GFB News Magazine
Farm Bureau safety events aim to save lives
Sumter event geared for farmers; 2nd District event provided rescue training for first responders.
Posted in Uncategorized
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture Update
Books & baseball among spring GFA activities
Posted in Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
Georgia Foundation for Ag Awards Scholarships
Meet the 24 students pursuing ag degrees that GFA has selected to receive a total of $70,000 in scholarships for the '23/'24 academic year.
Posted in Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
Hendrix, Morgan graduate from AFBF Communications Bootcamp
GFB members complete media & advocacy training.
Posted in AFBF, GFB Women's Leadership Committee
A View from the Field
GFB President Tom McCall reflects on good news.
Posted in Tom McCall
A Capitol Full of New Faces
New two-year session features first-time elected state officials, 53 new members in Georgia General Assembly,
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Georgia company wins national award
MycoLogic LLC, a start-up at Kennesaw State, developed technology to help farmers more efficiently grow specialty mushrooms.
Posted in Uncategorized
January tornadoes damage barns, kill livestock
Meriwether County farms, UGA Griffin hit hard.
Posted in Weather damage
Farmers hesitant to dive into carbon markets
Take a crash course in the carbon market for row crops & learn why producers aren’t racing to sign up.
Posted in Uncategorized
Georgia Farm Bureau presents REAP awards
County Farm Bureaus & volunteers honored for outstanding work
Posted in GFB Convention
Dowell wins GFB Hay contest
Bartow County farmer will be baling hay this year with a new Vermeer 604R baler as the first-place winner.
Posted in GFB Hay Contest
Belflower joins GFB public policy staff
Bleckley County native working as governmental affairs specialist, helping craft ag-friendly legislation.
Posted in GFB Public Policy
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
Ride a horse, help a charity
Kel-Mac Saddle Club announces horse shows
Posted in Uncategorized
Ag in the Classroom Update
GFB looking for Georgia Ag in the Classroom Teacher of Year. Applications due May 5.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
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
Women’s Leadership Program Update:
WLC has full slate planned for 2023
Posted in GFB Women's Leadership Committee
Women in Ag Summit offers encouragement, how-to
Peachtree City event celebrates the role women play in agriculture.
Posted in GFB Women's Leadership Committee
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture '22 Year in Review
Learn how the GFA educated Georgians about agriculture & supported Georgia farmers in 2022.
Posted in Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
GFB Ambassadors spread good news about membership
The GFB Federation Ambassadors will serve for one calendar year promoting GFB as a membership organization.
Posted in Uncategorized
GFB’s legislative success depends on member involvement
For 85 years, GFB members have remained the voice of agriculture and our rural communities by looking forward, growing and adapting to meet new challenges.
Posted in GFB Public Policy
Livestock team unites Polk County
Students from Cedartown, Rockmart shine with help from local livestock owners.
Posted in Uncategorized
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
Economic woes impact Georgia agriculture
USDA says net farm income will end up lower in 2022 than in 2021.
Posted in Ag Economy, CAES, USDA
A view from the field
GFB President Tom McCall reflects on GFB's anniversary
Posted in Tom McCall
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
More than a half-century of agricultural advocacy
Polk County Farm Bureau President James Casey shares his Farm Bureau journey
Posted in Uncategorized
Grain bin accidents: Know how to prevent & respond
Training shows first responders how to respond to a variety of hazards associated with grain storage.
Posted in Uncategorized
Russia-Ukraine Conflict impacts agriculture worldwide
Fertilizer supply and prices pose challenges for U.S. producers.
Posted in Uncategorized
General Assembly adjourns with big wins for ag
Freedom to Farm Act among key bills signed into state law.
Posted in GFB Public Policy
Speak up for agriculture: 7 actions of highly effective advocates
U.S. citizens have a civic duty to take an active role in government or at least interact with their elected officials.
Posted in Uncategorized
Southwest Georgia farmers gain access to deep groundwater
Project calls for installation of about 240 deep aquifer wells, supports conservation planning at farms & environmental monitoring of groundwater aquifers and ecosystems.
Posted in Uncategorized
McCall inducted into Georgia Ag Hall of Fame
GFB president honored for his contributions to Georgia agriculture and agribusiness.
Posted in Uncategorized
Raines named ’22 Georgia Farmer of the Year
GFB director will compete with nine other state winners for the Swisher Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year Award.
Posted in Uncategorized
Bottomses named National Outstanding Young Farmers
Pike County couple one of four national winners for 2021
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GFB Homegrown event connects consumers with farmers
Female farmers shared their perspective at event during Cherry Blossom Festival in March.
Posted in Uncategorized
Davis named GFB 8th Dist. federation manager
Houston County native moves into new role after working with GFB Field Claims Department.
Posted in Uncategorized
Ag books ready for checkout at public libraries
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture & Georgia EMC partner to donate books to libraries.
Posted in Uncategorized
Ag In The Classroom Update
Farm Bureau celebrates Georgia Ag Week
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Georgia Cattlemen meet in Savannah
New president installed; biosecurity discussed
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Foundation recognizes recent donors
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture Update
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GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture past winners
Posted in Uncategorized
GFB Women's Leadership Committee Chairmen
Posted in 85th Anniversary, GFB Women's Leadership Committee
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 looking for Georgia Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, GFB Women's Leadership Committee
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
Ruark reflects on Farm Bureau journey
GFB 4th District director stepping down after 48 years of service on board.
Posted in Uncategorized
Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities STEM Challenge open to grades 3-5
Nov. 12 deadline to enter this contest coordinated by the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture & sponsored by Georgia Assc. of Conservation Districts.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
High school artists capture beauty of Georgia agriculture
Ag in the Classrom Update
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Former GFB President Wayne Dollar passes
Dollar served on GFB Board of Directors for 18 years, including as president from 1994 to 2006
Posted in Uncategorized
Decatur Co. student wins GFB Essay Contest
Writers explored how GFB Certified Farm Markets and agritourism benefit farmers and consumers.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
Certified Farm Markets & Agritourism benefit farmers & consumers
GFB Essay Contest winning entry by Walker Elrod
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Georgia Farm Bureau
GFB sponsors FFA Discussion Meet
Ware County's Colleen Barber won event, held during Georgia FFA Convention.
Posted in FFA, 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
Use of Vermeer mower top prize in GFB Hay Contest
GFB members who grow Bermudagrass hay should submit entries by Oct. 31 to have a shot at winning this annual contest.
Posted in GFB Hay Contest
UGA teaching farmers to save water by scheduling irrigation
The UGA Agricultural Water Efficiency Team is helping farmers use irrigation scheduling tools to conserve water by planning irrigation based on crop water needs.
Posted in cotton, crop management, Irrigation, peanuts
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
Depression Common for Farmers
Dr. Mike Rosmann, a psychologist & part-time farmer in Iowa, has been writing a syndicated column about emotional health issues since 2012. He explores why depression is prevalent amongst farmers.
Posted in farm families, farm/rural stress
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
Ag program sprouts at Emmanuel College
Emmanuel Colleges ag program offers a bachelor’s degree in diversified agriculture with one of four concentrations – ag business, ag science, ag communications and ag missions. The school is considering adding an ag education degree.
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Disaster aid & farm bill main topics GFB leaders take to D.C.
County Presidents' trip to D.C. includes remarks from Sen. David Perdue & Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue
Posted in GFB Public Policy
Georgia Farm Bureau Needs You
Column from Georgia Farm Bureau President Gerald Long; Farm Bureau is doing meaningful work to keep Georgia’s farms thriving. These farms create jobs and support businesses that keep rural economies alive.
Posted in Uncategorized
GFB Art Contest brings Georgia agriculture to life
Annual contest draws 671 entries from 69 counties. The winning entry, shown here, was by Manuel Rodriguez of Elbert County.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
Long County's Carlee Lynn wins GFB Essay Contest
For the 2019 Georgia Farm Bureau Middle School Essay Contest, students statewide pondered the question, “What would happen if there were no farmers or ranchers?”
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
GFB Foundation awards $57,000 to ag scholars
The selected students must intend to pursue or be pursuing degrees in agriculture, forestry or family and consumer sciences.
Posted in Uncategorized
UGA ag school among nations's best
Dean Pardue briefs Ag Forecast attendees on enrollment and research innovations at CAES.
