georgia Farm Bureau's YF&R program.
Posted in beef, GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers