GFB News Magazine
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
Ga. goat & lamb winners showed up & showed out
GFB sponsors the species grand champion prizes for shows held Oct. 8-10
Posted in Uncategorized
Georgia National Fair comes back full tilt
After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the fair roared back to life at full throttle from Oct. 7-17.
Posted in Uncategorized
Hennebelle named Georgia’s new state veterinarian
Hennebelle will oversee the Animal Health Division of the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) while managing GDA staff veterinarians.
Posted in Uncategorized
Bennett & Fulwood join GFA staff
Bennett and Fulwood will set the Georgia Ag Experience’s schedule as it travels to schools and events statewide.
Posted in Uncategorized
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture recognizes third-quarter donors.
For more information on giving to the GFA, please visit http:// gafoundationag.org/JoinUs. html.
Posted in Uncategorized
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 Commodity Conference speakers upbeat about agriculture
Commodity Advisory Committees consider recommendations for GFB policy on farm issues.
Posted in Uncategorized
GFB funds ag research
Nine UGA researchers receive almost $137,000 in grants
Posted in Georgia Farm Bureau, Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
Follow safety precautions around PTOs & hydraulics to prevent farm accidents
Farmers need to exercise safety measures when working with equipment powered by PTOs.
Posted in Uncategorized
County Farm Bureaus essential to policy development process
Public Policy Update
Posted in GFB Public Policy
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
Farmtastic Family Fun Day brings ag book to life
Event at Rock House Creamery intended to spark children's interest in agriculture.
Posted in Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
Tale of a book illustrator
Ward Jenkins taught children how to draw a cow during the Farmtastic Fun Day event.
Posted in Ag in the Classroom
Oct. 31 deadline to enter GFB Hay Contest
Use of a Vermeer 604R baler top prize.
Posted in Uncategorized