Posted in Uncategorized
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
Trump: 'Farmers are the backbone of our country'
President speaks at AFBF Convention, discussing border wall, trade, rural broadband and regulations
Posted in Uncategorized
AFBF celebrates 100 years
Duvall: 'Farm Bureau members throughout our history, and still to- day, have always answered the call to feed, fuel and defend our nation'
Posted in AFBF Convention, Trump
GFB Women's Leadership Committee promotes ag literacy
The GFB Women's Leadership Committee is helping county Farm Bureaus increase the awareness and understanding consumers have of agriculture. Get details of the upcoming GFB Educational Leadership Conference in April & the National AITC conference in June.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom, GFB Women's Leadership Committee
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
View from the Field: Working to make Harvest 20 a reality
GFB's Harvest 20 Vision consists of three elements: Inspire. Educate. Preserve. GFB is working to inspire our members, educate consumers about agriculture and preserve the future of Georgia agriculture.
Posted in GFB Harvest 20 Vision
EPA's Wheeler outlines new WOTUS rule
In a Feb. 6 visit in McDuffie County, the acting EPA administrator shares guiding principles and summarizes what is a Water of the United States and what is not a water of the United States.
Posted in Uncategorized
Rain pushes '18 cotton harvest into '19
Georgia cotton producers in some cases were still harvesting the 2018 crop in February and a variety of weather-related problems cost them a big portion of their crop.
Posted in Uncategorized
Rural Pain: Opioid Crisis hits hard in the country
Addiction and overdoses are a rampant problem in rural areas, where a seemingly insignificant injury can have wide-ranging adverse affects.
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Kemp praises Georgia farmers, vows to help South Ga. rebuild
Then-Gov.-elect shared plans to strengthen rural Georgia communities in speech at GFB Convention.
Posted in GFB Convention
Spontaneous hay combustion a hot topic at GFB Convention
The presence of moisture, carbohydrates, oxygen and microorganism can combine in the right conditions to ignite stored hay. Monitoring is a key practice to preventing these fires.
Posted in GFB Convention
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
Miracle of birth displayed at Georgia National Fair
The Georgia Grown Baby Barn at the 2018 Georgia National Fair in October drew crowds to witness the miracle of birth.
Posted in Uncategorized
GFB Commodity Award presented to Chambliss
Former U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss received the 2018 Georgia Farm Bureau Commodity Award during the organization’s annual commodity conference.
Posted in Uncategorized
Meter data shows farmers using water responsibly
Data collected from the meters on thousands of irrigation pivots in Georgia show farmers are using water wisely to irrigate their crops.
Posted in Uncategorized
Bringing processing & markets closer to farms key to ag economic development
In the final installment of our Rural Prosperity Series, we look at how a reopened livestock barn provides farmers with a local market and helps the regional economy.
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Country goes to town
Travel to Newnan to see a collection of farm animal sculptures displayed on the city’s downtown square.
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GFB tailors insurance coverage for each poultry farm’s needs
Learn how GFB agents work to make certain the insurance coverage it offers poultry growers covers the specific needs of each farm.
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The farmers’ disconnect: Slow or no internet a constant headache
In the fourth installment of our Rural Prosperity Series, we look at the problems farmers are having due to the lack of broadband in rural Georgia.
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Cabes, Creasy, Lewallen win YF&R competitive events
One of the highlights of the annual YF&R summer conference is the discussion meet contest and announcement of the winners of the YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award and YF&R Achievement Award.
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GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Gain Ground at summer conference
Speakers at the annual conference told young farmers how to gain ground in the areas of business, advocacy, education and policy. The winners of the three YF&R competitive events were announced.
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Young Farmer & Rancher Achievement Award Profile: Mitchell and Becky Pittman
The Pittmans grow vegetables and fruit and have a roadside farm market in Toombs County
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Young Farmer & Rancher Achievement Award profile: Will and Heather Cabe
The Cabes raise poultry cattle and hay on their farm in Franklin County.
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Young Farmer & Rancher Achievement Award profile: Elton Baldy
Baldy grows vegetables and row crops on his farms in and around Colquitt County.
Posted in Uncategorized
GFB plants seeds for Harvest 20
Get tips from the GFB Educational Leadership Conference for county ag literacy programs.
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The Original Supernut
Georgians are familiar with pecans & eat them year-round. Most consumers, however, only think of pecans in terms of pies at Thanksgiving or Christmas. The American Pecan Council has launched a national campaign highlighting the virtues of pecans.
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Georgia National Fair to feature live cow & sow births
Everyone who attends the Ga. National Fair, Oct. 4-14 can see calves & piglets being born at the Georgia Grown Baby Barn.
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